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PVS SERIES MEDIA PLATFORMS
System Guide
SOFTWARE VERSION 5.4
071-8289-01
JULY 2004
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  • Page 1 Profile XP PVS SERIES MEDIA PLATFORMS System Guide SOFTWARE VERSION 5.4 071-8289-01 JULY 2004 the mos t watched worl dwide...
  • Page 2 Broadcast and Media Solutions, Inc., P.O. Box 59900, Nevada City, California 95959-7900 Trademarks Grass Valley, Profile, and Profile XP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks used in this document are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the associated products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About this manual.........................9 Using the Profile XP Documentation Set .................9 Manual Descriptions ......................10 How this manual is organized..................11 Getting more information ....................12 Grass Valley Product Support ....................13 Safety Summaries General Safety Summary ....................15 Safety Terms and Symbols ....................16 Service Safety Summary ....................17 Certifications and Compliances ..................17...
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility RAID chassis product descriptions ..................66 PFC500 product description..................66 PFR500 product description..................66 PFR600 product description..................67 PFR700 product description..................68 Estimating storage capacity ....................69 Determining maximum video data rate per channel............70 Connecting RAID chassis cabling ..................70 Configuring RAID storage using GVG Disk Utility ..............
  • Page 5 Contents Selecting the video I/Os used by a channel ..............157 Selecting video quality for a channel................158 Guidelines for selecting Video Quality Presets............158 Selecting video quality settings for a channel..............160 Selecting browse video quality settings for a channel ..........162 Defining and selecting a custom video quality preset..........164 Recording VBI information uncompressed ...............165 Selecting the video still-play mode ...................169 Viewing video input status....................170...
  • Page 6 Contents Setting up an internal timecode generator ..............217 Recording VITC........................219 Selecting a VITC input for a channel................219 Recording timecode from ancillary data ..............220 Setting up the VITC reader on a Video Input ..............221 Setting up the VITC reader on the Reference Input ............223 Generating VITC on a video output..................225 Selecting the video output as a timecode output for the channel........225 Setting up the VITC generator on a video output ............227...
  • Page 7 Contents Power-on the switch and configure if necessary ............275 Test the Fibre Channel network using Media Manager ..........275 Setting up a simple video network: Ethernet ..............279 Set up the Windows NT Ethernet network..............279 Configure the video network on each Profile XP: Ethernet .........279 hosts Manually Edit the file on each Profile XP............281...
  • Page 8 Contents Making Rack Slide Adjustments ..................336 Mounting Panels and Audio Chassis................337 Rear Panel Drawings .......................338 Profile XP Media Platform Chassis ................338 XLR216 and BNC216 AES/EBU Breakout Panels .............338 PAC216 Profile Audio Chassis..................339 I/O Panel ........................339 PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis ................340 PFC500E Expansion Chassis ..................340 PFR500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis ................341 PFR500E Expansion Chassis ..................341...

  • Page 9: Preface

    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: Manual Descriptions

    Preface Manual Descriptions • (for your Profile XP Model) Provides step-by-step instructions Installation Guide 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

    How this manual is organized 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 Media Platform Introduces the Profile XP Media Platform.

  • Page 12: Getting More Information

    Preface Appendix B - Connector Pin-outs This appendix identifies connectors and the signals present on the pins of those connectors. Appendix C - Rack Mounting Information and Rear Panel Drawings This appendix provides rack mounting information for the Profile XP system and peripheral equipment.

  • Page 13: Grass Valley Product Support

    Grass Valley Product Support To get technical assistance, check on the status of problems, or report new problems, contact Grass Valley Product Support via e-mail, the Web, or by phone or fax. Web Technical Support To access support information on the Web, visit the product support Web page on the Grass Valley Web site.
  • Page 14 Preface Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 15: Safety Summaries

    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 Product Damage Precautions Use Proper Power Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the Source voltage specified. Provide Proper To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation. Ventilation Do Not Operate With If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified Suspected Failures service personnel.

  • Page 17: Service Safety Summary

    Service Safety Summary Do Not Service Do not perform internal service or adjustment of this product unless another Alone person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present. Disconnect Power To avoid electric shock, disconnect the main power by means of the power cord or, if provided, the power switch.
  • Page 18 Safety Summaries Laser Compliance Laser Safety The device used in this product is a Class 1 certified laser product. Operating Requirements this product outside specifications or altering its original design may result in hazardous radiation exposure, and may be considered an act of modifying or new manufacturing of a laser product under U.S.

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Introducing The Profile Xp Media Platform

    Chapter Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform 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 Media Platform 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 Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform All inputs, both standard and high definition, can record ancillary data. When you play these clips, the ancillary data is inserted on the specified lines. If your chosen output does not support as much ancillary data as was recorded on each line, the data is truncated at the maximum for that output.
  • Page 21 Profile XP Media Platform features Features common to all media platforms • 16 (8 AES Pairs)/ 32 (16 AES pairs) channel audio - AES/EBU, embedded or analog uncompressed audio, Dolby E and AC-3 compressed audio • 600 Mb/s System Bandwidth •...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform PVS1100 features include: • Up to 8 standard definition (SD) channels of broadcast-quality video PVS1100 Series channel configurations by model Model Number of video Channel Number codecs Configuration PVS1102 2 play/record PVS1104 4 play/record PVS1106 6 play/record...
  • Page 23 Profile XP Media Platform features PVS2000 features include: • Up to 4 high definition (HD) channels of broadcast-quality video PVS2000 Series channel configurations by model Model Number of HD Number of HD Channel Number Encoder Boards Decoder Boards Configuration PVS2002 0 in/2 out PVS2004 0 in/4 out...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform PVS3000 features include: • Up to 3 high definition (HD) channels of broadcast-quality video • Up to 4 standard definition (SD) channels of broadcast-quality video PVS3000 Series channel configurations by model Model Number of SD Number of HD Number of HD...
  • Page 25 Profile XP Media Platform features PVS3500 features include: • Up to 3 high definition (HD) channels of broadcast-quality video • Up to 4 standard definition (SD) channels of broadcast-quality video PVS3500 Series channel configurations by model Model Number of SD Number of HD Number of HD SD Channel...

  • Page 26: About Channels And Factory Default Configuration

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform About channels and factory default configuration Profile applications use channels to control disk recording and playback. A channel defines a grouping of video, audio, and timecode resources and is identified by a unique name.

  • Page 27: Video Compression For Standard Definition

    Video compression for standard definition Video compression for standard definition The Profile XP Media Platform uses a variety of standard definition video compression formats: MPEG-2, DVCPRO 25, DVCPRO 50, and MPEG D10. Files of different compression types can be stored concurrently on the media platform, and accessed concurrently by different channels.

  • Page 28: Fibre Channel Raid Storage

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform Fibre Channel RAID storage IMPORTANT: If your Profile XP Media Platform is part of an Open SAN, refer to the Open SAN Instruction Manual for information about media storage. The Profile XP Media Platform supports two storage options, distributed and centralized.

