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  • Page 1 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide (Version 3.0) Video Workstation CLIPSTER Hardware Guide...
  • Page 3 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Introduction Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Appendix Index...
  • Page 4 Specifications and data may change without notice. We offer no guarantee that this documentation is correct and/or complete. In no event shall DVS Digital Video Systems AG be liable for any dam- ages whatsoever (including without limitation any special, indirect or consequential damages, and damages resulting from loss of use, data or profits, or business interruption) arising out of the use of or inability to use the hardware, software and/or manual materials.
  • Page 5 Headquarters: DVS Digital Video Systems AG Krepenstr. 8 30165 Hannover GERMANY Phone: +49-511-67807-0 Fax: +49-511-630070 E-mail: info@dvs.de Internet: http://www.dvs.de Support: Phone: +49-511-67807-25 Fax: +49-511-67807-31 E-mail: support@dvs.de For the Americas: U.S. Headquarters: DVS Digital Video, Inc. 300 East Magnolia Boulevard, Suite 102...
  • Page 7 You may also use our online registration form which can be accessed from the following internet page: http://www.dvs.de/support/support-login.html Customer Name: Company:...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide ........1-5 1.4 Safety Instructions ..............1-6 1.5 Important Notes ..............1-8 Overview ..................2-1 2.1 Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER ..........2-2 2.2 Overview of the Front ............2-2 ..........2-2 2.2.1 The Front of the System ............2-4 2.2.2 Operation Items...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Operation ................... 4-1 4.1 Starting the System .............. 4-1 4.2 Shutting Down the System ........... 4-2 Maintenance ................5-1 5.1 Hard Disk Maintenance ............5-2 ........... 5-2 5.1.1 Introduction to RAID ..........5-3 5.1.2 Replacing a Hard Disk 5.2 Opening and Closing the Casing ..........

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The CLIPSTER hardware can be delivered with various storage capaci- ties and an upgrade of a CLIPSTER from a smaller storage capacity to a higher one is available as an optional feature. It can also be connected to a DVS-SAN providing a large amount of data storage.
  • Page 12 Multi-Device Enables a synchronous play-out/record of multiple DVS systems. One master de- vice controls other devices via RS-422 for a synchronous play-out of the timeline or capturing with the Manual record/VTR task mode of the I/O Tool.

  • Page 13: Overview

    CLIPSTER. 1.1 Overview This guide informs you about the installation of the CLIPSTER hard- ware, its operation as well as all connection possibilities. Furthermore, it describes maintenance tasks that you may carry out on your own.
  • Page 14 Details maintenance work, for example, in case of a hard disk, fan or power supply unit failure. Appendix Provides technical details and general informa- tion about the CLIPSTER hardware. Further- more, it gives hints how to resolve irregularities during operation. Index This chapter facilitates the search for specific terms.

  • Page 15: Target Group

    1.2 Target Group To use this manual you should have experience in handling video and computer equipment. Additionally, to use CLIPSTER in connection with other equipment, e.g. a camera or a VTR, you should know how to handle this equipment.

  • Page 16: Safety Instructions

    – Use, store and transport CLIPSTER only in compliance with the technical data laid out in section “Technical Data” on page A-4. – If fluids or solid objects get inside the casing, CLIPSTER must be dis- connected from the power supply immediately. Before using CLIP- STER again, it has to be checked by authorized service personnel.
  • Page 17 Introduction Transportation CLIPSTER is a very sensitive device. Especially the hard disks of the sys- tem must be handled with greatest care. Therefore, observe in case of transportation: – Handle CLIPSTER with great care. – Always use the original packing or a similar structured packing for transportation as detailed in section “Packing Instructions”...

  • Page 18: Important Notes

    Warranty Information This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and work- manship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. DVS ex- tends this Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. You have to keep the original packing and use it in case of transportation.
  • Page 19 DVS product after appro- priate prior notification to either your local distributor or DVS in Germany. DVS will then take the device free of charge to a waste disposal organization which will recycle and reuse it environmental friendly.
  • Page 20 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 1-10...

