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GRASS VALLEY M-Series User Manual (324 pages)

M-Series INTELLIGENT VIDEO DIGITAL RECORDER

Brand: GRASS VALLEY | Category: DVR | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

3
- About this Manual
  11
- Finding Information
  11
- Getting more Information
  13
- Grass Valley Product Support
  14
- Safety Summaries
  15
- Safety Terms and Symbols
  16
- Chapter 1 Installing the M-Series Ivdr
  
  21
- Chapter 2 Quick Start Procedures
  
  55
  - To Record a Clip
    56
  - To Play a Clip
    57
  - To Trim a Clip
    58
  - To Create a Playlist
    59
  - Product Description
    61
    
    Key Features
    62
    
    Product Overview
    62
    
    Functional Description
    65
    
    Determining Storage Capacity
    66
    
    Front View with Optional Front Panel
    68
    
    Rear Panel View
    69
    
    Guide to Using Appcenter
    70
    
    Starting Appcenter
    70
    
    Appcenter Control Options
    71
    
    Appcenter User Interface Overview
    72
    
    Standard Channel Applications Included in Appcenter
    74
    
    Tools Included in Appcenter
    75
    
    Conventions Used in the Appcenter Interface
    76
    
    Terms and Concepts Used in Appcenter
    77
    
    Displaying On-Screen Transport Controls
    78
    
    Selecting the Channel Application
    78
    
    Using Keyboard Shortcuts
    79
- Chapter 3 Product Description
  
  80
- Chapter 4 Modifying Configuration
  
  97
  - Using Configuration Manager
    98
    
    Opening and Closing Configuration Manager
    99
    
    Saving and Restoring Custom Ivdr Configuration
    100
    
    Restoring Default Settings
    101
  - Selecting the Video Standard
    102
  - Setting the Audio Reference Level
    102
  - Selecting Time-Of-Day Source for Event Scheduling
    103
  - Selecting Video Compression
    105
  - Record Channel Settings
    107
    
    Configuring the Video Input
    107
    
    Selecting the Audio Input (for Models with Digital Audio)
    111
    
    Adjusting the Analog Audio Input Trim
    112
  - Play Channel Settings
    114
    
    Adjusting Video Output
    114
    
    Adjusting Video Output Timing
    118
    
    Configuring SDI Output Embedded Audio
    120
  - Configuring GPI Inputs/Outputs
    121
    
    Configuring GPI Inputs
    121
    
    Configuring GPI Outputs
    122
  - Configuring the Monitor Pane Display
    124
  - Front Panel Settings
    126
    
    Adjusting the Jog/Shuttle Knob Ranges
    126
    
    Enabling Rear Panel Audio Monitor Volume Control
    127
    
    Setting Start Record Button Sequence
    127
    
    Selecting Full Screen Monitor Mode
    128
  - Adding and Removing Network Host Names
    130
- Chapter 5 Using the Monitor Pane
  
  131
- Chapter 6 Recording Clips
  
  137
  - Before Using Recorder
    138
  - Starting Recorder
    139
  - Guide to Using Recorder
    140
  - Recording Clips
    142
    
    To Record a Clip Using New Clip
    142
    
    To Record a Clip Using Crash Record
    143
    
    To Record a Clip Using Fixed Length
    143
    
    To Specify Clip Length after Recording Has Begun
    144
  - Using Continuous Record Mode
    145
    
    About Continuous Record Mode
    145
    
    Operational Considerations
    145
    
    To Start Continuous Record
    146
  - Using IEEE 1394 Record Mode
    148
  - Changing Video Compression Settings
    151
  - Selecting the Audio Monitor Source
    151
  - Changing the Timecode Source
    152
  - Changing the Current bin
    154
  - Previewing a Clip
    154
  - Renaming a Clip
    155
  - Viewing Clip Properties
    155
  - Locating a Clip
    156
  - Displaying Available Storage Space
    156
- Chapter 7 Playing and Editing
  
  157
  - Before Using Player
    158
    
    Monitoring the Play Channel
    158
    
    Playing a Playlist Saved as a Program
    158
    
    Working with Clips that Are Still Recording
    158
  - Starting Player
    159
  - Guide to Using Player: Play View
    160
  - Guide to Using Player: Cue View
    163
  - Loading a Clip from the Clips Pane
    165
  - Loading a Clip from Player
    166
  - Playing a Clip
    167
  - Selecting Loop Play
    167
  - Locating a Clip
    167
  - Jumping to a Specific Timecode
    168
  - Using the Scrub Bar in the Goto Dialog
    169
  - Using Cue Points for Playback
    170
    
