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Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2001 Grass Valley Group Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. This document may not be copied in whole or in part, or otherwise reproduced except as specifically permitted under U.S. copyright law, without the prior written consent of Grass Valley Group Inc., P.O.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface About this manual ........................... 9 Getting more information ........................13 Grass Valley Group Product Support....................14 Safety Summaries General Safety Summary........................15 Safety Terms and Symbols........................16 Service Safety Summary ........................16 Certifications and Compliances ......................17 Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Profile XP Media Platform highlights.....................
Page 4 Contents Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis key features................57 PFC500 product description ......................... 58 Storage capacity estimates........................58 Maximum video data rate per channel....................60 Connecting storage: Using a single PFC500..................61 Connecting storage: Using multiple PFC500s..................
Page 5 Contents Modifying video input settings ......................128 Setting up the VITC reader ......................128 Erasing video input VBI information ....................130 Selecting freeze or black upon video input loss ................132 Modifying video output settings......................133 Setting up the VITC generator ....................... 133 Erasing video output VBI information .....................
Page 6 Contents Recording VITC ..........................177 Selecting a VITC input for a channel ..................... 177 Setting up the VITC reader on a Video Input ................. 178 Setting up the VITC reader on the Reference Input............... 180 Generating VITC on a video output ....................182 Selecting the video output as a timecode output for the channel ..........
Page 7 Contents Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems Summary of setup problems ....................... 229 Common record/play problems ......................230 Problems with video ..........................231 Problems with audio..........................232 Problems with timecode ........................234 Storage system problems ........................236 Problems using Configuration Manager....................237 Channel control problems ........................
Page 8 Contents Profile XP System Guide July 27, 2001...
Page 9: Preface About This Manual
Preface About this manual This Profile XP System Guide describes the features of the Profile XP Media Platform and presents step-by-step procedures for modifying system settings to meet the specific needs of our system. This manual assumes you have already installed your Profile XP system using the Installation Guide shipped with your unit.
Page 10 Preface Manual Descriptions • (for your Profile XP Model) This guide provides step-by-step Installation Guide instructions for installing the Profile XP Media Platform using factory default settings for all record/play channels. Factory default settings are indicated within the guide. After installing the Profile XP system using this installation guide, you can refer to this Profile XP System Guide to customize system settings for your installation.
Page 11 How this manual is organized The Profile XP System Guide is organized around the tasks you’ll be performing to customize the Profile XP settings to meet your system needs. You can see this reflected in the chapter titles chosen for this manual. The following identifies and describes the chapters included in this manual: Chapter 1 - Introducing the Profile XP Introduces the Profile XP Media Platform.
Page 12 Preface Chapter 9 - Setting up a Simple Network Describes how to set up a simple network of Profile XP systems. Procedures are included for setting up the Windows NT network and both Profile XP video network options. Chapter 10 - Solving Common Setup Problems Provides help for solving common set up problems that occur when Profile XP features or signal requirements are not understood.
Page 13: Getting More Information
Getting more information In addition to printed documents, Profile XP product information is available in on-line manuals and the Profile XP help system. Use these as additional sources for information. On-line manuals Electronic versions of the following manuals are located on the system drive of your Profile XP Media Platform and on the Profile XP software CD-ROM.
Page 14: Grass Valley Group Product Support
Preface Grass Valley Group Product Support You can get technical assistance, check on the status of problems, or report new problems by contacting our Product Support Group. United States and Canada Monday–Friday 5:30AM–5:00PM Pacific Time (800) 547-8949 Europe Monday–Friday 9:00AM–5:30PM...
Page 15: Safety Summaries General Safety Summary
Safety Summaries General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read the General Safety summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
Page 16: Safety Terms And Symbols
Safety Summaries Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in This These terms may appear in this manual: Manual WARNING: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that can result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property.
Page 17: Certifications And Compliances
Safety Summaries Certifications and Compliances Canadian Certified Canadian approval includes the products and power cords appropriate for Power Cords use in the North America power network. All other power cords supplied are approved for the country of use. FCC Emission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Control Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 18 Safety Summaries Laser Safety Laser safety in the United States is regulated by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). The laser safety regulations are published in the “Laser Product Performance Standard,” Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Title 21, Subchapter J. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 825, “Radiation of Laser Products, Equipment Classification, Requirements and User’s Guide,”...
Page 19: Chapter 1 Introducing The Profile Xp
Chapter Introducing the Profile XP The Profile XP Media Platform provides a multi-channel, high bandwidth platform for the storage and manipulation of video and audio in professional applications. The Profile XP has a wide range of capabilities, from a stand alone digital disk recorder to being part of a large network of video servers.
Page 20: Front Panel Controls And Indicators
Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Front panel controls and indicators The Profile XP front panel includes the following controls and indicators: - indicates the standby switch is in the on position and that Power-On LED secondary voltages are present in the chassis. - provides system On/Off control.
Page 21 Front panel controls and indicators The Profile XP front panel features two accessory doors that provide access to several storage devices. The following describes the storage devices installed on the standard Profile XP system. - contains the Windows NT operating system and Profile XP system System Disk software and applications.
Page 22 Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP The following describes the storage devices in a Profile XP system with the redundant system disk option. - contains Windows NT operating system and Profile XP Primary System Drive software and applications. - mirrors primary system disk and provides automatic fail-over Mirror System Disk in the event the primary system disk fails.
Page 23: Rear Panel View
Rear Panel View Rear Panel View The figure shows the Profile XP rear panel connectors. Rear panel drawings for peripheral equipment are located in Appendix C, “Rack Mounting Information and Rear Panel Drawings”. FC Disk (Port A) PVS 1000 Media Platform Monitor Parallel Port Mouse...
Page 24: Standard Accessories Shipped With The Profile Xp
Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Standard accessories shipped with the Profile XP The Profile XP Media Platform is shipped with the following standard accessories: • Manuals Include: - Installation Guide - Profile XP System Guide - Profile XP User Manual - Profile XP Service Manual with NetCentral - Content Share User Manual - Profile XP Release Notes...
Page 25: Profile Xp Media Platform Features
Profile XP Media Platform features Profile XP Media Platform features The Profile XP Media Platform is an all digital architecture supporting SDI video I/O and either uncompressed or compressed audio. Summary of Profile XP Models Profile XP is available in several factory installed configurations. The following figure shows the number of encoders and decoders available in each model.
Page 26: Video Compression
Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Installation Guide contains specifics about the type and number of default channels in your Profile XP model, and their video and audio I/O connections. Default Video I/O Audio connections Timecode I/O channel connections type Recorder 1 SDI video input 2, 4, or 8 audio I/Os...
Page 27: Fibre Channel Raid Storage
Fibre Channel RAID storage Fibre Channel RAID storage Profile XP storage is comprised of the PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis and the PFC500E Expansion Chassis. Both are 3.5 RU ten drive Fibre Channel disk arrays with hot swap and redundant drives, power supplies and fans. The PFC500 houses the controller for the system.
Page 28: Profile Xp Media Platform System Overview
Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Profile XP Media Platform system overview The Profile XP Media Platform system is an extension to a standard PCI bus-based Windows NT computer. This standard is enhanced to add functionality and performance necessary to deliver an industrial grade, broadcast quality disk based video server.
Page 29 High level block diagram Platform Resources The platform resources provide the infrastructure necessary to operate, interconnect, and integrate all the Application Subsystem, Real Time Subsystem components. The elements that comprise the Platform Resources are: Multi-slot PCI bus, video & audio crosspoint fabric, power supply and system cooling.
Page 30: Board Level Block Diagram
Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Board level block diagram This section describes the Profile XP architecture in more detail using a board level block diagram. From this discussion you‘ll gain an understanding of the basic signal flow in the Profile XP system. Use this information when you are installing and setting up the Profile XP Media Platform.
Page 31 Board level block diagram Motherboard The Profile XP system motherboard contains 14 board slots. Each slot includes a connection to the system PCI bus and the Video/Audio Transport Fabric. The video/ Audio transport fabric is an integrated 96x96 crosspoint switch which provides uncompressed video (CCIR601) and audio (24bit) routing.
Page 32 Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Serial Digital Video Boards These boards provide four serial digital video (270Mb/s SMPTE 259M), either 2In/2Out or 4 Out, through four BNC connectors on the rear of the board. An internal frame buffer is provided for each video input on the board for auto-timing synchronous and asynchronous inputs.
Page 33 Board level block diagram Media Storage Subsystem The Media Storage Subsystem includes the following components: Fibre Channel Disk Board This is a dual port Fibre Channel Disk board for connecting the Profile XP system to the external Fibre Channel RAID storage system. Both ports use a copper Gigabit Link Module (GLM) for copper Fibre Channel cables.
Page 34: Starting The Profile Xp System
Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Starting the Profile XP system When starting your system, you must power-on the Profile XP Media Platform and the PFC500 storage system as described in the following procedure. To power-on the Profile XP system: 1.
Page 35: Logging On Windows Nt
Logging on Windows NT Logging on Windows NT When the Profile system powered-on and before Windows NT boots, you must make a choice of how you want to logon the system. Automatic Logon When the Profile XP system is powered on, you may let Windows NT go through an automatic logon sequence.
Page 36: Logging On As Profile
Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Logging on as Administrator from Profile account To logon as Administrator from Profile account: 1. Log on as Administrator using the following steps: a. Press the key sequence. The Windows NT Security dialog box Control-Alt-Del appears.
