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Pinnacle Systems and the Pinnacle Systems logo are registered trademarks of Pinnacle Systems, Inc. TARGA is a registered trademark of Pinnacle Systems, Inc. TARGA 3000 is a trademark of Pinnacle Systems, Inc. Adobe, Premiere, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.
Overview Of Hardware Installation Procedure ............Card Installation Procedure ..................About The TARGA 3000 Pro Analog Breakout Box ..........Rack Mounting The TARGA 3000 Pro Analog Breakout Box ....... Pro Analog Breakout Box Input And Output Connections ........Connecting Audio/Video Input Devices To TARGA 3000 Pro Analog Breakout Box ............
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Playback Problems ..................... Pinnacle Systems Customer Satisfaction Center ............Troubleshooting Questionnaire .................. Contacting Pinnacle Systems ..................APPENDIX B — TARGA 3000 RACK MOUNT ASSEMBLY ........ Pro Analog Breakout Box Rack Mount Installation............Rack Mounting Hardware ..................Equipment Needed ..................... Procedure ........................
Legal Stuff FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (TARGA 3000 PCI SERIES) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A only digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Manufacturer's Address: 280 N. Bernardo Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043 Type of Equipment: PCI Display Card (PC Platform) Model Name: TARGA 3000 Tested By: EMCE Engineering, Inc. 44370 S. Grimmer Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538-6309 USA Manufacturer's Test Engineer: Bill Stutz I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standard.
End User License Agreement, do not install, copy, or use the PRODUCT, and promptly return the entire unused PRODUCT to your place of purchase for a full refund. In Pinnacle Systems TARGA 3000...
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copying, addition, by installing, or otherwise using subscription updates that you have received as part of the PRODUCT (‘’UPDATES’’), you agree to be bound by the additional license terms that accompany such UPDATES. If you do not agree to the additional license terms that accompany such UPDATES, you may not install, copy, or use such UPDATES.
Note: MPEG-2 capture and editing is not available in the 1.0 software release of TARGA 3000. MPEG-2 export is available. MPEG-2 capture and editing is an integral part of TARGA 3000 system, and will be provided free of charge in an upcoming software release.
Systems “Ready To Edit” solution. This is because the throughput requirements for multiple simultaneous video streams plus graphics and audio are extremely high. As a result, system hardware requirements are equally high. TARGA 3000 requires a high-end workstation capable of handling this level of throughput.
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Although you may have had a successful experience in configuring a video system yourself, we strongly discourage you from attempting to do so with a TARGA 3000. It is a better choice to rely upon your Pinnacle Systems Authorized Value Added Reseller to configure a system for you.
-- Covers TARGA 3000 Troubleshooting and contacting the Pinnacle Systems Customer Support Center (for technical support and troubleshooting). • Appendix B -- Details the TARGA 3000 Pro Analog Breakout Box Rack Mount installation. • Appendix C -- Lists the TARGA 3000 Technical Specifications.
Unpacking The following items should be included in the Pinnacle Systems TARGA package: • TARGA 3000 video production card • TARGA 3000 Pro Analog or Pro Digital Breakout Box • Anti-Static Wrist Strap • TARGA 3000 Quick Start Sheet • IEEE-1394/iLINK Cable •...
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TARGA 3000 card for signal processing. LED -- When the TARGA 3000 card is installed, this LED momentarily flashes every time the computer is powered up. If this LED displays a steady light and does not go out once the computer is powered up, then the TARGA 3000 card is damaged.
Complete hardware installation of the TARGA 3000 can be accomplished by doing the following: • Install TARGA 3000 card into the computer • Attach TARGA 3000 Pro Analog or Pro Digital Breakout Box to TARGA 3000 card • Connect input and output devices to Pro Analog Pro Digital Breakout Box •...
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Locate an empty PCI slot and remove the metal slot cover at the back of the computer’s expansion slot area (Figure 1-2). Make sure the slot can accommodate the full length and width of the TARGA 3000, and that there are no obstructions. PCI Slots...
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Connect the cable from the back of the Pro Analog or Pro Digital Breakout Box to the output connector on the bracket of the TARGA 3000 card. Refer to Figure 1-3. Important: We recommend that you do not disconnect or reconnect the Breakout Box cable from or to the TARGA 3000 card while the computer is powered up.
Figure 1-4. Rack Mounting The TARGA 3000 Pro Analog Breakout Box An optional rack mounting kit for the TARGA 3000 Pro Analog Breakout Box can be acquired from where the TARGA 3000 was purchased. Rack Mounting instructions for the TARGA 3000 Pro Analog Breakout Box can be found in...
