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The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has been tested and certified as complying with applicable Underwriters Laboratory (UL) regulations and recommendations for USA.
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Notices The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has been tested and certified as complying with applicable Intertek Testing Services regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada. The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has been tested and certified to applicable safety test standards for USA/Canada by TÜV SÜD.
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LiveTouch Installation Manual • To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified in the service instructions for this product, or on the equipment. • To avoid explosion, do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere. •...
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Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Before disposing of your Grass Valley equipment, please review the Disposal and Recycling Information at: http://www.grassvalley.com/assets/media/5692/Take-Back_Instructions.pdf...
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Valley signifie qu'il a été testé et certifié selon les normes applicables de sécurité pour les É.-U/Canada par TÜV SÜD. La présence de ce symbole sur un appareil Grass Valley signifie qu'il est conforme aux exigences applicables du Royaume-Uni en matière de sécurité et de...
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électrique, de compatibilité électromagnétique et de conformité environnementale. Le symbole ci-contre sur un appareil Grass Valley ou à l’intérieur de l’appareil indique qu’il est conforme aux normes applicables en matière de sécurité laser. Avertissements Les avertissements signalent des conditions ou des pratiques susceptibles d’occasionner des blessures graves, voire fatales.
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LiveTouch Installation Manual Mises en garde Les mises en garde signalent des conditions ou des pratiques susceptibles d’endommager l’équipement. Veuillez vous familiariser avec les mises en garde ci- dessous : • L’appareil est conçu pour être installé dans un endroit à accès restreint. •...
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équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Disposez des piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Avant de vous séparer de votre équipement Grass Valley, veuillez consulter les informations de mise au rebut et de recyclage à: http://www.grassvalley.com/assets/media/5692/Take-Back_Instructions.pdf Précautions pour les écrans LCD et TFT Regarder l’écran pendant une trop longue période de temps peut nuire à...
Lithium Batteries Battery Warning Your Grass Valley equipment usually comes with at least one button battery located on the main printed circuit board. The batteries are used for backup and should not need to be replaced during the lifetime of the equipment.
Notices Laser Safety - Fiber QSFP Modules Warning LASER SAFETY The average optical output power does not exceed 0 dBm (1mW) under normal operating conditions. Unused optical outputs should be covered to prevent direct exposure to the laser beam. Even though the power of these lasers is low, the beam should be treated with caution and common sense because it is intense and concentrated.
LiveTouch Installation Manual Safety and EMC Standards This equipment complies with the following standards: Safety Standards Information Technology Equipment - Safety Part 1 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements IEC 62368-1: 2014, EN 62368-1: 2014, UL 62368-1: 2014, CAN/CSA C22.2 No 62368-1: 2014, AS/NZS 62368-1: 2018.
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EMC Performance of Cables and Connectors Grass Valley products are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the appropriate European EMC standards. In order to achieve this performance in real installations it is essential to use cables and connectors with good EMC characteristics.
Introduction About this Manual This installation manual help you through the physical installation of your LiveTouch SQ2000 Server, and advise you of all relevant safety aspects. LiveTouch (SQ2000) Server Fig. 1-1: Example of LiveTouch SQ2000 Server and Replay System Components...
Introduction Overview Overview LiveTouch (SQ2000 Server) is the next generation server platform in the sQ/LiveTouch family which will initially target high performance replay workflows. LiveTouch (sQ2000) is an ultra-high density video server which will include a market leading feature set in instant replay and high performance video server applications.
A Native UHD and HDR Platform without Sacrifice LiveTouch (sQ2000) supports UHD workflows without drastically sacrificing port count or tool set. LiveTouch SQ2000 supports 12 channels of UHD per server and allows a comprehensive tool set in both editing and replay workflows using XAVC Class 300.
Note: All diagrams are for illustrative purposes only and may differ slightly from the purchased product. Grass Valley operates a policy of continuous improvement and development. Grass Valley reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of...
Each I/O card offers a dual redundant 100G IP interface for superior connectivity for SMPTE 2110. The I/O card also features 12 compact HD-SDI connections which are all 12G UHD capable. LiveTouch SQ2000 is the most advanced, high performance video server on the market today.
Introduction LiveTouch Manager VM LiveTouch Manager VM The LiveTouch Manager is installed as a VM on the ISA Manager. Clients communicate with the LiveTouch Server through the LiveTouch Manager enabling users to access recordings, playout ports, clips and playlists. LiveTouch Search VM (Web Bin) The LiveTouch Search engine, which provides the Web Bin functionality, is also installed as a VM on the ISA Manager.
A standard LiveTouch system comprises the following components: • LiveTouch Panel • LiveTouch Desktop Client PC • LiveTouch Server (SQ2000 Series) • LiveTouch ISA Managers (Optionally Redundant Pair) The rear panel connectors for the LiveTouch SQ2000 Server is described in the following sections.
