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Those parts of this documentation that describe optional software or hard- ware features usually contain a corresponding note. Anyway, a lack of this note does not mean any commitment from Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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CLIPSTER and Spycer are registered trademarks of Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trade- marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Any other product names mentioned in this documentation may be trade- marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and as such are subject to the usual statutory provisions.
Power Supply ....................44 Operation ..................47 Installing the System .................. 48 Operating the System ................49 Starting the System ..................49 Shutting Down the System ................50 CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Furthermore, up to 16 different channels of audio can be in- or output by the hardware of CLIPSTER and all audio data can be accessed and processed with the software as easily as the video material.
Introduction Chapters Overview Chapters Overview This guide informs you about the installation of the CLIPSTER hardware, 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: Chapter "Introduc-...
Each person who is responsible for the setting, installation, opera- tion, decommissioning, troubleshooting or maintenance of the system must read and understand this manual. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
When performing maintenance tasks on the hardware of the system, you must be qualified to work on, repair and test elec- trical equipment. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
(e.g. at a command line), a syn- tax or contents of a file/output. [Key] An individual key or a key combina- tion on a keyboard CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Preventive measures to avoid death or serious injury. Keyboard Shortcuts Performing options or procedures with the keyboard often requires a simultaneous pressing of two keys. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Default; if you don’t specify <xxx>, it will be set to the default value y. {...} Selection; select one of the given alterna- tives, which are separated by commas. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
CLIPSTER has been built according to the applying safety regula- tions. To minimize the possibility of a faulty operation of the device all manuals and guides must be available at all times at the operation site.
Do not perform any changes or extensions to the R&S DVS system whatsoever. Transportation CLIPSTER is a very sensitive device. Especially the hard disks of the system must be handled with great care. Therefore, observe in case of transportation: ■...
Do not expose the R&S DVS system to strong electric or magnetic fields. ■ Avoid areas where the R&S DVS system will be subject to vibrations or shocks. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
■ The costs of installations, removals, transportations, or re- installations. ■ Costs for transportation damages. ■ Damages caused to any other item. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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General Notes Please observe the following general important notes: CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Storage Locations Other storage locations will be too slow for real- time operations. Only use the designated storage to store video and audio data. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
This chapter is divided into following sections: ■ Overview of the Front (page 22) ■ Overview of the Rear (page 31) CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
The Front of the System This section provides an overview of the front of the system. faceplate/ operation items SSD LEDs SSD disk array DVD drive Overview of the front CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Operation Items With the operation items at the system’s front the hardware of CLIPSTER 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.
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The respective state of the system will be indicated by the R&S DVS logo in the middle of the face-- plate (see section “Faceplate” on page 26). CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
They can be seen only when they are flashing because they are located behind the white strip and thus not visible when off. SSD LEDs Each LED represents a SSD disk of the array: CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
The top side of the faceplate is hinge-fastened, while its bottom side is fixed with magnets. If you need access to one of the SSD disks, for example, to replace it, you have to lift the faceplate: CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
SSD disk array. It is installed inside the system and not ac- cessible from the outside. Once the faceplate is lifted, you have access to the SSD disk array: CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Once the lever is unlatched with the opener, it can be used to pull the disk carrier and its SSD disk out of the system. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
It also provides burning capability. DVD tray DVD eject emergency eject DVD drive DVD drive DVD tray The DVD tray holds the CD or DVD. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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DVD tray. For further information regarding the operation of the drive, please refer to the original manufacturer’s documentation. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Slot Panel Connectors (page 41) ■ Power Supply (page 44) The Rear of the System This section provides an overview of the rear of the system. Overview of the rear CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
The main connector panel provides panel most of the standard in- and outputs of CLIPSTER to give you the full func- tionality of the system. It holds, for example, the connectors for remote control and video I/Os, see section “Main Connector Panel”...
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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.
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Y, ½ C ½ C Y, ½ C ½ C Y, C Y, C ½ C ½ C ½ C ½ C (SD) (SD) A (key) A (key) CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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).
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DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 interface for an output of master control signals RMT In DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 interface for an input of slave control signals CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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A and C only) in the software; a 3-Gbit/s input signal will be automatically detected; during a 3D/stereo- scopic input used for the second 3D video stream when in dual-link mode CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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3D video stream when in dual-link mode (second stream of dual link) or for the second 3D video stream when in single-link (YUV) or in 3-Gbit/s mode (e.g. RGB) CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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1/A to 4 WClk Out BNC connector for a wordclock signal output; used for the synchronization of external audio equipment CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
IPMI/KVM for system management it has to be made oper- ational again; if you want to use IPMI/KVM, please contact R&S DVS in case of setup questions. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
(not provided by R&S DVS). Slot Panel Connectors CLIPSTER provides on its slot panel connector area various connections, such as the graphics card panel and the video I/O panel. Furthermore, if applicable, some additional panels may be present for internal reasons or on customer request.
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Then the system will be equipped with an additional graphics card. The VGA panel is the panel of this graphics card. If available, the monitor for the CLIPSTER soft- ware has to be connected here.
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Overview Overview of the Rear Video I/O The video I/O panel of CLIPSTER holds two video interfaces Panell (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).
LED (see section “Operation Items” on page 23). The following provides an overview of one of the power supply units: handle latch power cable socket Overview of the power supply unit CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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To pull out a power supply unit you have to remove the security bar of the power supply first (see section “Power Supply Maintenance” on page 67). CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
STER hardware. The system must be installed properly before you can start working with it. This chapter is divided into the following topics: ■ Installing the System (page 48) ■ Operating the System (page 49) CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
For an overview of the panels and connectors at the system’s rear, see section “Overview of the Rear” on page 31. Connect the power cable(s) to the system. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Operating the System Operating the System This chapter describes how to operate the CLIPSTER hardware, i.e. it is explained how to start the system and how to shut it down. For both procedures you have to use the power switch of the operation items at the front of the system.