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The output signal is provided for application software that allows an 8-bit Alpha channel for image blending information. Availability of a Key signal is a function of third party applications designed to take advantage of this hardware feature of the TARGA 3000. Pinnacle Systems TARGA 3000...
Betacam SP Print-To-Tape With House Sync.” Note: If a Component signal is being sent by the source device to the TARGA 3000 Pro Analog Breakout Box, all three Component In connections on the Pro Analog Breakout Box, “Y,” “B-Y,” and “R-Y,” must be used for a complete Component signal to be received.
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Diagram 1: Analog Component VTR For Capture Note: Set the Remote/Local switch on the deck to “Remote” so that the deck accepts RS-422 device control commands. Pinnacle Systems TARGA 3000...
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Diagram 2: Betacam SP Print-To-Tape With House Sync Note: Set the Remote/ Local switch to “Remote” so that the deck accepts RS-422 device control commands, and set the Terminate Sync Switch to “ON.” Chapter 1: Card Installation & Hardware Setup 1-10...
The TARGA 3000 Pro Digital Breakout Box inputs uncompressed serial digital (SDI) video to and outputs uncompressed serial digital video from the TARGA 3000 card. This Pro Digital Breakout Box connects to the TARGA 3000 card via the Pinnacle Systems Digital Tether Cable.
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connection on the receiving output signal device (e.g., SDI Compatible: Video Monitor, VTR, etc.,.). For an example diagram, refer to “Diagram 3: SDI Capture And Playback.” Diagram 3: SDI Capture And Playback Chapter 1: Card Installation & Hardware Setup 1-12...
Depending on the type of IEEE-1394/iLINK cable that came with your TARGA 3000 or your DV device, you can connect the device to either the 6-pin male 1394 connector or the 4-pin female 1394 connector on the TARGA 3000 card.
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-- If the inputting equipment you are using has device control capability, but is not connected to the DV connectors on the TARGA 3000 card, the device control signals can be transmitted through the RS-422-to-RS-232 serial cable that came with your TARGA 3000.
The TARGA 3000 folder contains various files, including “Read Me” files and other documentation. Refer to the Read Me files after installing the software. Note: For the latest information on what versions of software should be used with TARGA 3000, check the online compatibility guide at http://www.pinnaclesys.com ™...
This is required for security reasons because the installation program loads device drivers into the operating system. Note: Approximately 180 megabytes of disk space is used for a maximum TARGA 3000 software installation. (This approximation includes 74MB for a standard TARGA 3000 software installation, 100MB to include Alpha Magic wipes, and 6MB for Hollywood FX setup.)
Included on your Pinnacle Systems TARGA CD-ROM is a PDF copy of the “TARGA 3000 Hardware and Software Installation Guide,” and a PDF copy of “TARGA 3000 User Reference & Tutorial Manual.” To view them, you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your system.
BIOS program and disable PCI Parity Checking. — Take out the TARGA 3000 card and try to boot. If the computer still will not boot, check that the processor card and all other cards are securely in place, and that all connections are good.
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You have a SCSI boot drive (internal) and an A/V drive (external). Your data rates are not acceptable and occasionally the system freezes and lockups. — Your problem is probably related to SCSI Termination. You should always use an active terminator on the end of your SCSI chain. Another problem in this scenario is that you may have placed your SCSI card in the middle of your SCSI chain.
Remove any peripheral cards except for your VGA card, your SCSI controller card and your TARGA 3000. If this solves the speed issue then you can add back your other cards being careful to “manually”...
5. Check the cables. Make sure they are plugged into both the Pro Analog or Pro Digital Breakout Box and monitor. 6. Use the TARGA 3000 installation CD-ROM to uninstall the TARGA software and then reboot, reinstall the TARGA software, and reboot again.
Video Capture Problems Capture not working 1. Reboot the system. 2. Place the TARGA 3000 card into a different slot. 3. Exit your video-making application and run the TARGA Tester program. The TARGA Tester program is found at the following path: »...
4. Verify that audio was captured. 5. Check for possible IRQ conflicts in your system. 6. Check the audio output settings for the TARGA 3000. (For example, the settings could be set to RCA instead of XLR). You record audio in mono, but when you play back there doesn’t seem to be any audio.
2. Make sure the TARGA software is correctly installed. 3. Reinstall the video-editing software because it may have become corrupted. 4. If other video clips captured with the TARGA 3000 play back correctly, the file could have become corrupted or fragmented. Delete and recapture the clip.
Pinnacle Systems Customer Satisfaction Center You can contact the Pinnacle Systems Customer Satisfaction Center (next page) for additional help. Before contacting the Customer Satisfaction Center, please complete the Troubleshooting Questionnaire below and have the answers ready before you contact us. On-line services are available 24 hours per day.
