evertz PROGUARD User manual

PROGUARD
Live UHD/3G/HD Broadcast Delay System
Quick Start Guide
© Copyright 2021
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
5292 John Lucas Drive,
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
L7L 5Z9
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Version 1.0, November 2021
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is
intended solely for the use of purchasers of the PROGUARD. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of
this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the device.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of Evertz
Microsystems Ltd. Copies of this guide can be ordered from your Evertz products dealer or from Evertz
Microsystems.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
•Read these instructions
•Keep these instructions.
•Heed all warnings.
•Follow all instructions.
•Do not use this apparatus near water
•Clean only with dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC –
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
WARNING
DO N
OT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT
WARNING
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE
WARNING
THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE

INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE
NOTE
CISPR 22 CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to the European Union EMC directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
INFORMATION TO USERS IN THE U.S.A.
NOTE
FCC CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface
cables with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0
First Release
Nov 2021
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof
nor for the rights of third parties, which may be affected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning
performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The
only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order
confirmation form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no
warranty is granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or
order confirmation. Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If
you encounter an error, please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make
changes in equipment design or specifications.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................1
2. PROGUARD PHYSICAL INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS.................................................3
2.1. PROGUARD .........................................................................................................................3
2.1.1. Front View .................................................................................................................3
2.1.2. Rear View..................................................................................................................4
2.2. POWERING UP THE UNIT...................................................................................................6
3. FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................7
3.1. PROGUARD CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................7
3.1.1. I/O Configuration .......................................................................................................7
3.1.1.1. I/O Type......................................................................................................8
3.1.1.2. Standard .....................................................................................................8
3.1.2. PTP Configuration .....................................................................................................9
3.1.2.1. View Status.................................................................................................9
3.1.2.2. Domain .......................................................................................................9
3.1.2.3. Ports .........................................................................................................10
3.1.2.4. Apply Configuration...................................................................................10
3.1.3. IPMI Configuration...................................................................................................10
3.1.4. Network Configuration .............................................................................................11
3.1.4.1. Control Network ........................................................................................11
3.1.4.1.1. Control Port Configuration.......................................................11
3.1.4.1.2. Show route table .....................................................................12
3.1.4.2. Data Network ............................................................................................13
3.1.4.2.1. Data Port Configuration...........................................................13
3.1.5. System Configuration ..............................................................................................
14
3.1.5.1. Host Name................................................................................................14
3.1.5.2. Date ..........................................................................................................14
3.1.5.3. Time..........................................................................................................14
3.1.5.4. Time Zone.................................................................................................14
3.1.5.5. Password ..................................................................................................14
3.1.6. Restart Application ..................................................................................................14
3.1.7. System Control........................................................................................................14
3.1.8. Software Version .....................................................................................................15
3.1.9. Exit Server Control ..................................................................................................15
3.2. CONTROL USER INTERFACE ..........................................................................................15
3.2.1. Header Panel ..........................................................................................................17
3.2.2. Video and Audio Previews.......................................................................................17
3.2.3. Applying Concealment Profiles................................................................................18
3.2.4. Configuring Concealment Profiles ...........................................................................19
3.2.4.1. Picture ......................................................................................................19
3.2.4.2. Sound .......................................................................................................21
3.2.4.3. Record ......................................................................................................22
3.2.4.4. User ..........................................................................................................24