  • Page 29: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Front panel controls and indicators Front panel controls and indicators The front panel includes the following controls and indicators: - indicates the standby switch is in the on position and that secondary Power-On LED voltages are present in the chassis. - provides system On/Off control.
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform The 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 31 Front panel controls and indicators 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 32: Rear Panel View

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform Rear Panel View The figure shows the 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) Profile XP Media Platform Monitor Parallel Port...

  • Page 33: Standard Accessories

    Standard accessories Standard accessories 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 - Profile XP Release Notes •...

  • Page 34: Profile Xp Media Platform System Overview

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform 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 35: Board Level Block Diagram

    Board level block diagram Media Storage Subsystem IMPORTANT: If your Profile XP Media Platform is part of an Open SAN, refer to the Open SAN Instruction Manual for information about media storage. The Storage Subsystem is where the video, audio, timecode and other media related data is stored.
  • Page 36 Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform Real Time Subsystem Media Storage Subsystem Fibre Channel Disk Interface Port A Port B 2In/2Out Video Compression Local or Shared Storage (up to 8 channels Crosspoint total) Examples MPEG-2 Encoder 4Out (2Ch SD) Applications Subsystem MPEG-2 Decoder...
  • Page 37 Board level block diagram Real Time Subsystem Media Storage Subsystem Not Available when NTSC/PAL Embedded Audio is used. Fibre Channel SD SDI Disk Interface HD out HD SDI Video HD in Port A Port B Compression " & " & MPEG-2 Encoder PFC 500 System...
  • Page 38 Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform Real Time Subsystem SDTI Media Storage 2In/2Out Subsystem Fibre Channel Disk Interface Video Port A Port B 2In/2Out Compression (up to 8 channels total) Local or Shared Storage Crosspoint Examples Video Processor Board 4Out Codec...
  • Page 39 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 40 Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform Real Time Subsystem The Real Time Subsystem includes the following components: Real Time System The Real Time System board contains a real time processor and peripheral devices. A second generation of this board, Real Time System II, is now used for all Profile XP models.
  • Page 41 Board level block diagram Video Monitor (optional) The Video Monitor board provides four analog composite video outputs for monitoring purposes. The outputs include Text Overlay and Timecode burn-in. Audio Board The Audio board provides sixteen channels of 16- or 24-bit audio I/O. An additional Audio Board may be added as an option for a total of 32 channels of audio.
  • Page 42 Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform In their default configuration, the codecs on the Video Processor board are set for DVCPRO 25 operation. A codec can be reconfigured to be either an MPEG encoder, an MPEG decoder, or an MPEG codec, with bit rates selectable from 4-25 Mb/s at 4:2:2 chroma sampling, or 4-15 Mb/s at 4:2:0 chroma sampling.

  • Page 43: Starting The Profile Xp System

    Starting the Profile XP system Starting the Profile XP system IMPORTANT: If your Profile XP Media Platform is part of an Open SAN, disregard these instructions and refer to the instructions Open SAN Instruction Manual for starting the Profile XP system. When starting your system, you must power-on the RAID storage system and then the Profile XP Media Platform as described in the following procedure.

  • Page 44: Logging On Windows Nt

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform 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 45: Logging On As Profile

    Logging on as Profile 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. b.

  • Page 46: Shutting Down The Profile Xp System

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform Shutting down the Profile XP system To shut down your Profile XP system without loss of data, you must: 1. Quit all Profile applications by selecting from the menu. Quit Exit File 2.
  • Page 47 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 48: 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 49: 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 11, “Setting up a Simple Network”. 23 July 2004 Profile XP System Guide...

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: License Configuration

    Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager License Configuration Choosing License Configuration in Configuration Manager opens the SabreTooth License Request wizard. The SabreTooth License Manager is used to obtain, install, and manage licenses required to enable some of the optional features of your Profile XP Media Platform.

  • Page 53: Channel Configuration

    Channel Configuration 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 54: Viewing Hardware Settings Summary Dialog Boxes

    Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager 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. Clicking in a summary dialog box returns you to the configuration page without Back...
  • Page 55 Viewing hardware settings summary dialog boxes 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 56: Viewing Board Location Information

    Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager Viewing board location information Selecting in the menu allows you to view the location and type of Board Location View circuit boards installed in your Profile XP. To view board location information: 1. Select .

  • Page 57: Saving And Restoring Your System Settings

    Saving and restoring your system settings 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 58: Opening Saved Configuration Files

    Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager 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 59: Importing System Settings

    Importing system settings Importing system settings If your Profile XP systems are connected by an Ethernet network, you can import configurations to quickly set up two machines the same way. Imported configurations take immediate effect. NOTE: When a new configuration is imported, the current configuration is lost. Be sure to use the “Save a copy”...

  • Page 60: Importing A Configuration

    Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager Importing a configuration To import a configuration: 1. In Configuration Manager, choose File | Import Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...
  • Page 61 Importing a configuration 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 62: Remote Configuration

    Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager Remote configuration You can remotely configure Profile XP systems connected to the Ethernet network with Configuration Manager running on a Profile XP or on a standard Windows NT workstation. The Windows NT workstation must have Profile XP software and Windows NT version 4.0 or later installed.
  • Page 63 Remote configuration 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 . The Connect Configuration Manager reappears.
  • Page 64 Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...
  • Page 65 Chapter Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility The information here introduces the Fibre Channel RAID storage systems used with the Profile XP Media Platform. Also included, are procedures for configuring and maintaining the RAID storage systems using GVG Disk Utility. Topics included are: •...

  • Page 66: Chapter 3 Working With Raid Storage Using Gvg Disk Utility

    2 expansion frames (30 drives total). All PFC500 chassis must contain the same size disk modules to make full use of the storage capacity. NOTE: Grass Valley does not support mixing disk drives of differing capacities in any RAID chassis connected to a Profile XP media platform. For example, if a PFC500 and PFC500E are connected to a Profile XP system, all the disk drives in both chassis must be of the same capacity.

  • Page 67: Pfr600 Product Description

    Fibre Channel technology. The physical layer is determined by the use of GBICs. NOTE: Grass Valley does not support mixing disk drives of differing capacities in any RAID chassis connected to a Profile XP media platform. For example, if a PFR500 and PFR500E are connected to a Profile XP system, all the disk drives in both chassis must be of the same capacity.

  • Page 68: Pfr700 Product Description

    Open SAN installation. Copper cables connect a PFR700 to the PFR700E RAID Expansion Chassis NOTE: Grass Valley does not support mixing disk drives of differing capacities in any RAID chassis. For example, if a PFR700 and PFR700E are connected to a Profile XP system, all the disk drives in both chassis must be of the same capacity.

  • Page 69: Estimating Storage Capacity

    Estimating storage capacity Estimating storage capacity The storage capacity is determined by the number and size of disk drives in system, and the video data rate selected to record video. The Fibre Channel RAID storage system can be configured with five to thirty disk drives, including the Expansion chassis. You can refer the following tables for storage capacity estimates based on the number of disk drives installed and the video data rate.

  • Page 70: Determining Maximum Video Data Rate Per Channel

    If you are unsure about maximum video data rate per channel or your Profile XP available system bandwidth, consult your Grass Valley support representative. Be prepared to supply the number of video channels, the usual bit rate, uncompressed VBI...

