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GRASS VALLEY PROFILE XP PVS1008 System Manual (352 pages)
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Brand:
GRASS VALLEY
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Preface
9
About this Manual
9
Using the Profile XP Documentation Set
9
Manual Descriptions
10
How this Manual Is Organized
11
Getting more Information
12
Grass Valley Product Support
13
Safety Summaries
15
General Safety Summary
15
Safety Terms and Symbols
16
Service Safety Summary
17
Certifications and Compliances
17
Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform
19
Profile XP Media Platform Features
19
About Channels and Factory Default Configuration
26
Video Compression for Standard Definition
27
Video Compression for High Definition
27
Serial Data Transport Interface (SDTI)
27
Fibre Channel RAID Storage
28
Fibre Channel And/Or Ethernet IP Video Networks
28
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
29
Rear Panel View
32
Standard Accessories
33
Profile XP Media Platform System Overview
34
High Level Block Diagram
34
Board Level Block Diagram
35
Starting the Profile XP System
43
Logging on Windows NT
44
Automatic Logon
44
Logging on as Administrator
44
Logging on as Profile
45
Shutting down the Profile XP System
46
Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager
48
Tour of Configuration Manager
48
File System
48
Network
49
Video Setup Items
50
Audio Setup Items
51
License Configuration
52
Channel Configuration
53
Viewing Hardware Settings Summary Dialog Boxes
54
Viewing Board Location Information
56
Saving and Restoring Your System Settings
57
Saving a Copy of Your System Configuration
57
Opening Saved Configuration Files
58
Importing System Settings
59
Importing a Configuration
60
Remote Configuration
62
Chapter 3 Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility
66
RAID Chassis Product Descriptions
66
PFC500 Product Description
66
PFR500 Product Description
66
PFR600 Product Description
67
PFR700 Product Description
68
Estimating Storage Capacity
69
Determining Maximum Video Data Rate Per Channel
70
Connecting RAID Chassis Cabling
70
Configuring RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility
71
About Configuring Storage
72
Introducing the GVG Disk Utility
75
Binding Disks and Creating a Video File System
77
Configuring Hot Spare Drives
83
Changing the Video File System Volume Name
85
Expanding Storage
87
Unbinding Luns for Reconfiguration
91
Performing RAID Storage Maintenance Using GVG Disk Utility
93
System Reboot Procedure
94
Checking RAID Controller Microcode Version
95
Loading RAID Controller Microcode: All Models
96
Identifying Disk Modules Prior to Removal
98
Performing PFR500 Maintenance Tasks
100
Performing PFR500 Maintenance Tasks
101
Performing PFR600 Maintenance Tasks
107
Performing PFR700 Maintenance Tasks
113
Resetting the PFC500 System Clock
117
Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels
119
Using the Channel Configuration Dialog Box
119
Displaying the Channel Configuration Dialog Box
120
Working with Channels
121
Default Settings for Channels You Add
121
Why Resources Appear Dimmed, Red, or in Use
122
Using Tool Tips to Manage Resources
123
Using the Warning Symbol to Find Shared Resources
124
Using the Summary Button to Review Channel Settings
125
Adding and Configuring a New Channel
126
To Add a Channel
126
Entering Channel Name and Description
126
Selecting the Channel Type
128
Selecting Video Quality and Crosspoints
131
Setting the SD MPEG Recorder Aspect Ratio
136
Selecting Playout Aspect Ratio Conversion
137
Setting up an SDTI Channel
140
Selecting Audio Channels for each Audio Track
141
Selecting Timecode I/O for each Timecode Track
142
Removing a Channel
143
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings
145
Adjusting Video Output Timing
145
Adjusting Playout Timing to Match Zero Time
146
Adjusting Playout Timing to Match E to E Timing
148