Page 37: Shutting Down The Profile Xp System
Shutting down the Profile XP system Shutting down the Profile XP system To shutdown your Profile XP system without loss of data, you must: 1. Quit all Profile applications by selecting from the menu. Quit Exit File 2. Exit or Quit any other processes which may be running in the same way. 3.
Page 38 Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Profile XP System Guide July 27, 2001...
Page 39 Chapter Working with Configuration Manager Configuration manager is the tool you’ll use to set up the Profile XP for operation. You’ll use Configuration Manager to do things like create a video file system on the RAID storage system, create or modify channels, and configure system hardware settings.
Page 40: Chapter 2 Working With Configuration Manager
Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager Tour of Configuration Manager Configuration Manager provides a central graphical user interface for all system configuration tasks. Configuration Manager includes the following selection items: • File System - used to configure the media storage system •...
Page 41: Network
Network Network Choosing Network in Configuration Manager opens the video network configuration pages. Use these pages to configure the settings for the optional video network. For more information on setting up the video network option, see Chapter 9, Setting up a Simple Network. July 27, 2001 Profile XP System Guide...
Page 42: Video Setup Items
Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager Video setup items Configuration Manager includes four items used for configuring the video input/output settings. These include: • Video Timing - used to select the video standard and for setting up reference genlock and video output timing. •...
Page 43: Audio Setup Items
Audio setup items Audio setup items Configuration Manager includes four menu items used for configuring the audio input/output settings. These include: • Audio Reference - used to set the audio reference level. The audio reference level is used to set the default audio level in some Profile applications. •...
Page 44: Channel Configuration
Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager Channel Configuration Choosing Channel Configuration in Configuration Manager opens the Channel Configuration window. Channel Configuration is used to modify or create channels that are used by Profile applications. See Chapter 4, Adding or Removing Channels, for more information on using Channel Configuration.
Page 45: Viewing Hardware Settings Summary Dialog Boxes
Viewing hardware settings summary dialog boxes Viewing hardware settings summary dialog boxes Use summary dialog boxes to view hardware settings in Configuration Manager. Summary dialog boxes are displayed when you click the Finish button on a configuration page. The Video Monitor Summary dialog box is shown here as an example.
Page 46 Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager Show or hide summary dialog boxes You can choose to hide the summary dialog boxes. This allows you to click the Finish button on configuration pages to store your settings without displaying the summary. To show or hide summary dialog boxes, in the Configuration Manager menu, View...
Page 47: Viewing Board Location Information
Viewing board location information Viewing board location information Selecting in the menu allows you to view the location and type Board Location View of circuit boards installed in your Profile XP. To view board location information: 1. Select . The Profile Board Location window appears. View | Board Location 2.
Page 48: Saving And Restoring Your System Settings
Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager Saving and restoring your system settings You can use Configuration Manager to save a copy of your hardware settings and channels in named configuration files. Later, you can easily restore settings by opening the saved configuration files. Configuration Manager also allows you to restore factory default settings.
Page 49: Opening Saved Configuration Files
Opening saved configuration files Opening saved configuration files You can restore system hardware settings and channels using configuration files you saved earlier. You can choose to restore the channels and hardware settings or just the hardware settings by selecting the file type to open. NOTE: When a configuration file is opened, the current configuration is lost.
Page 50: Restoring Default Settings
Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager Restoring default settings You can quickly restore hardware settings and channel configurations back to factory defaults using the Restore Defaults command in the File menu. NOTE: When you use Restore Defaults, the current configuration will be lost. Be sure to use the “Save a copy”...
Page 51: Importing And Exporting System Settings
Importing and Exporting system settings Importing and Exporting system settings If your Profile XP systems are connected by an Ethernet network, you can import or export configurations to quickly set up two machines the same way. Imported or exported configurations take immediate effect. NOTE: When a new configuration is imported or exported, the current configuration is lost.
Page 52 Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager 2. In the Export Configuration dialog box, select the check box for the Profile XP systems you want to configure. 3. In the Components drop down list, select whether you want to export hardware or channel configuration, or both, then click the Export The local configuration is exported to all selected Profile XP systems.
Page 53: Importing A Configuration
Importing a configuration Importing a configuration To import a configuration: 1. In Configuration Manager, choose File | Import July 27, 2001 Profile XP System Guide...
Page 54 Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager 2. In the Import Configuration dialog box, select the Profile XP system from which you want to import the configuration. 3. In the Components drop down list, select whether you want to import hardware or channel configuration, or both, then click the button.
Page 55: Remote Configuration: Netcentral Xp Enterprise
Remote configuration: NetCentral XP Enterprise Remote configuration: NetCentral XP Enterprise NetCentral XP Enterprise remote monitoring software includes a remote version of Configuration Manager. After installing NetCentral XP Enterprise on a Profile XP system or a Windows NT 4.0 workstation, you can use the remote version of Configuration Manager to configure Profile XP systems over the Ethernet network.
Page 56 Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager 4. Start Configuration Manager on the local system, then, in Configuration Manager, choose . The Remote Connection dialog box appears. File | Remote Connection 5. Select a Profile XP system in the Remote Host List, then click .
Page 57: Chapter 3 Working With Profile Xp Storage Systems
Chapter Working with Profile XP storage systems This chapter introduces the PFC 500 Fibre Channel RAID storage system and describes how to connect and configure storage on the Profile XP system. Topics included are: • PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis key features (page 57) •...
Page 58: Pfc500 Product Description
NOTE: Grass Valley Group does not support mixing disk drives of differing capacities in any RAID chassis connected to a Profile XP media platform. All disk drives in any RAID chassis connected to a Profile XP media platform must be of the same capacity.
Page 59 Storage capacity estimates PFC500 storage capacity estimates in hours using 18 GB drives: Video Number of Drives Data Rate 4 Mbs 8 Mbs 12.5 25.4 38.2 63.6 76.5 12 Mbs 19.1 28.6 38.2 47.9 57.5 15Mbs 16.1 24.2 32.3 40.4 48.5 18 Mbs 24 Mbs...
Page 60: Maximum Video Data Rate Per Channel
Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems Maximum video data rate per channel The maximum video data rate per channel depends on the Profile XP model, the number of PFC500 chassis connected, and the number of disk drives in the system. The Profile XP system accesses the disk array through the PFC500’s RAID Controller board.
Page 61: Connecting Storage: Using A Single Pfc500
Connecting storage: Using a single PFC500 Connecting storage: Using a single PFC500 This section describes how to connnect and set up Profile XP storage using a single PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis and optional PFC500E expansion chassis. After completing the procedures in this section, you must configure the PFC500 System.
Page 62 Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems 3. Connect PFC500(E) power cords and turn on power as shown. Begin with the PFC500Es, if installed. Power Cord (115V/230V) 0624-46 Optional Power Supply Power Cord (115V/230V) 4. Verify that the is out on the PFC 500 Fibre Channel RAID System Check LED Chassis and all PFC500E Expansion Chassis, if installed.
Page 63 Connecting storage: Using a single PFC500 6. Connect Profile XP system power cord as shown, and turn on the front panel standby switch. Profile XP Media Platform Standard Power Supply Power Optional Cord(s) Power Supply (115V/230V) Option RD only 0624-47 7.
Page 64: Connecting Storage: Using Multiple Pfc500S
Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems Connecting storage: Using multiple PFC500s This section describes how to connnect and set up Profile XP storage using multiple PFC500s and optional PFC500E expansion chassis. Connecting multiple PFC 500 Fibre Channel RAID chassis increases storage capacity and bandwidth. After completing the procedures in this section, you must configure the PFC500 System.
Page 65 Addressing requirements Optional Standard Controller Board * Controller Board PFC500 Rear Panel Pull out controller board. Lift handle Fibre Channel Loop Address ID Switches Switch Settings Switch PFC500 Bottom Bottom Switch * Set optional controller board to the same switch settings as standard controller board.
Page 66 Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems 4. Connect Fibre Channel cabling as shown in the figure. The figure shows how Port B on the Profile XP system is used to provide a connection to the optional redundant controllers in PFC500’s. This provides a redundant connection to the Fibre Channel RAID drives in the event a failure occurs on the controller card attached to Port A.
Page 67 Addressing requirements 6. Connect PFC500(E) power cords and turn on power as shown. Begin with the PFC500Es, if installed. Power Cord (115V/230V) 0624-4 Optional Power Supply Power Cord (115V/230V) 7. Verify that the is out on the PFC 500 Fibre Channel RAID System Check LED Chassis and all PFC500E Expansion Chassis, if installed.
Page 68 Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems 9. Connect Profile XP system power cord as shown, and turn on the front panel standby switch. Profile XP Media Platform Standard Power Supply Power Optional Cord(s) Power Supply (115V/230V) Option RD only 0624-47 10.
Page 69: Configuring Storage Using Disk Utility
Configuring storage using Disk Utility Configuring storage using Disk Utility After connecting the PFC 500 storage system to the Profile XP Media Platform, you must use the Disk Utility to bind the storage system’s disk modules into logical units (LUNs) and create a video file system that is recognizable by the Profile XP Media Platform.
Page 70 Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems Unbinding disk modules Unbinding reverses the bind process, changing a LUN into an unbound LUN. Unbinding is required only when changing LUN types, for example, reconfiguring a hot spare LUN as a data LUN. NOTE: Unbinding destroys all user media files stored on the disk modules.
Page 71: Configuring Storage Without Hot Spare Drives
Configuring storage without hot spare drives Configuring storage without hot spare drives In order to use the Profile XP system, you must use Disk Utility to configure the PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID storage system. Creating a video file system involves: •...
Page 72 Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems 3. If there are Unbound LUNs displayed in the LUN setup list, perform the following steps, otherwise, proceed to step 4. a. Select all Unbound LUNs using and click. SHIFT CTRL b. Verify the LUN type selected is Data c.
Page 73 Configuring storage without hot spare drives 4. Click to navigate to page 2 of 3, then enter the file system volume name, or Next use the default name. July 27, 2001 Profile XP System Guide...
Page 74 Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems 5. Click . The summary dialog box appears. Finish 6. Select , then click in the Summary dialog box. Rebuild the file system 7. Read the warning message, then click to bind all unbound LUNs and create a file system.
