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ITX PLAYOUT APPLIANCE 2
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO
GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO
GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO
Installation and Service Manual
M958-9002-200
2016-12-09

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  • Page 1 ITX PLAYOUT APPLIANCE 2 GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO Installation and Service Manual M958-9002-200 2016-12-09...
  • Page 2 Copyright and Trademark Notice Copyright © 2016, Grass Valley Canada. All rights reserved. Belden, Belden Sending All The Right Signals, and the Belden logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Belden Inc. or its affiliated companies in the United States and other jurisdictions.
  • Page 3 iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual Important Safeguards and Notices This section provides important safety guidelines for operators and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions appear throughout the manual where they apply. Please read and follow this important information, especially those instructions related to the risk of electric shock or injury to persons.
  • Page 4 Notices The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies with all applicable European Union (CE) directives. The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies with safety of laser product applicable standards. Warnings A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel, which may cause injury or death.
  • Page 5 iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual • When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces. • Products that have no on/off switch, and use an external power supply must be installed in proximity to a main power outlet that is easily accessible. •...
  • Page 6 Notices Cautions for LCD and TFT Displays Excessive usage may harm your vision. Rest for 10 minutes for every 30 minutes of usage. If the LCD or TFT glass is broken, handle glass fragments with care when disposing of them. If any fluid leaks out of a damaged glass cell, be careful not to get the liquid crystal fluid in your mouth or skin.
  • Page 7 iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual La marque C-CSA-US certifie que l’appareil visé a été testé par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA) et reconnu conforme aux exigences applicables en matière de sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux États- Unis.
  • Page 8 Notices • Avant de procéder à toute opération d’entretien ou de dépannage, enlevez tous vos bijoux (notamment vos bagues, votre montre et autres objets métalliques). • Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie, utilisez uniquement les fusibles du type et du calibre indiqués sur l’équipement ou dans la documentation qui l’accompagne.
  • Page 9 iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual • Assurez-vous que le châssis est relié électriquement à la terre par le cordon d'alimentation ou tout autre moyen disponible. • Portez un bracelet antistatique et assurez-vous qu'il est bien en contact avec la peau. Connectez la pince de masse à...
  • Page 10 Notices Safety of Laser Modules This equipment incorporates modules containing Class 1 lasers. These modules are certified by the manufacturer to comply with: – IEC/EN 60825-1 Safety of laser products – IEC 60950-1 Safety of information technology equipment Electromagnetic Compatibility This equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15, Subpart B requirements for class A digital devices.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Overview of the iTX Playout Appliance 2 ....1 About the iTX Playout Appliance 2 ..........2 System Specifications.
  • Page 12 Table of Contents...

  • Page 13: Overview Of The Itx Playout Appliance 2

    Overview of the iTX Playout Appliance 2 This document provides an overview of the product and guides you through the procedures for installing and setting up a new, factory-delivered iTX Playout Appliance 2 unit. This chapter provides information about the different models of iTX Playout Appliance 2 and the physical characteristics of the product, including system specifications and chassis components.

  • Page 14: About The Itx Playout Appliance 2

    Overview of the iTX Playout Appliance 2 About the iTX Playout Appliance 2 About the iTX Playout Appliance 2 The iTX Playout Appliance 2 unit is a 1 RU rack mountable server designed to run iTX playout software, which processes audio and video content as required by scheduled events and delivers the SD or HD video output for one or two channels of iTX playout.
  • Page 15 iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual Power consumption Number of power supplies: 2 AC input voltage: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Input current:3.74 A-1.55 A Input power: 400 W max. ° ° Temperature Ambient temperature: 35 C (95 Note: This shall be the maximum internal temperature within the rack in which the iTX Playout Appliance unit is installed.

  • Page 16: Front Panel Components

    Overview of the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Front Panel Components Front Panel Components A removable bezel covers the front panel of the chassis and identifies the unit as an iTX Appliance 2. Behind the bezel are the unit’s front panel components, which includes two SSD drives, four SATA hard drives, two USB 3.0 ports and a control panel with power buttons and status monitoring lights.

  • Page 17: Ssd And Sata Drives

    iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual SSD and SATA Drives The front panel provides access to ten drive carrier bays, which are populated by two SSD drives and four SATA hard drives; leaving four of the drive bays empty. Each drive carrier has an Activity LED and a Status LED.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Components

    Overview of the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components The rear panel of the iTX Playout Appliance 2 chassis provides access to two power supply units, as well as the appliance’s input and output connectors. The following diagrams identify the rear panel components of the different iTX Playout Appliance 2 models: Fig.

  • Page 19: Video Card Inputs And Outputs (Gvsp-3Tb-Win-2Io / Gvsp-3Tb-Win-2+2Io)

    iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual Video Card Inputs and Outputs (GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO / GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO) Identifying the SDI video inputs and outputs on GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO and GVSP-3TB-WIN- 2+2IO models is quite straightforward since the BNC connectors are labeled (SDI OUT, SDI IN and REF IN).

  • Page 20: Power Supply Modules

    Overview of the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Power Supply Modules Corvid 88 Playout Type Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port 5 Port 6 Port 7 Port 8 Port R Single Ch A Ch A Ch A channel Input Output Input...

  • Page 21: Installation And Start-Up Procedures

    Installation and Start-up Procedures This chapter provides information about the installation and setup of the iTX Playout Appliance 2 unit. IMPORTANT - Please read this chapter in its entirety before beginning the installation procedure. Summary Installing the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Chassis in a Rack ....... . 9 Cabling the iTX Playout Appliance 2 .