Adjusting System Reference Timing to Offset All Playout Timing
150
Recording Synchronous and Asynchronous Feeds
152
Changing the System Video Standard
153
Configuring the Video Codec Type
155
Selecting the Video I/Os Used by a Channel
157
Selecting Video Quality for a Channel
158
Guidelines for Selecting Video Quality Presets
158
Selecting Video Quality Settings for a Channel
160
Selecting Browse Video Quality Settings for a Channel
162
Defining and Selecting a Custom Video Quality Preset
164
Recording VBI Information Uncompressed
165
Selecting the Video Still-Play Mode
169
Viewing Video Input Status
170
Modifying Video Input Settings
171
Setting up the VITC Reader
171
Erasing Video Input VBI Information
173
Selecting Freeze or Black Upon Video Input Loss
175
Modifying Video Output Settings
176
Setting up the VITC Generator
176
Erasing Video Output VBI Information
178
Ancillary Data Insertion
179
Selecting Freeze or Black for Video Output Signal Loss
181
Erasing the Horizontal Blanking Interval
182
Renaming Video I/Os in Crosspoint Lists
183
Renaming the Video Inputs
183
Renaming the Video Outputs
184
Configuring the Video Monitor Output
185
Enabling or Disabling Dither on the Video Monitor Output
185
Enabling or Disabling NTSC Pedestal
186
Configuring Text Overlay on the Video Monitor Output
187
Enabling Video Monitor Timecode Burn-In
188
Using Multiple Video Tracks for One Channel
190
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings
193
About Profile XP Audio
193
Determining the Number of Audio Channels Available
193
Determining the Audio Formats Available
194
Adding or Removing Audio Tracks
195
Removing Audio Tracks
195
Adding Audio Tracks
196
Selecting Audio Channels for an Audio Track
198
Changing the Audio I/O Format
199
Select Audio Input Format
199
Select Audio Output Format
201
Checking AES/EBU Input Status
203
Selecting Incoming Digital Audio Coding Format
204
Adjusting Audio Delay
205
Selecting Audio Delay Presets
205
Selecting Custom Audio Delay
206
Adjusting Analog Audio Input Level
207
Adjusting Analog Audio Output Level
208
Muting Analog Audio Outputs
209
Selecting Analog Audio Output Line Mode
210
Selecting Audio Reference Level
211
Changing How Audio Sounds During Jog
212
Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings
213
About Profile XP Series Timecode
213
Using the Internal Timecode Generators
214
Selecting the Internal Generator as a Timecode Source
214
Using the same TC Generator for Multiple Channels
215
Setting up an Internal Timecode Generator
217
Recording VITC
219
Selecting a VITC Input for a Channel
219
Recording Timecode from Ancillary Data
220
Setting up the VITC Reader on a Video Input
221
Setting up the VITC Reader on the Reference Input
223
Generating VITC on a Video Output
225
Selecting the Video Output as a Timecode Output for the Channel
225
Setting up the VITC Generator on a Video Output
227
Deleting Unwanted VITC and Other VBI Signals
228
Recording or Generating LTC
230
Select a Timecode Source for Timecode Burn-In
231
Chapter 8 Modifying a Channel: Ancillary Data
233
About Profile XP Series Ancillary Data
233
Adding an Ancillary Data Track
234
Selecting the Video I/Os Used for Ancillary Data
235
Removing an Ancillary Data Track
237
Chapter 9 Managing Optional Licenses
239
Enabling Optional Features
239
Requesting a License
240
Adding a License
244
Deleting Licenses
245
Archiving Licenses
245
Chapter 10 Controlling the Profile XP Remotely
248
Setting up RS-422 Remote Control in Vdrpanel
248
Setting up RS-422 Remote Control Using Prolink
251
How to Set up Prolink
251
Overview of the Prolink Communications Window
252
Running Portserver to Enable Remote Operation
253
Setting up AMP Remote Control
254
Configuring AMP Protocol Control
254
Using the AMP Application for Local Control
256
Setting Options
257
Loading a Clip
258
Playing a Clip
258
Recording a Clip
258
Chapter 11 Setting up a Simple Network
259
About Profile Networking
259
