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- Page 1 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide (Version 2.0) Digital Disk Recorder Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide...
- Page 3 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 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: +49-511-67807-25 Fax: +49-511-67807-31 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/english/support/support.html Customer Name: Company: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: Vendor: Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Serial No.: Remarks: Connected devices (Brand and type of edit controller, VTR, color grading system, etc.)
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ................1-1 1.1 Overview ................1-4 1.2 Target Group ................ 1-5 1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide ........1-5 1.4 Safety Instructions ..............1-6 1.5 Important Notes ..............1-8 Overview ..................2-1 2.1 Overview of the Front ............2-2 ........ - Page 10 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide Maintenance ................5-1 5.1 Hard Disk Maintenance ............5-2 ..........5-2 5.1.1 Replacing a Hard Disk ..........5-5 5.1.2 Setting Up the Stripe Set ........5-6 5.1.3 Formatting the Video Hard Disks 5.2 Opening and Closing the Casing .......... 5-7 ............
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Page 11: Introduction
The ProntoHD.2 is the standard version of the Pronto digital disk re- corders by DVS. It supports all common TV standards from SD up to 2K (at 15 Hz) via single-link HD-SDI or a DVI connection. The Pronto2K.2 is an enhanced version of the ProntoHD.2 and provides either a dual-... -
Page 12: Pronto2K.2 / Prontohd
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide ture. Furthermore, the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 can also be connected to a DVS-SAN that provides several terabytes of data storage. It can be used in any environment where large amounts of data must be access- ed in real time by multiple clients. - Page 13 Introduction Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 For Pronto2K.2 only: Support of 12 and 12Bit 16 bit file formats (DPX and TIFF) for in- and output. Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Autoconform Option. Processing and re- Conform cording of clips via EDLs in the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 I/O Tool and building up a project in the timeline of the Edit Tool automatically afterwards.
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Page 14: Overview
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide 1.1 Overview This guide informs you about the installation of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 hardware, its operation as well as all connection possibili- ties. Furthermore, it describes some maintenance tasks that you may carry out yourself. -
Page 15: Target Group
1.2 Target Group To use this manual you should have experience in handling video and computer equipment. Additionally, to use the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 in connection with other equipment, e.g. a camera or a VTR, you should know how to handle this equipment. -
Page 16: Safety Instructions
– Use the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 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 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 must be disconnected from the power supply immedi- ately. - Page 17 – Do not perform any changes or extensions to the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 whatsoever. Transportation The Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 is a very sensitive device. Especially the hard disks of the system must be handled with greatest care.
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Page 18: 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 19 The video hard disks of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 are ar- ranged as a stripe set. If one hard disk fails, your data will be unrecoverable.
- Page 20 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide 1-10...
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Page 21: Overview
ProntoHD.2 hardware. The video system will be shown in a front and a rear view and all its parts and connectors will be listed. The front of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 video system will be de- scribed first, followed by an overview of the rear of the video system. -
Page 22: Overview Of The Front
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide 2.1 Overview of the Front This section gives an overview of the front of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2. First the operable front panel at the top of the video system will be de- scribed which provides all operational items as well as the LEDs of the video system. -
Page 23: Operation Items
2-7. 2.1.2 Operation Items With the operation items located at the upper left-hand side of the vid- eo system’s front, the hardware of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 can be controlled (e.g. turned on or off). power reset mute... -
Page 24: Leds
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide USB connectors The two integrated USB connectors (universal seri- al bus) offer you the possibility to connect other devices such as memory sticks easily and quickly. 2.1.3 LEDs The front of the video system is equipped with a total of 20 LEDs which indicate on the one hand the system status (four LEDs) and on the other the status of the hard disks of the disk array (16 LEDs). -
Page 25: Faceplate
Overview LAN I Indicates that a valid network is connect- ed to the first LAN connection (available on the connection panel of the computer system, see section “ATX Connector Pan- el” on page 2-16). LAN II Currently without function. HDD LEDs The HDD LEDs show the activity of the internal video hard disks. - Page 26 The faceplate is built with an integrated backlit DVS logo which indi- cates the state of the video system, i.e. its power-on status: If the DVS logo is illuminated, the power of the video system is turned on; if not, the power is turned off.
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Page 27: Dvd Drive
Overview lifted faceplate hard disk array Figure 2-8: Uncovered video hard disk array 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. - Page 28 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide emergency eject It is possible to remove a CD or DVD from the drive when the system is cut from power. In- sert a thin, pointed object into the emergency eject hole. Then the DVD tray opens.
