360 Systems TSS-1080p User manual

TSS-2470
B ROADCAST T IME D ELAY
Operations Manual
P/N 100-145-0024
Sept 2021
Software Version 5.21.xxx
Model TSS-24 0 Broadcast Time Delay
Model TSS-24 0 II Variable Time Delay
Model TSS-1080p Variable Time Delay
Model TSS-24 0 DualZone Variable Time Delay
Copyright© 2021, 360 Systems
All rights reserved

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Table of Contents
Safety Notices ........................................... 4
Safety Terms and Symbols.............................. 4
General Safety Caution................................ 4
Personal Injury Precautions .......................... 4
Product Damage Precautions ........................... 5
Product Registration .................................. 5
Product Improvements and Upgrades .................... 6
Trademarks and Software Copyrights ................... 6
Introduction ............................................. 7
TSS-2470 Time Delay Features ............................. 9
TSS-2470 II TSS-2470 DualZone & TSS-1080p Variable Time
Delay Additional Features ............................... 10
Installation ............................................ 11
Unpacking ............................................ 11
Package Contents ..................................... 11
Rack Mounting ........................................ 12
System Cooling ....................................... 12
Power Conditioning ................................... 12
About TSS-24 0 Time Delay Software .................. 14
Front Panel Features .................................... 16
Front Panel .......................................... 16
Power Button ......................................... 16
Indicators ........................................... 16
Rear Panel Drawing ...................................... 18
Rear Panel Connectors ................................... 19
Operations .............................................. 20
The Graphical User Interface ........................ 20
Basic TSS-24 0 Run/Stop Control ..................... 21
Time Delay Setting ................................... 21
TSS-24 0 II Variable Delay Control Functions ........ 23
Edit Configure Timing Dialog ........................ 26
Assigning Names to the Server and Transport Channels 28
Configure Network .................................... 28
Date and Time ........................................ 31
Network Time Protocol................................ 32
GPIO Configuration ................................... 34
Technical Specifications ................................ 35
Connector Pin Designations .............................. 37
HDBNC Connectors ..................................... 3
System Board Ports ................................... 3
GPIO Connector Pinout................................ 39
Mechanical Drawings ..................................... 41
Software Updates from USB Memory ........................ 43

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Maintenance ............................................. 44
Fault Diagnostics .................................... 44
Front Panel Indicators............................... 44
Other Error Indicators............................... 44
Gigabit Ethernet Indicators ......................... 45
Access to Components ................................. 45
Removing the Front Panel............................. 45
Removing the Top Cover............................... 45
General Handling Precautions ........................ 46
Installing/Removing I/O Cards ....................... 46
Accessing the Main System Board ..................... 4
Managing the RAID Disk Array ........................ 4
Notices ................................................. 51
Product Improvements and Upgrades ................... 51
Repair Policy ........................................ 51
End User License Agreement .............................. 52
Limited Warranty ........................................ 55
Index ................................................... 57

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Safety Notices
Safety Terms and Symbols
The following warning symbols are used in this manual
English
ATTENTION: refer to owner’s manual for
important information.
Français
ATTENTION: veuillez vous référer au mode
d’emploi pour une information importante.
Italiano
ATTENZIONE: fate riferimento al manuale per
informazioni importanti.
Español
ATENTCION: favor de referir al manual de
operacion por informacion importante.
English
WARNING
:
electrical shock hazard.
Français
AVERTISSEMENT: danger de choc électrique.
Italiano
AVVERTIMENTO: pericolo di shock elettrico.
Español
ADVERTENSIA: peligro de choque electrico.
General Safety Caution
Heed the following important cautions regarding the TSS-24 0 Time Delay in
order to avoid personal injury or equipment damage.
Only qualified personnel should perform installation and service. Refer
to appropriate sections of this product manual for instruction. Contact
360 Systems Customer Support for further explanation, or to clarify any
uncertainty.
Disconnect both power cords before removing the cover.
Personal Injury Precautions
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product with cover removed.
To avoid risk of fire, replace the power cord only with same type and
rating as specified. Replace damaged power cords immediately.
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power
cord. To avoid electric shock, do not remove or modify the contacts on
the plug.
Prevent the power cord from being walked on, pinched, or abraded.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to
rain or moisture.
Remove jewelry, such as rings, watches, or necklaces before servicing this
equipment.