  • Page 71: Configuring Raid Storage Using Gvg Disk Utility

    Configuring RAID storage using GVG Disk Utility Configuring RAID storage using GVG Disk Utility After connecting the Fibre Channel RAID storage system to the Profile XP Media Platform, you must use the GVG 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 72: About Configuring Storage

    Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility About configuring storage This section describes terms and concepts related to configuring your the Fibre Channel RAID storage system. Topics include: • Binding disk modules • Unbinding disk modules • Creating a video file system •...
  • Page 73 About configuring storage Expanding Storage You can expand storage by installing additional disk modules in empty disk slots or by connecting additional Fibre Channel RAID Chassis or Expansion chassis. To use the additional storage, you must bind the new disk modules and create a new video file system.
  • Page 74 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility If the drives you want to designate as hot spares are bound as part of a data LUN, you must unbind the drives first, then bind them as hot spares. (Refer to “Unbinding LUNs for reconfiguration”...

  • Page 75: Introducing The Gvg Disk Utility

    Introducing the GVG Disk Utility Introducing the GVG Disk Utility This section includes the following: • GVG Disk Utility user interface overview • Checking storage subsystem status GVG Disk Utility user interface overview The GVG Disk Utility user interface includes a tree view in the left-hand pane, and a status information area displayed in the right-hand pane.
  • Page 76 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility Checking storage subsystem status NetCentral monitoring software is available to monitor your Profile XP media platform and the attached RAID storage system, however, some limited status information for storage subsystems is displayed in the GVG Disk Utility. This can be helpful when configuring storage.

  • Page 77: Binding Disks And Creating A Video File System

    Binding disks and creating a video file system Binding disks and creating a video file system Before you can use your Profile XP system, you must create a video file system on the Fibre Channel RAID Storage Chassis using the GVG Disk Utility. Creating a video file system involves: •...
  • Page 78 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility 2. In Configuration Manager, click to start the GVG Disk Utility. File System 3. If you are configuring a PFR500 or PFR600 storage system, perform the following steps to set the Fibre Channel ID, otherwise, proceed to step 4. a.
  • Page 79 Binding disks and creating a video file system e. On the Profile XP media platform, start Configuration Manager using the desktop shortcut or by selecting Start | Programs | Profile Applications | Configuration Manager f. In Configuration Manager, click to start the GVG Disk Utility. File System 4.
  • Page 80 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility e. Repeat step a through step d for all unbound disks on all remaining controllers displayed in the tree view. PFR500 and PFR600 controllers take less than a minute to bind a LUN, but can bind only one LUN at a time.
  • Page 81 Binding disks and creating a video file system 7. Enter a volume name or accept the default name, then click Next 8. Select , then click Yes, create a file system using all RAID3 LUNs Finish 9. Click , in the warning message box. The Progress Report window appears showing the create file system task status.
  • Page 82 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility 10. When the reboot message appears, click to restart the Profile XP Media Platform. Afterward, the storage system is ready for record/play operation. Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 83: Configuring Hot Spare Drives

    Configuring hot spare drives Configuring hot spare drives When you configure storage, you can designate hot spare drives. For more information about hot spares, see “Using Hot Spare drives” on page 73. If the drives you want to designate as hot spares are bound as part of a data LUN, you must unbind the drives first, then bind them as hot spares.
  • Page 84 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility The Binding LUN dialog box opens showing all unbound disks for the controller listed in the Available Disk list. 4. Select Hot Spare using the LUN TYPE drop-down box. 5. Select the disk(s) to be used as hot spares, then click the add button to add them to the Selected Disks list.

  • Page 85: Changing The Video File System Volume Name

    Changing the video file system volume name 9. Reboot the Windows operating system on the Profile XP media platform. 10. If you have not created a video file system on the remaining disks, refer to “Binding disks and creating a video file system” on page 77. Changing the video file system volume name You can change the video file system volume name at any time without affecting the media files stored on the system.
  • Page 86 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility 4. Enter a new volume name, then click Next 5. Select , then click . The Progress Report window No, set the volume name only Finish appears showing the change volume name task status. 6.

  • Page 87: Expanding Storage

    Expanding storage Expanding storage You can expand storage by installing additional disk modules in empty disk slots or by connecting additional 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. CAUTION: Back up all media on existing drives before creating a new video file system.
  • Page 88 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility The Binding LUN… dialog box opens showing all unbound disks for the controller listed in the Available Disk list. b. Select RAID 3 using the LUN TYPE drop-down box. c. Select five contiguous disks, then click the add button to add them to the Selected Disks list.
  • Page 89 Expanding storage f. Upon 100% completion, click in Progress Report window. Close Do not proceed until all LUNs are finished binding. g. Restart the Windows operating system on the Profile XP Media Platform. h. Start Configuration Manager using the desktop shortcut or by selecting Start | Programs | Profile Applications | Configuration Manager i.
  • Page 90 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility 6. Enter a volume name or accept the default name, then click Next 7. Select , then click Yes, create a file system using all RAID3 LUNs Finish 8. Click , in the warning message box.

  • Page 91: Unbinding Luns For Reconfiguration

    Unbinding LUNs for reconfiguration 9. Upon 100% completion, click in Progress Report window. Close 10. When the reboot message appears, click , then reboot the Windows operating system on the Profile XP media platform. Afterward, the system is ready for operation.
  • Page 92 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility 4. Right-click the Bound node or a LUN you want to unbind, then select Unbind LUNs in the context menu. The Unbinding LUN… dialog box opens. 5. On receiving the warning message, click 6.

  • Page 93: Performing Raid Storage Maintenance Using Gvg Disk Utility

    Performing RAID storage maintenance using GVG Disk Utility Performing RAID storage maintenance using GVG Disk Utility The maintenance procedures for your RAID storage system include the following: • “System reboot procedure” on page 94 • “Checking RAID controller microcode version” on page 95 •...

  • Page 94: System Reboot Procedure

    Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility System reboot procedure Some RAID storage maintenance procedures require rebooting the RAID storage system and Profile XP Media Platform. Use the following procedure when a reboot is required. NOTE: If your Profile XP Media Platform is part of an Open SAN, disregard this procedure, and refer to the instructions in the Open SAN Instruction Manual for shutting down the Open SAN.

  • Page 95: Checking Raid Controller Microcode Version

    Checking RAID controller microcode version Checking RAID controller microcode version To determine RAID controller microcode version: 1. Start GVG Disk Utility, then select a controller node in the tree view. NOTE: Redundant controllers, which share the same set of disks, are displayed in GVG Disk Utility as a single controller, and the microcode version is reported for the pair.

  • Page 96: Loading Raid Controller Microcode: All Models

    Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility Loading RAID controller microcode: All models If you upgrade your Profile system software, you may be instructed in the software release notes to upgrade the RAID Controller microcode on all the RAID chassis. This allows you to take advantage of the RAID enhancements and benefit from improved reliability.
  • Page 97 Loading RAID controller microcode: All models 6. On 100% completion, perform one of the following steps: • If PFR 600 or PFR 700 chassis with redundant controllers - The RAID storage is ready for operation. Proceed to step 7. • All other models - Power cycle the RAID controller chassis, then restart the Profile XP Media Platform.

