DVS Pronto2K.2 Installation instructions

Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 Hardware Guide (Version 2.0)
Digital Disk Recorder
Pronto2K.2 /
ProntoHD.2
Hardware Guide

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Hardware Guide
Introduction
Overview
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Appendix
Index

Hardware Guide Version 2.0 for Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
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Support:
For the Americas:
Support:
DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH
Krepenstr. 8
30165 Hannover
GERMANY
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E-mail: [email protected]
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Registration Form
Dear customer,
this product was developed and tested thoroughly. Unfortu-
nately, the possibility of problems and errors can never be ruled
out. To support us in helping you as fast as possible if such a
case occurs, please fill in this registration form and send or fax
it to the address on the right.
You may also use our online registration form which can be accessed from the following
internet page: http://www.dvs.de/english/support/support.html
Customer
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Company:
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Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
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Connected devices
(Brand and type of edit controller, VTR, color grading system, etc.)
PLEASE SEND TO:
DVS GmbH
Krepenstr. 8
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Contents
1Introduction ............................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................. 1-4
1.2 Target Group ........................................................................ 1-5
1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide.................................... 1-5
1.4 Safety Instructions ................................................................ 1-6
1.5 Important Notes ................................................................... 1-8
2Overview .................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Overview of the Front .......................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 The Front of the Video System...................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Operation Items .......................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 LEDs .......................................................................... 2-4
2.1.4 Faceplate ................................................................... 2-5
2.1.5 DVD Drive ................................................................. 2-7
2.2 Overview of the Rear ........................................................... 2-9
2.3 Connectors in Detail ........................................................... 2-11
2.3.1 Digital Video I/Os ..................................................... 2-11
2.3.2 Main Connector Panel ............................................... 2-12
2.3.3 Slot Panel Connectors ................................................ 2-14
2.3.4 ATX Connector Panel................................................. 2-16
3Installation ................................................................................. 3-1
4Operation ................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Starting the System .............................................................. 4-2
4.2 Shutting Down the System ................................................... 4-3

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5Maintenance .............................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Hard Disk Maintenance ........................................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Replacing a Hard Disk .................................................. 5-2
5.1.2 Setting Up the Stripe Set .............................................. 5-5
5.1.3 Formatting the Video Hard Disks................................... 5-6
5.2 Opening and Closing the Casing .......................................... 5-7
5.2.1 Opening the Casing .................................................... 5-7
5.2.2 Closing the Casing ...................................................... 5-7
5.3 Fan Maintenance.................................................................. 5-8
5.4 Power Supply Maintenance ................................................ 5-11
AAppendix ....................................................................................A-1
A.1 Troubleshooting ...................................................................A-2
A.2 Technical Data ......................................................................A-4
A.3 Hardware Specifications .......................................................A-5
A.4 Video Rasters .......................................................................A-7
A.5 Signal In- and Outputs .........................................................A-8
A.6 Packing Instructions............................................................A-11
A.7 Conformity Declarations .....................................................A-13
A.7.1 RoHS Compliance .....................................................A-13
A.7.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) .................A-13
A.7.3 FCC Compliance Statement ........................................A-14
IIndex............................................................................................. I-1