Page 75: Configuring Storage To Include Hot Spare Drives
Configuring storage to include hot spare drives Configuring storage to include hot spare drives Before using your Profile XP system, you must use the Disk Utility to configure the PFC500 storage system. Configuring the storage system involves: • Binding any unbound LUNs •...
Page 76 Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems To configure the PFC 500 storage system to include hot spare drives: 1. Start Configuration Manager using the desktop shortcut or by selecting Start | . The Configuration Manager Programs | Profile Apps | Configuration Manager dialog box appears.
Page 77 Configuring storage to include hot spare drives 3. Bind drives as hot spares using the following steps: a. Select an unbound LUN to use for hot spare drives. If the drives you want to designate as hot spares are bound as part of a data LUN, click to change them to unbound status, then Unbind...
Page 78 Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems 4. Click to navigate to page 2 of 3. Next 5. Enter the file system volume name, or use the default name. 6. Click . The summary dialog box appears. Finish Profile XP System Guide July 27, 2001...
Page 79 Configuring storage to include hot spare drives 7. Select one of the following: - If you are only adding hot spare drives, select Continue without rebuilding the file system - If you are adding hot spare drives and binding new data LUNs, select Rebuild the file system 8.
Page 80: Changing The Volume Name
Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems Changing the volume name You can change the video file system volume name at any time without affecting the media files stored on the system. Changing the volume name may be required with some third party Profile XP control software which requires a specific volume name.
Page 81 Changing the volume name 3. Click to navigate to page 2 of 3, then enter the file system volume name. Next July 27, 2001 Profile XP System Guide...
Page 82 Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems 4. Click . The summary dialog box appears. Finish 5. Select , then click in the Summary Continue without rebuilding the file system dialog box. 6. When the operation is complete, a message is displayed. This completes the procedure for changing the file system volume name.
Page 83: Expanding Storage
Expanding storage Expanding storage You can expand storage by installing additional disk modules in empty disk slots or by connecting additional PFC storage chassis. To use the additional storage, you must bind unbound LUNs and create a new video file system which includes the new disk modules.
Page 84 Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems steps, otherwise, proceed to step 4. a. Select all Unbound LUNs using and click. SHIFT CTRL b. Verify the LUN type selected is Data c. Click , then click in the dialog box. Bind The list now shows the Unbound LUN status as Bind Pending.
Page 85: Determining Which Disk Modules Make Up A Lun
Determining which disk modules make up a LUN Determining which disk modules make up a LUN Use the Identify button in the Disk Utility to determine which disk modules in the disk array make up a LUN. Clicking the Identify button flashes the disk LEDs of all the drives in the LUN.
Page 86: Updating Your Pfc500 Firmware
Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems Updating your PFC500 firmware If you upgrade your Profile system software, you must update the microcode on all your PFC 500 Fibre Channel RAID chassis. This will allow to you take advantage of all of the RAID enhancements and benefit from improved reliability.
Page 87: Chapter 4 Adding Or Removing Channels
Chapter Adding or Removing Channels Profile applications use channels to control disk recording and playback. A channel defines a logical collection of Profile video, audio, and timecode resources and is identified by a unique name. This chapter describes how you can remove channels you no longer use and how to add and configure new channels for your specific needs.
Page 88: Displaying The Channel Configuration Dialog Box
Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels Displaying the Channel Configuration dialog box To display the Channel Configuration dialog box: In the Configuration Manager window, choose . The Channel Channel Configuration Configuration dialog box appears. Profile XP System Guide July 27, 2001...
Page 89: Working With Channels
Working with channels Working with channels Listed here are a few things to consider when working with channels and the Channel Configuration dialog box. • Clicking the button saves the changes you’ve made to the channels and Finish closes the Configuration Manager dialog box. •...
Page 90: Why Resources Appear Dimmed, Red, Or In Use
Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels Why resources appear dimmed, red, or in use The channel configuration dialog box uses colored text to display resource names to help prevent you from creating resource conflicts that could occur if you try to use channels at the same time.
Page 91: Using Tool Tips To Manage Resources
Using Tool Tips to manage resources Using Tool Tips to manage resources The Channel Configuration dialog box uses Tool Tips to provide additional information about how a resource is used. When you hold the cursor for a short period of time over a resource displayed as gray, red, or “in use”, a Tool Tip will appear showing status of the resource.
Page 92: Using The Warning Symbol To Find Shared Resources
Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels Using the Warning symbol to find shared resources The Warning symbol appears on channel tabs that share the same resource. This feature helps you identify resource conflicts which will occur if you try to use both channels at the same time.
Page 93: Using The Summary Button To Review Channel Settings
Using the Summary button to review channel set- Using the Summary button to review channel settings Choosing the button opens the channel summary dialog box which provides Summary a list of channels and the resources assigned to them. The Summary dialog box allows you to review all channels and their settings as you scroll through the channel summary list.
Page 94: Adding And Configuring A New Channel
Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels Adding and configuring a new channel Adding a channel involves naming the channel, choosing the channel type and number of video, audio, and timecode tracks, along with the crosspoints for each track. To add a channel Use the Add Channel button in the Channel Configuration dialog box to add a new channel.
Page 95 Entering channel name and description Name text box Description box 3. Enter a channel description in the text box. The channel description is Description displayed with other channel properties when the button is selected. See Summary “Using the Summary button to review channel settings” on page 93. Profile applications can also show the channel descriptions to help you select the appropriate channel.
Page 96: Selecting The Channel Type
Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels Selecting the channel type You can use the drop-down list to change the channel type. Channel types are Type described in the following table. Channel Type MPEG Resource Used Description MPEG Recorder Encoder only Can only record clips.
Page 97 Selecting the channel type 3. Select an appropriate channel type: , or MPEG Player/Recorder MPEG Player MPEG . Depending on the channel type, different codec or encoder/decoder Recorder information is displayed below the configuration tree. Video quality and crosspoints remain the same after changing channel type. July 27, 2001 Profile XP System Guide...
Page 98: Selecting Video Quality And Crosspoints
Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels Selecting video quality and crosspoints You’ll need to select which video inputs and outputs you want a channel to use as well as the video quality for channels that can record. The Channel Configuration dialog box allocates all available outputs so that you can monitor your crosspoint selections.
Page 99 Selecting video quality and crosspoints 5. Select the video data rate using the Video Quality drop-down list. Video quality settings for each data rate are shown in the table. Quality Settings Data Rate Chrominance Sampling Draft 4 Mbps 4:2:0 IBBPBBPBBPBBPBBP (default) 8 Mbps Medium (default) 15Mbps...
Page 100 Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels 6. Click the Browse Video check box if you want to add MPEG-1 proxy video to the track. Profile XP System Guide July 27, 2001...
Page 101 Selecting video quality and crosspoints 7. Click . Select an encoder for the browse video. The size of the Browse Video MPEG-1 video image when played back is 352 x 240 for NTSC, and 352 x 288 for PAL. NOTE: The MPEG encoder that you select for use with browse video is dedicated to that use and is no longer available for encoding broadcast quality video.
Page 102 Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels 8. Select the browse video data rate using the Browse Video Quality drop-down list. Browse video quality settings for each data rate are shown in the table. Browse Video Data Rate Quality Settings Draft .5 Mbps IBBPBBPBBPBBPBBP (default) .8 Mbps...
Page 103: Selecting Audio Channels For Each Audio Track
Selecting audio channels for each audio track Selecting audio channels for each audio track To select audio channels for each audio track: 1. Double click the Audio icon ( ) to expand the configuration tree. 2. Select the audio Track icon in the configuration tree. 3.
Page 104: Selecting Timecode I/O For Each Timecode Track
Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels Selecting timecode I/O for each timecode track To select timecode inputs and outputs for each timecode track: 1. Double-click the Timecode icon ( ) to expand the configuration tree. 2. Click the button and then select a timecode input from the Timecode Crosspoints Input list.
Page 105: Removing A Channel
Removing a channel Removing a channel You can remove a channel that is no longer needed. Once a channel is removed, it cannot be recalled again. You will have to create it again by using the Add Channel button. To remove a channel: 1.
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Page 107: Chapter 5 Modifying A Channel: Video Settings
Chapter Modifying a Channel: Video Settings You can use Configuration Manager to customize channel video settings to satisfy the needs of your video system. Using Configuration Manager you can: • Adjust video output timing for any channel. • Set up how the video input frame buffers handle synchronous or asynchronous feeds.
Page 108: Adjusting Playout Timing To Match Zero Time
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Adjusting playout timing to match zero time In Zero Timed Output mode, all playout timing is set to match the system reference timing. You can use the Video Output Timing Offset adjustment, provided for each video output, to meet downstream timing requirements.
Page 109 Adjusting playout timing to match zero time 4. Some playout timing adjustment may be required to satisfy downstream timing requirements in your system. If so, adjust playout timing as follows: a. Select in the Configuration Manager window. The Video Timing Video Timing dialog box appears.
Page 110: Adjusting Playout Timing To Match E To E Timing
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Adjusting playout timing to match E to E timing In E to E Timed Output mode, all playout timing is delayed from the system reference by +16 lines to match the E to E delay through the system. This ensures clean switching between video inputs and decoders outputs.
Page 111 Adjusting playout timing to match E to E timing 4. Some playout timing adjustment may be required to satisfy downstream timing requirements in your system. If so, adjust playout timing as follows: a. Select in the Configuration Manager window. The Video Timing Video Timing dialog box appears.
Page 112: Adjusting System Reference Timing To Offset All Playout Timing
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Adjusting system reference timing to offset all playout timing Adjusting system reference timing offsets all playout timing relative to the reference. The reference timing should only be changed if the downstream timing requirements cannot be met by adjusting the video output timing.
Page 113: Auto-Timing Synchronous Video Feeds