  • Page 98: Identifying Disk Modules Prior To Removal

    Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility Identifying disk modules prior to removal The Disk Utility feature allows you to flash the disk access LEDs so that you can Identify physically locate a specific disk module or group of disk modules that make up a LUN. Always use the disk identify feature before removing and replacing a failed disk module.
  • Page 99 Identifying disk modules prior to removal To identify a disk module 1. Right-click the disk icon in the tree view, then select in the context Identify Disk menu. 2. Perform one of the following steps: - For PFR500 systems, click to identify disk modules in the selected LUN.

  • Page 100: Performing Pfr500 Maintenance Tasks

    Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility Performing PFR500 maintenance tasks PFR500 maintenance tasks include: • “Downloading PFR500 disk drive firmware” on page 100 • “Disk firmware download: Alternate procedure” on page 101 • “Forcing LUNs online: Recovery from improper power-off sequence” on page •...

  • Page 101: Performing Pfr500 Maintenance Tasks

    Performing PFR500 maintenance tasks 3. Click The Progress Report window appears showing the disk firmware Open. download task and the percentage completion. (Disk access LED behavior: flashing green during download; off during disk reboot; flashing green during disk initialization.) NOTE: If you receive a warning that some disks failed to download, make note of the disk numbers, then proceed to “Disk firmware download: Alternate procedure”...
  • Page 102 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility b. If the firmware version is correct for all disks, proceed to step 4 to restore disk settings, otherwise, continue with step 3. NOTE: In some systems, disk status is reported as “failed” until disk settings are restored using step 4, which follows.
  • Page 103 Performing PFR500 maintenance tasks Forcing LUNs online: Recovery from improper power-off sequence You must always power-off the PFR500 RAID Controller chassis prior to, or at the same time as the PFR500E Expansion Chassis. Failure to do so may force some LUNs offline. This will cause loss of access to the media file system when the system is powered on again.
  • Page 104 It takes a very long time to complete and is rarely needed. Initialize disk modules only when instructed to do so by Grass Valley product support. Checking and restoring default PFR500 RAID Controller settings RAID Controller settings are checked every time the GVG Disk Utility is started.
  • Page 105 Performing PFR500 maintenance tasks 3. On receiving operation successful message, click RAID Controller status is now reported as “Correct” in the right-hand status pane. 4. Reboot the RAID storage and Profile XP media platform using the “System reboot procedure” on page 94. NOTE: If your PFR500 is part of an Open SAN, disregard the previous step, and refer to the instructions in the Open SAN Instruction Manual for powering-off and powering-on the Open SAN.
  • Page 106 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility Checking PFR500 disk settings You can check disk drive settings to verify that they are set to factory default and are appropriate for operation in Profile XP installations. To check disk drive settings: 1.

  • Page 107: Performing Pfr600 Maintenance Tasks

    Performing PFR600 maintenance tasks Performing PFR600 maintenance tasks PFR600 maintenance tasks include: • “Downloading PFR600 disk drive firmware” on page 107 • “Replacing a failed disk module” on page 108 • “Starting disk rebuild manually” on page 108 • “Starting and Stopping disk initialization” on page 109 •...
  • Page 108 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility 3. Click Open. The Progress Report window appears showing the disk firmware download task and the percentage completion. (Disk access LED behavior: flashing green during download; off during disk reboot; flashing green during disk initialization.) 4.
  • Page 109 It takes a very long time to complete and is rarely needed. Initialize disk modules only when instructed to do so by Grass Valley product support. Checking and restoring default PFR600 RAID Controller settings RAID Controller settings are checked every time the GVG Disk Utility is started.
  • Page 110 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility Disabling a PFR600 RAID controller for removal This feature is provided for PFR600 RAID chassis that have redundant RAID controller modules installed. In the event that one of the RAID controllers appears operational, but also reports faults through various log files and status indicators, you can choose to disable the controller and replace it.
  • Page 111 Performing PFR600 maintenance tasks 4. Click to continue. The RAID controller is disabled. You can check controller status in the Disk Utility. You may need to refresh the display. 5. Remove and replace the disabled RAID controller module. Refer to procedures in the PFR600 Instruction Manual. 6.
  • Page 112 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility 5. Check that the peer controller status is now Online. The controller is now online as the backup controller. Disabling a PFR600 disk module for removal In the event that one of the PFR600 disk modules is operational, but begins to report faults through various log files and status indicators, you can choose to disable the disk module and remove it.

  • Page 113: Performing Pfr700 Maintenance Tasks

    Performing PFR700 maintenance tasks Performing PFR700 maintenance tasks PFR700 maintenance tasks include: • “Downloading PFR700 disk drive firmware” on page 113 • “Replacing a failed disk module” on page 114 • “Disabling a PFR700 RAID controller for removal” on page 114 •...
  • Page 114 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility 3. Click Open. The Progress Report window appears showing the disk firmware download task and the percentage completion. 4. Perform step 1 through step 3 to upgrade disk drives for the remaining controllers. 5.
  • Page 115 Performing PFR700 maintenance tasks 4. Click to continue. The RAID controller is disabled. You can check controller status in the Disk Utility. You may need to refresh the display. 5. Remove and replace the disabled RAID controller module. Refer to procedures in the PFR700 Instruction Manual. 6.
  • Page 116 Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility NOTE: Disks modules may not be visible in the tree view if they are part of a newly bound LUN. You must restart your RAID chassis and the Profile XP Media Platform to allow the drive modules to be seen in GVG Disk Utility.

  • Page 117: Resetting The Pfc500 System Clock

    Resetting the PFC500 system clock 2. Enter network settings for the RAID chassis. 3. For each SNMP manager to which you want to send SNMP trap messages, enter the IP address of the PC hosting the manager. If you are monitoring the PFR700/E with NetCentral, enter the IP address of the NetCentral server (NetCentral 4.x and higher) or NetCentral monitoring station (NetCentral 3.x and lower).
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  • Page 119: 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 120: 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 23 July 2004...

  • Page 121: 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 122: 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 123: 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 124: 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 125: Using The Summary Button To Review Channel Settings

    Using the Summary button to review channel settings Using the Summary button to review channel settings Choosing the button opens the channel summary dialog box which provides a Summary 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 126: 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 127 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 125. Profile applications can also show the channel descriptions to help you select the appropriate channel.