  • Page 21: Overview

    Overview This chapter provides a detailed overview of the CLIPSTER hardware. First the different hardware variants of CLIPSTER will be explained. Af- ter this the system will be shown in a front and a rear view and all its parts and connectors will be described. For explanatory reasons the sec- tion about the rear also contains some further information about the digital video in- and outputs.

  • Page 22: Hardware Variants Of Clipster

    The ones not present in the shown rear view are described separately. 2.2 Overview of the Front This section gives an overview of the front of CLIPSTER. After an overall overview of the front the operable front panel at the top of the system will be described first.
  • Page 23 (e.g. turned on or off). Additionally, they of- fer some LEDs that allow you to assess the state of CLIPSTER as well as USB connectors for an easy connectivity to additional devices such as memory sticks. Further information about the operation items can be found in section “Operation Items”...

  • Page 24: Operation Items

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 2.2.2 Operation Items With the operation items at the system’s front the hardware of CLIP- STER can be controlled (e.g. turned on or off). There you can also find LEDs that allow you to assess the state of the system as well as USB connectors.

  • Page 25: Hdd Leds

    The power switch turns the system on or off. The respective state of the system will be indi- cated by the DVS logo in the middle of the face- plate (see section “Faceplate” on page 2-7). reset Resets your system and initiates a warm reboot.
  • Page 26 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide LEDs: 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 hard disks: Figure 2-4: HDD LEDs and the hard disk array Starting from the left, the first four LEDs display the accesses to the top row of hard disks (see section “Hard Disk Array”...

  • Page 27: Faceplate

    The faceplate is built with an integrated backlit DVS logo which indi- cates the state of the system, i.e. its power-on status: If the DVS logo is illuminated, the power is turned on; if not, the power is turned off.

  • Page 28: Hard Disk Array

    2.2.5 Hard Disk Array The hard disks of the hard disk array are used to store your video and audio material. It is the main storage of CLIPSTER. To prevent data loss in case a hard disk fails, it is normally RAID protected.

  • Page 29: Dvd Drive

    Overview Further information about how to remove and exchange a hard disk can be found in section “Hard Disk Maintenance” on page 5-2. disk carrier The disk carriers hold each one hard disk of the array. The hard disks are mounted to the disk carriers with several screws normally located at the sides of the carriers.
  • Page 30 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide emergency eject You can open the DVD tray with the system cut from power: Insert a thin, pointed object into the emergency eject hole. Then the DVD tray opens. For further information regarding the operation of the drive, please re- fer to the original manufacturer’s documentation.

  • Page 31: Overview Of The Rear

    2.3.1 The Rear of the System This section provides an overview of the rear of the system: DVS provides CLIPSTER systems with different rears. Your sys- tem may differ from the shown rear views in the following. However, the descriptions detail the connectors available on all systems even if not present in the figures.

  • Page 32: Digital Video I/Os

    YUV and ’B’ for the key signal). With RGB you will always need two channels (’A’ and ’B’, dual link). On CLIPSTER the input ports can be switched in software between port A and port C in single-link video modes, and ports A/B and C/4 in dual-link modes.
  • Page 33 Overview For an output CLIPSTER also supports the 3-Gbit/s SDI which provides all features of a standard dual-link connection, but requires only one connector instead of two. It can be enabled via the software. The tables below show the signal distribution over the SDI (serial digital...

  • Page 34: Main Connector Panel

    2.3.3 Main Connector Panel The main connector panel provides the standard in- and outputs of CLIPSTER to give you the full functionality of the system. It holds, for example, the connectors for remote control and the digital video in- and outputs (serial digital interface).
  • Page 35 Overview Item Description Digital Audio DB-25 connector (female) for a balanced audio Ch. 9-16 signal in- and output of the digital audio channels 9 to 16 (AES/EBU); XLR connectors are available via a breakout cable RMT Out DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 inter- face for an output of master control signals RMT In DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 inter-...
  • Page 36 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Item Description REF In BNC connector for a synchronization of video signals, i.e. the reference input; input of hori- zontal or composite sync depending on soft- ware settings R/Pr Out BNC connector for an analog output of red in RGB or chroma (R –...

