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- Page 1 ProntoXway Hardware Guide (Version 1.0) Multi-channel Disk Recorder ProntoXway Hardware Guide...
- Page 3 ProntoXway 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/further-support.html Customer Name: Company:...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ................1-1 1.1 Overview ................1-3 1.2 Target Group ................ 1-4 1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide ........1-4 1.4 Safety Instructions ..............1-5 1.5 Important Notes ..............1-7 Overview ..................2-1 2.1 Video Channels and Multi-Device ........2-2 2.2 Overview of the Front ............ - Page 10 ProntoXway 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 ..........
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Page 11: Introduction
Furthermore, up to 16 different channels of audio can be in- or output per video channel by the ProntoXway and all audio data can be access- ed and processed with the software as easily as the video material. The ProntoXway hardware can be delivered with various storage ca- pacities and an upgrade of a ProntoXway from a smaller storage capac- ity to a higher one is available as an optional feature. - Page 12 335 of 625 lines rasters. Dual-Link SDI & Dual-link SD-/HD-SDI for input and out- 1080p /50/60 put for the ProntoXway, including cap- ture and play-out of material in 1080p /50/60. 2K Workflow real time and Capture and play-out of 2K material ei- HSDL ther in real time or via HSDL.
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Page 13: Overview
Introduction 1.1 Overview This guide informs you about the installation of the ProntoXway hard- ware, its operation as well as all connection possibilities. Furthermore, it describes maintenance tasks that you may carry out on your own. The chapters contain the following information:... -
Page 14: Target Group
1.2 Target Group To use this manual you should have experience in handling video and computer equipment. Additionally, to use the ProntoXway in connec- tion with other equipment, e.g. a camera or a VTR, you should know how to handle this equipment. -
Page 15: Safety Instructions
– Use, store and transport the ProntoXway 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, the ProntoXway must be disconnected from the power supply immediately. Before using the ProntoXway again, it has to be checked by authorized service personnel. - Page 16 For error-free working and a long service life the ProntoXway needs some basic environmental conditions: – Do not expose the ProntoXway to sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or a radiator. – Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation holes of the system (front as well as rear).
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Page 17: 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 18 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.
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Page 19: Overview
Overview This chapter provides a detailed overview of the ProntoXway hardware. First, some particularities of the ProntoXway, i.e. about its video chan- nels and the multi-device operation mode, will be pointed out. Then the system will be shown in a front and a rear view and all its parts and con- nectors will be described. -
Page 20: Video Channels And Multi-Device
Then they can be controlled from the user interface of one channel. For this you have to use the multi-device operation mode which can be set up via the Configuration Tool of the DVS software. Additionally, the two channels have to be interconnected as if they were two separate systems (remote control: Out to In). -
Page 21: Overview Of The Front
Overview 2.2 Overview of the Front This section gives an overview of the front of the ProntoXway. After an overall overview of the front the operable front panel at the top of the system will be described first. This will be followed by descriptions of the faceplate and the hard disk array. -
Page 22: Operation Items
2.2.2 Operation Items With the operation items at the system’s front the hardware of the ProntoXway 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 23: 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 2-6). reset Resets your system and initiates a warm reboot. -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 the ProntoXway. To prevent data loss in case a hard disk fails, it may be RAID protected. - Page 26 ProntoXway Hardware Guide lifted faceplate hard disk array Figure 2-7: Hard disk array Each hard disk of the array is connected to the system with the help of a disk carrier which makes the removal of a hard disk from the system easy, for example, in the event of a failure.
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Page 27: Dvd Drive
Overview LED disk activity Indicates the status of the hard disk of the disk carrier (see also section “HDD LEDs” on page 2-5): Hard disk is idle. green Hard disk is accessed. A hard disk or hard disk carrier related error has occurred. -
Page 28: Overview Of The Rear
The main connector panel provides most of the standard in- and outputs of the ProntoXway to give you the full functionality of the system. It holds, for example, the con- nectors for remote control and the video I/Os. -
Page 29: Digital Video I/Os
YUV and ’B’ for the key signal). With RGB you will always need two channels (’A’ and ’B’, dual link). For each video channel the ProntoXway provides up to two SDI ports for an input as well as an output at the rear of the system. Any addi- tional numbering on the port labels refer to the respective video chan- nel of the ProntoXway. -
Page 30: Main Connector Panel
2.3.3 Main Connector Panel The main connector panel provides the standard in- and outputs of the ProntoXway 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 31 Overview LTC In Ch. 1 LTC Out PUSH RMT In Ch. 1 RMT Out HD In B 1 HD Out B 1 CVBS Out 1 RMT In Ch. 2 RMT Out HD In B 2 HD Out B 2 CVBS Out 2 not used not used LTC In...