    About Using Cue Points
    170
    
    Adding a Cue Point
    171
    
    Jump to the Selected Cue Point
    171
    
    Removing a Cue Point
    171
    
    Viewing the Cue List
    171
    
    Jump to the Next Cue Point
    172
    
    Renaming a Cue Point
    172
  - Viewing Clip Properties
    173
  - Renaming a Clip in Player
    173
  - Editing a Clip: Moving Mark-In/Mark-Out
    174
  - Editing a Clip: Clearing Mark-In/Mark-Out
    175
  - Changing the Clip Thumbnail Image
    176
  - Adjusting Playback Audio Level
    176
  - Selecting the Audio Monitor Source
    177
  - Striping Timecode (Replacing the Timecode Track)
    177
  - Creating Subclips
    179
    
    Creating Subclips in Subclip Mode
    179
    
    About Auto Subclip Mode
    181
    
    Creating Subclips in Cue View
    181
  - Selecting E to E Mode
    182
- Chapter 8 Working with Playlists
  
  183
  - Introducing Playlist
    184
  - Before Using Playlist
    185
    
    Monitoring the Play Channel
    185
    
    Terms Used in Playlist
    185
    
    Working with Clips Currently Being Recorded
    185
    
    Working with Programs
    185
    
    Symbols Used in Playlist
    186
  - Starting Playlist
    187
  - Guide to Using Playlist: List View
    188
  - Guide to Using Playlist: Event View
    192
  - Changing the Event List Viewing Mode
    194
  - Setting Monitor Information
    195
  - Creating a List
    196
  - Opening an Existing List
    196
  - Renaming a List
    196
  - Inserting Play Events
    196
    
    Selecting the Insertion Point
    196
    
    Inserting Play Events in Event View
    197
    
    Inserting Play Events in List View
    197
    
    Using Copy and Paste to Insert Play Events
    198
    
    Inserting a Clip that Is Still Recording
    199
    
    Inserting a Playlist in a Playlist
    199
  - Using GPI Output Triggers in Playlists
    200
  - Playing a List
    202
    
    Playing a List Using GPI Input Triggers
    202
    
    Playlist Keyboard Shortcuts
    202
  - Viewing List Properties
    203
  - Creating a Looping List
    203
  - Locking a List
    204
Modifying Events in the List

205
- About Editing Events While Playing a List
  205
- Moving Event-In and Event-Out Marks
  205
- Clearing Event-In/Event-Out Marks
  207
- Pausing at the End of an Event
  208
- Adjusting the Event Audio Level
  209
- Changing the Event Thumbnail Image
  209
- Moving Events in the List
  210
- Viewing Play Event Properties
  210
- Locating the Source Clip
  211
- Renaming an Event
  211
- Managing Sections in the List
  212
- Managing Playlists
  216
  - Renaming a Playlist
    216
  - Selecting the Playlist Timecode
    216
  - Changing the List Thumbnail Image
    217
  - Locating a List in the Clips Pane
    218
- Saving a List as a Program
  218
- Chapter 9 Managing Media Using Clips Pane
  
  219
  - Guide to Using the Clips Pane
    220
    
    Viewing the Clips Pane
    220
    
    Terms Used in the Clips Pane
    222
    
    About the Current bin Drop-Down List
    223
    
    About the Clips Pane Context Menu
    224
    
    About the Asset Context Menu
    226
  - Modifying the Asset List View
    227
  - Selecting Split or Full Screen Mode
    229
  - Working with Bins
    230
    
    Changing Current bin
    230
    
    Changing Current bin Using 'Look In' Drop-Down List
    230
    
    Creating a New bin
    231
    
    Deleting a bin
    232
    
    Renaming a bin
    233
Working with Assets

234
- Renaming an Asset
  234
- Selecting Multiple Assets
  234
- Moving an Asset to Another bin
  235
- Copying an Asset
  236
- Deleting an Asset
  239
- Erasing a Clip's Unused Media
  239
- Button in the Clips Pane
  241
- Buttons in "Guide to Using the Clips Pane" on Page
  241
- Locking an Asset
  241
- Select the
  241
- Select the Clips Pane Context Menu Button
  241
- Working with the Recycle bin
  242
Locating Assets

