DVS Cine4K Installation instructions

Cine4K Hardware Guide (Version 1.0)
High-Resolution Player
Cine4K
Hardware Guide

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Introduction
Overview
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Appendix
Index

Hardware Guide Version 1.0 for the Cine4K
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Support:
For the Americas:
Support:
DVS Digital Video Systems AG
Krepenstr. 8
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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.
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internet page: http://www.dvs.de/support/further-support.html
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Cine4K
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Contents
1Introduction ............................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Target Group ........................................................................ 1-3
1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide .................................... 1-3
1.4 Safety Instructions ................................................................ 1-4
1.5 Important Notes ................................................................... 1-6
2Overview .................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Overview of the Front .......................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 The Front of the System ............................................... 2-2
2.1.2 DVD Drive ................................................................. 2-3
2.1.3 HDD LEDs .................................................................. 2-4
2.1.4 Faceplate ................................................................... 2-4
2.1.5 Hard Disk Array .......................................................... 2-6
2.1.6 Operation Items .......................................................... 2-7
2.2 Overview of the Rear ........................................................... 2-9
2.2.1 The Rear of the System ................................................ 2-9
2.2.2 RS-422 .................................................................... 2-10
2.2.3 ATX Connector Panel................................................. 2-11
2.2.4 Slot Panel Connectors ................................................ 2-12
2.2.5 Power Supply ........................................................... 2-15
3Installation ................................................................................. 3-1
4Operation ................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Starting the System .............................................................. 4-1
4.2 Shutting Down the System ................................................... 4-2

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5Maintenance .............................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Hard Disk Maintenance ........................................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Introduction to RAID ................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Replacing a Hard Disk .................................................. 5-3
5.1.3 Setting Up the Stripe Set .............................................. 5-6
5.1.4 Formatting the Main Storage ........................................ 5-7
5.2 Opening and Closing the Casing .......................................... 5-8
5.2.1 Opening the Casing .................................................... 5-8
5.2.2 Closing the Casing ...................................................... 5-8
5.3 Fan Maintenance.................................................................. 5-9
5.4 Power Supply Maintenance ................................................ 5-12
5.5 Removal of the Faceplate ................................................... 5-14
AAppendix ....................................................................................A-1
A.1 Troubleshooting ...................................................................A-2
A.2 Technical Data ......................................................................A-4
A.2.1 General Technical Data ................................................A-4
A.2.2 Dimensions.................................................................A-5
A.3 Configuring Audio/LTC ........................................................A-6
A.4 Hardware Specifications .......................................................A-7
A.5 Video Rasters .......................................................................A-8
A.6 Signal In- and Outputs .........................................................A-9
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-16
IIndex............................................................................................. I-1

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Introduction
This documentation describes how to use the hardware of the Cine4K
manufactured by DVS. The Cine4K is a high-resolution digital film and
video player that supports uncompressed 4K material with frame rates
of up to 60p. Where other players reach their limit at 2K, the Cine4K
just takes you to another dimension.
With the Cine4K you can add film and video material, for example, in
the DPX file format, to the timeline of the Cine4K software or open a
project file of a CLIPSTER or Pronto3 to use the material assembled
there immediately. Besides other high-resolution rasters it supports
4096 × 2160 in RGB 10 bit at 24 Hz, i.e. the format specified by the
DCI who consider 2K as an interim format. Furthermore, with the
Cine4K you can set up top-quality motion rides or 3D displays easily.
The Cine4K hardware uses Windows as its operating system and can be
delivered with various storage capacities. Furthermore, the following
options are available to adapt the system to your special needs:
FC/SAN Fibre Channel interface, for example, for
a real-time capable connection to an ex-
ternal Fibre Channel disk array.
Raster Customer tailored video rasters for in-
and output.
Multi-Device Enables a synchronous play-out of multi-
ple DVS systems. One master device
controls other devices via RS-422 for a
synchronous play-out of the timeline.

