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  • Page 1 Pronto3 Hardware Guide (Version 1.0) Digital Disk Recorder Pronto3 Hardware Guide...
  • Page 3 Pronto3 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 AG be liable for any dam- ages 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 AG 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/support/further-support.html Customer Name: Company:...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ................1-1 1.1 Overview ................1-3 1.2 Target Group ................ 1-4 1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide ........1-4 1.4 Safety Instructions ..............1-5 1.5 Important Notes ..............1-7 Overview ..................2-1 2.1 Overview of the Front ............2-2 ..........
  • Page 10 Pronto3 Hardware Guide Operation ................... 4-1 4.1 Starting the System .............. 4-1 4.2 Shutting Down the System ........... 4-2 Maintenance ................5-1 5.1 Hard Disk Maintenance ............5-2 ......5-2 5.1.1 Introduction to RAID Data Protection ..........5-3 5.1.2 Replacing a Hard Disk 5.2 Opening and Closing the Casing ..........

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Whether you need to capture uncompressed HD or film data, process it, color grade it or output it to film, you will find the Pronto3 supporting your workflow at every stage. Based on the Windows operating system the Pronto3 stores the mate-...
  • Page 12 Dual-link SD-/HD-SDI for input and out- put for the Pronto3. Pronto3 MultiDevice Enables a synchronous play-out of multi- ple DVS systems. One master device controls other devices via RS-422 for a synchronous play-out of the timeline. Pronto3 4K-Workflow Non-real-time workflow with 4K materi- non-real time al including capturing and play-out.

  • Page 13: Overview

    Introduction 1.1 Overview This guide informs you about the installation of the Pronto3 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:...

  • Page 14: Target Group

    1.2 Target Group To use this manual you should have experience in handling video and computer equipment. Additionally, to use the Pronto3 in connection with other equipment, e.g. a camera or a VTR, you should know how to handle this equipment.

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    – Use, store and transport the Pronto3 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 Pronto3 must be disconnected from the power supply immediately. Before using the Pronto3 again, it has to be checked by authorized service personnel.
  • Page 16 For error-free working and a long service life the Pronto3 needs some basic environmental conditions: – Do not expose the Pronto3 to sources of heat, such as direct sun- light or a radiator. – Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation holes of the system (front as well as rear).

  • Page 17: 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 18 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 19: Overview

    Overview This chapter provides a detailed overview of the Pronto3 hardware. The system will be shown in a front and a rear view and all its parts and con- nectors will be described. For explanatory reasons the section about the rear also contains some further information about the digital video in- and outputs.

  • Page 20: Overview Of The Front

    Pronto3 Hardware Guide 2.1 Overview of the Front This section gives an overview of the front of the Pronto3. 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.

  • Page 21: Operation Items

    With the operation items at the system’s front the hardware of the Pronto3 can be controlled (e.g. turned on or off). There you can also find LEDs that allow you to assess the state of the system as well as USB connectors.

  • Page 22: 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 2-5). reset Resets your system and initiates a warm reboot.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 Pronto3. To prevent data loss in case a hard disk fails, it is normally RAID protected.

  • Page 25: Dvd Drive

    Overview 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. disk carrier lever opener LED disk...
  • Page 26 Pronto3 Hardware Guide DVD tray DVD eject emergency eject Figure 2-9: Overview of DVD drive Depending on the type of drive delivered to you, the DVD drive may also provide burning capability. DVD tray The DVD tray holds the CD or DVD.

  • Page 27: Overview Of The Rear

    “Power Supply” on page 2-11. main connector panel The main connector panel provides most of the standard in- and outputs of the Pronto3 to give you the full functionality of the system. It holds, for example, the connectors for remote control and the video I/Os.

  • Page 28: Digital Video I/Os

    YUV and ’B’ for the key signal). With RGB you will always need two channels (’A’ and ’B’, dual link). The Pronto3 provides two ports for an input as well as an output at the rear of the system. Currently the SD-only ports provide no functionality and are reserved for future use.

  • Page 29: Power Supply

    Overview The table below shows the signal distribution over the SDI (serial digital interface) in- and output ports for the different color modes. Please note that some video modes are available as an optional feature only: Input Output Video Mode SD-only SD/HD SD-only...
  • Page 30 Pronto3 Hardware Guide latch handle power cable socket Figure 2-11: Overview of the power supply power cable socket The socket where the power cable has to be plugged in to provide the system with power. latch The latch of a power supply unit locks it in the power supply.

  • Page 31: Main Connector Panel

    2.2.4 Main Connector Panel The main connector panel provides the standard in- and outputs of the Pronto3 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).

  • Page 32: Atx Connector Panel

    LTC Out XLR connector (male) for the output of longitu- dinal timecode 2.2.5 ATX Connector Panel The ATX connector panel on the rear of the Pronto3 holds the connec- tors of the computer system. It provides the following connections: 2-14...

  • Page 33: Slot Panel Connectors

    2.2.6 Slot Panel Connectors The Pronto3 provides on its slot panel connector area various connec- tions, such as the graphic 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.
  • Page 34 Pronto3. Video I/O Panel The video I/O panel of the Pronto3 holds one digital video interface (DVI connector) for an output of analog and digital video signals, some links of the serial digital interface (A ports) and a reference input.
  • Page 35 Overview Figure 2-15: Video I/O panel In detail the panel provides the following: Item Description DVI connector for an output of analog and digital video signals; a pin-out of this connector can be found in section “Signal In- and Outputs” on page A-9 (HD) SDI IN BNC connector for an input of digital video signals...
  • Page 36 Pronto3 Hardware Guide 2-18...