243
- Sorting Assets in the Asset List
  243
- Using Basic Search
  244
- Using Advanced Search
  247
- Viewing Recent Search Results
  247
- Finding Linked Assets
  250
- Working with Asset Metadata
  252
  - Adding and Modifying Asset Metadata
    253
  - Button in the Clips Pane
    253
  - Buttons in "Guide to Using the Clips Pane" on Page
    253
  - Then Choose
    253
- Select the
  253
  - Clearing Metadata
    255
  - Deleting Asset Metadata
    257
- Importing Media from a File or a Device
  258
  - Importing Media from a File
    258
  - Importing Assets from Another Ivdr or Profile XP System
    260
- Sending Media to a File or a Device
  262
  - Sending Media to a File
    262
  - Sending Assets to Another Machine
    265
- Guide to Using the Transfer Monitor
  267
- Viewing Asset Properties
  272
  - Viewing Clip Properties
    272
  - Viewing Playlist Properties
    273
  - Viewing Program Properties
    273
  - Viewing bin Properties
    274
  - Viewing Volume Properties
    275
- Chapter 10 Using Remote Control Protocols
  
  277
- Appendix A Specifications
  
  300
  - AC Power Specification
    300
  - Environmental Specifications
    300
  - Electrical Specifications
    301
    
    Serial Digital Video (SDI)
    301
    
    Composite Analog Video
    302
    
    Genlock Reference
    302
    
    AES/EBU Digital Audio
    303
    
    Analog Audio
    303
    
    System Timing
    303
    
    Audio Headphone Output (with Front Panel Option)
    304
    
    Audio Monitor
    304
    
    LTC Input/Output
    304
    
    RS-422 Specification
    304
    
    VITC Input/Output
    304
    
    GPI I/O Specifications
    305
    
    IEEE 1394A Interface Specification
    305
  - Mechanical Specifications
    301
  - Operational Specifications
    306
    
    Vertical Blanking Interval Compression
    306
    
    Video Codec Description
    306
    
    AVI File Encoding Requirements for Importing
    307
    
    Composite Analog Video Input Performance
    307
    
    Media File System Performance
    307
    
    Video Network Performance
    307
    
    M-Series User Manual 20 April
    308
- Appendix B Rack-Mounting and Connector Pin-Outs
  
  309
  - Rack-Mounting the Ivdr
    309
    
    Rack Mount Hardware Shipped with the Ivdr
    310
    
    Mounting the Rack Slides
    311
    
    Installing the Ivdr on the Rack Mount Rails
    313
    
    Making Rack Slide Adjustments
    313
    
    Adjusting Rack-Mount Brackets
    314
  - Rear Panel Connector Pin-Outs
    315
    
    LTC Connectors Pinouts
    315
    
    RS-422 Connector Pinouts
    315
    
    Analog Audio Connector Pinouts
    316
    
    GPI I/O Connector Pinouts
    316
  - Index
    317

GRASS VALLEY M-Series Service Manual (80 pages)

M-Series Intelligent Video Digital Recorder

Brand: GRASS VALLEY | Category: DVR | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information

5
Safety Summaries

9
- Safety Terms and Symbols
  10
Chapter 1 Product Description

15
- Overview Description
  15
- Functional Description
  16
- System Description
  17
  - Application System
    18
  - Real Time System
    18
  - Board Map
    19
  - Current Optional Boards
    19
- Media Control and Processing
  20
  - Ivdr Services
    22
- FRU Functional Descriptions
  23
  - Base Chassis
    23
  - Front Panel and Cable
    23
  - Media Drives
    24
  - Floppy, CD, DVD Drives
    25
  - Power Supply
    25
  - Fan Module
    25
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Problems

27
- Video Problems
  28
- Audio Problems
  29
- Timecode Problems
  30
- Operational Problems
  31
- System Problems
  32
- Storage Problems
  33
  - Media File System Problems
    33
  - Media Disk Problems
    34
  - Checking the Storage System
    36
- Network, Transfer, and Streaming Problems
  37
- Thermal Problems
  39
- Floppy, DVD, CD Drive Problems
  39
- Power Supply Problems
  40
- Front Panel Problems
  40
- Start up Problems
  43
  - Motherboard/Bios Startup
    43
  - Windows Startup
    43
  - No VGA Monitor Output
    43
  - Appcenter Startup
    44
Chapter 3 Service Procedures

45
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Frus

69
- External Parts Removal
  70
  - Front Panel or Door Removal
    70
  - Fan Module Removal
    71
  - Media Disk Removal
    71
  - Power Supply Removal
    72
  - Power Supply Installation
    72
- Internal Parts Removal
  73
  - Top Cover Removal
    73
  - Removing Floppy, CD, DVD Drives
    74
Index

77
- M-Series Service Manual 6 July
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GRASS VALLEY M-Series Installation Manual (50 pages)

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