  • Page 128: 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 Resource Used Description DVCAM Player/ Video codec configured as Can record and play clips, but not at the same Recorder DVCAM...
  • Page 129 Selecting the channel type The channel types that appear in the drop-down list depend on the hardware capabilities of the media platform. DVCAM, DVCPRO 25 and 50 channels only appear when Video Processor boards are present. HD/SD and HD MPEG channel types appear only when high definition encoders, decoders, and I/O boards are present.
  • Page 130 Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 131: Selecting Video Quality And Crosspoints

    Selecting video quality and crosspoints 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 132 Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels NOTE: Quality selections are not applicable to DVCPRO channels. 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. Standard Definition Data Rate Chrominance Quality Settings...
  • Page 133 Selecting video quality and crosspoints 6. Click the Browse Video check box if you want to add MPEG-1 proxy video to the track. NOTE: The Browse Video option is available only in media platforms equipped with standard definition MPEG encoder boards. Browse video is not available with video codecs configured as MPEG encoders or with high definition MPEG encoders.
  • Page 134 Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels 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 135 Selecting video quality and crosspoints 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 Medium...

  • Page 136: Setting The Sd Mpeg Recorder Aspect Ratio

    Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels Setting the SD MPEG recorder aspect ratio When you record standard definition material with an MPEG recorder, you can specify the aspect ratio to be used when that material is played out on an HD output. If you select an aspect ratio of 16:9, this setting overrides the default up-conversion aspect ratio setting for the playout channel.

  • Page 137: Selecting Playout Aspect Ratio Conversion

    Selecting playout aspect ratio conversion Selecting playout aspect ratio conversion An HD/SD MPEG Player channel allows you to play SD and HD MPEG 4:2:0 clips through the same output, either HD SDI or SD SDI. If you select an HD output, all SD material is up-converted to HD. When this takes place, you can specify how the aspect ratio of your material is modified for the 16:9 HD display.
  • Page 138 Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels Setting up-conversion aspect ratio To select set the aspect ratio conversion for SD material on an HD/SD MPEG Player channel on an HD output: 1. Double-click the video icon ( ) to expand the configuration tree. 2.
  • Page 139 Selecting playout aspect ratio conversion Setting down-conversion aspect ratio To select set the aspect ratio conversion for HD material on an HD/SD MPEG Player channel on an SD output: 1. Double-click the video icon ( ) to expand the configuration tree. 2.

  • Page 140: Setting Up An Sdti Channel

    Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels Setting up an SDTI channel Although you select an SDTI channel type as you would any other when adding a channel, configuring the channel is different. SDTI channels are pre-defined to have one video track, two audio tracks for DVCPRO 25 or four audio tracks for DVCPRO 50, and one timecode track.

  • Page 141: 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 142: 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 Crosspoints button and then select a timecode input from the Timecode Input list.

  • Page 143: 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 button. Add Channel To remove a channel: 1.
  • Page 144 Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 145: 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. • Change the video standard for the system. •...

  • Page 146: 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 147 Adjusting playout timing to match zero time Delay Advance c. Select a video output from the Video Output Timing list or click Select All adjust all outputs at the same time. d. Use the Output Timing Offset controls to adjust playout timing to meet your timing requirements.

  • Page 148: 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 149 Adjusting playout timing to match E to E timing Delay Advance c. Select a video output from the Video Output Timing list or click Select All adjust all outputs at the same time. d. Use the Output Timing Offset controls to adjust playout timing to meet your timing requirements.

  • Page 150: 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 151 Adjusting system reference timing to offset all playout timing Delay Advance Delay Advance 23 July 2004 Profile XP System Guide...

  • Page 152: Recording Synchronous And Asynchronous Feeds

    Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Recording synchronous and asynchronous feeds The Profile XP Media Platform is a synchronous device. All the outputs are locked to the house reference and all the inputs must be genlocked to that reference and at zero time.

  • Page 153: Changing The System Video Standard

    Changing the system video standard Changing the system video standard Changing the system video standard resets the Profile XP system hardware for operation with one of the following line standards: • 525/60 - Standard definition NTSC • 625/50 - Standard definition PAL •...
  • Page 154 Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 3. Select the video standard that you wish to use for your HD channels. If you have installed an Agile Output license, this is the format to which your SD material will be up-converted when you play it on an HD output through an HD decoder. NOTE: The choice of system references determines which video standards are available for selection on the Video Standard page.

  • Page 155: Configuring The Video Codec Type

    Configuring the video codec type Configuring the video codec type On the Profile XP media platforms equipped with one or more Video Processor boards, you can configure each of the codecs to be one of five types. The type principally applies to the video compression used when recording.
  • Page 156 Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 2. Select one or more codecs from the list, and click one of the Video Codec Type options. 3. Click to save your settings. Finish 4. Restart the media platform to put the codec type selection into effect. Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 157: 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 158: Selecting Video Quality For A Channel

    Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Selecting video quality for a channel NOTE: Quality selections are not applicable to DVCPRO channels. You can manage storage capacity and video quality by adjusting the channel MPEG-2 compression settings. If you have enabled browse video for the channel, you can adjust the MPEG-1 settings in a similar manner.
  • Page 159 Guidelines for selecting Video Quality Presets the white paper, An Analysis of MPEG Encoding Techniques on Picture Quality on the Grass Valley Web site. You can also refer to commercially available books on video compression. Guidelines for selecting video quality presets: •...

  • Page 160: 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 161 Selecting video quality settings for a channel 4. If you are configuring an MPEG D10 Recorder or Player/Recorder channel, you should select the desired D10 bitrate (30, 40, or 50 Mb/s) from the Video Quality drop-down list. 5. 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 162: Selecting Browse Video Quality Settings For A Channel

    Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Selecting browse video quality settings for a channel When browse video is enabled, you can make settings for the MPEG-1 video quality in much the same way as you do for the MPEG-2 video. To select channel video quality: 1.
  • Page 163 Selecting browse video quality settings for a channel 5. Click to save your changes and close the Channel Configuration dialog box. Finish 23 July 2004 Profile XP System Guide...

  • Page 164: Defining And Selecting A Custom Video Quality Preset

    Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Defining and selecting a custom video quality preset You can modify the custom presets provided in both the Video Quality and Browse Video Quality drop-down lists. 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 165: Recording Vbi Information Uncompressed

    Recording VBI information uncompressed Recording VBI information uncompressed NOTE: VBI information is not present in HD video. Instead, this information is carried in the video stream as ancillary data. For DVCPRO 25, Closed Captioning and V-chip data is extracted and stored on input, inserted on output.
  • Page 166 Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 3. Click . By default, Compress VBI is selected, and no VBI information VBI Encoding is recorded in uncompressed form. 4. To store VBI information in uncompressed form, clear the Compress VBI checkbox. A list of lines that will not be compressed is displayed. By default, no lines are listed.
  • Page 167 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 168 Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 6. To remove lines, select a line number, then click Remove 7. Click to save your changes. Finish NOTE: If the channel is currently in use by an application, it must be reacquired within the application before your changes will take effect.

  • Page 169: Selecting The Video Still-Play Mode

    Selecting the video still-play mode 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 170: Viewing Video Input Status

    Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 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.

  • Page 171: Modifying Video Input Settings

    Modifying video input 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 172 Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 3. Select a video input from the list or click to configure all video inputs at Select All the same time. 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.

