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  • Page 1 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide (Version Mark IVe.1) Video Workstation CLIPSTER Hardware Guide...
  • Page 3 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Introduction Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Appendix Index...
  • Page 4 Specifications and data may change without notice. We offer no guarantee that this documentation is correct and/or complete. In no event shall DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation any special, indirect or consequential damages, and damages 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.
  • Page 5 Headquarters: DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH Krepenstr. 8 30165 Hannover GERMANY Phone: +49-511-67807-0 Fax: +49-511-630070 E-mail: info@dvs.de Internet: http://www.dvs.de Support: Phone: +49-511-67807-125 Fax: +49-511-371985 E-mail: support@dvs.de For the Americas: U.S. Headquarters: DVS Digital Video, Inc. 300 East Magnolia Boulevard, Suite 102...
  • Page 7 You may also use our online registration form which can be accessed from the following internet page: http://www.dvs.de/support/support-login.html Customer Name: Company:...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide ........1-3 1.4 Safety Instructions ..............1-4 1.5 Important Notes ..............1-6 Overview ..................2-1 2.1 Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER ..........2-2 2.2 Overview of the Front ............2-2 ..........2-2 2.2.1 The Front of the System ............2-4 2.2.2 Operation Items...
  • Page 10 5.2.1 Opening the Casing ............5-7 5.2.2 Closing the Casing 5.3 Fan Maintenance..............5-8 5.4 Power Supply Maintenance ..........5-11 5.5 Using the DVS Recovery Disc ..........5-13 5.6 Removal of the Faceplate ........... 5-15 Appendix ..................A-1 A.1 Troubleshooting ..............A-2 A.2 Technical Data ..............A-4...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The CLIPSTER hardware can be delivered with various storage capaci- ties and an upgrade of a CLIPSTER from a smaller storage capacity to a higher one is available as an optional feature. It can also be connected to a DVS-SAN providing a large amount of data storage.

  • Page 12: Overview

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 1.1 Overview This guide informs you about the installation of the CLIPSTER hard- ware, its operation as well as all connection possibilities. Furthermore, it describes maintenance tasks that you may carry out on your own. The chapters contain the following information:...

  • Page 13: Target Group

    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.

  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    – 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.
  • Page 15 – Do not perform any changes or extensions to the DVS system whatsoever. Transportation CLIPSTER 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: –...

  • Page 16: Important Notes

    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.
  • Page 17 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 recycle and reuse it environmental friendly.
  • Page 18 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide...

  • Page 19: Overview

    Overview This chapter provides a detailed overview of the hardware of the DVS system. First the different hardware variants of system will be ex- plained. After this it will be shown in a front and a rear view and all its parts and connectors will be described.

  • Page 20: Hardware Variants Of Clipster

    The ones not present in the shown rear view are described separately. 2.2 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.
  • Page 21 (e.g. turned on or off). Additionally, they of- fer some LEDs that allow you to assess the state of the DVS system as well as USB connectors for an easy connectivity of additional devices such as memory sticks. Further information about the op- eration items can be found in section “Operation...

  • Page 22: Operation Items

    With the operation items at the system’s front the hardware of CLIP- STER 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.

  • Page 23: Hdd Leds

    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 2-7). reset Resets your system and initiates a warm reboot.
  • Page 24 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide LEDs: 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 hard disks: Figure 2-4: HDD LEDs and the hard disk array Starting from the left, the first four LEDs display the accesses to the top row of hard disks (see section “Hard Disk Array”...

  • Page 25: Faceplate

    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.

  • Page 26: Hard Disk Array

    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.

  • Page 27: Dvd Drive

    Overview Further information about how to remove and exchange a hard disk can be found in section “Hard Disk Maintenance” on page 5-2. disk carrier The disk carriers hold each one hard disk of the array. The hard disks are mounted to the disk carriers with several screws normally located at the sides of the carriers.
  • Page 28 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide emergency eject You can open the DVD tray with the system cut from power: Insert a thin, pointed object into the emergency eject hole. Then the DVD tray opens. For further information regarding the operation of the drive, please re- fer to the original manufacturer’s documentation.

  • Page 29: Overview Of The Rear

    2.3.1 The Rear of the System This section provides an overview of the rear of the system: DVS provides CLIPSTER systems with different rears. Your sys- tem may differ from the shown rear views in the following. However, the descriptions detail the connectors available on all systems even if not present in the figures.

  • Page 30: Digital Video I/Os

    With RGB you will always need two links (’A’ and ’B’, dual link). On CLIPSTER the input ports can be switched in the software between ports A and C in single-link video modes, and ports A/B and C/4 in dual-link modes.
  • Page 31 The stream/port assignment for left and right eye can be configured in the software. For in- and output CLIPSTER also supports the 3-Gbit/s SDI which pro- vides all features of a standard dual-link connection, but requires only one connector instead of two (SMPTE 425, level B). A 3-Gbit/s input signal can be automatically detected by the software.

