DVS Clipster Installation instructions

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CLIPSTER Hardware Guide
Introduction
Overview
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Appendix
Index

Hardware Guide Version 1.3 for CLIPSTER
Copyright © 2004 by DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH, Hanover. All rights reserved.
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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: [e-mail]
U.S. Headquarters:
DVS Digital Video, Inc.
300 East Magnolia Boulevard, Suite 102
Burbank, CA 91502
USA
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Fax: [phone]
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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.
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
Name:
Company:
Contact:
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Vendor:
CLIPSTER
Serial No.:
Remarks:
Connected devices
(Brand and type of edit controller, VTR, color grading system, etc.)
PLEASE SEND TO:
DVS GmbH
Krepenstr. 8
30165 Hannover
GERMANY
Fax: [phone]

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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
1.6 Scope of Delivery ................................................................ 1-8
2Overview ................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Overview of Front ................................................................ 2-2
2.1.1 The Faceplate ............................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 The Front Panel ......................................................... 2-4
2.2 Overview of Rear................................................................. 2-5
2.2.1 Connector Naming Conventions .................................. 2-5
2.2.2 Overall Overview of the Rear....................................... 2-6
2.2.3 Connector Panel 1...................................................... 2-8
2.2.4 Slot Panel Connectors (1 Chassis Delivery)................ 2-10
2.2.5 Slot Panel Connectors (2 Chassis Delivery)................ 2-13
2.2.6 Connector Panel 2.................................................... 2-15
2.2.7 Connector Panel 3.................................................... 2-16
3Installation................................................................................ 3-1
4Operation .................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Basic Operation................................................................... 4-2
4.1.1 Starting the System .................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 Shutting Down the System .......................................... 4-3

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4.2 Operational Items ................................................................ 4-5
4.2.1 Faceplate................................................................... 4-5
4.2.2 DVD-ROM ................................................................. 4-6
4.2.3 Controls ..................................................................... 4-7
5Maintenance............................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Hard Disk Maintenance ....................................................... 5-2
5.1.1 How to Act when a Hard Disk Fails .............................. 5-2
5.1.2 Notes on Formatting the Video Hard Disks.................... 5-6
5.2 Power Supply Unit Maintenance ......................................... 5-7
AAppendix...................................................................................A-1
A.1 Troubleshooting ...................................................................A-2
A.2 Technical Data .....................................................................A-3
A.3 Hardware Specifications ......................................................A-4
A.4 Video Raster ........................................................................A-6
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
IIndex ............................................................................................ I-1