- Page 32 ProntoXway Hardware Guide Item Description Ch. 2 RMT In DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 inter- face for an input of slave control signals for vid- eo channel 2 Ch. 2 RMT Out DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 inter- face for an output of master control signals for...
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Page 33: Atx Connector Panel
Overview 2.3.4 ATX Connector Panel The ATX connector panel on the rear of the ProntoXway holds the con- nectors of the computer system. It provides the following connections: Figure 2-12: ATX connector panel on rear Item Explanation mouse PS/2 connector to connect a mouse to the... -
Page 34: Slot Panel Connectors
ProntoXway Hardware Guide 2.3.5 Slot Panel Connectors The ProntoXway provides on its slot panel connector area various con- nections, such as the graphic card panel and the video I/O panel. Fur- thermore, if applicable, some additional panels may be present for internal reasons or on customer request. - Page 35 Overview Video I/O Panel Channel 1/2 The video I/O panels of the ProntoXway hold each one digital video in- terface (DVI connector) for an output of analog and digital video sig- nals, some links of the serial digital interface (A ports) and a reference input.
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Page 36: Power Supply
ProntoXway Hardware Guide Item Description (HD) SDI OUT BNC connector for an output of digital video signals (serial digital interface, port A) for video channel 1/2; either output of YUV in single-link or first stream of YUVA/RGB[A] in dual-link mode... - Page 37 Overview handle With the handle of the power supply unit you can pull the unit out of the power supply once it is unlocked with the latch. The LED indicates the state of the power supply unit: green The power supply unit is operating normally.
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Page 39: Installation
To make warranty claims you have to keep the original pack- ing and use it in case of a return transportation. Place the ProntoXway on a firm, flat surface within reach of a power outlet or mount it in a rack. For good air circulation and cool- ing make sure the ventilation holes are not covered. - Page 40 ProntoXway Hardware Guide...
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Page 41: 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 42: Shutting Down The System
ProntoXway Hardware Guide 4.2 Shutting Down the System There are several possibilities to shut down the ProntoXway. 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 43: 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 44: Hard Disk Maintenance
The main storage of the ProntoXway comprises up to 16 hard disks and the data is striped across these hard disks. Additionally, it provides two RAID controllers that each connects a set of eight hard disks. The RAID controllers are independent RAID systems and, in case of RAID 5, make the data protection available for the connected hard disks. -
Page 45: 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 46 ProntoXway Hardware Guide RAID 5 systems: Replace the failed disk as soon as possible. If you do not replace a broken disk in time and another disk fails in the meantime, your data may be unrecoverable. RAID 0 systems: If a hard disk fails, your data will be unrecov- erable.
- Page 47 Maintenance Figure 5-2: Pulling out the lever This takes the hard disk installed in the disk carrier out of the system’s interfaces inside. Once the interface connection inside the system is severed, you can pull the disk carrier out of the system. Now the hard disk is removed from the system and it has to be replaced in the next step.
- Page 48 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.
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Page 49: Setting Up The Stripe Set
After that select the disk sets and create a stripe set partition on them (’Stripeset Partition’) with the drive letter ’V’ (for ’video’). Some DVS maintenance tools depend on a correct drive letter and volume name for the main storage of the system. -
Page 50: Formatting The Main Storage
This section provides some information you should observe if you want to format the main storage of the DVS system. The DVS system uses several hard disks combined to a stripe set as the location where to store the video data. If you want to format the hard... -
Page 51: 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 ProntoXway 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 52: Fan Maintenance
ProntoXway Hardware Guide 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 53 Maintenance 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. Once the power cables are plugged in again do not touch anything else than the external power cords or the power switch at the front of the system.
- Page 54 ProntoXway Hardware Guide 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.