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Product Damage Precautions
The TSS-24 0 Time Delay contains hard disk drives and other fragile
electronic and mechanical devices. While this product is very reliable,
it is still vulnerable to shock. Handle it with care, and exercise
caution not to drop or bump the recorder as damage to internal components
may result. Turn off power before moving the Time Delay.
Do not obstruct air vents. Maintain an ambient temperature below 30C
(86F).
Clean only with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners
or solvents directly on the product.
WARNING :
Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard
This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the
coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe
internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the
product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries
might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body,
seek immediate medical attention.
CAUTION :
Replace battery only with the same, or equivalent, battery type.
Follow all local laws regarding the disposal of BR and CR Lithium
batteries. Batteries should be fully discharged prior to
disposal.
CAUTION :
Never shutdown the Time Delay by removing the power cords. Doing
so may cause errors in the hard disk array. Should this happen,
the array can be reinitialized without any data loss; however, the
process may take several hours. Shutdown the system only by
momentarily pressing the front panel reset button, or through the
On-Screen user interface.
Product Registration
Important: As the owner of new capital equipment, you will want to take
advantage of product information, enhancements, upgrades, or
notifications issued by 360 Systems. Please register your product so
360 Systems can remain in contact with you. To register your product,

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visit http://360systems.com/support/product-registration/ or call our
Customer Service Department at 818-991-0360.
Product Improvements and Upgrades
360 Systems reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements to
its products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such
changes or improvements in units previously sold. Certain features
mentioned in this document may not be present in all models. Time
Delays are not offered for sale in all countries.
Trademarks and Software Copyrights
Image Server, MAXX, 360 Systems, 360 Systems Broadcast, and Direct
Digital Import are trademarks or registered trademarks of 360 Systems
in the U.S. and/or foreign countries. Other trademarks referred to in
this document are the property of their respective owners.
Software in this product is based on the work of, or is copyright by,
360 Systems, Trolltech, and FreeType Team. Copyright 2003-2021 by 360
Systems.

Introduction & Features 
TSS-2470 Time Delay
Introduction
There are four versions of the 360 Systems Time Delay. The TSS-24 0
Time Delay is the standard for set-and-forget time delay applications
such as time zone shifting. The TSS-24 0II Variable Time Delay adds
the ability to change the delay time without the loss of any
previously recorded material. The DualZone Variable Time Delay adds a
second independent playback channel. Finally, the TSS-1080p Variable
Time Delay offers all of the same features as the TSS-24 0II but with
the added enhancement of supporting high quality 1080p output. All
four systems offer high-quality program delay for television
broadcast, satellite delivery, and other applications requiring a
user-settable delay time for video, audio, and ancillary data.
Applications for the delay include:
 Compensation for time zone differences, where a program is received
at a different time than when it needs to air.
 Program origination delays, where content is time-shifted prior to
transmission or distribution.
 “+1” channels that allow cable casters to offer multiple feeds of
the same program content to maximize channel exposure with limited
additional cost. Viewers can choose to see a variety of different
shows in their chosen viewing time, or see an immediate repeat of a
show that interested them simply by changing the channel.
 The TSS-24 0 Time Delay can be used in a disaster recovery system
where a 24 hour delay provides a guarantee of airing appropriate
content for the time of day.
 The TSS-24 0II Variable Time Delay server can be used as a mountain
minute delay server or in other application where the delay may
need to be reset without loss of the recorded material.
 The TSS-1080p Variable Time Delay server is used in situations such
as live gaming events and other rebroadcast applications where high
quality video output is of the utmost importance.
 The TSS-24 0 DualZone Time Delay has the same features as the TSS-
24 0II Variable Time Delay, with the addition of a second
independent playback channel. This allows serving two time zones,
or reviewing material before or after its normal delay time. It
can also allow for cueing up a different delay time before a
programming transition (effected by an external switcher or
router).