About Windows NT Networking
259
About the Fibre Channel Video Network Option
260
About the Ethernet Video Network Option
263
Simple Networks
265
Profile XP Systems with both Video Network Options Installed
265
Setting up a Simple Windows NT Network
266
Set Machine Name and IP Address on each Profile XP System
266
Power-Off and Connect Proper Cabling
268
Power-On the Hub or Switch and Configure if Necessary
269
Power-On and Test each Profile XP System on the Network
269
Setting up a Simple Video Network: Fibre Channel
270
Set up the Windows NT Ethernet Network
270
Configure Fibre Channel Network Settings on each Profile XP
271
Manually Edit the Hosts File on each Profile XP
272
Power-Down and Connect Proper Fibre Channel Cabling
274
Power-On the Switch and Configure if Necessary
275
Test the Fibre Channel Network Using Media Manager
275
Setting up a Simple Video Network: Ethernet
279
Set up the Windows NT Ethernet Network
279
Configure the Video Network on each Profile XP: Ethernet
279
Manually Edit the Hosts File on each Profile XP
281
Power-Off and Connect Proper Ethernet Cabling
283
Power-On the Hub or Switch and Configure if Necessary
284
Test the Ethernet Video Network Using Media Manager
284
Chapter 12 Solving Common Setup Problems
289
Summary of Setup Problems
289
Common Record/Play Problems
290
Problems with Video
291
Problems with Audio
292
Problems with Timecode
294
VITC Record
294
Storage System Problems
296
Problems Using Configuration Manager
297
Channel Control Problems
298
Common Ethernet Network Problems
299
Common Fibre Channel Video Network Problems
300
Testing the Fibre Channel Video Network
301
Common Ethernet Video Network Problems
305
Testing the Ethernet Video Network
306
Appendix A Electrical and Environmental Specifications
311
General Information
311
Test Equipment
311
Electrical Specifications
312
Profile XP System Power Specifications
317
PAC 216 Power Requirements
317
Environmental Criteria
318
Appendix B Connector Pin-Outs
319
S-VGA Connector
319
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
320
Parallel Port Connector
321
RS-232 Connectors
322
I/O Panel RS-422 Connectors
323
I/O Panel GPI Connectors
324
GPI Input Connector (on I/O Panel)
324
GPI Output Connector (on I/O Panel)
325
I/O Panel LTC Connectors
326
Fibre Channel Disk Board Connectors
327
Fibre Channel Cable Specifications
327
Fibre Channel Network Board Connector
328
Audio Board Connector
329
Appendix C Rack Mounting Information and
331
Rear Panel Drawings
331
Rack Mounting the Profile XP
331
Chassis Dimensions for Profile XP and Peripheral Equipment
332
Rack Mount Hardware Shipped with the Profile XP System
333
Rack Mounting Fibre Channel RAID Systems
333
Mounting the Rack Slides
334
Installing the Profile XP on the Rack Mount Rails
336
Making Rack Slide Adjustments
336
Mounting Panels and Audio Chassis
337
Rear Panel Drawings
338
Profile XP Media Platform Chassis
338
XLR216 and BNC216 AES/EBU Breakout Panels
338
PAC216 Profile Audio Chassis
339
I/O Panel
339
PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis
340
PFC500E Expansion Chassis
340
PFR500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis
341
PFR500E Expansion Chassis
341
PFR600 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis
342
PFR600E Expansion Chassis
342
PFR700 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis
343
PFR700E Expansion Chassis
343
Index
345
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GRASS VALLEY PROFILE XP PVS1008 System Manual (306 pages)
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Brand:
GRASS VALLEY
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 3 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Preface
9
About this Manual
9
Using the Profile XP Documentation Set
9
Manual Descriptions
10
How this Manual Is Organized
11
Getting more Information
12
Grass Valley Group Product Support
13
Safety Summaries
15
General Safety Summary
15
Safety Terms and Symbols
16
