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GRASS VALLEY M-Series Installation Manual

GRASS VALLEY M-Series Installation Manual

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INTELLIGENT VIDEO DIGITAL RECORDER
Upgrade Kit Installation Manual
071-8231-01
JULY 6, 2004
the mos t watched worl dwide

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  • Page 1 M-Series INTELLIGENT VIDEO DIGITAL RECORDER Upgrade Kit Installation Manual 071-8231-01 JULY 6, 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, M-Series, 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mount bracket to the front panel module ..............41 Connect cable to front DVI connector ..............41 Install the front panel ....................42 Power-on and adjust display brightness..............42 Calibrate the touch panel ..................42 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...
  • Page 4 Remove the top drive bay EMI shield ..............47 Install the DVD drive ....................48 Replace the top cover ..................... 49 Power-on the iVDR and test the DVD drive ............49 Using the DVD-RW drive ..................50 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 5: 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 6 Grass Valley Product Support M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 7: Safety Summaries

    Product Damage Precautions Use Proper Power Source Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the voltage specified. Provide Proper Ventilation To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation. 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...

  • Page 8: Safety Terms And Symbols

    DANGER indicates a personal injury hazard immediately accessible as one reads the marking. WARNING indicates a personal injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 9: Service Safety Summary

    Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power and remove battery (if applicable) before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...
  • Page 10 Safety Summaries M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 11: Installing The Codec Upgrade

    Select in the Shut Down dialog, then click Exit to Windows 2. Insert the M-Series iVDR Codec Upgrade CD in the CD-ROM drive. 3. In the Windows taskbar, select Start | Windows Explorer 4. In Windows Explorer, select the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Installing The Codec Upgrade

    Chapter 1 Installing the Codec Upgrade M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 13: Installing The 1000Baset Network Adapter

    Chapter Installing the 1000BaseT Network Adapter Use this procedure to install the 1000BaseT network adapter upgrade to the M-Series iVDR. Procedure summary: • “Power-off the iVDR and remove the power cord” • “Remove the top cover” • “Install network adapter board in PCI slot 6”...

  • Page 14: Power-Off The Ivdr And Remove The Power Cord

    . Wait for the iVDR to shut down and Shut down power-off. 2. Remove the iVDR power cord. Remove the top cover Remove screw Pull toward rear 1 cm to release, then lift cover off Remove rear screw M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 15: Install Network Adapter Board In Pci Slot 6

    Install network adapter board in PCI slot 6 Remove the mounting screw and cover from the PCI slot Slot Choose any open PCI slot 4-6 Insert the network adapter board in PCI slot 6 Replace mounting screw 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...

  • Page 16: Replace The Top Cover

    Replace rear screw Connect cabling and apply label 1. Connect the M-Series iVDR power cord. 2. Connect the network cable. 3. Apply 1000BT rear panel label provided with the upgrade kit. Audio MON Out GPIO...

  • Page 17: Power-On And Test The Hardware

    Power-on and test the hardware The software required for the 1000BaseT network adapter is pre installed on the M-Series iVDR. This allows Windows to recognize and initialize the network adapter board immediately at boot time. NOTE: At Windows startup, the default IP address is set to 192.168.0.10 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0.

  • Page 18: Configure Site Specific Network Settings

    In the Intel PROSet dialog, select to close. Configure site specific network settings Refer to the installation chapter of the M-Series User Manual for information on configuring the network settings for various applications. This concludes the 1000BaseT network adapter upgrade.

  • Page 19: Installing The Ieee 1394 Adapter

    Chapter Installing the IEEE 1394 Adapter Use this procedure to install the IEEE 1394 adapter upgrade to the M-Series iVDR. Procedure summary: • “Update iVDR software if needed” • “Power-off the iVDR and remove the power cord” • “Remove the top cover”...

  • Page 20: Update Ivdr Software If Needed

    • In the Windows taskbar, click , and select , then click Start | Shut Down Shut down . Wait for the iVDR to shut down and power-off. 2. Remove the iVDR power cord. M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 21: Remove The Top Cover

    Remove the top cover Remove the top cover Remove screw Pull toward rear 1 cm to release, then lift cover off Remove rear screw 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...

  • Page 22: Install Ieee 1394 Adapter Board

    Chapter 3 Installing the IEEE 1394 Adapter Install IEEE 1394 adapter board Remove the mounting screw and cover from the PCI slot Slot Choose any open PCI slot 4-6 Insert the adapter board in PCI slot Replace mounting screw M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 23: Replace The Top Cover

    Replace rear screw Connect cabling and apply label 1. Apply the rear panel 1394 label provided with the upgrade kit. 2. Connect the M-Series iVDR power cord. 3. Connect your IEEE 1394 device (cable not provided). Note: GPIO Audio MON Out...

  • Page 24: Power-On And Test The Hardware

    IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 view is displayed, and the record channel input switches to the 1394 input. 4. Refer to the M-Series iVDR User Manual or online help to use 1394 record mode. M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 25: Installing The Media Disk Upgrade

    For example, you can add a disk group of 76GB disks to an iVDR with an existing disk group of 36GB disks. SHTL Disk Group Disk Group (3 disks/36GB) (3 disks/73GB) All disks within a disk group must have the same storage capacity. 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...