  • Page 37: Atx Connector Panel

    SD/HD-SDI In 5 - 8 Reserved for future use 2.3.4 ATX Connector Panel The ATX connector panel on the rear of CLIPSTER holds the connectors of the computer system. It provides the following connections: Figure 2-14: ATX connector panel on rear...

  • Page 38: Slot Panel Connectors

    2.3.5 Slot Panel Connectors CLIPSTER provides on its slot panel connector area various connections, such as the graphic card panel and the video I/O panel. Furthermore, if applicable, some additional panels may be present for internal reasons or on customer request.
  • Page 39 CLIP- STER. Video I/O Panel The video I/O panel of CLIPSTER holds two video interfaces (DMS-59 connectors) for an output of analog and digital video signals. They can be connected to breakout cables that will then provide each two stan- dard DVI connectors.
  • Page 40 DVI connectors JPEG2000 Accelerator This slot panel is the JPEG2000 accelerator of CLIPSTER which is part of optionally available features (see chapter “Introduction” on page 1-1). It allows you to encode and decode (play out) files with JPEG2000 compression near or in real time.

  • Page 41: Power Supply

    Overview 2.3.6 Power Supply The redundant power supply provides the system with power. It con- sists of several independent power supply units: Even if one fails the others will still offer enough power to keep the system working. The system can be operated with one power supply unit out of order.
  • Page 42 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide latch The latch of a power supply unit locks it in the power supply. With it the unit can be unlocked and pulled out of the power supply with the help of the handle. power cable socket The socket where the power cable has to be plugged in to provide the system with power.

  • Page 43: Installation

    To make warranty claims you have to keep the original pack- ing and use it in case of a return transportation. Place CLIPSTER on a firm, flat surface within reach of a power out- let or mount it in a rack. For good air circulation and cooling make sure the ventilation holes are not covered.
  • Page 44 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide...

  • Page 45: Operation

    To start the system perform the following: Press the power switch briefly to turn on the system. The system will be started and the DVS logo in the middle of the face- plate lights up. As with any standard computer after initial booting, the system begins to load the installed operating system.

  • Page 46: Shutting Down The System

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide 4.2 Shutting Down the System There are several possibilities to shut down CLIPSTER. All depend on whether the operating system is already loaded or not. Please act ac- cordingly. To shut down the system perform the following according to the state of the system’s operating system:...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    For each work a detailed procedure description is given. If you experience trouble with the system that cannot be resolved with the work described here or the section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2, please contact your local vendor or DVS directly.

  • Page 48: Hard Disk Maintenance

    (parity information) is generated and written across the disks connected to a RAID controller. Thus, for each controller present in CLIPSTER one hard disk can fail and the system will still be functional and able to recover data.

  • Page 49: Replacing A Hard Disk

    If one hard disk within a disk set fails, the missing data can be recalcu- lated due to the parity information stored on the other disks of the set. Thus, a DVS system equipped with RAID 5 can withstand disk failures without losing data or access to data.
  • Page 50 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Step 1: Removing the Hard Disk The hard disks that are accessible at the front of the system store the data of the main storage. Because they are connected to the whole sys- tem with the help of disk carriers, they can be removed easily.
  • Page 51 The disk carrier of the replaced disk should be level with the others at the front of the system’s disk array. Once the faceplate of the DVS system is back in place, the replacement of the hard disk is finished. After several minutes the replaced hard disk will be automatically recognized by the system.

  • Page 52: Opening And Closing The Casing

    Both tasks will be explained in this section. 5.2.1 Opening the Casing To open the casing of the CLIPSTER system perform the following: The system your are working on operates with voltages that can be hazardous to your health. Never work on the system or access its interior with the power cable(s) being plugged in.