Auto-timing synchronous video feeds Auto-timing synchronous video feeds You can enable auto-timing to ensure clean switching between other inputs and decoder outputs. Auto-timing is accomplished by frame buffers on each video input providing an infinite auto-timing window. When auto-timing is used, the frame buffer automatically times synchronous feeds relative to the system reference: zero time +16 lines by default.
Page 114: Options For Timing Asynchronous Feeds
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Options for timing asynchronous feeds All video inputs include an input frame buffer. You must select how the frame buffer handles asynchronous feeds based on your application. The two video timing modes for the frame buffer are described here. •...
Page 115 Options for timing asynchronous feeds To select the input timing mode for an asynchronous video input: 1. Choose in the Configuration Manager window. The Video Timing Video Input dialog box appears. 2. Click to navigate to Video Input page 3 of 3. Next 3.
Page 116: Changing The System Video Standard
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Changing the system video standard Changing the system video standard resets the Profile XP system hardware for operation with either 525/60 or 625/50 line standards. To change the system video standard: 1. Choose in the Configuration Manager window.
Page 117: Selecting The Video I/Os Used By A Channel
Selecting the video I/Os used by a channel Selecting the video I/Os used by a channel You can use the Channel Configuration dialog box to change the video input and outputs used by a channel. To change video input and output used by a channel: 1.
Page 118: Selecting Video Quality For A Channel
GOP look for the white paper, An Analysis of MPEG Encoding Techniques on Picture Quality on the Grass Valley Group web site. You can also refer to commercially available books on video compression.
Page 119 Guidelines for selecting Video Quality Presets data rates to maintain quality. -Higher data rates should be used for any production work that requires multiple generations or when the material is subject to up-conversion to HDTV. NOTE: Information about Profile XP system storage capacities for different video data rates is located in Chapter 3, “Working with Profile XP storage systems”...
Page 120: Selecting Video Quality Settings For A Channel
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Selecting video quality settings for a channel To select channel video quality: 1. Choose in the Configuration Manual window. The Channel Channel Configuration Configuration dialog box appears. 2. Select the tab for the channel you want to modify, then use the Video Quality drop-down list to select the video quality preset you want to use.
Page 121: Selecting Browse Video Quality Settings For A Channel
Selecting browse video quality settings for a chan- 3. To view the properties for the video quality preset you select, click the Video Quality settings button ( ) next to the Video Quality drop-down list. 4. Click to save your changes and close the Channel Configuration dialog box. Finish NOTE: If the channel is currently in use by an application, it must be reselected within the application before your changes will take effect.
Page 122 Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 3. Use the Browse Video Quality drop-down list to select a browse video quality preset. 4. To view the properties for the video quality preset you select, click the Video Quality settings button ( ) next to the Browse Video Quality drop-down list. 5.
Page 123: Defining And Selecting A Custom Video Quality Preset
Defining and selecting a custom video quality pre- Defining and selecting a custom video quality preset You can modify the custom presets provided in the Video Quality drop-down list. Using custom settings, you can more closely manage signal quality and record capacity by choosing the chrominance sampling method, group of picture length (GOP), and bit rate best suited for your application.
Page 124: Recording Vbi Information Uncompressed
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Recording VBI information uncompressed The Profile XP Media Platform provides the ability to store up to 6 lines of uncompressed Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) information along with your clips. This feature is desirable for uses such as closed captioning which would be seriously degraded by losses incurred at lower video compression data rates.
Page 125 Recording VBI information uncompressed 5. To add lines to the uncompressed lines list: a. Click . The Add VBI line dialog box appears. b. Select a line number using the drop-down list. Line c. Select whether to preserve . Preserving luma and chroma Luma Chroma requires two lines of data.
Page 126: Selecting The Video Still-Play Mode
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Selecting the video still-play mode The Profile XP Media Platform has two still-play modes for displaying video during freeze frame: Line Double and Interlaced. Line-Double is the default setting and uses the content of one field for both fields during still-play for a one field freeze. Interlaced mode displays two fields in still play mode for a two field freeze.
Page 127: Viewing Video Input Status
Viewing video input status Viewing video input status You can use Configuration Manager to check the status of the video input signal. To check video input status: 1. Choose Video Input in the Configuration Manager window. The Video Input dialog box appears. 2.
Page 128: Modifying Video Input Settings
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Modifying video input settings You can modify the video input settings. • You can select whether the input freezes or displays black when the video input signal is lost. • You can select which lines of the vertical blanking interval will be recorded uncompressed.
Page 129 Setting up the VITC reader 4. Select one of the VITC timecode options as follows: - Auto Detection - Select the check box, then Detect the VITC signal automatically enter the range of lines you want the system to search for VITC using the sliders. - Manual Detection - Clear the check box, Detect the VITC signal automatically...
Page 130: Erasing Video Input Vbi Information
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Erasing video input VBI information You can remove unwanted VBI information that may be present on video inputs so that the information is not recorded or fed through the system in E to E. You can select which VBI lines are erased by selecting the starting and ending line numbers between line 1 and line 32.
Page 131 Erasing video input VBI information 4. Perform one of the following: - If you do not want to erase any lines, clear the check box. Erase lines between - If you want to erase lines in the vertical interval, select the Erase lines between check box, then select the starting and ending lines numbers using the sliders.
Page 132: Selecting Freeze Or Black Upon Video Input Loss
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Selecting freeze or black upon video input loss You can select whether you want the Profile XP system to output black or freeze on the last frame of video when the video input signal is lost. To configure setting for loss of video input: 1.
Page 133: Modifying Video Output Settings
Modifying video output settings Modifying video output settings Use Configuration Manager to change video output settings • Set up the VITC generator • Erase unwanted lines in the vertical blanking interval • Erase the horizontal blanking interval • Select whether the video output will freeze or display black when the video output is lost.
Page 134 Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 4. Select the line numbers where the VITC pair should be generated using the Line 1 drop-down lists. Line 2 5. Click to saving your settings. Finish Profile XP System Guide July 27, 2001...
Page 135: Erasing Video Output Vbi Information
Erasing video output VBI information Erasing video output VBI information You can remove unwanted VBI information that may be present in a recorded video clip or on the output during E to E. You can select which VBI lines are erased by selecting the starting and ending line numbers between line 1 and line 32.
Page 136 Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 3. Select a video output from the list or click to configure all the video Select All outputs at the same time. 4. Perform one of the following: - If you do not want to erase any lines, clear the check box.
Page 137: Selecting Freeze Or Black For Video Output Signal Loss
Selecting freeze or black for video output signal Selecting freeze or black for video output signal loss You can select whether you want the Profile XP system to display black or freeze on the last frame of video when the video output signal is lost. To configure the setting for the loss of video output: 1.
Page 138: Erasing The Horizontal Blanking Interval
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Erasing the horizontal blanking interval You can configure a video output to erase the horizontal blanking interval. Use this feature to remove ancillary data such as Error Detection and Handling (EDH) information. Embedded audio present on the output is not effected. To erase the horizontal blanking interval: 1.
Page 139: Renaming Video I/Os In Crosspoint Lists
Renaming video I/Os in crosspoint lists Renaming video I/Os in crosspoint lists You can change the names of video inputs and outputs. This allows you to use more meaningful names for them in the Channel Configuration dialog box. Renaming the video inputs To rename the video input: 1.
Page 140: Renaming The Video Outputs
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Renaming the video outputs To rename the video output: 1. Choose Video Output in the Configuration Manager window. The Video Output dialog box appears. 2. Select a video output in the Video Output list. 3.
Page 141: Configuring The Video Monitor Output
Configuring the video monitor output Configuring the video monitor output You can set up the text overlay and timecode burnin feature for the optional Video Monitor board. Setup includes entering screen text and selecting text size and color scheme best suited for your application. Enabling or disabling dither on the Video Monitor output The Video Monitor board truncates digital video data from 10 bits to 8 bits before converting it to analog.
Page 142: Enabling Or Disabling Ntsc Pedestal
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Enabling or disabling NTSC pedestal When the Profile XP system is configured in the 525/60 standard, the Video Monitor board generates NTSC signals. You can select whether or not the NTSC output includes the 7.5 IRE pedestal. Use NTSC with Pedestal if your video monitors were calibrated using signals with 7.5 IRE setup.
Page 143: Configuring Text Overlay On The Video Monitor Output
Configuring Text Overlay on the Video Monitor Configuring Text Overlay on the Video Monitor output Use text overlay to generate characters on the Video Monitor outputs for source identification. Depending on whether you choose large or small text size, you can display the following: Text Size Number of...
Page 144: Enabling Video Monitor Timecode Burn-In
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 5. Select the text options; . You may want to experiment to discover Bright Outline which text options are the best suited for your application. 6. Select text background using the drop-down. Choose Background Transparent Opaque...
Page 145 Enabling Video Monitor timecode burn-in 5. Select the text line number using the drop-down lists. Twelve text lines are available for small text. Six lines are available for large text. 6. Select timecode alignment using the drop-down list. 7. Select text formatting as desired. You may want to experiment with text formatting to see what looks best in your application.
Page 146: Using Multiple Video Tracks For One Channel
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Using multiple video tracks for one channel You can assign multiple video tracks to a single channel. You can use this feature when working with key and fill. To play out all tracks simultaneously, you must be sure to play the clip on a play channel configured for at least the same number of video tracks.
Page 147 Using multiple video tracks for one channel 4. Select a video quality preset for the new track using the video quality list box. All video quality settings are shown in the following table. See “Selecting video quality for a channel” on page 118 for guidelines on selecting video quality presets. Quality Preset Data rate in Chrominance...
Page 148 Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 5. Click , then do one or both of the following: Crosspoints a. For MPEG Recorder and MPEG Player/Recorder channel types, select a video input from the Video Input check boxes. b. For MPEG Player and MPEG Player/Recorder channels, select video outputs from the Video Output(s) check boxes.