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3.3. I/O LAYOUT .......................................................................................................................24
3.3.1. SDI I/O 25
3.3.2. Compressed IPTS I/O .............................................................................................25
3.3.3. Uncompressed 25G IP I/O ......................................................................................26
4. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................27
4.1. PROGUARD PLATFORM SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................27
4.2. INPUT/OUTPUT .................................................................................................................27
4.3. AUDIO SUPPORT ..............................................................................................................27
4.4. GRAPHICS SUPPORT.......................................................................................................27
4.5. TIME CODE........................................................................................................................27
4.6. GENLOCK..........................................................................................................................27
4.7. VERTICAL BLANKING INTERVAL ....................................................................................27
4.8. MONITORING ....................................................................................................................27
4.8.1. Non Real-time File Transfers...................................................................................28
4.8.2. Storage Capacity.....................................................................................................28
4.8.3. System Cooling .......................................................................................................28
4.9. POWER REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................28
4.10. DIMENSIONS .....................................................................................................................28
Figures
Figure 2-1: Front View of PROGUARD Front Panel Installed...........................................................................3
Figure 2-2: PROGUARD Status Activity LEDs, Soft Reset Button and Power Button......................................4
Figure 2-3: ProGuard Rear Panel View ............................................................................................................5
Figure 2-4: ProGuard with 25G I/O Option Rear Panel View............................................................................5
Figure 3-17: Configuration Main Menu .............................................................................................................7
Figure 3-18: I/O Type Configuration Menu .......................................................................................................7
Figure 3-19: I/O Type Options ..........................................................................................................................8
Figure 3-20: Standard Options..........................................................................................................................8
Figure 3-21: PTP Configuration Menu ..............................................................................................................9
Figure 3-22: PTP Status Window .....................................................................................................................9
Figure 3-23: PTP Domain Configuration...........................................................................................................9
Figure 3-24: PTP Port Configuration...............................................................................................................10
Figure 3-25: IPMI Configuration Menu............................................................................................................10
Figure 3-26: Network Configuration Menu ......................................................................................................11
Figure 3-27: Control Network Configuration Menu .........................................................................................11
Figure 3-28: IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway Configuration Options.......................................................11
Figure 3-29: IP Address Configuration............................................................................................................12
Figure 3-30: Route Table ................................................................................................................................12
Figure 3-31: Data Network Configuration Menu .............................................................................................13
Figure 3-32: IP Address and Netmask Configuration Options........................................................................13
Figure 3-33: System Configuration Menu .......................................................................................................14
Figure 3-34: System Control Menu .................................................................................................................14
Figure 3-35: ProGuard Software Version........................................................................................................15
Figure 3-1: Seat Selection Page .....................................................................................................................15
Figure 3-2: Enter password Prompt................................................................................................................16
Figure 3-3: Control UI .....................................................................................................................................16
Figure 3-4: Header Panel................................................................................................................................17

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Figure 3-5: Preview of the Main, Auxiliary, and Program Video Feeds and their Audio Levels ......................17
Figure 3-6: Video Preview Full Screen Button ................................................................................................18
Figure 3-7: Audio Preview Button....................................................................................................................18
Figure 3-8: Buttons to Apply Concealment Profiles to the Video and Audio Feeds ........................................19
Figure 3-9: Concealment Profile Configuration Panel.....................................................................................19
Figure 3-10: Picture Concealment Profiles .....................................................................................................20
Figure 3-11: Applying a Video Concealment Profile to the Output Feed ........................................................20
Figure 3-12: Sound Concealment Profiles ......................................................................................................21
Figure 3-13: Applying Sound Concealment Profile to Output Feed ................................................................22
Figure 3-14: Recording Options ......................................................................................................................23
Figure 3-15: Recording in Progress ................................................................................................................23
Figure 3-16: User Control Settings..................................................................................................................24
Figure 3-36: SDI I/O Rear Panel View ............................................................................................................25
Figure 3-37: 10G IP I/O Rear Panel View .......................................................................................................26
Figure 3-38: 25G IP I/O Rear Panel View .......................................................................................................26
Tables
Table 2-1: Front View Labels & Functions. .......................................................................................................3
Table 2-2: Control Panel Buttons and LEDs .....................................................................................................4
Table 2-3: Port Labels & Functions...................................................................................................................5
Table 2-4: Port Labels & Functions for the 25G I/O Option ..............................................................................6
Table 2-5: PSU State ........................................................................................................................................6
Table 3-1: Default Video Concealment Profiles ..............................................................................................19
Table 3-2: Default Audio Concealment Profiles ..............................................................................................21
Table 3-3: SDI I/O mapping ............................................................................................................................25
Table 3-4: 10G IP I/O Mapping. ......................................................................................................................25
Table 3-5: 25G I/O Mapping............................................................................................................................26

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