  • Page 53: Fan Maintenance

    Maintenance With this the task to close the casing is finished and you can turn the system back on at any time. 5.3 Fan Maintenance To cool the many hard disks installed in the system as well as the other electronic parts (e.g.
  • Page 54 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide With the casing of the system open, you can now test the fans. For this you have to plug in the power supply again. Testing the fans is possible only with an opened casing and the power turned back on.
  • Page 55 Maintenance Unscrew the finger protection grille from the broken fan and after- wards screw off the fan from the fan bracket. Replace the broken fan with a new one and reassemble the fan module: Screw the fan to the fan bracket and afterwards the finger protection grille to the fan.

  • Page 56: Power Supply Maintenance

    “Troubleshooting” on page A-2 first for further de- tails about what to do in case of an alarm. Each power supply unit in the CLIPSTER system is hot-swappable, so you can safely replace it with the system running. Follow these steps to replace a power supply unit: For an overview of a power supply unit see section “Power...
  • Page 57 Maintenance Connect the power source (the power cord) to the newly installed power supply unit. After that check the LED indicating the status of the power supply unit: If it is lit up in green, the unit is working properly. With this the power supply unit has been replaced successfully.

  • Page 58: Removal Of The Faceplate

    Lift the faceplate of the system (see section “Faceplate” on page 2-7). Beneath it you will see a cable with a jack connection that supplies the DVS logo of the faceplate with power. Unplug the jack connection. Next hold tight the faceplate and remove the hinge wires as indi-...

  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix This chapter first gives some hints how to resolve irregularities during operation. After that technical data and general information about CLIPSTER are provided.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    A.1 Troubleshooting The table below lists some errors that may occur during the operation of CLIPSTER and details how to resolve them. If you experience trouble with the system that cannot be resolved with the solutions described here or in chapter “Maintenance” on page 5-1, please contact your lo- cal vendor or DVS directly.
  • Page 61 Appendix Error Cause Solution An alarm is sounded. One of the power Check the LEDs of the power supply The alarm can be supply units has been units. If one is extinguished or lit in switched mute with disconnected from red, this unit may be disconnected the mute button.

  • Page 62: Technical Data

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide A.2 Technical Data This section provides technical data of CLIPSTER. When installing the DVS system in a rack, take care that warmed up air is conducted to the rear of the rack and properly vented away. A.2.1 General Technical Data...

  • Page 63: Dimensions

    Appendix A.2.2 Dimensions The following figure shows the dimensions of the DVS system. The drawing already includes some space for connectors and plugs that can protrude from the rear (’plug safety’ (l minus j), usually plus 150 mm). However, this amount of space depends on the type of connectors used.

  • Page 64: Hardware Specifications

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide A.3 Hardware Specifications The following table shows the hardware specifications of CLIPSTER. Table A-1: CLIPSTER specifications Video Input Output Analog 3 BNC for RGB/ DVI (analog and digital) 2 DMS-59 (4 DVI-I via break- out cables) SD Serial Digital 4:2:2 8 bit...
  • Page 65 Appendix Table A-1: CLIPSTER specifications (cont.) Data Formats Color Modes 4:2:2 A 4:2:2:4 RGB 4:4:4 RGBA 4:4:4:4 Storage Format Uncompressed YUV 4:2:2 YUVA 4:2:2:4 RGB 4:4:4 RGBA 4:4:4:4 all in 8/10/12 bit, user selectable Internal Processing Color space conversion User definable LUT...

  • Page 66: Video Rasters

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide A.4 Video Rasters The following table shows some of the supported video rasters. All fre- quencies indicate the frame rate. Table A-2: Supported video rasters Total lines Aspect Raster x size y size per frame ratio 525i /29.97 (NTSC) 625i /24 (Slow PAL) /25 (PAL) 525i /29.97 (NTSC HR)

