CLIPSTER Hardware Guide (Version 3.0)Video Workstation CLIPSTERHardware Guide

iiCLIPSTER Hardware Guide4 Operation ... 4-14.1 Starting the System .

1-1345IA211IntroductionThis documentation describes how to use the hardware of CLIPSTER, the real-time conforming and finishing system by DVS. CLIPSTE

1-2CLIPSTER Hardware GuideDisk-Upgrade Contains a complete set of hard disks that replace the existing ones to increase the size of the storage.FC/SAN

1-3Introduction21345IA1.1 OverviewThis guide informs you about the installation of the CLIPSTER hard-ware, its operation as well as all connection pos

1-4CLIPSTER Hardware GuideChapter 5 Details maintenance work, for example, in case of a hard disk, fan or power supply unit failure.Appendix Provides

1-5Introduction21345IA1.2 Target GroupTo use this manual you should have experience in handling video and computer equipment. Additionally, to use CLI

1-6CLIPSTER Hardware Guide1.4 Safety InstructionsTo use CLIPSTER correctly please heed the following:GeneralCLIPSTER has been built according to the a

1-7Introduction21345IATransportationCLIPSTER is a very sensitive device. Especially the hard disks of the sys-tem must be handled with greatest care.

1-8CLIPSTER Hardware Guide1.5 Important NotesThe following provides information about warranty, a note about the conformity of the product and some ot

1-9Introduction21345IAProduct Disposal (B2B)Used electrical and electronic products should not be dis-posed of with general household waste. At the en

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2-1213452IAOverviewThis chapter provides a detailed overview of the CLIPSTER hardware. First the different hardware variants of CLIPSTER will be expla

2-2CLIPSTER Hardware Guide2.1 Hardware Variants of CLIPSTERThe CLIPSTER system can be delivered in different hardware variants depending on, for exam

2-3Overview21345IAFigure 2-1: Overview of the frontsoperation items With the operation items the system can be con-trolled (e.g. turned on or off). Ad

2-4CLIPSTER Hardware Guide2.2.2 Operation ItemsWith the operation items at the system’s front the hardware of CLIP-STER can be controlled (e.g. turned

2-5Overview21345IA2.2.3 HDD LEDsThe HDD LEDs show the statuses (activities) of the hard disks of the hard disk array. They can be seen only when they

2-6CLIPSTER Hardware GuideFigure 2-4: HDD LEDs and the hard disk arrayStarting from the left, the first four LEDs display the accesses to the top row

2-7Overview21345IApage 2-8), the second six LEDs show the state of the hard disks of the second column, and so on.2.2.4 FaceplateThe faceplate covers

2-8CLIPSTER Hardware Guide2.2.5 Hard Disk ArrayThe hard disks of the hard disk array are used to store your video and audio material. It is the main s

2-9Overview21345IA2.2.6 DVD DriveThe system is equipped with a DVD drive which can be used for service purposes or to install additional software.Figu

213IA45CLIPSTER Hardware GuideIntroductionOverviewInstallationOperationMaintenanceAppendixIndex

2-10CLIPSTER Hardware GuideFor further information regarding the operation of the drive, please re-fer to the original manufacturer’s documentation.em

2-11Overview21345IA2.3 Overview of the RearThis section describes the rear of the system. After an overall overview of the rear some explanatory deta

2-12CLIPSTER Hardware Guide2.3.2 Digital Video I/OsThis section contains some further information about the digital video in- and outputs of CLIPSTER.

2-13Overview21345IAFor an output CLIPSTER also supports the 3-Gbit/s SDI which provides all features of a standard dual-link connection, but requires

2-14CLIPSTER Hardware Guide2.3.3 Main Connector PanelThe main connector panel provides the standard in- and outputs of CLIPSTER to give you the full f

2-15Overview21345IADigital Audio Ch. 9-16DB-25 connector (female) for a balanced audio signal in- and output of the digital audio channels 9 to 16 (AE

2-16CLIPSTER Hardware GuideREF In BNC connector for a synchronization of video signals, i.e. the reference input; input of hori-zontal or composite sy

2-17Overview21345IAThe following connectors may be available on other hardware variants. Depending on the variant, they either replace one or more of

2-18CLIPSTER Hardware Guide2.3.5 Slot Panel ConnectorsCLIPSTER provides on its slot panel connector area various connections, such as the graphic card

2-19Overview21345IAVGAThe on-board graphic card of the motherboard may not be sufficient to handle digital video. Then the system will be equipped wit

Hardware Guide Version 3.0 for CLIPSTERCopyright © 2008 by DVS Digital Video Systems AG, Hanover. All rights reserved.The manuals as well as the soft-

2-20CLIPSTER Hardware GuideFigure 2-16: Video I/O panelIn detail the panel provides the following:JPEG2000 AcceleratorThis slot panel is the JPEG2000

2-21Overview21345IA2.3.6 Power SupplyThe redundant power supply provides the system with power. It con-sists of several independent power supply units

2-22CLIPSTER Hardware Guidelatch 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

3-1452133IAInstallationThis chapter describes the installation procedure of the CLIPSTER hard-ware. The system must be installed properly before you c

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4-1213454IAOperationThis chapter describes how to operate the CLIPSTER hardware, i.e. it is explained how to start the system and how to shut it down.