  • Page 32: Main Connector Panel

    2.3.3 Main Connector Panel The main connector panel provides the standard in- and outputs of CLIPSTER to give you the full functionality of the system. It holds, for example, the connectors for remote control and the digital video in- and outputs (serial digital interface).
  • Page 33 Analog Audio Out Second 6.3 mm (¼") unbalanced analog ste- Mon. 2 reo headphone jack to monitor the audio out- put of CLIPSTER Digital Audio DB-25 connector (female) for a balanced audio Ch. 1-8 signal in- and output of the digital audio channels 1 to 8 (AES/EBU);...
  • Page 34 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Item Description SD-SDI Out 1 BNC connector for an output of digital SD vid- eo signals (serial digital interface); (down-con- verted) output of YUV in single-link SD-SDI Out 2 BNC connector for an output of digital SD vid- eo signals (serial digital interface);...
  • Page 35 Overview Item Description REF In BNC connector for a synchronization of video signals, i.e. the reference input; input of hori- zontal or composite sync depending on soft- ware settings R/Pr Out BNC connector for an analog output of red in RGB or chroma (R - Y) in YUV G/Y Out BNC connector for an analog output of green...
  • Page 36 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Item Description SD/HD-SDI BNC connectors for an output of digital video Out 5 - 8 signals in special rasters; used, for example, in special 4K rasters for a tiling of the image to four separate (dual-link) HD-SDIs (quad HD-SDI);...

  • Page 37: Atx Connector Panel

    Overview 2.3.4 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: 9 10 Figure 2-14: ATX connector panel on rear Item Explanation...

  • Page 38: Slot Panel Connectors

    DVS system. Video I/O Panel The video I/O panel of CLIPSTER holds two video interfaces (DMS-59 connectors) for an output of analog and digital video signals. The DMS-59 connectors can be connected to breakout cables that will then provide each two standard DVI connectors (single link).
  • Page 39 DVI connectors (DVI-D) JPEG2000 Accelerator This slot panel is the JPEG2000 accelerator of CLIPSTER. It allows you to encode and decode (play out) files with JPEG2000 compression near or in real time. A second JPEG2000 accelerator may be installed which is included in certain optional packages.

  • Page 40: Power Supply

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 2.3.6 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.

  • Page 41: Installation

    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.
  • Page 42 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide...

  • Page 43: Operation

    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.

  • Page 44: Shutting Down The System

    CLIPSTER 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:...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 46: Hard Disk Maintenance

    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 24 hard disks. These are connected to two RAID controllers which connect a set of eight hard disks each (4U chassis;...

  • Page 47: Identifying A Broken Hard Disk

    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.

  • Page 48: Replacing A Hard Disk

    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.
  • Page 49 Maintenance This will cause the lever to come out of the disk carrier so that it pro- trudes from the rest of the disk carriers.  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...
  • Page 50 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.

  • Page 51: Opening And Closing The Casing

    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 your 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.

  • Page 52: Fan Maintenance

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide  Afterwards reconnect the power cords. 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.
  • Page 53 Maintenance With the casing of the system open, you can now test the fans. For this you have to plug in the power supply again. Testing the fans is possible only with an opened casing and the power turned back on. Once the power cables are plugged in again do not touch anything else than the external power cords or the power switch at the front of the system.
  • Page 54 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide  Unscrew the finger protection grille from the broken fan and after- wards screw off the fan from the fan bracket.  Replace the broken fan with a new one and reassemble the fan module: Screw the fan to the fan bracket and afterwards the finger protection grille to the fan.

  • Page 55: Power Supply Maintenance

    LED (see section “Operation Items” on page 2-4) at regular intervals. 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 replace a power supply unit: For an overview of a power supply unit see section “Power...
  • Page 56 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide  Slide the new unit into the power supply until it clicks into place. Only use original manufacturer spare parts. Other spare parts might damage your system. When completely inserted please observe that the latch is truly in place and locking the unit.

  • Page 57: Using The Dvs Recovery Disc

    Maintenance 5.5 Using the DVS Recovery Disc DVS delivers with each system a recovery disc that can be used to re- store the operating system on the system hard disk back to its manu- facturing state. It is a bootable CD/DVD that will launch a Live Linux which in turn will restore the system hard disk.
  • Page 58  Remove the DVS recovery disc from the DVD drive. After this the recovery procedure is complete and the system hard disk has been restored to its manufacturing state. The next time the DVS system is started, it will load the restored operating system.

  • Page 59: Removal Of The Faceplate

    2-7). 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-...
  • Page 60 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 5-16...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    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.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 63 “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.