Service Safety Summary
17
Certifications and Compliances
17
Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform
19
Profile XP Media Platform Features
19
About Channels and Factory Default Configuration
23
Video Compression for Standard Definition
24
Video Compression for High Definition
24
Serial Data Transport Interface (SDTI)
24
Fibre Channel RAID Storage
25
Fibre Channel And/Or Ethernet IP Video Networks
25
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
26
Rear Panel View
29
Standard Accessories
30
Profile XP Media Platform System Overview
31
High Level Block Diagram
31
Board Level Block Diagram
32
Starting the Profile XP System
40
Logging on Windows NT
41
Automatic Logon
41
Logging on as Administrator
41
Logging on as Profile
42
Shutting down the Profile XP System
43
Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager
46
Tour of Configuration Manager
46
File System
46
Network
47
Video Setup Items
48
Audio Setup Items
49
Channel Configuration
50
Viewing Hardware Settings Summary Dialog Boxes
51
Viewing Board Location Information
53
Saving and Restoring Your System Settings
54
Saving a Copy of Your System Configuration
54
Opening Saved Configuration Files
55
Importing System Settings
56
Importing a Configuration
57
Remote Configuration
59
Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP Storage Systems
61
PFC500 Product Description
61
PFR500 Product Description
62
Storage Capacity Estimates
63
Maximum Video Data Rate Per Channel for PFC500
64
Connecting the RAID Storage Chassis
64
Configuring Storage Using GVG Disk Utility
65
About Configuring Storage
65
Introducing the GVG Disk Utility
67
Binding Disks and Creating a Video File System
69
Configuring Hot Spare Drives
74
Changing the Video File System Volume Name
77
Expanding Storage
79
Unbinding Luns for Reconfiguration
83
Identifying Disk Modules
85
Storage Maintenance Tasks Using GVG Disk Utility
87
Loading Disk Drive Firmware
87
Loading RAID Controller Firmware
88
Performing PFR500 Maintenance Tasks
90
Reseting the PFC500 System Clock
92
Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels
93
Using the Channel Configuration Dialog Box
93
Displaying the Channel Configuration Dialog Box
94
Working with Channels
95
Default Settings for Channels You Add
95
Why Resources Appear Dimmed, Red, or in Use
96
Using Tool Tips to Manage Resources
97
Using the Warning Symbol to Find Shared Resources
98
Using the Summary Button to Review Channel Settings
99
Adding and Configuring a New Channel
100
To Add a Channel
100
Entering Channel Name and Description
100
Selecting the Channel Type
102
Selecting Video Quality and Crosspoints
104
Setting up an SDTI Channel
109
Selecting Audio Channels for each Audio Track
110
Selecting Timecode I/O for each Timecode Track
111
Removing a Channel
112
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings
113
Adjusting Video Output Timing
113
Adjusting Playout Timing to Match Zero Time
114
Adjusting Playout Timing to Match E to E Timing
116
Adjusting System Reference Timing to Offset All Playout Timing
118
Auto-Timing Synchronous Video Feeds
120
Recording Synchronous and Asynchronous Feeds
121
Changing the System Video Standard
122
Configuring the Video Codec Type
123
Selecting the Video I/Os Used by a Channel
125
Selecting Video Quality for a Channel
126
Guidelines for Selecting Video Quality Presets
126
Selecting Video Quality Settings for a Channel
128
Selecting Browse Video Quality Settings for a Channel
129
Defining and Selecting a Custom Video Quality Preset
131
Recording VBI Information Uncompressed
132
Selecting the Video Still-Play Mode
135
Viewing Video Input Status
136
Modifying Video Input Settings
137
Setting up the VITC Reader
137
Erasing Video Input VBI Information
139
Selecting Freeze or Black Upon Video Input Loss
141
Modifying Video Output Settings
142
Setting up the VITC Generator
142
Erasing Video Output VBI Information
144
Selecting Freeze or Black for Video Output Signal Loss