  • Page 37: Installation

    To make warranty claims you have to keep the original pack- ing and use it in case of a return transportation. Place the Pronto3 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 38 Pronto3 Hardware Guide...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Shutting Down The System

    Pronto3 Hardware Guide 4.2 Shutting Down the System There are several possibilities to shut down the Pronto3. All depend on whether the operating system is already loaded or not. Please act ac- cordingly. To shut down the system perform the following according to the state of the system’s operating system:...

  • Page 41: 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 the section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2, please contact your local vendor or DVS directly.

  • Page 42: Hard Disk Maintenance

    The main storage of the Pronto3 comprises up to 16 hard disks and the data is striped across these hard disks. Additionally, it provides up to two RAID controllers that each connects a set of eight hard disks.

  • Page 43: Replacing A Hard Disk

    Maintenance Thus, a DVS system equipped with RAID 5 can withstand disk failures without losing data or access to data. If a second disk within the same disk set fails, your data will be unrecoverable. 5.1.2 Replacing a Hard Disk In case of a hard disk failure an alarm will be sounded.
  • Page 44 Pronto3 Hardware Guide Step 1: Removing the Hard Disk The hard disks that are accessible at the front of the system store the data of the main storage. Because they are connected to the whole sys- tem with the help of disk carriers, they can be removed easily.
  • Page 45 The disk carrier of the replaced disk should be level with the others at the front of the system’s disk 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 46: 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 Pronto3 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 47: Fan Maintenance

    Maintenance 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 48 Pronto3 Hardware Guide 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.
  • Page 49 Maintenance 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 50: Power Supply Maintenance

    “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 Pronto3 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...
  • Page 51 Maintenance Connect the power source (the power cord) to the newly installed power supply unit. After that check the LED indicating the status of the power supply unit: If it is lit up in green, the unit is working properly. With this the power supply unit has been replaced successfully.

  • Page 52: Removal Of The Faceplate

    Lift the faceplate of the system (see section “Faceplate” on page 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-...

  • Page 53: Appendix

    Appendix This chapter first gives some hints how to resolve irregularities during operation. After that technical data and general information about the Pronto3 are provided.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    A.1 Troubleshooting The table below lists some errors that may occur during the operation of the Pronto3 and details how to resolve them. If you experience trou- ble with the system that cannot be resolved with the solutions de- scribed here or in chapter “Maintenance” on page 5-1, please contact your local vendor or DVS directly.
  • Page 55 Appendix Error Cause Solution An alarm is sounded One of the power Check the LEDs of the power supply and the alarm LED is supply units has been units. If one is extinguished or lit in off. The alarm can be disconnected from red, this unit may be disconnected switched mute with...

  • Page 56: Technical Data

    Pronto3 Hardware Guide A.2 Technical Data This section provides technical data of the Pronto3. 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.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Hardware Specifications

    Pronto3 Hardware Guide A.3 Hardware Specifications The following table shows the hardware specifications of the Pronto3. Table A-1: Pronto3 specifications Video Input Output Analog CVBS and Component DVI (analog and digital) 1 DVI-I HD Serial Digital 4:2:2 8/10 bit 1 BNC...
  • Page 59 Appendix Table A-1: Pronto3 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...

  • Page 60: Video Rasters

    Pronto3 Hardware Guide A.4 Video Rasters The following table shows the supported video rasters. All frequencies indicate the frame rate. Some rasters are available as optional features only. Table A-2: Supported video rasters Total lines Aspect Raster x size y size...

  • Page 61: 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 Pronto3. 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 62 Pronto3 Hardware Guide 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...
  • Page 63 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. SATA (External SATA (eSATA) Connector) (external view; female on interface, male on cable) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal A-11...

  • Page 64: Packing Instructions

    Pronto3 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.
  • Page 65 Appendix Figure 3: Figure 4: Box A Box B Box B Figure 5: Box B Box B Box B A-13...

  • Page 66: Conformity Declarations

    Pronto3 Hardware Guide A.7 Conformity Declarations The Pronto3 has been tested according to the applying national and in- ternational directives and regulations. The following states further in- formation about the compliances and conformities. A.7.1 RoHS Compliance The EU directive 2002/95/EC ’Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)’...

  • Page 67: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Appendix A.7.3 FCC Compliance Statement DVS Digital Video Systems AG herewith declares that the following equipment has been tested according to the applying valid FCC regu- lations: – Pronto3 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 68 Pronto3 Hardware Guide A-16...

  • Page 69: Index

    ......2-17 composite sync ......2-16 DVI connector ..1-7, A-14 conformity declaration ........A-9 pin-out ........2-9 connectors ....2-4, 2-5 DVS logo (faceplate) ..2-10, 2-14 ATX connector panel ......2-8 eject (DVD drive) ........2-17 ... 2-8 emergency eject (DVD drive)
  • Page 70 Pronto3 Hardware Guide ..1-6, A-4 environmental conditions LEDs ......2-14, A-11 ....2-4, 5-7, A-2, A-3 eSATA alarm ........2-15 ......2-7 Ethernet disk activity ....2-14 .......2-7 external SATA connector disk power ........A-11 ........ 2-2, 2-7 pin-out ........2-3, 2-5 ....2-12, 5-10...
  • Page 71 ......5-10 .......... 4-1 unit failure starting ......2-4, 4-1 power switch status ......... 1-1 ......2-7 Pronto3 of disk power ....... 3-1 ....2-2, 2-4, 2-7 installation of hard disks ......2-6 ....2-4 main storage of network connection ........
  • Page 72 Pronto3 Hardware Guide ..........1-1 ....2-13 XLR connectors (audio) ........1-7 warranty...

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