HD/SD Multi Format DVCPRO Server Operating Instructions...
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Copyright (c) 1994 Washington University in Saint Louis All rights reserved. This product includes software developed by Washington University in Saint Louis and its contributors. Copyright (c) 1980, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990 Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.
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IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
Handling Precautions O This unit has been designed with foremost emphasis placed on its reliability as a transmission server. However, to prevent accidents in transmission due to breakdown or obstructions, it is requested that the server be used with a system compiled in duplicate.
Features DVCPRO compression This digital video server incorporates the DVCPRO format that, in the development of digital technology for broadcasting applications, has won critical acclaim for its high picture and sound quality. High-speed transmission made possible by an SDTI interface The existing SDI (SMPTE259M-C) router and cable can be used without modification.
System Configuration DVCPRO server 6U rack mount adapter FC (Fibre Channel) cable Power cord (a2) Operating Instructions Warranty HDD mounting screws (a a 36) (what you are now reading)
Parts and Their Functions Front panel WA RNI NG POW ER REC UE EMR PLA CAN CEL Y REM OTE /LO CAL TC/ CTL RES FUN CTI ON 1 2 6 1 Power switch [POWER A] This switch is used to turn the unit’s [POWER A] supply ON or OFF.
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Parts and Their Functions Front panel 9 Cursor buttons [ # , 2 , ! , 1 , SET, CANCEL] [ # ] button: Becomes effective when the 3 mark is shown on the display panel. Forwarding of CLIP, etc., character selection and separate function menu are displayed.
Parts and Their Functions Rear panel 1 AC power socket [ AC IN] This power socket is for [POWER A]. Connect the power cord (supplied) to this socket. 2 Fuse holder 1 [FUSE F1] This fuse holder is for [POWER A]. Contains a 125V 10A fuse.
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Parts and Their Functions The following panels change depending on their combination. ? SDTI panel (packed with optional board) Nothing is connected to the SDTI panel. @ Analog panel (packed with optional board) This is provided with analog audio signal input and output connectors.
Rack Mounting Using the rack-mounting adapters provided, the unit can be mounted in a 19-inch standard rack. The following slide rails and brackets are recommended for mounting. O Slide rails (CC3001-99-0191), brackets (B-308): made by CHASIS TRAK For details, consult your dealer. 1.
Connections 1. Analog When all the connections have been made to the analog I/O board ANALOG/DIGITAL VIDEO IN SDI/SDTI IN VIDEO IN SDI/SDTI IN VIDEO IN SDI/SDTI IN VIDEO IN SDI/SDTI IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AJ-D850 <Note> No sound will be heard when a tape is played back at less than normal (1a) speed with this unit. Fibre Channel Cable REMOTE IN...
Connections 2. SDTI When all the connections have been made to the SDTI I/O board ANALOG/DIGITAL VIDEO IN SDI/SDTI IN VIDEO IN SDI/SDTI IN VIDEO IN SDI/SDTI IN VIDEO IN SDI/SDTI IN SDTI OUT AJ-D780 AJ-D780 <Note> No sound will be heard when a tape is played back at less than normal (1a) speed with this unit. Fibre Channel Cable REMOTE IN...
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Connections 3. SDI When all the connections have been made to the SDI I/O board ANALOG/DIGITAL VIDEO IN SDI/SDTI IN VIDEO IN SDI/SDTI IN VIDEO IN SDI/SDTI IN VIDEO IN SDI/SDTI IN SDI OUT SDI IN AJ-D850 The optional AJ-YA750 (component serial interface board) is required.
Starting Up and Closing Down the System $ System Start Up Follow the steps outlined below to start up the system. 1. Install the optional board. (See page 31.) 2. Install the HDD for data. (See page 36.) 3. Connect the FC cable between the Fibre Channel connectors [RAID] and [HOST].
Display Panel $ Main Screen Displays the status of the channel selected with the channel button. The main screen has 3 patterns, and its display can be switched by cursor button [ # ] or [ 2 ]. After moving to a screen other than main screen, the main screen returns to pattern 1.
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Display Panel Main Screen Pattern 1 6 Board type display Shown is the type of input/output board corresponding to the channel currently displayed. NO BOARD: Board is not inserted. SDTI I/O: SDTI input/output board ANALOG OUT: Analog output board SDI I/O: SDI input/output board ANALOG I/O: Analog input/output board...
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Display Panel $ Menu Selection Screen This is the screen for selecting each type of menu. Menus are displayed in the lower register of the main screen. Each screen can be called up by selecting a function button. Adjacent patterns can be shown by using cursor button [ # ] or [ 2 ].
Display Panel $ Shutdown Settings Screen Selects the method of shutting down the unit. The method of shutting down the unit is selected with cursor button [ # ] or [ 2 ]. Each time cursor button [ # ] or [ 2 ] is pressed, change is made among SERVER SHUTDOWN/SERVER REBOOT/FILE SYSTEM INIT.
Display Panel $ Parameter Setting Screen Each parameter required by the unit is set. 1. Then screen for selection of CONFIG TYPE is shown. CONFIG TYPE is selected with cursor button [ ! ] or [ 1 ]. USER SET A/S SET If the parameter does not need to be changed, press the [CANCEL] button.
Display Panel Parameter List USER SET Setting item Setting Remarks Dropped Frame Selects the frame mode in use. Protocol Odetics Selects the control protocol in use with Louth RS-422A. FF.REW Max x32, x64, Selects the speed for FF/REW. x128 SDTI Slow Audio Valid Selects audio data output for playback at a1 speed or below.