Page 149: Chapter 6 Modifying A Channel: Audio Settings
Chapter Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings You can customize audio settings for record or play channels. For example, you can change the number of audio tracks per channel or change the input or output audio format for a channel. This chapter describes how to modify your audio settings. About Profile XP Audio The Profile XP Media Platform supports from 16 to 32 channels of audio I/O and the following audio formats:...
Page 150: Determining The Audio Formats Available
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings Determining the audio formats available The Profile XP system can be configured to operate with analog, AES/EBU digital, and digital embedded (SMPTE 272M Level A) audio. An interface chassis is required for analog audio and AES/EBU digital audio as shown in the table. If you are using only embedded audio, no interface chassis is required.
Page 151: Adding Or Removing Audio Tracks
Adding or removing audio tracks Adding or removing audio tracks All audio configuration is done using audio channel pairs. Therefore, adding or removing audio tracks in the Channel Configuration dialog box adds or removes a pair of audio tracks. After adding audio tracks you must select an audio channel pair to use for the tracks. Removing audio tracks To remove audio tracks: 1.
Page 152: Adding Audio Tracks
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings Adding audio tracks To add audio tracks: 1. Select Channel Configuration in the Configuration Manager window. 2. Select the tab for the channel you want to configure. 3. Select Audio icon ( ) in the configuration tree. The Audio Channels list appears at the bottom of the Channel Configuration dialog box.
Page 153 Adding audio tracks 5. Select Audio , then click . The new audio track pair icon appears in the configuration tree. 6. Use the check boxes in the Audio Channels list to assign an audio channel I/O pair. Refer to “Using the Channel Configuration dialog box” on page 87 for information on why some Audio Channels appear dimmed, red, or “in use”.
Page 154: Selecting Audio Channels For An Audio Track
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings Selecting audio channels for an audio track In order to record or play audio, you must assign audio channels to the audio tracks you add. After assigning audio channels you need to confirm the audio routing for the audio channel.
Page 155: Changing The Audio I/O Format
Changing the audio I/O format Changing the audio I/O format This section describes how to select the audio I/O format you need for your system.The Profile XP system can be configured to operate with analog, AES/EBU digital, and digital embedded (SMPTE 272M Level A) audio. An interface chassis is required for analog audio and AES/EBU digital audio (see “About Profile XP Audio”...
Page 156 Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings 3. If you selected embedded audio format, perform the following steps for each audio channel input pair requiring embedded audio: a. Click the left-hand drop-down list arrow in the column for the Embedded channel pair you want to configure, and select a video input as shown.
Page 157: Select Audio Output Format
Select audio output format Select audio output format There are no output routing selections to make if you are using Analog or AES/EBU audio. These formats are selected automatically when the system sees the audio interface attached. If you are using embedded audio, you must make embedded audio selections as follows.
Page 158 Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings 2. Click the left-hand drop-down list arrow in the column for the channel pair Embedded you want to configure, and select a video output as shown. NOTE: With one audio board, only the first 4 video outputs are selectable. 3.
Page 159: Checking Aes/Ebu Input Status
Checking AES/EBU input status Checking AES/EBU input status The Audio Input dialog box in Configuration Manager allows you to check AES/EBU input status. To view AES/EBU input status: 1. Click Audio Input in Configuration Manager. The Audio Input dialog box appears. 2.
Page 160: Selecting The Audio Clock Reference
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings Selecting the audio clock reference When using analog or AES/EBU audio, to ensure that audio is recorded synchronously the video signal, the audio clock reference selection is provided. By default, the audio clock reference is set to the system reference. This setting should not be altered unless the incoming video signal is asynchronous.
Page 161: Selecting Incoming Digital Audio Coding Format
Selecting incoming digital audio coding format Selecting incoming digital audio coding format The Profile XP Media Platform provides a choice of compressed or uncompressed audio I/O formats which provide flexibility in managing the quality and storage needs of your system.The digital audio coding formats supported include: •...
Page 162: Adjusting Audio Delay
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings Adjusting audio delay You can adjust the fixed audio delay through the Profile XP system in order to meet system requirements. Audio delay adjustment range is from 0 to 2 fields. Adjust audio delay by selecting an audio delay preset or by selecting custom and entering the the number of audio samples of delay between 0 and 2 fields.
Page 163: Selecting Custom Audio Delay
Selecting custom audio delay Selecting custom audio delay To select custom audio delay: 1. Select Audio Routing in the Configuration Manager window. The Audio Routing dialog box appears. 2. Click to navigate to Audio Routing page 3. Next 3. Select an audio pair from the list, or click Select All 4.
Page 164: Adjusting Analog Audio Input Level
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings Adjusting analog audio input level You can use the analog input gain adjustment to correct the analog audio input signal level. For instance, you can use the input gain adjustment to correct input audio level before recording the source signal.
Page 165: Adjusting Analog Audio Output Level
Adjusting analog audio output level Adjusting analog audio output level You can use the analog audio output level adjustment to correct analog audio signal level to meet your system requirements. 1. Select Analog Audio Output in the Configuration Manager window. 2.
Page 166: Muting Analog Audio Outputs
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings Muting analog audio outputs You can mute analog audio outputs when they are not being used. Selecting mute disables the audio output in the PAC200 and reduces the risk of output noise occurring when audio inputs are not driven with an input signal. To mute the analog audio output: 1.
Page 167: Selecting Analog Audio Output Line Mode
Selecting analog audio output line mode Selecting analog audio output line mode You can select single ended or balanced line modes for the analog audio outputs. To select analog audio line mode: 1. Select Audio Output in the Configuration Manager window. 2.
Page 168: Selecting Audio Reference Level
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings Selecting audio reference level The audio reference level is used by Profile applications to scale audio level meters. Setting the audio reference level determines the absolute value at 0db. To set the audio reference level, select Audio Reference Level in the Configuration Manager window, then select the audio reference level used at your facility.
Page 169: Changing How Audio Sounds During Shuttle
Changing how audio sounds during shuttle Changing how audio sounds during shuttle You can change how the audio system plays audio during shuttle or off-speed play by changing the audio window size. The audio window is a segment of audio that is heard when you move through a clip at higher-than-play speed.
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Page 171: Chapter 7 Modifying A Channel: Timecode Settings
Chapter Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings You can customize timecode settings for your record or play channels. For example, you can change the number of timecode tracks per channel or change the timecode source and destinations. This chapter describes how to modify your timecode settings. About Profile XP series timecode To record or play timecode, you must assign one or more timecode tracks to the channel using Configuration Manager.
Page 172: Using The Internal Timecode Generators
Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings Using the internal timecode generators Profile XP software provides a timecode generator for each Profile XP channel. The internal timecode generator appears as a source in the timecode input list for each channel. You can configure how the timecode generator runs, such as drop frame or non-drop frame, fixed or time of day.
Page 173: Using The Same Tc Generator Multiple Channels
Using the same TC generator multiple channels Using the same TC generator multiple channels To use the same timecode generator on two or more channels, you must use the button on each channel tab to select the same timecode codec for each TC Generator channel.
Page 174 Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings 5. Click the button, then select a TC Generator from the list. TC Generator NOTE: Do not select “Any”. Choose a specific timecode generator and then remember to use it for all subsequent channels you configure. 6.
Page 175: Setting Up An Internal Timecode Generator
Setting up an internal timecode generator Setting up an internal timecode generator When you select “TC Generator” as your timecode source, there are several other settings that you can make to the timecode generator. The controls for making these settings are available only when the timecode input is “TC Generator,”...
Page 176 Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings 3. If you selected fixed time, you can use the default of 00:00:00:00 (Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames) under Starting Value or set a new fixed starting time. This setting takes effect the next time you click the button.
Page 177: Recording Vitc
Recording VITC Recording VITC The system reference input and all video inputs have VITC readers. To record VITC, you must first select the reference input or a video input as a timecode source, then verify the VITC reader for the input is set up properly to read VITC. Selecting a VITC input for a channel To select VITC as the timecode source: 1.
Page 178: Setting Up The Vitc Reader On A Video Input
Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings Setting up the VITC reader on a Video Input The VITC reader has two detection modes: Automatic and Manual. When you select automatic detection, you can set the range of vertical interval lines scanned to find the VITC signal pair;...
Page 179 Setting up the VITC reader on a Video Input 4. Select one of the VITC timecode options as follows: - Auto Detection - Select the check box, then Detect the VITC signal automatically type or select the range of lines you want the system to search for VITC. - Manual Detection - Clear the check box, Detect the VITC signal automatically...
Page 180: Setting Up The Vitc Reader On The Reference Input
Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings Setting up the VITC reader on the Reference Input The VITC reader has two detection modes: Automatic and Manual. When you select automatic detection, you can set the range of vertical interval lines scanned to find the VITC signal pair;...
Page 181 Setting up the VITC reader on the Reference Input 3. Select one of the VITC timecode options as follows: - Auto Detection - Select the check box, then Detect the VITC signal automatically enter the range of lines you want the system to search for VITC using the sliders. - Manual Detection - Clear the check box, Detect the VITC signal automatically...
Page 182: Generating Vitc On A Video Output
Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings Generating VITC on a video output To generate VITC on a video output, you must: • Select the video output as a timecode output for the channel. • Set up the VITC generator on the output for the correct vertical interval lines. Selecting the video output as a timecode output for the channel To select VITC as the timecode output: 1.
Page 183 Selecting the video output as a timecode output for 4. Select in the Timecode Output list. SDI-VITC-Out NOTE: The video outputs listed in the Timecode Output list correspond to those assigned to the channel. For example, SDI-VITC-OutA-J7 is listed in the following figure because SDI-OutA-J7 is selected as the video output for the channel.
Page 184: Setting Up The Vitc Generator On A Video Output
Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings Setting up the VITC generator on a video output To set up the VITC generator: 1. Choose Video Output in the Configuration Manager window. The Video Output dialog box appears. 2. Click to navigate to Video Output page 2 of 3. Next 3.
Page 185: Deleting Unwanted Vitc Signals
Deleting unwanted VITC signals Deleting unwanted VITC signals You can remove unwanted VITC signals that may be present in a recorded video clip or on the output during E to E by selecting which VBI lines to erase. You can erase VBI lines by selecting the range of line numbers between line 1 to line 32.
Page 186 Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings 4. Perform one of the following: - If you do not want to erase any lines, clear the check box. Erase lines between - If you want to erase lines in the vertical interval, select the Erase lines between check box, then select the starting and ending line numbers using the sliders.
Page 187: Recording Or Generating Ltc
Recording or generating LTC Recording or generating LTC The Profile XP system provides four LTC inputs and outputs. Use Configuration Manager to setup a channel to record or output LTC. To set up a channel to read or generate LTC: 1.
Page 188: Select A Timecode Source For Timecode Burn-In
Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings Select a timecode source for timecode burn-in After enabling the timecode burn-in on the optional Video Monitor board, you must select a timecode source for the Video Monitor output using Channel Configuration dialog box. (For information on enabling the timecode burn-in, see “Enabling Video Monitor timecode burn-in”...
Page 189 Chapter Controlling the Profile XP Remotely Profile XP Series record and play channels can be controlled remotely through RS-422 control protocols or by remote applications over Ethernet. This chapter describes how to set up the Profile XP for the control mode you want to use. Some third-party applications also support the General Purpose Interface (GPI).
Page 190: Chapter 8 Controlling The Profile Xp Remotely
Chapter 8 Controlling the Profile XP Remotely Setting up RS-422 remote control in VdrPanel After selecting record or play channels in VdrPanel, you can configure them for RS-422 remote control. The RS-422 protocols available in VdrPanel include: • Louth Protocol •...
Page 191 Setting up RS-422 remote control in VdrPanel 3. Choose to open the Channel Configuration dialog box, then Controller | Configure select a control protocol using the drop-down list as shown. Protocol 4. Select a serial port using the port select drop-down list as shown. COM1 and COM2 are RS-232 ports on the Profile XP rear panel.
Page 192 Chapter 8 Controlling the Profile XP Remotely 5. Click in the Channel Configuration dialog box. 6. Repeat step 2 through step 5 for the remaining panels. 7. Test the system using your automation controller. 8. Test the Profile XP remote control using your controller. Refer to Chapter 10, “Solving Common Setup Problems”...
Page 193: Setting Up Rs-422 Remote Control Using Prolink
Setting up RS-422 remote control using Prolink Setting up RS-422 remote control using Prolink Prolink is an application that monitors Profile protocol over the RS-422 communication ports, allowing you to control the Profile XP with devices that use Profile protocol. Make RS-422 connections as described in the installation guide you received with your Profile XP system, then use the information in this section to set up Prolink and to learn more about the Prolink user interface.
Page 194: Overview Of The Prolink Communications Window
Chapter 8 Controlling the Profile XP Remotely Overview of the Prolink communications window The Prolink communications window is used to display information about the status of Profile XP system under control. Status information displayed in the Prolink windows includes: - A channel name is displayed when the controller or control Channel Name application acquires channel resources using a predefined channel created in Profile Configuration Manager.
Page 195: Running Portserver To Enable Remote Operation
Running PortServer to enable remote operation Running PortServer to enable remote operation PortSever allows you to control a Profile XP remotely using Ethernet. If you want to control or configure the Profile XP over the Ethernet network from a remote system, or transfer media to or from a Profile XP system through the video network, you must have PortServer running on all remote Profile XP systems before performing these operations.
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Page 197: Chapter 9 Setting Up A Simple Network
Chapter Setting up a Simple Network This chapter describes how to set up a simple network of Profile XP systems. Procedures are included for setting up the Windows NT network and both Profile video network options. Sections in the chapter include: •...
Page 198: About The Fibre Channel Video Network Option
Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network About the Fibre Channel video network option The Fibre Channel video network actually relies on two separate networks: Fibre Channel and Ethernet. The Fibre Channel network is part of the Real-Time Processor subsystem which manages the flow of video data in and out of the system (refer to “High level block diagram”...
Page 199 About the Fibre Channel video network option How’s it connected together? How the network is physically connected together refers to what is called the network topology or layout. The Ethernet and Fibre Channel network layouts can differ, so we’ll talk about the Ethernet network first. Ethernet network layout You can connect your Profile XP systems together using an Ethernet hub or switch.
Page 200 Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network Choosing machine names and IP addresses for your Fibre Channel network The default machine name for each Profile XP system is the unit serial number. You may want to change the name to something more meaningful, such as Profile1 Profile2 The video network option also requires you to set up two IP addresses for each Profile...
Page 201: About The Ethernet Video Network Option
About the Ethernet video network option About the Ethernet video network option The video network option actually relies on two separate Ethernet networks: the Windows NT Ethernet network interface which comes standard on all systems and the optional Ethernet video network interface. Ethernet 10/100BaseT Ethernet 100BaseT (Video transfers)
Page 202 Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network Choosing machine names and IP addresses for your Ethernet video network The default machine name for each Profile XP system is the unit serial number. You may want to change the name to something more meaningful, such as Profile1 Profile2 The video network option also requires you to set up two IP addresses for each Profile...
Page 203: Simple Networks
Windows NT Workstation. If you are installing a server, for example Windows NT Server, you must consult the vendor documentation. Whatever your networking need or level of expertise, Grass Valley Group can help you when you are ready to expand your network. More information about networking can be obtained from Grass Valley Group, your consultant, advisor, and commercially available books.
Page 204: Setting Up A Simple Windows Nt Network
Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network Setting up a simple Windows NT network The Windows NT operating system on all Profile XP systems comes pre-configured for connection to Ethernet using TCP/IP protocol on either 10BaseT or 100BaseT networks. The Profile XP Ethernet adapter is set up to auto-sense the correct network speed, so all you have to do is perform the following steps on each Profile XP system you’ll be connecting to the network.
Page 205 Set machine name and IP address on each Profile 7. Set up the IP address as follows: a. In the Network dialog box click the tab. Protocols b. Highlight and then click TCP/IP Protocol Properties c. Click the tab, then click IP Address Specify IP Address d.
Page 206: Power-Off And Connect Proper Cabling
Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network Power-off and connect proper cabling The Ethernet connector for Windows NT networking is an RJ-45 connector located on the rear panel as shown. Ethernet cables are provided with your Profile XP system. If these cables are not used, be sure to refer to Appendix B, “Connector Pin-outs” for cabling specifications and pinouts.
Page 207: Power-On The Hub Or Switch And Configure If Necessary
Power-on the hub or switch and configure if nec- Power-on the hub or switch and configure if necessary Refer to the your device’s vendor documentation to power-on and configure as required. Power-on and test each Profile XP system on the network Use Network Neighborhood to test network configuration and connectivity.
Page 208: Setting Up A Simple Video Network: Fibre Channel
Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network Setting up a simple video network: Fibre Channel The Fibre Channel video network option provides a 1Gbs Fibre Channel interface for high speed transfer of video clips among devices connected to the network. Network devices can include Profiles or Profile XP systems, near-on-line video servers, and video archive systems to name a few.
Page 209: Configure Fibre Channel Network Settings On Each Profile Xp
Configure Fibre Channel network settings on each Configure Fibre Channel network settings on each Profile XP After setting up the Windows NT network, you must configure the IP address and subnet mask for the Fibre Channel interface and choose the network options you want to use.
Page 210: Manually Edit The Hosts File On Each Profile Xp
Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network hosts Manually Edit the file on each Profile XP NOTE: Perform this step if you disabled Autohost file administration earlier. The hosts file is used by the video network to determine the Ethernet and Fibre Channel IP address of devices on the network when only a the device name is given.
Page 211 Manually Edit the hosts file on each Profile XP The following is shows the content of the default Windows NT hosts file with the new lines added. All lines beginning with a # are comments and can be ignored or deleted.
Page 212: Power-Down And Connect Proper Fibre Channel Cabling
Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network Power-down and connect proper Fibre Channel cabling The Fibre Channel network interface uses a fiber optical connector located on the rear panel as shown. Fiber optic cables are provided with your Profile XP system. If these cables are not used, be sure to refer to Appendix B, “Connector Pin-outs”, for cabling specifications.
Page 213: Power-On The Switch And Configure If Necessary
Power-on the switch and configure if necessary Ethernet Hub Fibre Channel Profile1 or Switch Switch Profile2 Profile3 0624-12 Power-on the switch and configure if necessary Refer to the your device’s vendor documentation to power-on and configure as required. Test the Fibre Channel network using Media Manager Use this procedure to perform a quick test of your video network setup with Media Manager.
Page 214 Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network Manager window appears. NOTE: You will not automatically see the other machine on the network. For example, if you are running Media Manager on you will only see Profile1 Profile1 c. Choose . The Add/Remove Machine dialog box File | Add/Remove Machine appears.
Page 215 Test the Fibre Channel network using Media Man- d. Click . The Add Network Host dialog box appears. e. Enter the name of the other machine in the New Host Name box ( Profile2 example), then click . The new host name is added to the network host list as shown.
Page 216 Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network clip icon default bin volume icon contents pane 7. Power-on the next Profile XP system and wait for it to initialize, then repeat step 2. Continue adding one system at a time until all Profile XP systems have been added to Media Manager.
Page 217 Test the Fibre Channel network using Media Man- 8. Use the following steps to transfer a clip over the network. a. Double click on the icon of another machine on the network. b. Double click on the volume icon (default name is “Ext”) in the same machine.
Page 218: Setting Up A Simple Video Network: Ethernet
Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network Setting up a simple video network: Ethernet The Ethernet video network option provides a 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface for transfer of video clips among devices connected to the network. Network devices can include other Profile XP systems, near-on-line video servers, and video archive systems to name a few.