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Page 55: Power Supply Maintenance
(e.g. via their LEDs, see section “Power Supply” on page 2-18) at regular intervals. Each power supply unit in the ProntoXway 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 56 ProntoXway Hardware Guide Slide the new unit into the power supply until it clicks into place. Only use original manufacturer spare parts. Other spare parts might damage your system. When completely inserted please observe that the latch is truly in place and locking the unit.
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Page 57: Removal Of The Faceplate
Lift the faceplate of the system (see section “Faceplate” on page 2-6). 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 58 ProntoXway Hardware Guide 5-16...
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Page 59: Appendix
Appendix This chapter first gives some hints how to resolve irregularities during operation. After that technical data and general information about the ProntoXway are provided. -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
A.1 Troubleshooting The table below lists some errors that may occur during the operation of the ProntoXway and details how to resolve them. If you experience trouble with the system that cannot be resolved with the solutions de- scribed here or in chapter “Maintenance” on page 5-1, please contact your local vendor or DVS directly. - Page 61 When finished, reassemble the system (see section “Closing the Casing” on page 5-9) and start it. In case the problem persists, contact the DVS service department. A hard disk or a hard Shut down the system as described An alarm is sounded...
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Page 62: Technical Data
ProntoXway Hardware Guide A.2 Technical Data This section provides technical data of the ProntoXway. 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. -
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
ProntoXway Hardware Guide A.3 Hardware Specifications The following table shows the hardware specifications of the ProntoXway as they are available for each video channel. Table A-1: ProntoXway specifications per video channel Video Input Output Analog CVBS and Component DVI (analog and digital) - Page 65 Appendix Table A-1: ProntoXway specifications per video channel (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...
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Page 66: Video Rasters
ProntoXway Hardware Guide A.4 Video Rasters The following table shows the supported video rasters. All frequencies indicate the frame rate. Some rasters are available as optional features only. Table A-2: Supported video rasters Total lines Aspect Raster x size y size... -
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 the ProntoXway. Digital Video Interface (DVI-I Connector) (external view; female on interface, male on cable) Table A-3: Pin-out for Digital Video Interface Connector (DVI) - Page 68 ProntoXway Hardware Guide 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. Signal Audio OUT CH 7/8 /Audio OUT CH 7/8 Audio OUT CH 5/6...
- Page 69 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 – – For RS-422 control DVS systems support the standard industrial 9-pin protocol. A-11...
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Page 70: Packing Instructions
ProntoXway Hardware Guide 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 71 Appendix Figure 3: Figure 4: Box A Box B Box B Figure 5: Box B Box B Box B A-13...
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Page 72: Conformity Declarations
ProntoXway Hardware Guide A.7 Conformity Declarations The ProntoXway has been tested according to the applying national and international directives and regulations. The following states fur- ther information about the compliances and conformities. A.7.1 RoHS Compliance The EU directive 2002/95/EC ’Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)’... -
Page 73: Fcc Compliance Statement
Appendix 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: – ProntoXway 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 74 ProntoXway Hardware Guide A-16...
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Page 75: Index
Index ......2-14 Numerics Ch. 2 RMT Out channel (video) ..A-10 25-pin D-Sub connector pin-out see video channel ..........1-2 ......1-3 chapter overview 9-pin D-Sub connector pin-out ......5-9 closing of casing ........A-11 RMT In ......... 2-12 color modes .......A-11 RMT Out ........ - Page 76 ProntoXway Hardware Guide ........1-1 ......2-18 disk recorder horizontal sync ....... 5-2 ...... 1-7, 1-8 disk set (RAID) important notes ..2-11, 2-14, 2-17, 2-18 ........3-1 dual link installation ......2-4, 2-9 DVD drive instructions ........2-9 ........3-1 eject installation ....... 2-9 ......5-1...
- Page 77 ....2-3, 2-5, 2-9 unit failure of hard disks ......2-5, 4-1 ....2-5 power switch of network connection ........1-1 ..2-18, 2-19 ProntoXway of power supply unit ....... 3-1 ...... 2-6 installation of power-on/-off ......2-7 ....2-2 main storage stereoscopic applications ......
- Page 78 ProntoXway Hardware Guide ........A-4 technical data .......A-5 dimensions ....2-5, 2-15 USB connectors ........A-4 general ....1-1, 2-2, 2-17 video channel ...... 1-6, A-12 transportation ......1-1, 2-13 audio ......2-9 tray (DVD drive) ..... 2-11, 2-14, 2-17 ......A-2 troubleshooting ......
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