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1.1 Overview
This guide informs you about the installation of the Cine4K hardware,
its operation as well as all connection possibilities. Furthermore, it de-
scribes maintenance tasks that you may carry out on your own.
The chapters contain the following information:
Chapter 1 Begins with a short introduction to the Cine4K,
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 ad-
here to and some important notes that you
should observe.
Chapter 2 This chapter gives a front and rear overview of
the system detailing all items, connectors and
interfaces.
Chapter 3 Describes the hardware installation of the
Cine4K.
Chapter 4 Explains how to operate the Cine4K, i.e. how to
start and shut down the device.
Chapter 5 Details maintenance work, for example, in case
of a hard disk, fan or power supply unit failure.
Appendix Provides technical details and general informa-
tion about the Cine4K hardware. 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 Cine4K in connection
with other equipment, e.g. a projector, you should know how to handle
this equipment.
When performing maintenance tasks on the Cine4K hardware, 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:
yTexts preceded by this symbol describe activities that you must per-
form in the order indicated.
– Texts preceded by this symbol are parts of a list.
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 Cine4K correctly please heed the following:
General
The Cine4K has been built according to the applying safety regulations.
To minimize the possibility of a faulty operation of the device all man-
uals and guides must be available at all times at the operation site. Be-
fore installing and/or using the Cine4K the manuals and guides
delivered with the Cine4K must be read and observed.
– Use the Cine4K only in apparent good technical order.
– The Cine4K 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 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 sys-
tem. Avoid touching the internal components of the Cine4K when-
ever possible.
– Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to
changing voltages. Connecting or disconnecting the Cine4K 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.
– Use, store and transport the Cine4K 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 Cine4K must be
disconnected from the power supply immediately. Before using the
Cine4K again, it has to be checked by authorized service personnel.
– Only use a damp tissue without any cleaning agents to clean the
casing.
– The Cine4K must not be misused, abused, physically damaged,
neglected, exposed to fire, water or excessive changes in the cli-
mate or temperature, or operated outside maximum rating.
– Do not perform any changes or extensions to the Cine4K whatso-
ever.
Please read the following safety instructions carefully before
attempting any installation and/or performing any work on
the Cine4K.
If the Cine4K is not used in compliance with the safety in-
structions, the warranty and all resulting liability claims will be
void.

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Transportation
The Cine4K 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 Cine4K with great care.
– Always use the original packing or a similar structured packing for
transportation as detailed in section “Packing Instructions” on
page A-14.
– Avoid shocks or vibrations during transport. For longer distances it
is recommended to use a lifting truck.
– Keep the Cine4K 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 Cine4K needs some
basic environmental conditions:
– Do not expose the Cine4K to sources of heat, such as direct sunlight
or a radiator.
– Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation holes of the system.
– When installing the DVS system in a rack, take care that warmed up
air is conducted to the rear of the rack and properly vented away.
– Avoid areas with high humidity or dust. Best operating conditions
are given in an air-conditioned site.
– Do not expose the Cine4K to strong electric or magnetic fields.
– Avoid areas where the Cine4K will be subject to vibrations or
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1.5 Important Notes
The following provides information about warranty, a note about the
conformity of the product and some other 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’s 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 AG.
– Products not used in compliance with the safety instructions
detailed in section “Safety Instructions” on page 1-4.
– 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-16.
You have to keep the original packing and use it in case of
transportation. Otherwise this warranty will be void.
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Product Disposal (B2B)
Used electrical and electronic products should not be dis-
posed of with general household waste. At the end of its
service life you may return the DVS product after appro-
priate prior notification to either your local distributor or
DVS in Germany. DVS will then take the device free of
charge to a waste disposal organization which will recycle
and reuse it environmental friendly.
General Notes
Please observe the following general important notes:
The Cine4K is delivered to you fully preconfigured and opti-
mized for a real-time in- and output of uncompressed video
streams. Changing any of the settings (e.g. the hardware,
software and/or BIOS settings) may lead to a loss of perfor-
mance or may even render the system unusable. Re-configur-
ing the 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.
Your DVS system has been tested thoroughly and is very reli-
able. However, because of the vast amount of third-party
software available, its reactions on the installation of such
could not be tested. The installation of third-party software
may disrupt the real-time capability and/or limit the function-
ality of your system.
The hard disks of the Cine4K’s main storage are arranged as a
stripe set. If one hard disk fails, your data will be unrecover-
able. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to perform back-
ups of your video data at regular intervals.
Only use the designated storage to store video and audio data.
Other storage locations will be too slow for real-time opera-
tions.
Leave about 15 % of the overall main storage capacity empty
of data for real-time performance reasons.
Compared to other alarms sounded by the system the alarm
buzzer of the power supply is relatively faint. In a loud environ-
ment it may be drowned by other noises. When operating the
Cine4K in a loud environment, it is recommended to check the
state of the power supply units (e.g. via their LEDs, see section
“Power Supply” on page 2-15) at regular intervals.

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Overview
This chapter provides a detailed overview of the Cine4K hardware. The
system will be shown in a front and a rear view and all its parts and con-
nectors will be described.

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2.1 Overview of the Front
This section gives an overview of the front of the Cine4K.
After an overall overview of the front the DVD drive is described first,
followed by details about the HDD LEDs. After this the operation items,
faceplate and the hard disk array of the system will be explained.
2.1.1 The Front of the System
This section provides an overview of the front of the system:
Figure 2-1: Overview of the front
DVD drive The DVD drive can be used, for example, for soft-
ware installations. Further information about the
DVD drive can be found in section “DVD Drive”
on page 2-3.
HDD LEDs The upper part of the front is equipped with LEDs
that indicate the statuses (activities) of the hard
disks of the hard disk array. Further information
about the LEDs and their meaning can be found in
section “HDD LEDs” on page 2-4.
Cine4K
DVD drive operation itemsHDD LEDs
faceplate/
hard disk array