Page 219 Configure the video network on each Profile XP: 3. Enter the IP address and Subnet mask for the video network Ethernet interface. NOTE: Be sure to read all the information about choosing IP addresses for the Fibre Channel video network option on page 202, “Choosing machine names and IP addresses for your Ethernet video network”.
Page 220: Manually Edit The Hosts File On Each Profile Xp
Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network hosts Manually Edit the file on each Profile XP NOTE: Perform this step if you disabled Autohost file administration earlier. The hosts file is used by the video network to determine the IP address of devices on the network when only a the device name is given.
Page 221 Manually Edit the hosts file on each Profile XP The following shows the content of the default Windows NT hosts file with the new lines added. All lines beginning with a # are comments and can be ignored or deleted. # Copyright (c) 1993-1995 Microsoft Corp.
Page 222: Power-Off And Connect Proper Ethernet Cabling
Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network Power-off and connect proper Ethernet cabling The Ethernet interface connector for the video network is located on the rear panel as shown. The video network option provides a standard RJ-45 connector. Ethernet cables were provided with your Profile XP system. If these cables are not used, be sure to refer to Appendix B, “Connector Pin-outs”...
Page 223: Power-On The Hub Or Switch And Configure If Necessary
Power-on the hub or switch and configure if nec- Power-on the hub or switch and configure if necessary Refer to the your device’s vendor documentation to power-on and configure as required. Test the Ethernet video network using Media Manager Use this procedure to perform a quick test of your video network setup with Media Manager.
Page 224 Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network b. Start Media Manager by double-clicking the shortcut on the desktop or by choosing . The Media Start | Programs | Profile Applications | Media Manager Manager window appears. NOTE: You will not automatically see the other machine on the network. For example, if you are running Media Manager on you will only see Profile1...
Page 225 Test the Ethernet video network using Media Man- d. Click . The Add Network Host dialog box appears. e. Enter the name of the other machine in the New Host Name box ( Profile2 example), then click . The new host name is added to the network host list as shown.
Page 226 Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network clip icon default bin volume icon contents pane 7. Power-on the next Profile XP system and wait for it to initialize, then repeat step 2. Continue adding one system at a time until all Profile XP systems have been added to Media Manager.
Page 227 Test the Ethernet video network using Media Man- 8. Use the following steps to transfer a clip over the network. a. Double click on the icon of another machine on the network. b. Double click on the volume icon (default name is “Ext”) in the same machine.
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Page 229: Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems
If you do not solve your system problem using the information in this chapter, refer to the Profile XP Service Manual for more in-depth troubleshooting information. If all else fails, contact Grass Valley Support. Grass Valley Product Support contact information is located on page 14 of this manual.
Page 230: Common Record/Play Problems
Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems Common record/play problems This troubleshooting aid provides corrective action for some common record/play problems. Search the table for the problem you are experiencing, then try the corrective action. Some problems have more than one corrective action. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action...
Page 231: Problems With Video
Problems with video Problems with video This troubleshooting aid provides corrective action for some common video problems. Search the table for the problem you are experiencing, then try the corrective action. Some problems have more than one corrective action. Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Video output distortion in...
Page 232: Problems With Audio
Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems Problems with audio This troubleshooting aid provides corrective action for some common audio problems. Search the table for the problem you are experiencing, then try the corrective action. Some problems have more than one corrective action. Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action...
Page 233 Problems with audio Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Embedded audio: Wrong video output selected. Select the correct video output. No audio output. Refer to “Select audio output format” on page 157. Embedded audio: Incorrect audio group or channel Verify which embedded audio No audio output.
Page 234: Problems With Timecode
Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems Problems with timecode This troubleshooting aid provides corrective action for some common timecode problems. Search the table for the problem you are experiencing, then try the corrective action. Some problems have more than one corrective action.VITC Record Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action...
Page 235 Problems with timecode Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action LTC: The incorrect LTC input is Determine the LTC input No time code or incorrect time assigned to the channel you’re assigned to the channel by code. using. referring to“Recording or generating LTC” on page 187, then modify if needed.
Page 236: Storage System Problems
Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems Storage system problems This troubleshooting aid provides corrective action for some common storage system problems. Search the table for the problem you are experiencing, then try the corrective action. Some problems have more than one corrective action. Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action...
Page 237: Problems Using Configuration Manager
Problems using Configuration Manager Problems using Configuration Manager This troubleshooting aid provides corrective action for some common problems when using Configuration Manager or the remote version of Configuration Manager included in NetCentral XP Enterprise. Search the table for the problem you are experiencing, then try the corrective action.
Page 238: Channel Control Problems
Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems Channel control problems This troubleshooting aid provides corrective action for some common control problems. Search the table for the problem you are experiencing, then try the corrective action. Some problems have more than one corrective action. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action...
Page 239: Common Ethernet Network Problems
Common Ethernet network problems Common Ethernet network problems This troubleshooting aid provides corrective action for some common Ethernet network problems. Search the table for the problem you are experiencing, then try the corrective action. Some problems have more than one corrective action. Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action...
Page 240: Common Fibre Channel Video Network Problems
Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems Common Fibre Channel video network problems This troubleshooting aid provides corrective action for some common Fibre Channel video network problems. Search the table for the problem you are experiencing, then try the corrective action. Some problems have more than one corrective action. Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action...
Page 241: Testing The Fibre Channel Video Network
Testing the Fibre Channel Video network Testing the Fibre Channel Video network Use this procedure to test your video network setup. Tests are included for the Ethernet and Fibre Channel networks. Testing the Ethernet name resolution and connectivity The Fibre Channel video network relies on Ethernet connectivity and name resolution.This procedure uses the ping command which requests a response from the named Profile XP system.
Page 242 Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems 3. Type ping, then, this time, use the IP address of one of the Profile XP systems on the network, then press . For Example: Enter ping 192.168.99.100 If this command returns: Pinging 192.168.99.100 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.99.100: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Reply from 192.168.99.100: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Reply from 192.168.99.100: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128...
Page 243 Testing the Fibre Channel Video network Testing Fibre Channel name resolution and connectivity Use this procedure to test for Fibre Channel network connectivity and proper name resolution. This procedure uses the button in the Configuration Manager Test Network dialog box. To verify name resolution and Fibre Channel connectivity: 1.
Page 244 Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems 3. In the Ping Window, select the option. Ping the Interface 4. Type fc0 in the text box, then click . Make sure to enter a zero not an O. All Ping Profile systems connected to Fibre Channel are asked to respond. Wait for ping results.
Page 245: Common Ethernet Video Network Problems
Common Ethernet video network problems Common Ethernet video network problems This troubleshooting aid provides corrective action for some common Ethernet video network problems. Search the table for the problem you are experiencing, then try the corrective action. Some problems have more than one corrective action. Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action...
Page 246: Testing The Ethernet Video Network
Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems Testing the Ethernet Video network Use this procedure to test your video network setup. Tests are included for the Windows NT Ethernet and video Ethernet networks. Testing the Windows NT Ethernet name resolution and connectivity The video Ethernet video network relies on Windows NT Ethernet connectivity and name resolution.This procedure uses the ping command which requests a response from the named Profile XP system.
Page 247 Testing the Ethernet Video network 3. Type ping, then, this time, use the IP address of one of the Profile XP systems on the network, then press . For Example: Enter ping 192.168.99.100 If this command returns: Pinging 192.168.99.100 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.99.100: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Reply from 192.168.99.100: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Reply from 192.168.99.100: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128...
Page 248 Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems Testing video Ethernet name resolution and connectivity Use this procedure to test for video Ethernet network connectivity and proper name resolution. This procedure uses the button in the Configuration Manager Test Network dialog box. To verify name resolution and video Ethernet network connectivity: 1.
Page 249 Testing the Ethernet Video network 3. In the Ping Window, select the option. Ping the Interface 4. Type le0 in the text box, then click . Make sure to enter a zero not an O. All Ping Profile systems are asked to respond. Wait for ping results.
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Page 251: Appendix A Electrical And Environmental Specifications
These are not considered to be statements of guaranteed performance and are not ordinarily supported by a performance check procedure. Test Equipment Grass Valley Group uses the following test equipment to verify the performance requirements listed in this chapter. • Tektronix VM700A •...
Page 252: Electrical Specifications
Appendix A Electrical and Environmental Specifications Electrical Specifications The Performance Requirements listed in the Electrical Specifications apply over an ambient temperature range of +20.5 C to +30.5 C. The Performance Requirement tolerances listed in the Electrical Specification are doubled over the temperature range of 0 to +40.5 C, unless there is a specific exception.
Page 253 Electrical Specifications Serial Digital Interface board (4 Out) Characteristics Description Number of Outputs Supplemental Data: Four component serial digital Output Timing Range Requirement: -21/2 H to +148 H Supplemental Data: Independent for each output Supplemental Data: Resolution; 74 ns Digital Format Supplemental Data: CCIR 601 Component 525/625 10 bit data, Scrambled NRZI;...
