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Page 1: Installation Guide
1000 IGHTNING Installation Guide Part No. 151000-INST Rev. B • January 1999... -
Page 2: Fcc Compliance
Lightning 1000 Installation Guide P/N 151000-INST • Rev. B • January1999 • Printed in U.S.A. The information contained in this Installation Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 1999 PINNACLE SYSTEMS, INC. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Pinnacle Systems, Inc. - Page 3 French: A A A A A TTENTION TTENTION. Il y a danger d’explosion s’il a remplacement incorrect TTENTION TTENTION TTENTION de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un type equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Installing Hardware ..........25 Lightning 1000 Installation Guide... - Page 6 System Files and User Files ......... . 36 Appendix A: Specifications ... 37 Index ... 39 Lightning 1000 Installation Guide...
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Page 7: 1: Introduction
Before installing your Lightning system, take a moment and fill out your Lightning Registration Card—and be sure to send it in to Pinnacle Systems. Registered Users will be informed of software updates and release availability. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide... -
Page 8: Documentation Conventions
Primary sections are listed in very large bold characters with a single line above: Primary Section • Secondary sections are listed in large bold characters: Secondary Section • Tertiary sections are listed in bold italic characters: Tertiary Section Lightning 1000 Installation Guide ALT + T... -
Page 9: Documentation Terms
A Channel refers to represents a single video input with an associated supporting key (2 inputs total), plus two outputs—video and key. Lightning can have up to 3 channels, each with support- ing key. • Key describes the effect of electronically cutting one image into another. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide... -
Page 10: Welcome To Lightning
SDI Video Monitors (customer supplied) Lightning Lightning Channel 3 Channel 2 (optional) (optional) Alphanumeric Keyboard and Mouse ShotBox A (optional) Lightning 1000 Installation Guide Lightning Channel 1 SVGA Monitor (customer Supplied) Lightning Chassis ShotBox B (optonal) -
Page 11: Lightning Software
Lightning to your facility’s network with the ability to share stills and sequences across multiple platforms. Refer to your Windows NT User’s Guide for details on configuring your Lightning as a network node. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide... -
Page 12: Remote Control
Dialog Boxes. These procedures will not be discussed in this guide. If you are not familiar with Windows NT, refer to your Windows NT User’s Guide or to one of the many third-party books on the subject. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide Channel Channel Channel ™... -
Page 13: Techfax And Website
Lightning operations, using the optional ShotBox. • • • • • Refer to the Lightning Online Help Files for reference material and additional operating instructions using the keyboard and mouse. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide FaxBack (U.S.): (650) 237-1973 http://www.pinnaclesys.com... -
Page 14: Company Address And Phone Numbers
Customer Service Fax (U.S.): • Customer Service Fax (Europe): +44 1895 442-009 • FaxBack: • Sales Literature: • Customer Support Internet: • Website: Lightning 1000 Installation Guide (650) 930-2990 +44 1895 442-003 (408) 933-8632 (650) 237-1973 (800) 4 PINNACLE broadcast-support@pinnaclesys.com http://www.pinnaclesys.com... -
Page 15: 2: Hardware Installation
Follow anti-static precautions. • If you need to handle the internal chassis mechanism, ground yourself to the chassis first. • If you need to handle the internal boards, hold the boards from the edges—do not touch the chips. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide... -
Page 16: What You Will Need
For rack mounting, you will require 7 inches (178 mm) of vertical rack space (4 RU). If possible, provide 1 RU (Rack Unit) of space above the unit. To provide optimum air flow, do not obstruct the front air passage or block the rear fan vents. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide... -
Page 17: Lightning Hardware
The Chassis is designed for rack-mounting in a standard equipment rack. All video and control connections are located on the rear of the Chassis. Refer to the Signal Connection section for input/output connection details. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide 24.5" 17.0"... -
Page 18: Chassis Front Components
CD ROM. The CD ROM Drive is provided for loading and updating software. Floppy Disk. A standard 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive (1.44 MB) is provided for offline storage of graphics, transitions, sequences and layouts. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide With door closed With door open 4) Power LED 7) Floppy Disk... -
Page 19: Chassis Rear Panel Components
Composite Video Menu Output. One BNC connector is provided for the menu output in composite video format. Use this connector (and a customer-supplied composite monitor) when you wish to Lightning 1000 Installation Guide DIGITAL I/O DIGITAL I/O OUTPUT... - Page 20 12. Rear Connector Panel. The Rear Connector Panel is hinged at the bottom. It drops down to provide access to internal connectors on the backplane. 13. AC Power In. The AC Line cord connects here to provide chassis power. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide...
- Page 21 (Channel 1, Channel 2 and Channel 3). If your SVGA monitor or your mouse need to be located more than 15 Note feet (5 m) away from the chassis, any standard extender system can be added. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide...
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Page 22: Chassis Backplane Components
2. Blank Slot. 3. SVGA Card. The SVGA Card generates menu output video and SVGA signals. Three connectors are provided: Lightning 1000 Installation Guide 7) Blank Slot 8) Blank Slot 9) Blank Slot 10) Blank Slot 11) Ch. - Page 23 14. Keyboard. One 5-pin “PS2” jack interconnects to the rear panel Keyboard connector. 15. Mouse. One 5-pin “PS2” jack interconnects to the rear panel Mouse connector. 16. Com 2 (RS-232). This 9-pin connector is an industry-standard RS- 232 port. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide...