146
Erasing the Horizontal Blanking Interval
147
Renaming Video I/Os in Crosspoint Lists
148
Renaming the Video Inputs
148
Renaming the Video Outputs
149
Configuring the Video Monitor Output
150
Enabling or Disabling Dither on the Video Monitor Output
150
Enabling or Disabling NTSC Pedestal
151
Configuring Text Overlay on the Video Monitor Output
152
Enabling Video Monitor Timecode Burn-In
153
Using Multiple Video Tracks for One Channel
155
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings
159
About Profile XP Audio
159
Determining the Number of Audio Channels Available
159
Determining the Audio Formats Available
160
Adding or Removing Audio Tracks
161
Removing Audio Tracks
161
Adding Audio Tracks
162
Selecting Audio Channels for an Audio Track
164
Changing the Audio I/O Format
165
Select Audio Input Format
165
Select Audio Output Format
167
Checking AES/EBU Input Status
169
Selecting Incoming Digital Audio Coding Format
170
Adjusting Audio Delay
171
Selecting Audio Delay Presets
171
Selecting Custom Audio Delay
172
Adjusting Analog Audio Input Level
173
Adjusting Analog Audio Output Level
174
Muting Analog Audio Outputs
175
Selecting Analog Audio Output Line Mode
176
Selecting Audio Reference Level
177
Changing How Audio Sounds During Shuttle
178
Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings
179
About Profile XP Series Timecode
179
Using the Internal Timecode Generators
180
Selecting the Internal Generator as a Timecode Source
180
Using the same TC Generator for Multiple Channels
181
Setting up an Internal Timecode Generator
183
Recording VITC
185
Selecting a VITC Input for a Channel
185
Setting up the VITC Reader on a Video Input
186
Setting up the VITC Reader on the Reference Input
188
Generating VITC on a Video Output
190
Selecting the Video Output as a Timecode Output for the Channel
190
Setting up the VITC Generator on a Video Output
192
Deleting Unwanted VITC Signals
193
Recording or Generating LTC
195
Select a Timecode Source for Timecode Burn-In
196
Chapter 8 Modifying a Channel: Ancillary Data
197
About Profile XP Series Ancillary Data
197
Selecting the Video I/Os Used for Ancillary Data
198
Adding an Ancillary Data Track
199
Selecting an Ancillary Data Type for a Track
200
Configuring an Ancillary Data Type
201
Making the Settings for a Data Type
202
Removing an Ancillary Data Track
204
Chapter 9 Controlling the Profile XP Remotely
206
Setting up RS-422 Remote Control in Vdrpanel
206
Setting up RS-422 Remote Control Using Prolink
209
How to Set up Prolink
209
Overview of the Prolink Communications Window
210
Running Portserver to Enable Remote Operation
211
Chapter 10 Setting up a Simple Network
213
About Profile Networking
213
About Windows NT Networking
213
About the Fibre Channel Video Network Option
214
About the Ethernet Video Network Option
217
Simple Networks
219
Profile XP Systems with both Video Network Options Installed
219
Setting up a Simple Windows NT Network
220
Set Machine Name and IP Address on each Profile XP System
220
Power-Off and Connect Proper Cabling
222
Power-On the Hub or Switch and Configure if Necessary
223
Power-On and Test each Profile XP System on the Network
223
Setting up a Simple Video Network: Fibre Channel
224
Set up the Windows NT Ethernet Network
224
Configure Fibre Channel Network Settings on each Profile XP
225
Manually Edit the Hosts File on each Profile XP
226
Power-Down and Connect Proper Fibre Channel Cabling
228
Power-On the Switch and Configure if Necessary
229
Test the Fibre Channel Network Using Media Manager
229
Setting up a Simple Video Network: Ethernet
234
Set up the Windows NT Ethernet Network
234
Configure the Video Network on each Profile XP: Ethernet
234
Manually Edit the Hosts File on each Profile XP
236
Power-Off and Connect Proper Ethernet Cabling
238
Power-On the Hub or Switch and Configure if Necessary
239
Test the Ethernet Video Network Using Media Manager
239
Chapter 11 Solving Common Setup Problems