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The TSS-24 0 Time Delay server can be thought of as a black box that
records video, audio, and specific ancillary data information; it then
delays the playback of the program by a user-selectable time period.
Whatever goes in comes out later.
The TSS-24 0 Time Delay server will operate as a set-and-forget box
with no user intervention. On restarting after a power failure, it
will again start delaying the input according to the most recent user
settings. The TSS-24 0II can be set to an initial delay and then
changed on-the-fly to any point within the recorded time. The delay
time is user-programmable from 30 seconds to 24 hours. The programmed
delay interval is frame-accurate over an indefinite time period; if
several Time Delays are fed identical input signals, they will remain
in sync indefinitely.
The TSS-24 0 is user-configurable as an SD or HD delay server with no
additional hardware or software. It employs high quality, HD video
encoding at 100 Mb/s or SD encoding at 30 Mb/s which is ideal for this
application, providing superior final image quality when used in
conjunction with other codec processes such as MPEG or H.264 for
satellite transmission and cable distribution.
16 embedded audio channels are provided.
Vertical Interval Ancillary (VANC) data is reproduced in HD. The
payload capacity is set by default to 4K per frame or field and is
adjustable. SD reproduces all 512 lines to support line 21 closed
captions and other signals.

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TSS-2470 Time Delay Features
 Functions in a stand-alone configuration with no external machine
controls, and requires no third-party software.
 Operates unattended for long periods of time. No operator
intervention or file maintenance required for continuous operation.
 All settings are non-volatile, allowing unattended restart on
power-up. The unit automatically reconfigures itself for the last-
specified delay time, and re-enters the record/playback cycle.
 System configuration is accomplished through a GUI interface using
a local keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor.
 Allows user to specify a frame-accurate delay time, such that
multiple units will play back in frame-accurate sync when fed
identical input video.
 RAID-5 drive array protects stored data against a single drive
failure.
 1 HD-SDI/SD-SDI program input.
 1 E-E monitor output, 1 delayed program output. HD-SDI/SD-SDI
connectors provided.
 Records video in 10-bit, at 100 Mb/s for visually lossless picture
quality.
 Records 8 stereo pairs of embedded audio. (4 in SD).
 Synchronizes to video input, or to an external reference.
 Upon loss of input video, records black and uses internal reference
until input is restored.
 Outputs black and audio silence during the recording interval
preceding the desired program output delay.
 Captures and plays VANC data.
 Front panel status LEDs: network, system, power.
 1 rack-unit (1¾”) height. Redundant, forced-air cooling.

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TSS-2470 II, TSS-2470 DualZone &
TSS-1080p Variable Time Delay Additional
Features
 Same feature set as the TSS-24 0 Time Delay but with the added
benefit of being able to reset the delay time without a restart.
 Four “quick set” delay time buttons for setting or resetting a
delay time plus an additional delay reset button to return quickly
to the original delay setting.
 Transport controls over the delay feed such as Pause, Jog, FF, REW,
Locate and Play are available throughout the maximum recorded delay
time.

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Installation
Unpacking
Your TSS-24 0 Time Delay has been carefully inspected and calibrated
before shipment to allow immediate operation upon installation. Check
all items for signs of visible damage which may have occurred during
shipment. If any item is damaged, contact the carrier to file a
claim.
Keep the packing materials in the event that the unit must be shipped.
If the original packaging is not available, make sure that the
following criteria are met:
 Packaging must be able to withstand the product weight.
 Product must be held firmly within the package.
 There must be at least two inches (50mm) of space between the
product and outer container.
 The corners of the product must be protected.
Package Contents
Confirm that all items on the packing list have been received. Contact
360 Systems if any item is missing.
 Model TSS-24 0 Time Delay.
 Keyboard.
 2-Button Wheel Mouse.
 HDBNC to BNC adapter cables.
 Software backup on USB memory stick.
 PDF Operations Manual.
 Power cord.
The TSS-24 0 Time Delay is not shipped with a video monitor. Select a
VESA-compliant CRT or LCD monitor capable of a refresh rate of at least
5 Hz. Note that the TSS-2470 Time Delay may not start correctly if an
unsuitable monitor is connected.
If you own more than one TSS-24 0 Time Delay, it may be appropriate to
use a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse with a KVM switch to select
between units. Not all KVM switching systems are compatible. The KVM
switch must supply an active signal to the TSS-24 0 Time Delay at all
times, even when switched away from it. When first powering up the TSS-
24 0 Time Delay, use only the supplied keyboard and mouse directly
connected. Before installation is completed, thoroughly test the KVM
switch system that will be used. Be especially careful about this when
using extender cables.