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Page 24: Chassis Internal Components
However, it can also be used to connect a printer. Chassis Internal Components The figure below illustrates a top view of the interior of the Lightning chassis, with the top cover plate removed. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide Front of Chassis Rear of Chassis... - Page 25 12. RS-422 Card. This multi-port serial board provides four RS-422 ports for connection to optional Shotbaxes and automation systems.Blank Slot. 13. Blank Slot Lightning 1000 Installation Guide 17) Ch. 2 I/O Card (opt.) 18) Ch. 1 I/O Card (std.) 19) Video Connector Board...
- Page 26 DVE board to control the individual channel boards. 21. Input Matrix Board. The Input Matrix Board interconnects the three channel boards, and provides a routing matrix for video signals. 22. Rear Connector Panel. 23. Backplane Connector Panel. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide...
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Page 27: Shotbox Components
ShotBox’s primary features, such as recording, playback, and sequence creation. Typically, pressing a button calls up information on the Status Display. Keypad. The Keypad includes buttons for entering numbers and layouts. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide MEMORY MEMORY RECALL ENTER... -
Page 28: Rear Shotbox Components
Power Connector. One miniature connector is provided for connecting the Universal Power Supply to the ShotBox. Refer to the Lightning ShotBox Tutorial and the Lightning On-Line Note Help files for system operating instructions. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide 2) Control Connector... -
Page 29: Setup Block Diagram
Mouse Keyboard PC Network (10-baseT or 100-baseT) Power AC Power Universal Power Supply DC Power AC Power Universal Power Supply DC Power Lightning 1000 Installation Guide Lightning Chassis Digital Digital Channel 1 Video Video (standard) Digital Digital Channel 2 Video... -
Page 30: Preparing Your Site
An AC noise filter and surge protector are recommended if unstable power conditions are present. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide Lightning Chassis Po o o o o w w w w w er Requir Lightning Chassis P... -
Page 31: Unpacking And Inspection
Refer to the Chassis Backplane Components section for an • illustration of all backplane connectors. If your hardware is not already rack-mounted, refer to the Installing Note Hardware section for details. Connect all required signals as outlined in the following sections. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide... -
Page 32: Reference Connection
If Lightning is in the middle of your reference loop, connect the right- hand Reference connector to the next device’s reference input connector, as shown below Reference Out Loop Loop Loop to next device Lightning 1000 Installation Guide Sync Generator VTR 1 VTR 2 Lightning Sync Generator VTR 1 Lightning VTR 2... -
Page 33: Input Connection
Network port, to connect Lightning to your facility’s PC network. The network card accepts both 10-baseT and 100-baseT connections. Refer to your Windows NT User’s Guide for details on configuring Lightning as a network node. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide... -
Page 34: Display Connection
The Lightning systems allow a variety of functions to be controlled exter- nally from three different classes of controllers: the Lightning Shotbox, GPI Triggers and RS-422 control via the Lightning Automation Protocol. This section includes information on connecting these control options to your Lightning 1000 system. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide... -
Page 35: Shotbox Connection
Action ....Pull-down to ground Current sourcing ... Approximately 5 mA Lightning 1000 Installation Guide diff f f f f er er er er erent... - Page 36 Automation System’s Relay Output The following table provides pinout information for the GPI Connector (mini 15-pin “D” Male). Pin Signal Lightning 1000 Installation Guide + GPI Pin 1 (in 0) Pin 3 (in 2) Ground Pins 2, 4, 6, 12, 14...
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Page 37: Automation Systems Connections
Automation Systems Connections Ports RS-422-C and RS-422-D are designed to connect the Lightning 1000 to automation systems that can control it via Lightning’s RS-422 protocol. The configuration of port RS422-C is COM5, and port RS-422-D is configured as COM6. The following table provides pinout information for the connectors (mini 9-pin “D”... -
Page 38: Power Up Procedure
Select the “Shut down the computer” radio button. Click Yes. The system writes unsaved data to disk, then displays the Shutdown Computer dialog box. Press the Power switch on the front of the Lightning chassis to shut down the system. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide... -
Page 39: System Interconnect Diagram
In this example, note that the output of the Lightning system feeds a facility routing switcher, for subsequent distribution to all desired facility destinations such as graphics systems, production switchers, VTRs, and transmission. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide Production Switcher To Facility... - Page 40 Lightning 1000 Installation Guide...
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Page 41: 3: Software Installation
The NT installation must also include networking software, regardless of whether the system is actually used in a network. The software is product-specific, and will only operate in conjunction with the Lightning board set. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide... -
Page 42: Installing Software
When using Lightning during normal operations, you are free to create your own directories and sub-directories for storage of “user” files. These files can contain stills, transitions, layouts and sequences as desired. Lightning 1000 Installation Guide ReadMe.Doc. -
Page 43: Appendix A: Specifications
Inches: 17.0 (W) x 24.5 (D) x 7.0 (H) • Centimeters: 43.18 (W) x 62.23 (D) x 17.78 (H) Lightning 1000 Installation Guide One CCIR-601 serial digital input with separate digital key input. One CCIR-601 serial digital output with separate serial digital... - Page 44 Lightning 1000 Installation Guide...
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Page 45: Index
Customer service 7 customer supplied components 5, 10 Diagram, system interconnection 33 Digital I/O Card 17, 20 Digital I/O module 37 Lightning 1000 Installation Guide Digital Key Input 15 Digital Key Output 14 Digital Video Input 15 Digital Video Output 14... - Page 46 Remote Control 6, 28 RJ-45 connector 15, 27 RS-422 6 RS-422 Card 17 RS-422 control 28 RS-422 ports 14 Lightning 1000 Installation Guide SDI 3 SDI video monitor 5 Sequence 3 Setup Block Diagram 23 ShotBox 21 ShotBox connections 29...
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