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Introduction 1
This documentation describes how to use the hardware of the
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2, the Pronto disk recorder family manufac-
tured by DVS. The Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 is a powerful high-defini-
tion disk recording system with enormous flexibility, suitable for any
high-end postproduction application. Whether you need to capture un-
compressed HD or film data, process it, color grade it or output it to
film, you will find the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 supporting your work-
flow at every stage.
Based on the Windows operating system the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
stores the material in its native resolution and mode in a selectable file
format directly on the connected storage, making pre-conversion or
compression unnecessary. Clips of any resolution (up to 2K), color
space or bit depth can be captured and the final output resolution can
be configured freely as well.
Furthermore, up to 16 different channels of audio can be in- or output
by the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 and all audio data can be accessed
and processed with the software as easily as the video material in up to
99 audio tracks.
The Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 provides enough intrinsic power to ac-
cept material from cameras, telecines or VTRs. In a studio environment,
the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 connects to high-resolution cameras, en-
abling the capturing of footage together with an immediate viewing af-
terwards. When integrated into a high-end post workflow, the
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 can handle real-time telecine transfers with-
out any effort.
The ProntoHD.2 is the standard version of the Pronto digital disk re-
corders by DVS. It supports all common TV standards from SD up to 2K
(at 15 Hz) via single-link HD-SDI or a DVI connection. The Pronto2K.2
is an enhanced version of the ProntoHD.2 and provides either a dual-
link HD-SDI or DVI connection for the real-time in- and output of un-
compressed video material up to a full 2K resolution in RGB 10 bit.
The Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 hardware can be delivered with various
storage capacities and an upgrade of a Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 from
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ture. Furthermore, the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 can also be connected
to a DVS-SAN that provides several terabytes of data storage. It can be
used in any environment where large amounts of data must be access-
ed in real time by multiple clients. Then the attached workstations can
use the DVS-SAN for all their storage requirements and a local storage
may be unnecessary.
Additionally, the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 video system can be deliv-
ered with the following options to adapt it to your special needs.
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
Disk-Upgrades
This option contains a set of four hard
disks to increase the amount of the in-
stalled hard disks from 12 to 16 drives.
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
Disk-Upgrade
Contains a set of 12 or 16 hard disks that
replace the existing hard disks.
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
FC/SAN
With this option the Pronto2K.2 /
ProntoHD.2 will be equipped with a dual
Fibre Channel interface, providing a real-
time capable connection to an external
Fibre Channel disk array.
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
LVDS
Ultra160 SCSI controller for the connec-
tion of an external tape drive.
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
RAM
For better performance reasons you can
equip your system with additional RAM.
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
MultiDevice
Enables a synchronous play-out of multi-
ple Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2s. One
master device controls other devices via
RS-422 for a synchronous play-out of the
timeline.
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
4K-Workflow non-real
time
For Pronto2K.2 only: Non-real-time
workflow with 4K material including
conforming, capturing and play-out.
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
Audio16
Support of 16 embedded audio channels
(AIV) instead of eight.
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
Variframe
Enables a capture with Variframe. Frames
are skipped according to the Variframe
flag. Works in 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and
2K formats.
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
Teletext VBI 335
Enables capture and play of teletext in-
formation in line 335 of 625 lines rasters.
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
Special Raster Formats
Some standard and non-standard for-
mats including Slow PAL 625i /24 and
Eureka 1980 × 1152i /25
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
Raster
Customer tailored video rasters for in-
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Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
12Bit
For Pronto2K.2 only: Support of 12 and
16 bit file formats (DPX and TIFF) for in-
and output.
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2
Conform
Autoconform Option. Processing and re-
cording of clips via EDLs in the
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 I/O Tool and
building up a project in the timeline of
the Edit Tool automatically afterwards.
Transitions are rendered by software in
non real-time. After rendering the transi-
tion can be played in real time.

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1.1 Overview
This guide informs you about the installation of the Pronto2K.2 /
ProntoHD.2 hardware, its operation as well as all connection possibili-
ties. Furthermore, it describes some maintenance tasks that you may
carry out yourself.
The chapters contain the following information:
Chapter 1 Begins with a short introduction to the
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2, followed by a note
regarding the audience this manual is written
for and an explanation of the conventions used
in this manual. Furthermore, it provides safety
instructions that you must adhere to and some
important notes that you should read.
Chapter 2 This chapter gives a front and rear overview of
the video system detailing all items, connectors
and interfaces. Additionally, it contains some
further information about the digital video in-
and outputs such as the DVS naming conven-
tions and the signal distribution.
Chapter 3 Describes the hardware installation of the
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2.
Chapter 4 Explains how to operate the Pronto2K.2 /
ProntoHD.2, i.e. how to start and shut down
the device.
Chapter 5 Details maintenance work in case of a hard
disk, fan or power supply unit failure. In here
you can also find some important notes for the
setup of a stripe set or a formatting of the video
hard disks.
Appendix Provides technical details and general informa-
tion about the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 hard-
ware. Furthermore, it gives hints how to resolve
irregularities during operation.
Index This chapter facilitates the search for specific
terms.

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1.2 Target Group
To use this manual you should have experience in handling video and
computer equipment. Additionally, to use the Pronto2K.2 /
ProntoHD.2 in connection with other equipment, e.g. a camera or a
VTR, you should know how to handle this equipment.
When performing maintenance tasks, you must be qualified to work
on, repair and test electrical equipment.
1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide
The following typographical conventions will be used in this documen-
tation:
– Texts preceded by this symbol are parts of a list.
yTexts preceded by this symbol describe activities that you must per-
form in the order indicated.
Texts preceded by this symbol are general notes intended to fa-
cilitate work and help avoid errors.
You must pay particular attention to text that follows this
symbol to avoid errors and possible resulting damages there-
of.
Texts following this symbol you must pay particular atten-
tion to to avoid dangers and personal injuries.
“ ” Texts enclosed by quotation marks are references to other man-
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1.4 Safety Instructions
To use the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 correctly please heed the follow-
ing:
General
The Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 has been built according to the applying
safety regulations. To minimize the possibility of a faulty operation of
the device all manuals and guides must be available at all times at the
operation site. Before installing and/or using the Pronto2K.2 /
ProntoHD.2 the manuals and guides delivered with it must be read and
observed.
– Use the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 only in apparent good technical
order.
– The Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 hardware works with voltages that
can be hazardous to your health. Never work on the system or
access its interior with the power cable(s) being plugged in. Make
sure the power supply is disconnected from the components you
intend to work on.
– Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to
changing voltages. Connecting or disconnecting the Pronto2K.2 /
ProntoHD.2 to or from peripheral hardware while any of them is
switched on may damage the hardware. Switch off all peripheral
hardware before connecting or disconnecting anything.
– Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to elec-
trostatic discharge. If you touch them without precautionary mea-
sures, they can be destroyed. Use a wrist strap connected to ground
when accessing electronic parts and take care of grounding the
video system. Avoid touching the internal components of the
Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 whenever possible.
– Use the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 only in compliance with the
technical data laid out in section “Technical Data” on page A-4.
– If fluids or solid objects get inside the casing, the Pronto2K.2 /
ProntoHD.2 must be disconnected from the power supply immedi-
ately. Before using the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 again, it has to be
checked by authorized service personnel.
– Only use a damp tissue without any cleaning agents to clean the
casing.
Please read the following safety instructions very carefully be-
fore attempting any installation and/or performing any work
on the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2.
If the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 is not used in compliance
with the safety instructions, the warranty and all resulting lia-
bility claims will be void.