  • Page 173: Erasing Video Input Vbi Information

    Erasing video input VBI information Erasing video input VBI information NOTE: This information applies only to standard definition MPEG video. 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 174 Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 5. Click to saving your settings. Finish Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 175: Selecting Freeze Or Black Upon Video Input Loss

    Selecting freeze or black upon video input loss 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 176: Modifying Video Output Settings

    Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video 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 • Choose the lines that will contain Ancillary Data •...
  • Page 177 Setting up the VITC generator 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 23 July 2004 Profile XP System Guide...

  • Page 178: Erasing Video Output Vbi Information

    Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings Erasing video output VBI information NOTE: This information applies only to standard definition MPEG video. 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 179: Ancillary Data Insertion

    Ancillary Data insertion Ancillary Data insertion You can select the lines on which you insert Ancillary Data for each output. On standard definition, you can also chose to insert VITC on the desired lines of the output To insert ancillary data in the vertical interval: 1.
  • Page 180 Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 5. Click to saving your settings. Finish Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 181: Selecting Freeze Or Black For Video Output Signal Loss

    Selecting freeze or black for video output signal loss 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 182: 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 183: 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 184: 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 185: 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 186: 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.

  • Page 187: Configuring Text Overlay On The Video Monitor Output

    Configuring Text Overlay on the Video Monitor output 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 188: Enabling Video Monitor Timecode Burn-In

    Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 7. Select another video monitor output to modify, or click to saving your Finish settings. Enabling Video Monitor timecode burn-in You can enable timecode burnin on the Video Monitor outputs. Once enabled, you must select a source of timecode for the Video Monitor output.
  • Page 189 Enabling Video Monitor timecode burn-in 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. Changes in timecode text formatting also effect the text overlay. 8.

  • Page 190: 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 of the same compression type to a single channel except SDTI channels, which are pre-defined to have one video track. You can use this feature when working with key and fill.
  • Page 191 Using multiple video tracks for one channel 4. Select a video quality preset for the new track using the video quality list box. (This setting is not applicable for DVCPRO 25, DVCPRO 50, or MPEG D10 channels.) All video quality settings are shown in the following table. See “Selecting video quality for a channel”...
  • Page 192 Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings 5. Click , then do one or both of the following: Crosspoints a. For channel types that include a Recorder, select a video input from the Video Input check boxes. b. For channel types that include a Player, select video outputs from the Video Output(s) check boxes.

  • Page 193: 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 194: 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 195: 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 196: 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 197 Adding audio tracks 5. Select , then click . The new audio track pair icon appears in the Audio 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 119 for information on why some Audio Channels appear dimmed, red, or “in use”.

  • Page 198: 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 199: 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 200 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 201: 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. To select embedded audio output selections: 1.
  • Page 202 Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings 7. 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, since embedded audio can only be allocated by groups of 4 channels.

  • Page 203: 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 204: Selecting Incoming Digital Audio Coding Format

    Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings 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 205: Adjusting Audio Delay

    Adjusting audio delay 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 number of audio samples of delay between 0 and 2 fields.

  • Page 206: Selecting Custom Audio Delay

    Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings 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.

  • Page 207: Adjusting Analog Audio Input Level

    Adjusting analog audio input level 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 208: Adjusting Analog Audio Output Level

    Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings 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 209: Muting Analog Audio Outputs

    Muting analog audio outputs 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 210: Selecting Analog Audio Output Line Mode

    Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings 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 211: Selecting Audio Reference Level

    Selecting audio reference level 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 212: Changing How Audio Sounds During Jog

    Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings Changing how audio sounds during jog You can change how the audio system plays audio during jog 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.

  • Page 213: 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 214: 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 215: Using The Same Tc Generator For Multiple Channels

    Using the same TC generator for multiple channels Using the same TC generator for 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 216 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 217: 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 218 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 219: 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. For standard definition inputs, you must then verify that the VITC reader for the input is set up properly to read VITC.

  • Page 220: Recording Timecode From Ancillary Data

    Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings Recording timecode from ancillary data If your video source contains ancillary data, you can extract the timecode information from the ancillary data and record it on the timecode track for subsequent playout. The timecode data remains part of the ancillary data, and is also recorded as data if you set up a data track.

  • Page 221: Setting Up The Vitc Reader On A Video Input

    Setting up the VITC reader on a Video Input Setting up the VITC reader on a Video Input NOTE: This page appears only if the system reference source is Reference Black and one or more standard definition SDI boards are installed. HD SDI inputs do not appear in the VITC Setup list because VITC, as Ancillary Data, is not line-specific.
  • Page 222 Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings 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 223: Setting Up The Vitc Reader On The Reference Input

    Setting up the VITC reader on the Reference Input 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 224 Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings 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 225: Generating Vitc On A Video Output

    Generating VITC on a video output 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 226 Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings 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 227: Setting Up The Vitc Generator On A Video Output

    Setting up the VITC generator on a video output Setting up the VITC generator on a video output NOTE: This page appears only if the system reference source is Reference Black and one or more standard definition SDI boards are installed. HD SDI outputs do not appear in the VITC Setup list because VITC, as Ancillary Data, is not line-specific.

  • Page 228: Deleting Unwanted Vitc And Other Vbi Signals

    Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings Deleting unwanted VITC and other VBI signals You can remove unwanted VITC signals that may be present in a recorded video clip or on the output during E to E. You can select which lines are cleared, which you would typically do if you are inserting ancillary data on your output.
  • Page 229 Deleting unwanted VITC and other VBI signals 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 230: Recording Or Generating Ltc

    Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings 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 231: Select A Timecode Source For Timecode Burn-In

    Select a timecode source for timecode burn-in 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 232 Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 233: Chapter 8 Modifying A Channel: Ancillary Data

    The Profile XP system ability to capture ancillary data packets is dependent on your configuration. Please contact your Grass Valley representative to discuss your specific requirements. In all cases, packet overhead is included in the capacity. If more data is present on the input, the later data is dropped and NetCentral is notified to alert you that this condition occurred.

  • Page 234: Adding An Ancillary Data Track

    Chapter 8 Modifying a Channel: Ancillary Data Adding an ancillary data track To add an ancillary data track to a channel: 1. Choose in the Configuration Manager window. The Channel Configuration Channel Configuration dialog box appears. 6. Click the tab for the channel you want to modify. 2.

  • Page 235: Selecting The Video I/Os Used For Ancillary Data

    Selecting the video I/Os used for ancillary data Selecting the video I/Os used for ancillary data To assign a video input and output for an ancillary data track: 1. Choose in the Configuration Manager window. The Channel Configuration Channel Configuration dialog box appears. 2.
  • Page 236 Chapter 8 Modifying a Channel: Ancillary Data For information on why resources appear dimmed, red, or “in use”, refer to “Why resources appear dimmed, red, or in use” on page 122. 5. 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 237: Removing An Ancillary Data Track

    Removing an ancillary data track Removing an ancillary data track To remove an ancillary data track from a channel: 1. Choose in the Configuration Manager window. Channel Configuration 2. Select the tab for the channel you want to configure. 3. Select the data that you want to remove under the ancillary data icon ( ) in Track...
  • Page 238 Chapter 8 Modifying a Channel: Ancillary Data Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 239: Chapter 9 Managing Optional Licenses

    In some cases, such as the PVS3500, optional licenses are installed at the factory. If you wish to add licenses after you receive your Profile XP Media Platform, you must obtain your license from your Grass Valley representative and install it using the SabreTooth License Manager.