Page 254 Appendix A Electrical and Environmental Specifications Reference Genlock Characteristics Description Color Field Detection, Based on Requirement: Correct color framing for signals having an average SCH phase ±40°; Lockup ±10° SCH Phase Supplemental Data: Once locked to color field, it will stay locked over a range of 0°...
Page 255 Electrical Specifications Analog Audio Characteristics Description 1 ±1 dB Through Gain Requirement: Supplemental Data: Non-mix mode each of four channels Frequency Response Requirement: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with between +0.5 dB, -2 dB maximum deviation from flatness at 48 kHz sample rate Supplemental Data: 600 Ω...
Page 256: Profile Xp System Power Specifications
Appendix A Electrical and Environmental Specifications Profile XP System Power Specifications Profile XP system power specifications are shown in the following table. Characteristics Safety Rating Supplemental Data Mains Voltage Steady 100-240V 87-264 V State Amplitude Mains Frequency 60-50Hz 47-63Hz Range Mains Steady State 7A max @100 V 5A max @120 V...
Page 257: Environmental Criteria
Environmental Criteria Environmental Criteria The following table lists the environmental criteria for the Profile XP Media Platform, PFC500, and the PAC216. Characteristics Description Operating Temperature Requirement: 10° to 40°C Storage Temperature Requirement: -40° to 65°C Operating Altitude Requirement: To 10,000 feet Supplemental Data: IEC 950 compliant to 2000 meters Storage Altitude Requirement:...
Page 258 Appendix A Electrical and Environmental Specifications Profile XP System Guide July 27, 2001...
Page 259: Appendix B Connector Pin-Outs
Appendix Connector Pin-outs This appendix contains the pin-outs for the connectors used in the Profile XP and I/O Panel. S-VGA connector The Profile XP Media Platform S-VGA monitor connector is a high density 15-pin female connector. Female 0624-35 Pin # Signal Pin # Signal...
Page 260: Rj-45 Ethernet Connector
Appendix B Connector Pin-outs RJ-45 Ethernet connector The Profile XP has a Ethernet connector for Windows NT networking and another Ethernet connector on the optional Ethernet board for video networking. Both are 8-pin RJ-45 snap-in telephone-type connectors. Use Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cable.
Page 261: Parallel Port Connector
Parallel Port connector Parallel Port connector The parallel port uses a 25-pin female connector located on the rear panel of the Profile XP Media Platform. Female 0624-31 Signal Signal Strobe/ Auto Feed Data bit (0) Fault Data bit (1) Init Data bit (2) SLCT IN Data bit (3)
Page 262: Rs-232 Connectors
Appendix B Connector Pin-outs RS-232 connectors The Profile XP Media Platform has one 9-pin male RS-232 interface connector on the rear panel. Male 0624-33 Pin # Signal Description Received line Signal Detector Received Data Transmitted Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send...
Page 263: I/O Panel Rs-422 Connectors
I/O Panel RS-422 connectors I/O Panel RS-422 connectors The Profile XP I/O Panel has eight 9-pin female connectors for RS-422 connections. Female 0624-34 Pin # Signal Description Signal Ground -TXD Differential Transmit Data (low) +RXD Differential Receive Data (high) Signal Ground Signal Ground +TXD Differential Transmit Data (high)
Page 264: I/O Panel Gpi Connectors
Appendix B Connector Pin-outs I/O Panel GPI connectors The Profile XP Media Platform has two 25 pin female connectors mounted on the I/O Panel for General Purpose Interface (GPI) input and output connections. GPI Input connector (on I/O Panel) Female 0624-32 Signal Signal...
Page 265: Gpi Output Connector (On I/O Panel)
GPI output connector (on I/O Panel) GPI output connector (on I/O Panel) Female 0624-32 Signal Signal Signal Ground GPI-In5 Signal Ground Signal Ground GPI-Out1 Signal Ground Signal Ground GPI-Out6 Signal Ground Signal Ground GPI-Out2 Signal Ground Signal Ground GPI-Out7 Signal Ground Signal Ground GPI-Out3 Signal Ground...
Page 266: I/O Panel Ltc Connectors
Appendix B Connector Pin-outs I/O Panel LTC connectors The I/O Panel provides four female XLR connectors for LTC In and four male XLR connectors for LTC Out. Push LTC In LTC Out Connector Connector (female) (male) 0624-9 Pin # LTC In Pin # LTC Out Signal Ground...
Page 267: Fibre Channel Disk Board Connectors
Fibre Channel Disk board connectors Fibre Channel Disk board connectors The Fibre Channel Disk board has two connectors labeled Port A and Port B. Both connectors have the same pin-out. The interconnect cable has a Amphenal Metagig connector on one end and DB-9 on the other. Pinouts for both ends of the cable are shown here along with the Fibre Channel cable specifications.
Page 268: Fibre Channel Network Board Connector
Appendix B Connector Pin-outs Fibre Channel Network board connector The Fibre Channel Network board has one fiber optic connector for connecting to Profile video networks. Connector and cable specifications are shown here. Connector type: SC Duplex Cable type: duplex zip cord, plenum grade Fiber Typical Length (meters) 50/125...
Page 269: Audio Board Connector
Audio board connector Audio board connector The Audio Board accepts 16 channels of digital audio input and provides 16 channels of digital audio output via a 80-pin connector on the rear panel. The cable to this connector is from the Profile Audio Chassis (PAC) or from the XLR/BNC 216 Digital Audio Breakout Box.
Page 270 Appendix B Connector Pin-outs Signal Description Signal Description Signal Description Ch 1-2 AES Out (P) Ch 15-16 AES Out (P) Ch 1-2 AES Out (N) Ch 13-14 AES In (P) Ch 15-16 AES Out (N) Chassis Ground Ch 13-14 AES In(N) Ch 1-4 ADC Clock Out (P) Chassis Ground AES Reference In (P)
Page 271: Appendix C Rack Mounting Information And Rear Panel Drawings
Appendix Rack Mounting Information and Rear Panel Drawings Rack mounting the Profile XP The equipment for the Profile XP system installs in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Rack slide tracks shipped with the Profile XP system and peripheral products allow them to slide in and out without having to remove them from the rack. If the rack does not already have rack slides installed, or if the slides are not correctly positioned, you will have to use those shipped with the Profile XP.
Page 272: Chassis Dimensions For Profile Xp And Peripheral Equipment
Appendix C Rack Mounting Information and Rear Panel Drawings Chassis dimensions for Profile XP and peripheral equipment Use the following chassis dimension information when planning the placement of equipment in your equipment rack. Item Chassis Dimensions Profile XP Height: 10.45 in (26.54 cm) Width: 19 in (48.26 cm) Depth: 23.80 in (60.45 cm) from front rack ears to the rear panel 27.00 in (60.58 cm) from front of bezel to rear panel...
Page 273: Rack Mount Hardware Shipped With The Profile Xp System
Rack mount hardware shipped with the Profile XP Rack mount hardware shipped with the Profile XP system Your Profile XP comes with rack mounting hardware as shown. The Profile XP and PAC 216 are shipped with the chassis sections already attached. 10-32 PHS Automatic Chassis section pre-installed...
Page 274: Mounting The Rack Slides
Appendix C Rack Mounting Information and Rear Panel Drawings Mounting the Rack Slides Choose the proper set of rail mounting holes on the rack. Notice that the hole spacing can vary with the rack type. When mounting the slides in racks with EIA spacing, make sure that the slides are attached to the 0.5-inch spaced holes.
Page 275 Mounting the Rack Slides Front and rear rack rail mounting hardware is provided with the rack mount kit. Mount the rails using the enclosed hardware. Make sure the stationary sections are horizontally aligned and are level, as well as parallel to each other. BAR NUT (Use if the front rail is not tapped) FRONT RACK RAIL...
Page 276: Installing The Profile Xp On The Rack Mount Rails
Appendix C Rack Mounting Information and Rear Panel Drawings Installing the Profile XP on the rack mount rails To install the Profile XP on the rack mount rails: 1. Pull the slide-out track section to the fully extended position. WARNING: To prevent injury, two people are required to lift the Profile XP. It is too heavy for one person to install in the rack.
Page 277: Mounting Panels And Audio Chassis
Mounting Panels and Audio Chassis Mounting Panels and Audio Chassis Refer to the information that follows when mounting panels and the Profile XP audio chassis: • The I/O Panel is 1 RU high with the mounting holes spaced 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) apart.
Page 278: Rear Panel Drawings
Appendix C Rack Mounting Information and Rear Panel Drawings Rear Panel Drawings Profile XP Media Platform Chassis FC Disk (Port A) PVS 1000 Media Platform Monitor Parallel Port Com1 (RS-232) Power Cord Ethernet Power (Windows NT Good LED Network) Reference In (Loop-Thru) Optional Mouse...
Page 279: Pac216 Profile Audio Chassis
PAC216 Profile Audio Chassis PAC216 Profile Audio Chassis Digital Connector 9 Analog Digital (AES/EBU) Analog Connector 1 9-16 Ref Monitor Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push PAC216 Main Audio I/O Breakout Digital Connector 1 Analog Digital (AES/EBU) Analog Connector 9...
Page 280: Pfc500 Fibre Channel Raid Chassis
Appendix C Rack Mounting Information and Rear Panel Drawings PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis PFC500 (Fibre Channel RAID Chassis) Exp. Out Port B Port A Serial Port 0624-2 Redundant RAID Controller (Optional) PFC500E Expansion Chassis PFC500E (Epansion Chassis) Exp. Out Exp.
Page 281 Index number of channels 149 output format,selecting 157 reference level, selecting 168 shuttle mode, how audio sounds 169 AC-3 161 tracks accessories 24 adding or removing 151 adding channels 94 Audio board AES/EBU audio I/O description 32 input status, checking 159 Audio board connector 269 selecting 155 audio channels...
Page 282 Index channels video 231 about channels 87 Windows NT network 239 adding 94 Configuration Manager audio channel pairs, selecting 103 common setup problems 237 audio tracks, adding or removing 151 remote configuration 55 default settings 25 tour of 40 default settings for channels you add 89 configurations, factory installed 25 description text box 94 configuring storage, see PFC 500...
Page 283 Index PAC216 power requirements 256 cabling, connecting 212 Profile XP power specifications 256 entering network settings 209 Reference Genlock 254 HOSTS file, editing 210 Serial Digital I/O 252 installing 208 Serial Digital Output 253 IP address, choosing 200 Video Monitor 253 machine name, choosing 200 embedded audio I/O testing with Media Manager 213...
Page 284 Index IP address Fibre Channel video network Ethernet video network 202 about 198 Fibre Channel video network 200 cabling 212 NT Ethernet network 205 entering network settings 209 HOSTS file, editing 210 installing 208 Laser Compliance 17 IP address, choosing 200 FCC Emission Limits 18 machine name, choosing 200 Laser Safety 18...
Page 285 Index introduction 57 rear panel view 23 locating disk modules that make up a recorder channels, about 96 LUN 85 recording asynchronous feeds 114 maximum video data rate 60 recording, common setup problems 230 rear panel drawing 280 red text, resources displayed in 90 storage capacity 58 redundant RAID controller 58 PFC500E Expansion chassis...
Page 286 Index common setup problems 234 safety terms and symbols 16 internal generators, selecting 172 saving timecode generators, settings 175 channel settings 48 timecode burn-in, video monitor 144 hardware settings 48 timing, system settings 48 see video input timing and video output selecting timing timecode I/O 104...
Page 287 Index video output viewing crosspoints 117 board location information 47 erasing VBI lines 135 board status 47 modifying settings 133 channel summary dialog box 93 removing ancillary data 138 hardware settings summary 45 signal loss 137 hardware version numbers 47 timing 107 VITC E to E timed mode 110...
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GRASS VALLEY PROFILE XP PVS Series System Manual

Preface about this Manual

Safety Summaries General Safety Summary

Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP

Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager

Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP Storage Systems

Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels

Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings

Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings

Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings

Chapter 8 Controlling the Profile XP Remotely

Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network

Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems

Appendix A Electrical and Environmental Specifications

Appendix B Connector Pin-Outs

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