Connecting the LiveTouch Components LiveTouch (SQ2000) Server Connectors LiveTouch (SQ2000) Server Connectors Note: The following illustrations of the LiveTouch Server rear panels are for information only. 1. Debug 1. Debug 4. QSFP28+ 4. QSFP28+ 3. 12G/3G/HD SDI 5. MADI 2. I/O Cards 3.
LiveTouch Technical Guide Removing the SQ2000 Server front door On the left and right sides of the front door and captive securing screws. Unscrew the screws and carefully pull the door away from the server body. Do not move the door up and down as you pull away from the server body, as on the right hand side there is an internal connector that connects the power switch and the USB connectors to an internal interface board.
Input Fig. 2-2: LiveTouch SQ2000 Server Connections Connect up the LiveTouch SQ2000 Server as follows: 1 Connect the server side of the Clipnet network cable to the Clipnet network adapter. 2 Connect the other end of the Clipnet network cable to the network Gb Switch.
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LiveTouch Server - the last device should always be terminated. 5 Connect the serial port for monitoring the LiveTouch SQ2000 server as follows: • Connect the serial input connector to monitor the status of the CPU.
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Connecting the LiveTouch Components Connecting the LiveTouch Server Note: It is recommended to lock the LTC to the same house reference signal as the Server. 9 Connect the power cables between the PSU sockets and the power sources mounted in the rack as described in Chapter 4 Power Supplies.
Environment and Location Environmental Considerations This chapter describes how to install the rack-mounted equipment into the 19 inch rack environment and LiveTouch desktop client PC and Panel in the desktop environment. Attention should be paid to the cooling information for the LiveTouch server. The ambient temperature for all the supplied equipment should not exceed the limits of 5 °...
• Caution: the LiveTouch (SQ2000) server is heavy (28.25Kg) and will need two people to lift into the rack. • A rack installation kit is supplied with the LiveTouch SQ2000 Server (as shown below). • Mount units from the lower part of the rack if these are the only components in the rack.
LiveTouch Technical Guide Component Cooling Air Flow through the LiveTouch (SQ2000) Server The following ventilation precautions should be observed for the rack-mounted LiveTouch (SQ2000) Server: 1 The air intakes on both sides and the cooling fan exhausts at the rear of the units must not be obstructed - a minimum clearance of 200 mm (8 inches) at the rear of the rack is essential.
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Environment and Location Component Cooling...
Before powering on the LiveTouch Server, make sure that all foam used to protect the device in transit is removed. The power supplies for the LiveTouch SQ2000 Server are locate at the rear of the unit. The power supplies do not have independent on/off switches. The LiveTouch server has an On/Off switch on the front panel.
Fig. 4-1: LiveTouch (SQ2000) Server Power Supply Status LEDs Removing the Power Supplies The power supply units (PSUs) in the LiveTouch SQ2000 Server are both hot-swappable so can be individually removed from the unit. Unplug the PSU from the mains and then remove by pressing the release clip, hold the handle and carefully withdrawing the PSU from the body of the Server.
Specifications Overview This section defines the specifications of the LiveTouch SQ2000 Server. LiveTouch (SQ2000) Server Specifications Fig. 5-1: SQ2000 Dimensions...
Specifications LiveTouch (SQ2000) Server Interface Cards LiveTouch (SQ2000) Server Interface Cards Video Network Card Item Description Internal Name Clipnet Interfaces Dual 10GbE (optical or copper) Protocol GV Clipnet QCP and STTP Video and Audio Connectors Inputs Connector type HD-BNC x 1 per port 1.5 GHz / 3 GHz 12 GHz Input Impedance...
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LiveTouch Technical Guide Video and Audio Connectors Audio Embedded Audio The SQ2000 server has embedded audio via the HD-SDI bit-serial digital video connection ports. Channels Up to 32 (record and playback) for embedded SDI audio. Features V-Notch on discontinuous media. •...
Specifications Reference Signal Specifications Reference Signal Specifications Reference Specifications Locking Reference Connection: Passive loop-thru 75 ohm BNC • SD: NTSC/PAL black and sync • HD: SMPTE 296M-2001 Tri-Level for 720p • SMPTE 274M-2008 Tri-Level for 1080i/p • All system video outputs genlock to locking references. The system’s video inputs can be asynchronous to the server locking reference.
Product Support Providing Information to Grass Valley If you experience any technical or operational difficulties with a Grass Valley product please do not hesitate to contact us to request assistance. There is a lot of information you can give us that will enable us to diagnose your problem swiftly.
1-800-547-8949 (US and Canada) or +1 530 478 4148. To obtain a local phone number for the support center nearest you, please consult the Contact Us section of Grass Valley’s website ( www.grassvalley.com An on-line form for e-mail contact is also available from the website.