  • Page 64: Technical Data

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide A.2 Technical Data This section provides technical data of CLIPSTER. 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...

  • Page 65: Dimensions

    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 connectors used.

  • Page 66: Hardware Specifications

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide A.3 Hardware Specifications The following table shows the hardware specifications of CLIPSTER. Table A-1: CLIPSTER specifications Video Input Output Analog 3 BNC for RGB/ DVI (analog and digital) 2 DMS-59 (1 DVI-I and 3 DVI-D via breakout cables)
  • Page 67 Appendix Table A-1: CLIPSTER specifications (cont.) Data Formats Color Modes 4:2:2 A 4:2:2:4 RGB 4:4:4 RGBA 4:4:4:4 X’Y’Z’ 4:4:4 Storage Format Uncompressed YUV 4:2:2 YUVA 4:2:2:4 RGB 4:4:4 RGBA 4:4:4:4 X’Y’Z’ 4:4:4 all in 8/10/12 bit, user selectable Internal Processing...

  • Page 68: Video Rasters

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide A.4 Video Rasters The following table shows some of the supported video rasters. All fre- quencies indicate the frame rate. Table A-2: Supported video rasters Total lines Aspect Raster x size y size per frame ratio 525i /29.97 (NTSC) 625i /24 (Slow PAL) /25 (PAL) 525i /29.97 (NTSC HR)

  • Page 69: Signal In- And Outputs

    Appendix A.5 Signal In- and Outputs This section provides pin-out information about some of the connectors provided by the CLIPSTER system. Digital Video Interface (DMS-59 Output Connectors) Signal Signal Signal Red Video-1 GND /TMDS-2 Data 2 TMDS-2 Data 2 GND...
  • Page 70 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Digital Video Interface (DVI Output Connectors on Breakout Cables) Table A-3: DVI A (DVI-I) Signal Signal Signal /TMDS-2 Data /TMDS-1 Data /TMDS-0 Data TMDS-2 Data TMDS-1 Data TMDS-0 Data – – – – – – DDC CLK...
  • Page 71 Appendix Table A-4: DVI B/C/D (DVI-D) (cont.) Signal Signal Signal – – – – RMT In, RMT Out and AUX 1/2 (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 –...
  • Page 72 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Remote In- and Output (15-Pin D-Sub HD Connector) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal /RX_A_CON – TX_B_CON /TX_A_CON RX_B_CON RX_A_CON /TX_B_CON TX_A_CON – /RX_B_CON – A-12...
  • Page 73 Appendix Analog Audio (6.3 mm (¼") Headphone Jack) Output Impedance 75 Ohm Output Level 1.55 V (at 600 Ohm) Digital Audio (25-Pin D-Sub Connector) Table A-5: Digital 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...
  • Page 74 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Table A-6: Digital Audio Ch. 9-16 Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Audio OUT CH 15/16 /Audio OUT CH 15/16 Audio OUT CH 13/14 /Audio OUT CH 13/14 Audio OUT CH 11/12 /Audio OUT CH 11/12 Audio OUT CH 9/10...

  • Page 75: Packing Instructions

    Appendix 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.
  • Page 76 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 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-16...

  • Page 77: Conformity Declarations

    Appendix A.7 Conformity Declarations CLIPSTER 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)’...
  • Page 78 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 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.

  • Page 79: Index

    9-pin D-Sub connector pin-out ........5-7 open ........ A-11 AUX 1/2 ......1-2 chapter overview ......A-11 RMT In/Out CLIPSTER ....... 3-1 installation ......2-8 main storage ........ 4-2 shut down ... 2-7 ......A-6 accessing the hard disk array specifications ..
  • Page 80 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide ......5-2 ........ 2-3, 2-7 data protection faceplate ......A-12 ......2-5, 2-7 DB-15 connector DVS logo ......A-13 ...........2-7 DB-25 connector lift .........5-15 DB-9 connector removal ........A-11 ........5-8 AUX 1/2 fan failure ........A-11 ........5-9 RMT In fan module .......A-11...
  • Page 81 Index LEDs pin-out ....2-4, 5-8, 5-11, A-2 ..A-12 alarm 15-pin D-Sub connector ....... 2-5, 2-9 ..A-13 disk activity 25-pin D-Sub connector ....... 2-9 ....A-11 disk power 9-pin D-Sub connector ........ 2-4 ........A-13 DVD drive audio ......2-3, 2-5, 2-9 ........A-11 AUX 1/2 ........
  • Page 82 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide status ......2-9 of disk power ......1-4 safety instructions ....2-3, 2-5, 2-9 of hard disks .......... 2-18 SATA ....2-4 of network connection ......2-18 cable length ....2-22 of power supply unit ........A-14 pin-out ......2-7 of power-on/-off .......

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