  • Page 240: Requesting A License

    Optional software licenses are unique to the system for which they are purchased. They cannot be used on any other system. This requires that you provide a generated unique ID for the desired system to Grass Valley, which is then used to create your unique license.
  • Page 241 Requesting a license 3. Read the on-screen instructions, then click to proceed to the customer Next information screen. 4. Enter all of the information requested on this page. You must provide a valid email address to receive your license file. Click to continue.
  • Page 242 Most licenses are NodeLocked apply to system. and are valid . Choose these options unless otherwise Forever instructed by your Grass Valley representative. Click to continue. Next 6. Read the Disclaimer, then select and choose I Accept the Disclaimer...
  • Page 243 Click Copy To Clipboard so that you can paste this text into an appropriately named file that you email to your Grass Valley representative. You can also paste the text directly into an email message, but you may wish to keep a copy of the message for your records.

  • Page 244: Adding A License

    Chapter 9 Managing Optional Licenses Adding a license Your software license is provided as an XML file. Use the SabreTooth License Manager to add this file to your system and enable the desired feature. To add a license: 1. Click in Configuration Manager, then click License Configuration Launch...

  • Page 245: Deleting Licenses

    Deleting licenses Deleting licenses Deleting a license immediately disables the feature that it enabled. You may wish to delete a temporary license prior to its expiry if you have decided not to purchase the feature. To delete a license: 1. Select the license in the SabreTooth License Manager. 2.
  • Page 246 Chapter 9 Managing Optional Licenses Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...
  • Page 247 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 248: Chapter 10 Controlling The Profile Xp Remotely

    Chapter 10 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: • VDCP • Odetics Protocol •...
  • Page 249 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 250 Chapter 10 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 12, “Solving Common Setup Problems”...

  • Page 251: 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 252: Overview Of The Prolink Communications Window

    Chapter 10 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 253: 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.

  • Page 254: Setting Up Amp Remote Control

    Chapter 10 Controlling the Profile XP Remotely Setting up AMP remote control You can use Advanced Media Protocol (AMP) to control a Profile XP system channel. This protocol is an extension of the Odetics protocol and is supported through the Profile XP AMP application.
  • Page 255 Configuring AMP protocol control 3. Click the button, Configure - or - On the menu, click . The Configure dialog box opens. File Configure 4. On the drop-down list, select the local Profile XP channel to be controlled Channel by AMP protocol. 5.

  • Page 256: Using The Amp Application For Local Control

    Chapter 10 Controlling the Profile XP Remotely Using the AMP application for local control Open the AMP application at C:/profile/ampclient.exe. To use the AMP application for local control, a channel must first be allocated as in “Setting up AMP remote control” on page 254.

  • Page 257: Setting Options

    Setting Options Control Description and User Operation Clip Name Edit Control Displays the clip’s name and location in the media storage system. To rename the clip, click the Clip Name, then enter text. To change the current bin, i.e. the target location for recording clips, refer to “Setting Options”...

  • Page 258: Loading A Clip

    Chapter 10 Controlling the Profile XP Remotely Loading a clip 1. Open the Load dialog using one of the following: • Select the button. Load • Select the menu, then choose File Load The Load dialog box opens. 6. Enter a clip name or select a clip in the list. 7.

  • Page 259: Chapter 11 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 260: About The Fibre Channel Video Network Option

    Chapter 11 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 261 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 262 Chapter 11 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...

  • Page 263: 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 264 Chapter 11 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...

  • Page 265: 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 can help you when you are ready to expand your network. More information about networking can be obtained from Grass Valley, your consultant, advisor, and commercially available books.

  • Page 266: Setting Up A Simple Windows Nt Network

    Chapter 11 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 267 Set machine name and IP address on each Profile XP system 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...

  • Page 268: Power-Off And Connect Proper Cabling

    Chapter 11 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”...

  • Page 269: Power-On The Hub Or Switch And Configure If Necessary

    Power-on the hub or switch and configure if necessary 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 270: Setting Up A Simple Video Network: Fibre Channel

    Chapter 11 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 271: Configure Fibre Channel Network Settings On Each Profile Xp

    Configure Fibre Channel network settings on each Profile XP 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. To configure the Fibre Channel network settings: 1.

  • Page 272: Manually Edit The Hosts File On Each Profile Xp

    Chapter 11 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 273 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 274: Power-Down And Connect Proper Fibre Channel Cabling

    Chapter 11 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 275: 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 276 Chapter 11 Setting up a Simple Network 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 277 Test the Fibre Channel network using Media Manager 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 278 Chapter 11 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 279: Setting Up A Simple Video Network: Ethernet

    Setting up a simple video network: Ethernet 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 280 Chapter 11 Setting up a Simple Network 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 264, Choosing machine names and IP addresses for your Ethernet video network.

  • Page 281: Manually Edit The Hosts File On Each Profile Xp

    Manually Edit the hosts file on each Profile XP 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 282 Chapter 11 Setting up a Simple Network 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. # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows NT.

  • Page 283: Power-Off And Connect Proper Ethernet Cabling

    Power-off and connect proper Ethernet cabling 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 284: Power-On The Hub Or Switch And Configure If Necessary

    Chapter 11 Setting up a Simple Network 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 285 Test the Ethernet video network using Media Manager 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 286 Chapter 11 Setting up a Simple Network 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 287 Test the Ethernet video network using Media Manager 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 288 Chapter 11 Setting up a Simple Network Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 289: Summary Of 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 13 of this manual.

  • Page 290: Common Record/Play Problems

    Chapter 12 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 291: 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 292: Problems With Audio

    Chapter 12 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 293 Problems with audio Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Embedded audio: Incorrect audio group or channel Verify which embedded audio No audio output. pair selected for your system. group and channel pair are used in your system, then refer to “Select audio output format” on page 201.

  • Page 294: Problems With Timecode

    Chapter 12 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)
  • Page 295 VITC Record 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 230, then modify if needed.

  • Page 296: Storage System Problems

    Chapter 12 Solving Common Setup Problems Storage system problems IMPORTANT: If your Profile XP Media Platform is part of an Open SAN, refer to the Open SAN Instruction Manual for information about troubleshooting storage system problems. This troubleshooting aid provides corrective action for some common storage system problems.

  • Page 297: 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 298: Channel Control Problems

    Chapter 12 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 299: 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 300: Common Fibre Channel Video Network Problems

    Chapter 12 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 301: 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 302 Chapter 12 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 303 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 Network Test dialog box. To verify name resolution and Fibre Channel connectivity: 1.
  • Page 304 Chapter 12 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 305: 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 306: Testing The Ethernet Video Network

    Chapter 12 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 307 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 308 Chapter 12 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 Network Test dialog box. To verify name resolution and video Ethernet network connectivity: 1.
  • Page 309 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.
  • Page 310 Chapter 12 Solving Common Setup Problems Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 311: 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 uses the following test equipment to verify the performance requirements listed in this chapter. • Tektronix VM700A •...