(317) 576-7770 Worldwide: (317) 594-2900 Telephone Contact Sales Information: (800) 522-8783 within United States and Canada Technical Support: (317) 577-8788 Note: This information is subject to change. Check www.pinnaclesys.com on the web for the latest contact information. Pinnacle Systems TARGA 3000...
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting & Contacting Pinnacle Systems A-10...
Appendix B: TARGA 3000 Rack Mount Assembly Pro Analog Breakout Box Rack Mount Installation The rack mounting hardware for the TARGA 3000 Pro Analog Breakout Box is designed to fit cabinets with 19-inch wide racks. Pinnacle Systems recommends that the mounting bracket specifically designed for the TARGA 3000 Pro Analog Breakout Box be used for mounting purposes.
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Align the holes in the bracket, metal plate, and Pro Analog Breakout Box. Then insert the screws and turn them down some. Do not completely tighten the screws yet. Figure 4 Figure 5 Appendix B: TARGA 3000 Rack Mount Assembly...
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7. Now tighten the four screws inserted in Step 5. Be careful not to overtighten the screws. 8. Place the Pro Analog Breakout Box and rack mount bracket assembly into the rack as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8 Pinnacle Systems TARGA 3000...
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Note: A rear-facing installation is also possible. The Pro Analog Breakout Box may be mounted to a rack’s rear rails. The rear-facing installation is advantageous for direct connection of VTRs to the Pro Analog Breakout Box. Appendix B: TARGA 3000 Rack Mount Assembly...
Appendix C: TARGA 3000 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The specifications for the TARGA 3000 are divided into three sections within this Appendix: • TARGA 3000 Card Only • Pro Analog Breakout Box Only • Pro Digital Breakout Box Only TARGA 3000 Card Only General Card Size ........12.3"...
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Compression/Decompression Standard..........DV25 or MPEG2 DV 1394 Connector ........200mVp-p, 6-pin and 4-pin IEEE-1394 16/12 bit Resolution........Input Source ........4:1:1 for NTSC sources and 4:2:0 for PAL sources Appendix C: TARGA 3000 Technical Specifications...
TARGA 3000 Pro Analog Breakout Box Only General Width -- 12.0" ( 19.0" w/rack mount bracket) Height -- 3.5" Depth -- 3.8" Weight -- 2.5 lb. (1.0 Kg.) Power Supply -- Power is suppled from T3000 digital tether cable Input Current...
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-- Output gain offset & saturation control 1.0 V p-p, 75 Ω, BNC +/- 350mVp-p, 75 Ω, BNC +/- 350mVp-p, 75 Ω, BNC * Levels are based on NTSC 100% white, 75% fully saturated bars. Appendix C: TARGA 3000 Technical Specifications...
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-- 24 bit DAC resolution Unbalanced Outputs -- Channel 1 (left) 1 x RCA, -10 dBu nominal -- Channel 2 (right) 1 x RCA, -10 dBu nominal -- Headroom 28 dBu above nominal -- 24 bit DAC resolution Pinnacle Systems TARGA 3000...
TARGA 3000 Pro Digital Breakout Box Only General Width -- 2.2" Height -- 3.7" Depth -- 0.9" Weight -- 2.5 oz. (0.34 Kg.) Power Supply -- Power is suppled from T3000 digital tether cable -- 1.8 watts typical Ambient Temperature -- Operating at 0 to 40°...
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-- 48 kHz Resolution -- 20 bits/sample SDI Embedded Audio Output Standards Conformance -- SMPTE 272M Number Of Channels -- 8 channels in 2 groups; 4 AES/EBU audio pairs Frequency -- 48 kHz Resolution -- 20 bits/sample Pinnacle Systems TARGA 3000...
IRQ Problems A-1, A-3 Com(B) 1-7 Composite 1-7 Compression/Decompression C-2 Connecting Audio/Video I/O Devices 1-11 LED 1-2 Connector C-1 License Agreement v Contacting Pinnacle Systems A-1 Limitation Of Liabilities v Customer Satisfaction Center A-8 Limited Warranty v Pinnacle Systems TARGA 3000 Index-1...
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Official Notices And Warranties iii System Configurations ix On-Board Processors C-1 Output Devices 1-8 Overview 1-3 Table Of Contents i TARGA 3000 Card 1-1, C-1 TARGA 3000 Software 2-1 Patents 2 TARGA E-Mail Distribution vii PC System Recommendations viii Technical Specifications C-1...
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Warranty Disclaimer v Windows NT 2-1 XLR Audio 1-6 Y B-Y R-Y 1-7 Pinnacle Systems TARGA 3000 Index-3...
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