4-2CLIPSTER Hardware Guide4.2 Shutting Down the SystemThere are several possibilities to shut down CLIPSTER. All depend on whether the operating syst

5-1213545IAMaintenanceThis chapter explains the maintenance work that you can perform on your own. For each work a detailed procedure description is g

5-2CLIPSTER Hardware Guide5.1 Hard Disk MaintenanceThis section deals with the possible event of a hard disk failure. First, some introductory inform

5-321354MaintenanceIAIf one hard disk within a disk set fails, the missing data can be recalcu-lated due to the parity information stored on the other

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5-4CLIPSTER Hardware GuideStep 1: Removing the Hard DiskThe hard disks that are accessible at the front of the system store the data of the main stora

5-521354MaintenanceIAy Unscrew the screws that fix the hard disk to the disk carrier.y Exchange the broken disk with a new one and assemble it in the

5-6CLIPSTER Hardware Guide5.2 Opening and Closing the CasingSome tasks described in this manual require an opening of the system’s casing and the clo

5-721354MaintenanceIAWith this the task to close the casing is finished and you can turn the system back on at any time.5.3 Fan MaintenanceTo cool the

5-8CLIPSTER Hardware GuideWith the casing of the system open, you can now test the fans. For this you have to plug in the power supply again.y Reconne

5-921354MaintenanceIAy Unscrew the finger protection grille from the broken fan and after-wards screw off the fan from the fan bracket.y Replace the b

5-10CLIPSTER Hardware Guide5.4 Power Supply MaintenanceThe redundant power supply provides the system with power. It is a very reliable and enduring p

5-1121354MaintenanceIAy Connect the power source (the power cord) to the newly installed power supply unit.y After that check the LED indicating the s

5-12CLIPSTER Hardware Guide5.5 Removal of the FaceplateThe faceplate of the system can be removed, for example, for trans-ports. For this perform the

A-121345IAAAppendixThis chapter first gives some hints how to resolve irregularities during operation. After that technical data and general informati

A-2CLIPSTER Hardware GuideA.1 TroubleshootingThe table below lists some errors that may occur during the operation of CLIPSTER and details how to reso

A-321345AppendixIAAn alarm is sounded. The alarm can be switched mute with the mute button.One of the power supply units has been disconnected from po

A-4CLIPSTER Hardware GuideA.2 Technical DataThis section provides technical data of CLIPSTER.A.2.1 General Technical DataThe general technical data of

A-521345AppendixIAA.2.2 DimensionsThe following figure shows the dimensions of the DVS system. The drawing already includes some space for connectors

A-6CLIPSTER Hardware GuideA.3 Hardware SpecificationsThe following table shows the hardware specifications of CLIPSTER.Table A-1: CLIPSTER specificati

A-721345AppendixIAData FormatsColor Modes YCbCr 4:2:2YCbCrA 4:2:2:4RGB 4:4:4RGBA 4:4:4:4Storage Format UncompressedYUV 4:2:2YUVA 4:2:2:4RGB 4:4:4RGBA

A-8CLIPSTER Hardware GuideA.4 Video RastersThe following table shows some of the supported video rasters. All fre-quencies indicate the frame rate.Tab

A-921345AppendixIAA.5 Signal In- and OutputsThis section provides pin-out information about some of the connectors provided by CLIPSTER.Digital Video

A-10CLIPSTER Hardware GuideDigital Video Interface (DVI-I Output Connectors on Break-out Cable)Table A-3: Pin-out for Output Connector (DVI OUT)Pin No

A-1121345AppendixIAAnalog Audio (6.3 mm (¼") Headphone Jack)Digital Audio (25-Pin D-Sub Connector)Output Impedance 75 OhmOutput Level 1.55 V (at

Registration FormDear customer,this product was developed and tested thoroughly. Unfortu-nately, the possibility of problems and errors can never be r

A-12CLIPSTER Hardware GuideSATA (External SATA (eSATA) Connector)Table A-5: Dig. Audio Ch. 9-16Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal1 Audio OUT CH 15/16 14 /A

A-1321345AppendixIARMT In, RMT Out and AUX 1/2 (9-Pin D-Sub Connectors)RMT In RMT OutPin No. Signal Pin No. Signal1– 1–2 /TX_D_CON 2 /RX_C_CON3RX_D_CO

A-14CLIPSTER Hardware GuideRemote In- and Output (15-Pin D-Sub HD Connector)Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal1 /RX_A_CON 9 GND2 – 10 TX_B_CON3 /TX_A_CON 1

A-1521345AppendixIAA.6 Packing InstructionsThe following describes the best way to pack a DVS system.Keep the original packing and use it in case of t

A-16CLIPSTER Hardware GuideFigure 3: Figure 4:Figure 5:a) b) c) Box ABox BBox BBox BBox BBox B

A-1721345AppendixIAA.7 Conformity DeclarationsCLIPSTER has been tested according to the applying national and inter-national directives and regulation

A-18CLIPSTER Hardware GuideA.7.3 FCC Compliance StatementDVS Digital Video Systems AG herewith declares that the following equipment has been tested a

I-121345IAIIndexNumerics15-pin D-Sub connector pin-out ...A-1425-pin D-Sub connector pin-out ...A-113-Gbit/s SDI ...2-13, 2-164K

I-2CLIPSTER Hardware GuideDB-25 connector ...A-11DB-9 connectorAUX 1/2...A-13RMT In ...

I-3Index21345IAmain connector panel ...2-11, 2-14main storage ... 2-8mirroring of ports ...

I-4CLIPSTER Hardware GuideSATA .... 2-17cable length ... 2-17pin-out ...

iCContents1 Introduction .................... 1-11.1 Overview ........