245
Summary of Setup Problems
245
Common Record/Play Problems
246
Problems with Video
247
Problems with Audio
248
Problems with Timecode
250
VITC Record
250
Storage System Problems
252
Problems Using Configuration Manager
253
Channel Control Problems
254
Common Ethernet Network Problems
255
Common Fibre Channel Video Network Problems
256
Common Fibre Channel Video Network
256
Testing the Fibre Channel Video Network
257
Common Ethernet Video Network Problems
261
Testing the Ethernet Video Network
262
Appendix A Electrical and Environmental Specifications
267
General Information
267
Test Equipment
267
Electrical Specifications
268
Profile XP System Power Specifications
273
PAC 216 Power Requirements
273
Environmental Criteria
274
Appendix B Connector Pin-Outs
275
S-VGA Connector
275
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
276
Parallel Port Connector
277
RS-232 Connectors
278
I/O Panel RS-422 Connectors
279
I/O Panel GPI Connectors
280
GPI Input Connector (on I/O Panel)
280
GPI Output Connector (on I/O Panel)
281
I/O Panel LTC Connectors
282
Fibre Channel Disk Board Connectors
283
Fibre Channel Cable Specifications
283
Fibre Channel Network Board Connector
284
Audio Board Connector
285
Appendix C Rack Mounting Information and Rear Panel Drawings
287
Rack Mounting the Profile XP
287
Chassis Dimensions for Profile XP and Peripheral Equipment
288
Rack Mount Hardware Shipped with the Profile XP System
289
Rack Mounting PFC500 or PFR500 Fibre Channel RAID Systems
289
Mounting the Rack Slides
290
Installing the Profile XP on the Rack Mount Rails
292
Making Rack Slide Adjustments
292
Mounting Panels and Audio Chassis
293
Rear Panel Drawings
294
Profile XP Media Platform Chassis
294
XLR216 and BNC216 AES/EBU Breakout Panels
294
PAC216 Profile Audio Chassis
295
I/O Panel
295
PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis
296
PFC500E Expansion Chassis
296
PFR500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis
297
PFR500E Expansion Chassis
297
Index
299
GRASS VALLEY PROFILE XP PVS1008 System Manual (288 pages)
MEDIA PLATFORM
Brand:
GRASS VALLEY
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 4 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Preface about this Manual
9
Getting more Information
13
Grass Valley Group Product Support
14
Safety Summaries General Safety Summary
15
Safety Terms and Symbols
16
Service Safety Summary
16
Certifications and Compliances
17
Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP
19
Profile XP Media Platform Highlights
19
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
20
Rear Panel View
23
Standard Accessories Shipped with the Profile XP
24
Profile XP Media Platform Features
25
Summary of Profile XP Models
25
About Channels and Factory Default Configuration
25
Video Compression
26
Fibre Channel RAID Storage
27
Fibre Channel And/Or Ethernet IP Networks
27
Profile XP Media Platform System Overview
28
High Level Block Diagram
28
Board Level Block Diagram
30
Starting the Profile XP System
34
Logging on Windows NT
35
Automatic Logon
35
Logging on as Administrator
35
Logging on as Profile
36
Shutting down the Profile XP System
37
Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager
40
Tour of Configuration Manager
40
File System
40
Network
41
Video Setup Items
42
Audio Setup Items
43
Channel Configuration
44
Viewing Hardware Settings Summary Dialog Boxes
45
Viewing Board Location Information
47
Saving and Restoring Your System Settings
48
Saving a Copy of Your System Configuration
48
Opening Saved Configuration Files
49
Restoring Default Settings
50
Importing and Exporting System Settings
51
Exporting a Configuration
51
Importing a Configuration
53
Remote Configuration: Netcentral XP Enterprise
55
Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP Storage Systems
57
PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis Key Features
57
PFC500 Product Description
58
Storage Capacity Estimates
58