Some settings will be saved and afterwards the system turns off. Data Loss The fast shut-down may not save all your system data and personal settings before the system turns off. System is shut down. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Perform the following steps: • Shut down the system by pressing the power switch until the system turns off. The system will then shut down immediately. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Operation Operating the System CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
This chapter is divided into the following sections: ■ SSD Disk Maintenance (page 54) ■ Opening and Closing the Casing (page 61) ■ Fan Maintenance (page 63) ■ Power Supply Maintenance (page 67) CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
With the parity information written, one SSD disk per disk set (RAID pack) can fail and your data will still be recoverable due to the information stored on the other disks. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
SSD disks of the disk set. This can limit the overall performance and realtime operations may no longer be possible. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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If you are unsure about having detected the correct SSD disk please contact the Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH service depart- ment. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Next hold tight the faceplate and remove the hinge wires as indicated in the following figure: hinge wire To reassemble the faceplate reverse the above steps. The faceplate can now be taken off. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
(1). This will cause the lever to come out of the disk carrier so that it protrudes from the rest of the disk carriers. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
After that the SSD disk is replaced and the disk carrier with the new disk has to be reassembled in the system. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
SSD disk array until the rebuild is finished, as it takes several hours. Avoid accesses to the disk array during this time, otherwise it may take considerably longer. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Perform the following steps: Shut down the system as described in section “Shutting Down the System” on page 50. Disconnect all power cords from the system. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
An alarm can be caused by a number of reasons. Please refer to section “Trouble- shooting” on page 74 first for further details about what to do in case of an alarm CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Observe the fans and memorize the failed one (the fan not revolving is the broken one). Press the power switch until the system turns off. Disconnect the power cables once again. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Close the casing of the system as described in section “Closing the Casing” on page 62. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Fan Maintenance With the last step finished you have successfully replaced the defective fan module. Once the system is turned on, no alarm should be sounded anymore. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Each power supply unit in the R&S DVS system is hot-swappable, so you can safely replace it with the system running. For an overview of a power supply unit see section “Pow- er Supply” on page 44. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Then pull the unit at its handle out of the power supply. Change the power supply unit against a new and operable one. Slide the new unit into the power supply until it clicks into place. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
The system will now boot from the internal USB and you will see a window on the screen where you can select the R&S DVS Rescue environment for loading. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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A recovery will overwrite all your data. Continue with the following steps only when you are able to identify the correct target device. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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’reboot’ or ’poweroff’ to restart or turn off the system. The next time the system is started, it will load the restored operating system. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
54. A RAID controller If you can rule out the above is defective. mentioned causes, a RAID controller may be defective. Contact the R&S DVS service department. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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System” on page 50) and check whether a fan has failed (see section “Fan Main- tenance” on page 63). If necessary replace the broken module as described in the same section. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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59. A RAID controller If you can rule out the above is defective. mentioned causes, a RAID controller may be defective. Contact the DVS service department. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Analog 3 BNC for RGB/YUV DVI (analog and digital) 2 DMS-59 (1 DVI-I and 3 DVI-D via breakout cables) SD Serial Digital 4:2:2 8 bit 2 BNC CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
The following table shows supported video rasters. Rasters Total lines x size y size Aspect per frame ratio 525i /29.97 (NTSC) 625i /24 (Slow PAL) /25 (PAL) CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Blue Video-2 GND 32 /TMDS-1 CLK Blue Video-2 TMDS- – 1 Data 0 GND Red Video-2 TMDS- 1 Data 1 GND Red Video-2 GND TMDS- VSync-1 1 Data 2 GND CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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– – – – – – DDC CLK DDC Data TMDS CLK Analog VSync Hot Plug Detect /TMDS CLK Analog Red Analog Blue Analog Green Analog HSync CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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/TMDS-3 Data /TMDS-5 Data TMDS-4 Data TMDS-3 Data TMDS-5 Data DDC CLK DDC Data TMDS CLK Analog VSync Hot Plug Detect /TMDS CLK – – – Analog HSync CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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RX_C_CON /RX_D_CON /TX_C_CON – – For RS-422 control R&S DVS systems support the standard indus- trial 9-pin protocol. Remote In- and Output (15-Pin D- Sub HD Connector) CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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/Audio OUT CH 5/6 Audio OUT CH 3/4 /Audio OUT CH 3/4 Audio OUT CH 1/2 /Audio OUT CH 1/2 Audio IN CH 7/8 /Audio IN CH 7/8 CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Audio IN CH 13/14 /Audio IN CH 13/14 Audio IN CH 11/12 /Audio IN CH 11/12 Audio IN CH 9/10 /Audio IN CH 9/10 – SATA (External SATA (eSATA) Connector) CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Appendix Technical Data Signal Signal CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Fragile. Avoid shocks or vibrations. For longer distances use a lifting device. Keep dry. Packing the System Perform the following steps: Wrap the video system in foil. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Appendix Packing Instructions Pack the video system in box A with foam. Pack the accessories. Close box A. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Appendix Packing Instructions Pack box A in box B with foam. Close box B. The system has been packed. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
Appendix Conformity Declarations Conformity Declarations CLIPSTER has been tested according to the applying national and international directives and regulations. The following states further information about the compliances and conformities: ■ RoHS Compliance ■ EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) ■...
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use shielded I/O cables. CLIPSTER | Hardware Guide | Hardware Generation V+ Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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