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Page 29: Overview Of The Rear
Supply Maintenance” on page 5-11. main connector panel The main connector panel provides most of the standard in- and outputs of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 to give you the full functionality of the video system. It holds, for example, the connectors for remote control... - Page 30 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide slot panel connectors Here you can find the slot panel connectors of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2. Available are the video I/O panel containing video connec- tions and the graphic card panel. Furthermore, if applicable, some additional panels may be present for internal reasons or on customer re- quest.
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Page 31: Connectors In Detail
(’A’ for YUV and ’B’ for the key signal). With RGB you will always need two channels (’A’ and ’B’, dual link). The Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 provides two A ports for an input as well as an output at the rear of the video system. However, currently the SD- only ports provide no functionality. -
Page 32: Main Connector Panel
2.3.2 Main Connector Panel The main connector panel provides the standard in- and outputs of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 to give you the full functionality of the video system. It holds, for example, the connectors for remote control and the digital video I/Os (serial digital interface). - Page 33 XLR connector (female) for the input of longi- tudinal timecode LTC Out XLR connector (male) for the output of longitu- dinal timecode XLR connectors for digital audio are available via a breakout cable. For RS-422 control the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 supports the standard industrial 9-pin protocol. 2-13...
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Page 34: Slot Panel Connectors
The VGA panel is the panel of the graphic card installed in the video system. The monitor to control a Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 has to be connected here. - Page 35 Overview Video I/O Panel This is the video I/O panel of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2. It holds one digital video interface (DVI connector) for the output of analog and digital video signals, some links of the serial digital interface (A ports) and a reference input.
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Page 36: Atx Connector Panel
(input of horizontal or composite sync (reference in- put), depending on software settings) 2.3.4 ATX Connector Panel This panel on the rear of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 holds the con- nectors of the computer system. It provides the following connections: 10 11... - Page 37 Overview Item Explanation LAN (1000 Mb) Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Base-T) connection port to connect your video system to a net- work. FireWire At this FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394a) you can connect other peripheral hardware. line in Connector of internal sound card for incom- ing low-level audio signals.
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Page 39: Installation
ProntoHD.2 video system. The video system must be installed properly before you can start working with the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2. To install the hardware of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 perform the following: Unpack the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 and its accessories. - Page 40 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide...
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Page 41: Operation
Operation This chapter describes how to operate the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 hardware, i.e. it is explained how to start the video system and how to shut it down. For both procedures you have to use the power switch of the operation items on the front of the video system. -
Page 42: Starting The System
To start the video system perform the following: Press the power switch briefly to turn on the video 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 starts to load the installed operating system. -
Page 43: Shutting Down The System
Operation 4.2 Shutting Down the System There are several possibilities to shut down the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2. All depend on whether the operating system is already loaded, or not. Please act accordingly. To shut down the video system perform the following according to the state of the video system’s operating system:... - Page 44 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide...
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Page 45: Maintenance
For each work a detailed procedure description is given. If you experience trouble with the video system that cannot be resolved with the work described here or the section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2, please contact your local vendor or DVS directly. -
Page 46: Hard Disk Maintenance
5.1.1 Replacing a Hard Disk With the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 you will notice a broken hard disk when a proper play-out or record of video is no longer possible (e.g. when you receive drops in the performance monitor of the DVS video system software). - Page 47 Maintenance disk carrier lever opener LED disk power LED disk accesses Figure 5-1: Hard disk carrier overview To remove a video disk from the system perform the following: If appropriate, stop the operation of your video system, close all software programs and shut down the system (see section “Shut- ting Down the System”...
- Page 48 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide Once the interface connection inside the video system is severed, you can pull the disk carrier carefully out of the video system. Significant environmental changes, for example, altitude, voltage, temperature, shock, vibration, etc., can damage the hard disks.
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Page 49: Setting Up The Stripe Set
’V’ (for ’video’). Some DVS maintenance tools depend on a correct drive letter and volume name for the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 stripe set. As a next step you will be asked automatically by the system to for- mat the stripe set. -
Page 50: Formatting The Video Hard Disks
– Specify 64 KB as the allocation unit size. – Assign as the volume label the name Clipster-Storage- XXXX (with XXXX standing for the capacity of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 storage in gigabyte) to the stripe set. Some DVS maintenance tools depend on a correct drive letter (V:\) and name for the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2... -
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 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 video system per- form the following: The system your are working on operates with voltages that can be hazardous to your health. -
Page 52: Fan Maintenance
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide Afterwards reconnect the power cords. With this the task to close 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 video 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 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide At the place of the old fan module insert a new fan into the system. Only use original manufacturer spare parts. Other spare parts might damage your system. See to it that the fan module plugs properly into the system’s fan interface and that, when completely inserted, the lock- ing mechanism snaps back into its locked position.