Maximum Video Data Rate Per Channel
60
Connecting Storage: Using a Single PFC500
61
Connecting Storage: Using Multiple Pfc500S
64
Addressing Requirements
64
Configuring Storage Using Disk Utility
69
About Configuring Storage
69
Configuring Storage Without Hot Spare Drives
71
Configuring Storage to Include Hot Spare Drives
75
Changing the Volume Name
80
Expanding Storage
83
Determining Which Disk Modules Make up a LUN
85
Updating Your PFC500 Firmware
86
Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels
87
Using the Channel Configuration Dialog Box
87
Displaying the Channel Configuration Dialog Box
88
Working with Channels
89
Default Settings for Channels You Add
89
Why Resources Appear Dimmed, Red, or in Use
90
Using Tool Tips to Manage Resources
91
Using the Warning Symbol to Find Shared Resources
92
Using the Summary Button to Review Channel Settings
93
Adding and Configuring a New Channel
94
To Add a Channel
94
Entering Channel Name and Description
94
Selecting the Channel Type
96
Selecting Video Quality and Crosspoints
98
Selecting Audio Channels for each Audio Track
103
Selecting Timecode I/O for each Timecode Track
104
Removing a Channel
105
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings
107
Adjusting Video Output Timing
107
Adjusting Playout Timing to Match Zero Time
108
Adjusting Playout Timing to Match E to E Timing
110
Adjusting System Reference Timing to Offset All Playout Timing
112
Auto-Timing Synchronous Video Feeds
113
Options for Timing Asynchronous Feeds
114
Changing the System Video Standard
116
Selecting the Video I/Os Used by a Channel
117
Selecting Video Quality for a Channel
118
Guidelines for Selecting Video Quality Presets
118
Selecting Video Quality Settings for a Channel
120
Selecting Browse Video Quality Settings for a Channel
121
Defining and Selecting a Custom Video Quality Preset
123
Recording VBI Information Uncompressed
124
Selecting the Video Still-Play Mode
126
Viewing Video Input Status
127
Modifying Video Input Settings
128
Setting up the VITC Reader
128
Erasing Video Input VBI Information
130
Selecting Freeze or Black Upon Video Input Loss
132
Modifying Video Output Settings
133
Setting up the VITC Generator
133
Erasing Video Output VBI Information
135
Selecting Freeze or Black for Video Output Signal Loss
137
Erasing the Horizontal Blanking Interval
138
Renaming Video I/Os in Crosspoint Lists
139
Renaming the Video Inputs
139
Renaming the Video Outputs
140
Configuring the Video Monitor Output
141
Enabling or Disabling Dither on the Video Monitor Output
141
Enabling or Disabling NTSC Pedestal
142
Configuring Text Overlay on the Video Monitor Output
143
Enabling Video Monitor Timecode Burn-In
144
Using Multiple Video Tracks for One Channel
146
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings
149
About Profile XP Audio
149
Determining the Number of Audio Channels Available
149
Determining the Audio Formats Available
150
Adding or Removing Audio Tracks
151
Removing Audio Tracks
151
Adding Audio Tracks
152
Selecting Audio Channels for an Audio Track
154
Changing the Audio I/O Format
155
Select Audio Input Format
155
Select Audio Output Format
157
Checking AES/EBU Input Status
159
Selecting the Audio Clock Reference
160
Selecting Incoming Digital Audio Coding Format
161
Adjusting Audio Delay
162
Selecting Audio Delay Presets
162
Selecting Custom Audio Delay
163
Adjusting Analog Audio Input Level
164
Adjusting Analog Audio Output Level
165
Muting Analog Audio Outputs
166
Selecting Analog Audio Output Line Mode
167
Selecting Audio Reference Level
168
Changing How Audio Sounds During Shuttle
169
Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings
171
About Profile XP Series Timecode
171
Using the Internal Timecode Generators
172
Selecting the Internal Generator as a Timecode Source
172
Using the same TC Generator Multiple Channels
173
Setting up an Internal Timecode Generator
175
Recording VITC
177
Selecting a VITC Input for a Channel
177