  • Page 312: Electrical Specifications

    Chapter A 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. Serial Digital Interface board (2In/2Out) Characteristics Description...
  • Page 313 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 314 Chapter A Characteristics Description Supplemental Data: 800 mV p-p ±10% Input Level Supplemental Data: Input voltages outside this range may cause reduced receiver performance Serial Receiver Requirement: Proper operation with up to 20 dB loss at 750 MHz Equalization Range using coaxial cable having 1/√...
  • Page 315 Electrical 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° to ±90° Burst Frequency Lock Range Requirement: PAL,±10 Hz at subcarrier...
  • Page 316 Chapter A 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 317: Profile Xp System Power Specifications

    Profile XP System Power 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 Current...

  • Page 318: Environmental Criteria

    Supplemental Data: IEC 950 compliant to 2000 meters Storage Altitude Requirement: To 40,000 feet Mechanical Shock Supplemental Data: Class 5 (30G) Grass Valley 001131500 Random Vibration Requirement: Operational: Class 6 Grass Valley 001131500 Requirement: Non-Operational: Class 5 Grass Valley 001131500...

  • Page 319: 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 density15-pin female connector. Female 0624-35 Pin # Signal Pin # Signal Pin #...

  • Page 320: Rj-45 Ethernet Connector

    Chapter B 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. The pin-outs for both connectors are the same.

  • Page 321: 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 322: Rs-232 Connectors

    Chapter B 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 Ring Detect...

  • Page 323: 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 324: I/O Panel Gpi Connectors

    Chapter B 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 Signal Ground GPI-In5...

  • Page 325: 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 326: I/O Panel Ltc Connectors

    Chapter B 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 Signal Ground...

  • Page 327: 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 328: Fibre Channel Network Board Connector

    Chapter B 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 329: 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 330 Chapter B 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) Ch 1-4 ADC Clock Out (N)

  • Page 331: Appendix C Rack Mounting Information And

    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.

  • Page 332: Chassis Dimensions For Profile Xp And Peripheral Equipment

    Chapter C 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 PFC500 and...

  • Page 333: Rack Mount Hardware Shipped With The Profile Xp System

    Rack mount hardware shipped with the Profile XP system Rack mount hardware shipped with the Profile XP system Your Profile XP comes with rack mounting hardware as shown. The Profile XP and PAC216 are shipped with the chassis sections already attached. 10-32 PHS Automatic Chassis section pre-installed...

  • Page 334: Mounting The Rack Slides

    Chapter C 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. “UNIVERSAL”...
  • Page 335 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 336: Installing The Profile Xp On The Rack Mount Rails

    Chapter C 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 337: 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 338: Rear Panel Drawings

    Chapter C Rear Panel Drawings Profile XP Media Platform Chassis FC Disk (Port A) Profile XP Media Platform Monitor Parallel Port Com1 (RS-232) Power Cord Ethernet Power (Windows NT Good LED Network) Reference In (Loop-Thru) Optional Mouse Power Keyboard Supply RS-422 Breakout Audio...

  • Page 339: 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 340: Pfc500 Fibre Channel Raid Chassis

    Chapter C 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. In 0624-15 Redundant Link Controller Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 341: Pfr500 Fibre Channel Raid Chassis

    PFR 500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis PFR500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis 7 Segment LED (displays chassis address) Fibre Host Fibre Channel Serial Ethernet Channel Port Loop Port Port Port RAID Controller B RAID Controller A 8136-1 PFR500 Fibre Ethernet Serial Host Fibre Channel Port...

  • Page 342: Pfr600 Fibre Channel Raid Chassis

    Chapter C PFR600 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis 7 Segment LED (displays chassis address) Fibre Host Fibre Serial Ethernet Channel Port Port Loop Port Channel Port RAID Controller B RAID Controller A PFR600 Fibre Ethernet Serial Host Fibre Channel Port Port Channel Port Loop Port 7 Segment LED...

  • Page 343: Pfr700 Fibre Channel Raid Chassis

    PFR 700 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis PFR700 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis RAID Controller 1 RAID Controller 0 HOST DISK LINK HOST DISK LINK LINK DE-DIAG LINK DE-DIAG LINK HOST ID LINK HOST ID READY READY MATE READY MATE READY LINK ACCESS LINK ACCESS...
  • Page 344 Chapter C Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

  • Page 345: Index

    Index interface chassis 194 muting, analog output 209 number of channels 193 output format,selecting 201 reference level, selecting 211 shuttle mode, how audio sounds 212 AC-3 204 tracks accessories 33 adding or removing 195 adding channels 126 Audio board AES/EBU audio I/O description 41 input status, checking 203 Audio board connector 329...
  • Page 346 Index dimmed text 122 Fibre Channel network 300 red text 122 playing/recording 290 channels timecode 294 about channels 119 using Configuration Manager 297 adding 126 video 291 adding/removing ancillary data 234 Windows NT network 299 audio channel pairs, selecting 141 Configuration Manager audio tracks, adding or removing 195 common setup problems 297...
  • Page 347 Index Dupli-disk FCC Emission Control 17 controls and indicators 31 FCC Emission Limits 18 DVCPRO 25 27 Fiber Channel video network DVCPRO 50 27 common setup problems 300 Fibre Channel Disk board, description 42 Fibre Channel disk cable specifications E to E delay 145 Fibre Channel disk cable 327 E to E timed mode 145, 148 Fibre Channel network cable...
  • Page 348 Index General Safety Summary 15 line double 169 GoP 158, 159 logging on 44 GPI connector pin-outs 324 automatic logon 44 GPI trigger 247 logon as Administrator 44 logon as Profile user 45 hardware settings selecting 230 importing and exporting 59 LTC connector, I/O Panel 326 restoring 58 LUNs...
  • Page 349 Index Ping Window PFR600E Expansion chassis testing Ethernet video network 309 rear panel drawing 342 testing the Fibre Channel network 304 PFR700 simple networks, about 265 downloading disk firmware 113 Windows NT network rear panel drawing 343 about 259 replacing failed disk 114 cabling 268 PFR700E Expansion chassis common setup problems 299...
  • Page 350 PFR700 114 about 54 resource conflicts 124 show or hide 55 restoring support, Grass Valley 13 channels settings 57 S-VGA connector 319 hardware settings 57 switch, Fibre Channel 261 system settings 57 switching between video inputs and decoder...
  • Page 351 Index system clock, PFC500 117 input signal status 170 system reference offset, adjusting 150 loss of signal 175 system settings modifying hardware settings 171 importing and exporting 59 timing restoring 58 timing asynchronous feeds 152 restoring defaults 57 VITC saving 57 reader setup 171 saving and restoring 57 video monitor 185...
  • Page 352 Index deleting unwanted VITC signals 228 generating VITC on a video output 225 XLR216 audio breakout box 194 generator setup 176, 227 rear panel drawing 338 input status 170 reader setup 171, 223 Zero timed mode 145 recording 219 volume name, changing 85 Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004...

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