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Page 55: Power Supply Maintenance
Please refer to section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2 first for further details about what to do in case of an alarm. Each power supply unit in the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 system is hot- swappable, so you can safely replace it with the system operating. Fol-... - Page 56 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide Take the handle of the respective unit and press the unit’s latch to the right. Then pull the unit at its handle firmly 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.
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Page 57: Appendix
Appendix This chapter first gives some hints how to resolve irregularities during operation. After that technical data and general information about the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 are provided. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide A.1 Troubleshooting The table below lists some errors that may occur during the operation of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 and details how to resolve them: Error Cause Solution The path (drive let- A video hard disk or a... - Page 59 “Opening the Casing” on page 5-7 and clean all ventilation holes. When finished, re- assemble the system (see section “Closing the Casing” on page 5-7) and start it. In case the problem per- sists, contact the service department of DVS.
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Page 60: Technical Data
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide A.2 Technical Data The following shows the technical data of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2: Dimensions height: 176 mm (4 U) width: 430 mm depth: 662 mm Weight approx. 45 kg Environment No exposure to heat... -
Page 61: Hardware Specifications
Appendix A.3 Hardware Specifications The following table shows the hardware specifications of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2. Table A-1: Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 specifications Video Input Output Analog 3 BNC RGB/YUV or CVBS and Y/C DVI (analog and digital) 1 DVI-I HD Serial Digital 4:2:2 8/10 bit... - Page 62 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide Table A-1: Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 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 bit, user selectable...
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Page 63: Video Rasters
Appendix A.4 Video Rasters The following table shows the supported video rasters. All frequencies indicate the frame rate. Most 2K and the 4K film rasters are available for a Pronto2K.2 only. Table A-2: Supported video rasters Total lines Aspect Raster... -
Page 64: Signal In- And Outputs
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide A.5 Signal In- and Outputs This section provides pin-out information about some of the connectors provided by the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2. Digital Video Interface (DVI-I Connector) (external view; female on interface, male on cable) Table A-3: Pin-out for Digital Video Interface Connector (DVI) - Page 65 Appendix Digital Audio (25-Pin D-Sub Connector) (external view; female on interface, male on cable) Table A-4: 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 /Audio OUT CH 3/4 Audio OUT CH 1/2...
- Page 66 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide RMT In and RMT Out (9-Pin D-Sub Connectors) (external view; female on interface, male on cable) 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...
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Page 67: Packing Instructions
Appendix A.6 Packing Instructions The following describes the best way to pack a DVS video 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 68 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide Figure 3: Figure 4: Box A Box B Box B Figure 5: Box B Box B Box B A-12...
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Page 69: Conformity Declarations
Appendix A.7 Conformity Declarations Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 has been tested according to the applying national and international directives and regulations. The following states further information about the compliances and conformities. A.7.1 RoHS Compliance The EU directive 2002/95/EC ’Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)’... -
Page 70: Fcc Compliance Statement
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide A.7.3 FCC Compliance Statement DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH herewith declares that the following equipment has been tested according to the applying valid FCC regu- lations: – Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 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. -
Page 71: Index
B Out DVD drive ..........1-9 ........2-7 BIOS eject ......2-13 ......2-8 breakout cable emergency eject ......... 2-7 tray ..........2-15 ......2-15 DVI connector ........A-8 pin-out .......... 1-1 camera ....2-3, 2-6 DVS logo (faceplate) casing ........5-7 close... - Page 72 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide ... 2-8 ....2-11 emergency eject (DVD drive) labeling of connectors ..1-7, A-4 ..........2-17 environmental conditions ........2-17 ........2-5 Ethernet LAN I LED ........2-5 LAN II LED ........2-2, 2-4 LEDs ...... 2-4, 5-8, 5-11 alarm .........2-5...
- Page 73 ........2-17 sound card ......5-11 unit failure .......A-5 specification(s) ......2-3, 4-1 power switch .......... 4-2 starting ........1-1 Pronto2K.2 status Pronto2K.2/ProntoHD.2 ....2-3, 2-6 of power-on/-off ....... 3-1 installation ......2-2, 2-4 of system ........1-1 options .....2-2, 2-4 of video hard disks .......
- Page 74 Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide ......... 1-1 ........5-6 telecine format ...... 1-7, A-11 ........2-5 transportation LEDs ......A-2 ........5-2 troubleshooting removal ....1-5 ........5-4 typographical conventions replace ....... 2-2, 2-4 status ......2-15 video I/O panel ........A-7 video raster ........2-13 VSync Out ...
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