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Rack Mounting
Cables attached to the rear of the TSS-24 0 Time Delay should be
supported by proper cable management. Do not support substantial
cable weight from the TSS-24 0 Time Delay’s Mini BNC connectors as
this may damage the video board.
Install the provided rack rails into the rack first then remove the
front panel to expose the rack screw slots. Fasten the TSS-24 0 Time
Delay into the rack. Replace the front panel.
System Cooling
When many pieces of equipment are mounted in an equipment rack, a
considerable amount of heat may be produced, which must be removed
efficiently. Further, a lower operating temperature will make
equipment operate more reliably, and it will last longer. In the
extreme case, excessive temperatures cause rapid equipment failure,
and damage which can be difficult to repair.
Heat in an equipment rack should be removed by forced air. This is
often accomplished by blowers installed in the top of the rack,
venting into the room. An alternative is to draw hot air from the top
of the rack into an air-conditioning return duct, and not vent it into
the equipment room; cold air should be ducted into the bottom of the
rack.
The optimum air temperature for cooling electronic equipment is 25° C
( 2° F). When many pieces of equipment are contributing to the heat
load, a substantial air-flow will be needed, and the inlet temperature
may need to be lower.
Check These Points
 Are all ventilation holes in the TSS-24 0 Time Delay free of
obstruction?
 Can blowers or HVAC system adequately remove heat from the
equipment rack?
 Have you measured the actual temperature inside the rack? Do this
near the top.
 Verify that the HVAC system is not on a timer that can shut off
on weekends or holidays.
 What procedures are in place to protect the equipment when the
HVAC system fails?
Power Conditioning
It is good practice to operate an on-air TSS-24 0 Time Delay from an
Uninterruptible Power Source, or UPS. All utility power systems
experience occasional transient events, including brownouts and

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dropouts, which are capable of taking the TSS-24 0 Time Delay off the
air. It is the station operator’s job to plan for and overcome such
contingencies.
UPS units suitable for smoothing short-term power line problems come
in two varieties:
Change-over UPS Design
This design senses drop-outs and low line voltage, and switches its
output to an internal inverter operating from a battery. This UPS is
low in cost, and is most often used in non-critical applications such
as desk-top computers. A disadvantage is that it may create its own
power transients when switching between utility power and its inverter
supply. For this reason 360 Systems does not recommend this type for
use with broadcast servers.
Continuous Conversion UPS Design
The UPS design recommended by 360 Systems for use with the broadcast
servers is the continuous conversion design which continuously
converts utility power to DC, stores it in a battery, then produces
isolated AC power from an inverter. It never switches, and is immune
to input transients, brownouts, and blackouts. Models are available
with batteries of almost any size, making the continuous-conversion
UPS suitable for transient suppression or long-term operating power in
the absence of utility power.
Recommended UPS Models
There are several manufacturers of continuous conversion UPS systems
that are suitable for use with 360 Systems’ video products. APC and
Eaton/Powerware Corporation are two of the most common.
UPS’s are available in several different configurations to accommodate
various current load and power failure support times.
The minimum requirement for maximum current load for a single TSS-24 0
Time Delay is 2 amps.
Operating Environment
A TSS-24 0 Time Delay is a critical element in broadcast operations.
Its installation should safeguard it from every external event that
can interfere with it doing the task expected of it. 360 Systems’
engineers have experience with thousands of installations, and have
become aware of a number of environmental factors that can adversely
affect performance. Two of these have already been discussed: power
conditioning and inadequate cooling. Two others, less obvious, should
also be considered:
RF Interference by Cell Phones