Setting up the VITC Reader on a Video Input
178
Setting up the VITC Reader on the Reference Input
180
Generating VITC on a Video Output
182
Selecting the Video Output as a Timecode Output for the Channel
182
Setting up the VITC Generator on a Video Output
184
Deleting Unwanted VITC Signals
185
Recording or Generating LTC
187
Select a Timecode Source for Timecode Burn-In
188
Chapter 8 Controlling the Profile XP Remotely
190
Setting up RS-422 Remote Control in Vdrpanel
190
Setting up RS-422 Remote Control Using Prolink
193
How to Set up Prolink
193
Overview of the Prolink Communications Window
194
Running Portserver to Enable Remote Operation
195
Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network
197
About Profile Networking
197
About Windows NT Networking
197
About the Fibre Channel Video Network Option
198
About the Ethernet Video Network Option
201
Simple Networks
203
Profile XP Systems with both Video Network Options Installed
203
Setting up a Simple Windows NT Network
204
Set Machine Name and IP Address on each Profile XP System
204
Power-Off and Connect Proper Cabling
206
Power-On the Hub or Switch and Configure if Necessary
207
Power-On and Test each Profile XP System on the Network
207
Setting up a Simple Video Network: Fibre Channel
208
Set up the Windows NT Ethernet Network
208
Configure Fibre Channel Network Settings on each Profile XP
209
Manually Edit the Hosts File on each Profile XP
210
Power-Down and Connect Proper Fibre Channel Cabling
212
Power-On the Switch and Configure if Necessary
213
Test the Fibre Channel Network Using Media Manager
213
Setting up a Simple Video Network: Ethernet
218
Set up the Windows NT Ethernet Network
218
Configure the Video Network on each Profile XP: Ethernet
218
Manually Edit the Hosts File on each Profile XP
220
Power-Off and Connect Proper Ethernet Cabling
222
Power-On the Hub or Switch and Configure if Necessary
223
Test the Ethernet Video Network Using Media Manager
223
Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems
229
Common Record/Play Problems
230
Problems with Video
231
Problems with Audio
232
Problems with Timecode
234
Storage System Problems
236
Problems Using Configuration Manager
237
Channel Control Problems
238
Common Ethernet Network Problems
239
Common Fibre Channel Video Network Problems
240
Common Fibre Channel Video Network
240
Testing the Fibre Channel Video Network
241
Common Ethernet Video Network Problems
245
Testing the Ethernet Video Network
246
Appendix A Electrical and Environmental Specifications
251
General Information
251
Test Equipment
251
Electrical Specifications
252
Profile XP System Power Specifications
256
PAC 216 Power Requirements
256
Environmental Criteria
257
Appendix B Connector Pin-Outs
259
S-VGA Connector
259
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
260
Parallel Port Connector
261
RS-232 Connectors
262
I/O Panel RS-422 Connectors
263
I/O Panel GPI Connectors
264
GPI Input Connector (on I/O Panel)
264
GPI Output Connector (on I/O Panel)
265
I/O Panel LTC Connectors
266
Fibre Channel Disk Board Connectors
267
Fibre Channel Cable Specifications
267
Fibre Channel Network Board Connector
268
Audio Board Connector
269
Appendix C Rack Mounting Information and Rear Panel Drawings
271
Rack Mounting the Profile XP
271
Chassis Dimensions for Profile XP and Peripheral Equipment
272
Rack Mount Hardware Shipped with the Profile XP System
273
Rack Mount Hardware for the PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID System
273
Mounting the Rack Slides
274
Installing the Profile XP on the Rack Mount Rails
276
Making Rack Slide Adjustments
276
Mounting Panels and Audio Chassis
277
Rear Panel Drawings
278
Profile XP Media Platform Chassis
278
XLR216 and BNC216 AES/EBU Breakout Panels
278
PAC216 Profile Audio Chassis
279
I/O Panel
279
PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis
280
PFC500E Expansion Chassis
280
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