  • Page 67: Signal In- And Outputs

    Appendix A.5 Signal In- and Outputs This section provides pin-out information about some of the connectors provided by CLIPSTER. Digital Video Interface (DMS-59 Output Connectors) (external view; female on interface, male on cable) Signal Signal Signal /DVI2_TX2 DVI_TX2 GND VGA1_RED –...
  • Page 68 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Digital Video Interface (DVI-I Output Connectors on Break- out Cable) (external view; female on breakout cable, male on cable) Table A-3: Pin-out for Output Connector (DVI OUT) Signal Signal Signal /TX_2 /TX_1 /TX_0 TX_2 TX_1 TX_0 DVI_CLK_B...
  • Page 69 Appendix Analog Audio (6.3 mm (¼") Headphone Jack) Output Impedance 75 Ohm Output Level 1.55 V (at 600 Ohm) Digital Audio (25-Pin D-Sub Connector) (external view; female on interface, male on cable) Table A-4: Dig. Audio Ch. 1-8 Pin No. Signal Pin No.
  • Page 70 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Table A-5: Dig. Audio Ch. 9-16 Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Audio OUT CH 15/16 /Audio OUT CH 15/16 Audio OUT CH 13/14 /Audio OUT CH 13/14 Audio OUT CH 11/12 /Audio OUT CH 11/12 Audio OUT CH 9/10...
  • Page 71 Appendix RMT In, RMT Out and AUX 1/2 (9-Pin D-Sub Connectors) (external view; female on interface/breakout cable, male on cable) RMT In RMT Out Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal – – /TX_D_CON /RX_C_CON RX_D_CON TX_C_CON – – TX_D_CON RX_C_CON /RX_D_CON /TX_C_CON –...
  • Page 72 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Remote In- and Output (15-Pin D-Sub HD Connector) (external view; female on interface, male on breakout cable) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal /RX_A_CON – TX_B_CON /TX_A_CON RX_B_CON RX_A_CON /TX_B_CON TX_A_CON – /RX_B_CON – A-14...

  • Page 73: Packing Instructions

    Appendix A.6 Packing Instructions The following describes the best way to pack a DVS system. Keep the original packing and use it in case of transportation. Otherwise the warranty will be void. In any other case, if you do not have the original packing any- more, use a similar structured packing for transportation.
  • Page 74 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide Figure 3: Figure 4: Box A Box B Box B Figure 5: Box B Box B Box B A-16...

  • Page 75: Conformity Declarations

    Appendix A.7 Conformity Declarations CLIPSTER has been tested according to the applying national and inter- national directives and regulations. The following states further infor- mation about the compliances and conformities. A.7.1 RoHS Compliance The EU directive 2002/95/EC ’Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)’...

  • Page 76: Fcc Compliance Statement

    CLIPSTER Hardware Guide A.7.3 FCC Compliance Statement DVS Digital Video Systems AG herewith declares that the following equipment has been tested according to the applying valid FCC regu- lations: – CLIPSTER FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 77: Index

    25-pin D-Sub connector pin-out ........5-6 close .......2-13, 2-16 3-Gbit/s SDI ........5-6 open ........1-2, 2-12 ......1-3 chapter overview 9-pin D-Sub connector pin-out CLIPSTER ........ A-13 AUX 1/2 ....... 3-1 installation ......A-13 RMT In/Out ......2-8 main storage ........1-1 options ........
  • Page 78 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide ......A-11 DB-25 connector DB-9 connector ........2-16 G/Y Out ........A-13 AUX 1/2 .........2-19 graphic card ........A-13 RMT In ........1-8 guarantee .......A-13 RMT Out .........2-21 handle ..1-8, A-17 declaration of conformity ....... 2-3, 2-8 hard disk array Digital Audio ........2-7...
  • Page 79 Index ..2-11, 2-14 ..A-14 main connector panel 15-pin D-Sub connector ........2-8 ..A-11 main storage 25-pin D-Sub connector ......2-12 ....A-13 mirroring of ports 9-pin D-Sub connector ......2-15, 2-17 ........A-11 mixer control audio ........ 2-19, 3-1 ........A-13 monitor AUX 1/2 ........2-17, 3-1 ....A-9 mouse...
  • Page 80 CLIPSTER Hardware Guide .......... 2-17 ....2-4 SATA of network connection ......2-17 ....2-21 cable length of power supply unit ........A-12 ......2-7 pin-out of power-on/-off ....... 2-15 ....1-1, 1-9, 2-2 SD/HD-SDI In 1/A storage capacity ......2-15 ........5-2 SD/HD-SDI In 2/B stripe set .......

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