  • Page 22: Cabling The Itx Playout Appliance 2

    Installation and Start-up Procedures Cabling the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Cabling the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Once the iTX Playout Appliance 2 chassis is securely mounted in an equipment rack, you can make the required connections to the rear panel connectors. WARNING - Power cables Use the provided or designated power cables.

  • Page 23: Starting The Itx Playout Appliance 2

    iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual Starting the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Once the iTX Playout Appliance 2 unit is properly racked and cabled, you can power up the unit by pressing the Power button on the front control panel. The Power light on the front control panel illuminates as green to indicate that the unit is powered on.
  • Page 24 Installation and Start-up Procedures Starting the iTX Playout Appliance 2...

  • Page 25: Configuring The Itx Playout Appliance 2

    Configuring the iTX Playout Appliance 2 This chapter provides instructions for the initial configuration of a factory-delivered iTX Playout Appliance 2 unit. Upon completing the initial configuration procedures, we recommend that you consult the iTX System Administrator Guide and iTX Output Server 2 Channel Configuration Guide for information on fully integrating the unit into your iTX system.
  • Page 26 Configuring the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Configuring Windows and System Settings d Move the adapter that you want to be the active connection to the top of the Connections list. e Ensure that the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) options are disabled in the Bindings list.

  • Page 27: Configuring Itx On The Gvsp-3T-Win-2Io And Gvsp-3Tb-Win-2+2Io

    iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual • Enable Turn on network discovery. • Disable Password protected sharing. (Workgroup only) 11 Disable Action notifications. a Use the Windows Start menu to open the Windows Control Panel. b Select System and Security > Action Center > Change Action Center Settings. c In the Security Messages section, uncheck the following options: •...

  • Page 28: Configuring Itx On The Gvsp-3T-Win-4Io And Gvsp-3Tb-Win-8Io

    Configuring the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Configuring iTX on the GVSP-3T-WIN-4IO and GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO To integrate the iTX Playout Appliance 2 into an iTX system and add playout channels: 1 Install iTX licenses. a Obtain the iTX license file from your Grass Valley representative. b Place a copy of the file in the iTX Media Watcher’s Inbox folder on your .lic...
  • Page 29 iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO and GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO are not shipped with the iTX software modules already installed. As such, you must run the iTX Installer, using the iTX Setup shortcut on the desktop, to install the required software modules. Please refer to the “Process Overview - Output Server 2 Installation and Channel Configuration”...
  • Page 30 Configuring the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Configuring iTX on the GVSP-3T-WIN-4IO and GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO...

  • Page 31: Servicing The Itx Playout Appliance 2

    Servicing the iTX Playout Appliance 2 This chapter provides information about service procedures that can be performed on-site in cases where a faulty component must be replaced. WARNING All health and safety regulations and precautions must be observed as identified in Important Safeguards and Notices, on page iii.

  • Page 32: Removing And Replacing The Bezel

    Servicing the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Removing and Replacing the Bezel Removing and Replacing the Bezel The iTX Playout Appliance 2 has a front bezel which protects the drives and other front panel components from accidental removal or damage. The bezel can be completely removed from the unit to expose the unit’s front panel components.

  • Page 33: Removing The Chassis Cover

    iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual Removing the Chassis Cover You can access the internal components of the iTX Playout Appliance 2 by removing the cover on the top side of the chassis. WARNING - Power Disconnection The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components.

  • Page 34: Replacing A Hard Drive

    Servicing the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive The front panel provides access to ten drive carrier bays, which are populated by two SSD drives and four SATA hard drives; leaving four of the drive bays empty. The hard drives are hot swappable, meaning that you do not have to halt and shutdown the unit when replacing a single drive.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Graphics Card

    iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual Replacing the Graphics Card WARNING - Power Disconnection The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components. This unit has more than one power supply connection.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Sdi Video I/O Card (Corvid Lp)

    Servicing the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Replacing the SDI Video I/O Card (Corvid LP) 8 Remove the graphics card from the bracket by carefully pulling it away from the middle of the bracket. 9 Replace the graphics card by sliding the new graphics card into the bracket, ensuring that its connector is aligned and securely interfacing with the bracket’s middle connector.
  • Page 37 iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual To remove and replace the SDI video I/O card(s) (Corvid LP): 1 Power down the system and remove power from the unit. 2 Disconnect all of the cables from the unit’s rear panel. 3 Remove the unit from the rack and place on a solid, flat surface.
  • Page 38 Servicing the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Replacing the SDI Video I/O Card (Corvid LP) 8 Remove the top video card from the bracket by carefully pulling it away from the middle of the bracket. 9 On a GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO, if you would like to replace the lower card, remove the top video card from the bracket by carefully pulling it away from the middle of the bracket.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Sdi Video I/O Card (Corvid 44 / 88)

    iTX Playout Appliance 2 Installation and Service Manual Replacing the SDI Video I/O Card (Corvid 44 / 88) The following procedure applies only to iTX Playout Appliance 2 units that are equipped with the AJA Corvid 44 or 88 card -- GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO and GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO. WARNING - Power Disconnection The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before...
  • Page 40 Servicing the iTX Playout Appliance 2 Replacing the SDI Video I/O Card (Corvid 44 / 88) 7 Remove the screw that secures the video card to the bracket. 8 Remove the video card from the bracket by carefully pulling it away from the middle of the bracket.
  • Page 41 Contact Us Grass Valley Technical Support For technical assistance, contact our international support center, at 1-800-547-8949 (US and Canada) or +1 530 478 4148. To obtain a local phone number for the support center nearest you, please consult the Contact Us section of Grass Valley’s web site ( www.grassvalley.com An online form for e-mail contact is also available from the web site.

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