Display Panel $ Version Display Screen Displays the version of software for the server or front panel controller, etc. Data on each version is switched by cursor button [ # ] or [ 2 ]. Information displayed: Press the [F5] button to return to main screen pattern 1. $ Error Display Screen When an error has occurred in the server, it is displayed.
Display Panel $ CLIP Display Screen Shows the CLIP in storage. 1 File number display Displays the number of registered CLIPS and the order of CLIPS to be displayed. 2 CLIP name display Displays the CLIP name. 3 Recording format display Displays the recording format of the CLIP displayed.
Display Panel $ Simplified Manual Operation Screen Facilitates simplified manual operation of the unit. The upper register has the same display as the main screen. The screen for simplified manual operation is shown in the lower register. <Note> Perform simplified manual operations after switching the relevant channel to local mode at main screen.
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Display Panel Simplified Manual Operation Screen Pattern 1 6 [F1] LOAD When the [F1] button is pressed, the CLIP load screen is shown. See the CLIP load screen for details. 7 [F2] CUE When the [F2] button is pressed, the CLIP currently being loaded is queued up again.
Display Panel $ CLIP Load Screen Shows the CLIP in storage. 1 File number display Displays the number of registered CLIPS and the order of CLIPS to be displayed. 2 Channel display Displays the channel number to be loaded. 3 CLIP name display Displays the CLIP name.
Display Panel $ HDD Status Display Screen Displays HDD status. When there are 8 HDDs for data When there are 4 HDDs for data <Note> S1 and S2 apply to SYS1 HDD and SYS2 HDD, respectively. 1 HDD status display Each HDD status is displayed.
Display Panel $ Error Log Display Screen Displays error log. Up too 100 errors stored. 1 Error content display Error contents are displayed. Display is made in the following format: year, month, day, hour, minute, second and error contents. 2 [F1] SILENT-MODE When the [F1] button is pressed, change is made between SILENT-MODE and ATTN-MODE.
Optional Board Installation Method Four optional boards are available. 1. Analog I/O board (AJ-YA7000P) 2. Analog out board (AJ-YA7200P) 3. SDTI I/O board (AJ-YAC7000P) 4. SDI I/O board (AJ-YA7100P) (The analog out board is required for the SDI I/O board.) The above four boards can be installed for any or all of the four channels.
Optional Board Installation Method 1. Analog I/O board (AJ-YA7000P) Proceed with the connections in the sequence described below. 1. Remove the four screws, and remove the analog in board from analog out board. 2. Connect the cables (for composite signals a3) from the unit to the analog in board.
Optional Board Installation Method 2. Analog out board (AJ-YA7200P) Perform the connections as illustrated below. Analog audio out panel (packed together with optional board) AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT SW 1 SW 2 SW 3 SW1 setting (for input audio signals with 600-ohm termination) (CH1) ON: 600-ohm termination OFF: High impedance SW2 setting...
Optional Board Installation Method 3. SDTI I/O board (AJ-YAC7000P) Perform the connections as illustrated below. SDTI cover (packed together with optional board) Orange S-OUT 2 S-OUT 3 S-OUT 1 ANALOG DIGITAL REMOTE IN VIDEO Rear panel connectors SDI/SDTI (designated channel) Black S-IN THROUGH S-IN...
Optional Board Installation Method 4. SDI I/O board (AJ-YA7100P) Proceed with the connections in the sequence described below. 1. Connect the cables (for SDI signals a3) from the unit to the SDI I/O board. 2. Connect the coaxial cables (for video signals a1, for audio signals a1) packed with the SDI I/O board to the analog out board.
Optional HDD <Warning> O The optional HDD (AJ-HDD36P) is exclusively for the unit (AJ-HDR150). Do not use it for any other applications. If any damages should arise as a result of use for other applications, the Company cannot assume any responsibility or warranty.
Troubleshooting Symptom $ Server’s power LED fails to light even when the power switch is ON. $ No display on the display panel even though the power switch is $ The buzzer continues to sound after the operation LED has lighted. $ No control can be exercised using RS-422A.
Connector Signals $ REF VIDEO IN BNCa2, loop-through with 75 Ω termination switch $ SVGA-I/F (for maintenance) Pin No. Signal DCI Comm – CHSYNC – CVSYNC $ RS-232C (for maintenance) Pin No. Signal $ Mouse/Keyboard (for maintenance) Pin No. Signal DATA +5 V CLOCK...
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Connector Signals $ Analog I/O board VIDEO IN: BNCa2, loop-through with 75-ohm termination switch (This board does not support non-standard signals.) VIDEO OUT: BNCa1 (The EE output is not locked to the REF input.) AUDIO IN (ANALOG): XLRa2, CH1/CH2 AUDIO OUT (ANALOG): XLRa2, CH1/CH2 $ Analog out board VIDEO OUT:...
Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: 120 V ±10% AC, 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 3.8 A Ambient operating temperature: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) Ambient operating humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation) Dimensions (Wa a Ha a D): ˝a10 ˝a25 ˝...
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Specifications [Option] $ VIDEO Digital Sampling frequencies: Y: 13.5 MHz, P : 3.375 MHz Quantizing: 8 bits Analog composite IN/OUT Video band: Y: 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz (±1 dB) Differential gain: Less than 6% Differential phase: Less than 4.5 degrees Y/C delay: Less than 20 ns K factor:...
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