DVS Clipster Installation instructions

CLIPSTER Hardware Guide (Version 2.0)
Video Workstation
CLIPSTER
Hardware Guide

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CLIPSTER
Hardware Guide
Introduction
Overview
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Appendix
Index

Hardware Guide Version 2.0 for CLIPSTER
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Headquarters:
Support:
For the Americas:
Support:
DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH
Krepenstr. 8
30165 Hannover
GERMANY
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.dvs.de
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
U.S. Headquarters:
DVS Digital Video, Inc.
300 East Magnolia Boulevard, Suite 102
Burbank, CA 91502
USA
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Internet: http://www.dvsus.com
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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.
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CLIPSTER
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DVS GmbH
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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 Hardware Variants of CLIPSTER............................................ 2-2
2.2 Overview of the Front .......................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 The Front of the Video System...................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Operation Items .......................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 LEDs .......................................................................... 2-5
2.2.4 Faceplate ................................................................... 2-7
2.2.5 DVD Drive ................................................................. 2-9
2.3 Overview of the Rear ......................................................... 2-10
2.3.1 Main System Rear ..................................................... 2-10
2.3.2 Disk Array Rear ......................................................... 2-11
2.4 Connectors in Detail ........................................................... 2-13
2.4.1 Digital Video I/Os ..................................................... 2-13
2.4.2 Main Connector Panel ............................................... 2-14
2.4.3 Slot Panel Connectors (Main System) .......................... 2-17
2.4.4 ATX Connector Panel................................................. 2-20
2.4.5 Slot Panel Connectors (Disk Array) .............................. 2-21
3Installation ................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 One-Chassis Setup ............................................................... 3-2

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3.2 Two-Chassis Setup ............................................................... 3-3
4Operation ................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Starting the Workstation....................................................... 4-2
4.1.1 Starting a One-Chassis Setup ........................................ 4-2
4.1.2 Starting a Two-Chassis Setup ........................................ 4-2
4.2 Shutting Down the System ................................................... 4-3
4.2.1 Shutting Down a One-Chassis Setup ............................. 4-3
4.2.2 Shutting Down a Two-Chassis Setup.............................. 4-4
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(s) ...................................... 5-7
5.2.1 Opening a Casing ....................................................... 5-7
5.2.2 Closing a 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 Internal Wiring from Video Board to Outputs .....................A-13
A.7 Packing Instructions............................................................A-14
A.8 Conformity Declarations .....................................................A-16
A.8.1 RoHS Compliance .....................................................A-16
A.8.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) .................A-16
A.8.3 FCC Compliance Statement ........................................A-17
IIndex............................................................................................. I-1