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– The Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 may not be misused, abused, physi-
cally damaged, neglected, exposed to fire, water or excessive
changes in the climate or temperature, or operated outside maxi-
mum rating.
– Do not perform any changes or extensions to the Pronto2K.2 /
ProntoHD.2 whatsoever.
Transportation
The Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 is a very sensitive device. Especially the
hard disks of the system must be handled with greatest care. Therefore,
observe in case of transportation:
– Handle the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 with great care.
– Always use the original packing or a similar structured packing for
transportation as detailed in section “Packing Instructions” on
page A-11.
– Avoid shocks or vibrations during transport. For longer distances it
is recommended to use a lifting truck.
– Keep the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 as a transportation good dry.
– In the warranty period you have to keep the original packing and
use it in case of transportation.
Environmental Conditions
For error-free working and a long service life, the Pronto2K.2 /
ProntoHD.2 needs some basic environmental conditions:
– Do not expose the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 to sources of heat,
such as direct sunlight or a radiator.
– Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation holes of the video system
(front as well as rear).
– Avoid areas with high humidity or dust. Best operating conditions
are given in an air-conditioned site.
– Do not expose the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 to strong electric or
magnetic fields.
– Avoid areas where the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 will be subject to
vibrations or shocks.

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1.5 Important Notes
The following provides information about warranty, a note about the
conformity of the product and some general information.
Warranty Information
This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and work-
manship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. DVS ex-
tends this Limited Warranty to the original purchaser.
In the event of a defect or failure to confirm to this Limited Warranty,
DVS will repair or replace the product without charge. In order to make
a claim under this Limited Warranty, the purchaser must notify DVS or
their representative in writing of the product failure. In this Limited
Warranty the customer must upon DVS’ request return the product to
the place of purchase or send the defective device to a given address
for the necessary repairs to be performed. In the warranty period the
customer must keep the original packing and pack the DVS product in
it in case of a product return. If the customer is not satisfied with the
repair, DVS will have the option to either attempt a further repair, ex-
change the product or refund the purchase price.
This warranty does not cover:
– Products not developed by DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH.
– Products not used in compliance with the safety instructions
detailed in section “Safety Instructions” on page 1-6.
– Products on which warranty stickers or product serial numbers have
been removed, altered or rendered illegible.
– The costs of installations, removals, transportations, or reinstalla-
tions.
– Costs for transportation damages.
– Damages caused to any other item.
– Any special, indirect, or consequential damages, and damages
resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, or business interruption.
Declaration of Conformity
This product has been tested according to
the applying national and international di-
rectives and regulations. Further information
about this can be found in section “Confor-
mity Declarations” on page A-13.
You have to keep the original packing and use it in case of
transportation. Otherwise this warranty will be void.
RoHS
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General Notes
The Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 is delivered to you fully pre-
configured and optimized for a real-time in- and output of
uncompressed video streams. Changing any of the settings
(for example, the hardware, software and/or BIOS settings)
may lead to a loss of performance or may even render the sys-
tem unusable. Re-configuring the video system anew is in
most cases a lengthy procedure. Do not change any of the
settings unless you are absolutely sure of what you are doing
and what the results would be.
The video hard disks of the Pronto2K.2 / ProntoHD.2 are ar-
ranged as a stripe set. If one hard disk fails, your data will be
unrecoverable. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to per-
form backups of your video data at regular intervals.
Only use the designated video drive (disk stripe set) to store
video and audio data. Other storage locations will be too slow
for real-time operations.
Leave about 15% of the overall video hard disk capacity for
real-time performance reasons empty of data.

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