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Many people are not aware that cell phones can attain a very
substantial power output, even when no conversation is taking place.
You may have experienced the effect of a cell phone interfering with a
common desk phone placed nearby. Carrying a cell phone into a machine
room where it is in close proximity to broadcast equipment and its
associated wiring is unwise. They are able to interfere with serial
control commands, video synchronization, and in some cases can crash
the CPU in equipment.
Some major broadcasters prohibit the carrying of cell phones into
certain machine areas. 360 Systems believes that the risk of undesired
equipment behavior from their RF fields is very real.
Static Discharge
Static electricity discharge is accepted by most people as an
inevitable consequence of living in a dry area. It is, rather, a
result of floor coverings that may enhance appearances, but are
inappropriate for use around critical pieces of broadcast equipment.
Static discharge can do two adverse things:
 Discharge into a connector can—and will—destroy internal circuitry
of equipment. The result will always be difficult to diagnose and
repair.
 Discharge to equipment frames or wiring can crash a CPU and take
the station off the air. The event may seem random or unrelated to
static, but it is clearly a catastrophic event—and one that can
repeat indefinitely as humidity varies.
Several steps can be taken to protect equipment from static discharge:
 Do not install critical broadcast equipment in a room with
carpeting.
 Connect equipment racks directly to an earth ground with a heavy
copper conductor.
 Do not operate equipment with a lifted safety ground (green frame
ground).
 Install a humidifier, if necessary, to reduce the likelihood of
static discharge.
About TSS-2470 Time Delay Software
The TSS-24 0 Time Delay is shipped with its application programs and
operating system installed.
The first time that it is started, it must be connected to a keyboard,
monitor and mouse in order to enter the operational parameters. It is
recommended that these always be available, however once set up the
delay process will start automatically when the system powers up and
the input signals are present.

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If for any reason it becomes necessary to reinstall any software,
refer to the Software / Firmware updates chapter for instructions.

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Front Panel Features
Front Panel
The front panel is held on by two roller clips, one on each end of the
panel. To remove the front panel, grasp the left or right end of the
panel and pull straight out. The front panel is reinstalled by
reversing this process.
Power Button
The Power button is located directly behind the front panel on the right
side. To turn the system on, press and release the power button. A
sequence of start-up screens will appear, ending with the graphical user
interface.
When the TSS-24 0 Time Delay is running, pressing the Power button
momentarily will cause the system to begin an orderly shutdown. This
can also be initiated from the GUI by selecting
START > SHUTDOWN > SHUTDOWN. In most cases the power will shut off
automatically, however if the front panel lights begin to blink, the
file system has been properly closed and it is safe to force the power
off by holding the front panel button in for 4 seconds.
In the event that the system has stopped responding to commands and will
not shutdown, hold the button in for 4 seconds to force a power down.
CAUTION:
LOSS OF DATA CAN OCCUR IF THE POWER IS TURNED OFF WITHOUT A SHUTDOWN.
USE THE FOUR SECOND SHUTDOWN ONLY IF THE SYSTEM IS NOT RESPONDING OR THE
SHUTDOWN PROCESS DOES NOT TURN THE POWER OFF AUTOMATICALLY.
Indicators
Three blue LED Status Indicators appear on the front panel. These
indicators are illuminated continuously or in some cases are dark when
inactive or not connected. The NIC indicator will flash on and off if a
network cable is attached indicating network activity. Error conditions
are indicated by flashing of the SYS indicator. See the table Front
Panel Indicators on page 44 for diagnostic meanings.

Introduction & Features  1

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Rear Panel Drawing
1. SDI Video I/O
2. Power Supply Module 1
3. Power Supply Module 2
4. USB ports for Keyboard / Mouse
5. Gigabit Ethernet port 1
6. Gigabit Ethernet port 2
. VGA Video monitor output

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Rear Panel Connectors
The TSS-24 0 Time Delay provides one video input with up to 16
Embedded audio channels, one delayed video output with audio, and a
second monitoring output which reflects input video and audio (E-E).
R
EAR
P
ANEL
D
ESIGNATION
C
ONNECTOR
T
YPE
F
UNCTION
I
N
HDBNC
HD
-
SDI/SD
-
SDI
Video P
rogram
Input
OUT
OUT 2 (DualZone Only)
HDBNC
HDBNC
Main
HD
-
SDI/SD
-
SDI
Video
Program Out
Secondary Channel Video
Program Out
GEN
HDBNC
Black Burs
t
/ Tri level
reference input
USB
USB
Keyboard / Mouse /
Program
updates
NET 1
RJ
-
45
Gigabit Ethernet (for
diagnostic use)
Other
Motherboard I/O
various
future use

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Operations
The Graphical User Interface
The TSS-24 0 Time Delay uses a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to
control most functions. A keyboard and mouse are included, and the
user needs to supply an SVGA compliant monitor.
The GUI is divided into two sections: Run/Stop control, and Time Delay
Set. Controls and displays for each section are described below.
In addition, the Menu Bar provides two dialogs, accessed through
Edit>Configure, and Help>About.
Model TSS-24 0 Time Delay
Models TSS-24 0II & TSS-1080p Variable Time Delay
Graphical User Interface