  • Page 26: Adding Three Disk Modules

    In the AppCenter toolbar, select System | Shut Down c. Select in the Shut Down dialog, then select Storage Maintenance Mode The iVDR reboots in Storage Maintenance mode, and then the Storage Utility automatically starts. M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...
  • Page 27 Explorer to create a destination folder, otherwise, you can save the file to an existing folder. 5. Select the text entry control , and then use the onscreen File Name or external keyboard to enter a file name. 6. Click Save A progress indicator appears. 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...

  • Page 28: Power-Off The Ivdr And Remove The Power Cord

    The backup complete message appears confirming the successful backup. 7. Select The Media File System is backed up. NOTE: If needed, refer to the M-Series Service Manual for information on restoring the media file system using the backup file. Power-off the iVDR and remove the power cord 1.

  • Page 29: Remove The Front Panel Or Door

    1 and 2 since these do not apply to Media Drive door. Slide off Disconnect cable Remove screw Press latch and raise Front Panel Remove the fan module Remove screws Pull out fan module 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...

  • Page 30: Install Disk Modules

    1. Reconnect the power cord and power-on the iVDR using the front standby switch. The iVDR boots in Storage Maintenance mode, and the Storage Utility starts automatically. M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...
  • Page 31 In the AppCenter Clips pane, select the Current Bin label , then select the Organize Bins b. In the Organize Bins dialog box, select disk volume “V:”. Volume properties are displayed in the Organize Bins dialog box. 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 Installing the Media Disk Upgrade This concludes the media disk upgrade procedure. M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 33: Replacing Existing Disk Modules

    2. In the AppCenter toolbar, select System | Shut Down 3. Select in the Shut Down dialog, then select Storage Maintenance Mode The iVDR reboots in Storage Maintenance mode, and then the Storage Utility automatically starts. 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...
  • Page 34 6. Use Windows to shut down and power off the iVDR as follows: a. In the Windows task bar, click Shut Down b. Select , then click Shut down c. Wait for the iVDR to automatically power-off. 7. Remove iVDR power cord. M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 35: Remove The Front Panel Or Door

    1 and 2 since these do not apply to Media Drive door. Slide off Disconnect cable Remove screw Press latch and raise Front Panel Remove the fan module Remove screws Pull out fan module 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...

  • Page 36: Remove Existing Disk Modules

    Push in on drive to release tension on latch Press latch until it clicks Slide out Insert new disk modules Push in until the front latch clicks Slide each disk module into an empty slot M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 37: Replace Components In Reverse Order

    The iVDR reboots in normal mode, and AppCenter starts automatically. 6. Verify access to the file system as follows: a. In the AppCenter Clips pane, select the Current Bin label , then select the Organize Bins 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 Installing the Media Disk Upgrade b. In the Organize Bins dialog box, select disk volume “V:”. Volume properties are displayed in the Organize Bins dialog box. This concludes the media disk upgrade procedure. M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 39: Installing The Front Panel

    Chapter Installing the Front Panel Use this procedure to install the front panel upgrade on the M-Series iVDR. Procedure summary: • “Modify VGA display setting” • “Power-off and remove left access door” • “Mount bracket to the front panel module”...

  • Page 40: Modify Vga Display Setting

    Display Properties dialog box. Power-off and remove left access door Power-off the iVDR and disconnect the power cable Slide off Remove screw (Use T15 tip) Press latch and raise door M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 41: Mount Bracket To The Front Panel Module

    Mount bracket to the front panel module Install screws through bracket mounting holes (Use T9 tip, or 5/64 allen) Connect cable to front DVI connector SHTL Connect the front panel cable and tighten retaining screws 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...

  • Page 42: Install The Front Panel

    1. In the AppCenter toolbar, touch , then choose in the pop-up menu. System Minimize The Windows desktop appears. 2. On the Windows desktop, double-click the applet. Touch Screen Calibration The Calibration Applet window opens. M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...
  • Page 43 4. Touch in the Calibration Applet window to save and exit. 5. Click the maximize button in the AppCenter title bar and test the touch panel. This concludes the front panel upgrade procedure. 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...
  • Page 44 Chapter 5 Installing the Front Panel M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...
  • Page 45 Chapter Installing the DVD-RW Drive Use this procedure to install the DVD-RW drive upgrade in the M-Series iVDR. Procedure summary: • “Attach DVD drive mounting brackets” • “Set DVD drive jumper to “slave” mode” • “Power-off the iVDR and remove the power cord”...

  • Page 46: Chapter 6 Installing The Dvd-Rw Drive

    • If AppCenter is not running - In the Windows taskbar, click Start | Shut Down and select , then click . Wait for the iVDR to shut down and Shut down power-off. 2. Remove the iVDR power cord. M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 47: Remove The Ivdr Top Cover

    Remove the top drive bay EMI shield Push latch and lower the drive bay door Remove EMI shield (Keep screws for DVD drive) Push latch and raise the front panel or door 90˚ 6 July 2004 M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual...

  • Page 48: Install The Dvd Drive

    Chapter 6 Installing the DVD-RW Drive Install the DVD drive IDE Cable (labled primary) Spare Power Cable Connect cables Install the DVD drive in the top drive bay M-Series Upgrade Kit Manual 6 July 2004...

  • Page 49: Replace The Top Cover

    Power-on the iVDR and test the DVD drive The software driver required for the DVD drive is pre installed on the M-Series iVDR. This allows Windows to immediately recognize the DVD drive at boot time. The DVD drive is assigned the drive letter “F”.

  • Page 50: Using The Dvd-Rw Drive

    When you make the disk compatible, you effectively “close” the disk and it becomes read-only. Refer to the M-Series User Manual for instructions on making the DVD compatible.

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