GRASS VALLEY HDSPARK PRO User manual

HDSPARK Pro
Setup Guide
F0951010083
October 2010
www.grassvalley.com

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Manual
Explanation
If there are any variations between the
explanation in this manual and the actual
application method, priority is given to the
actual application method.
The screens used as examples in this manual
are those of the development stage, so they
may vary from those in the final product.
This manual is written for people who have a
basic knowledge of how to use a computer.
If there are no special instructions, perform
the same operation as a normal computer
operation.
In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 7
operating system is described as Windows 7
(collective term of Ultimate, Professional, Home
Premium, and Home Basic).
In this manual, Microsoft® Windows Vista®
operating system is described as Windows
Vista (collective term of Ultimate, Business,
Home Premium, and Home Basic).
In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® XP
Professional operating system is described as
Windows XP.
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October 8, 2010 Release F0951010083

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Contents
Safety Summaries..............................................6
Warranty ....................................................... 10
Résumé des mesures de sécurité ......................... 11
Garantie........................................................ 16
1 Before Using
Before Using .................................................. 17
Contacting Grass Valley..................................... 20
2 Hardware Setting
Part names .................................................... 22
Setting the Hardware ........................................ 23
Installing EDIUS .............................................. 24
Confirmation after installation............................. 24
3 Starting Up EDIUS and Creating New Project
Starting Up EDIUS............................................ 28
Creating a New Project...................................... 29
4 Configuring Editing Environments
Storing Device Presets...................................... 33
Setting a Preview Device ................................... 41
5 Hardware Specifications
HDSPARK Pro Main board .................................. 46

SafetySummaries
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Safety Summaries
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid
injury and prevent damage to this product or any
products connected to it.
While using this product, you may need to access
other parts of the system. Read the General Safety
Summary in other system manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
Injury Precautions
Do Not Operate Without Covers
To avoid electric shock or re hazard, do not operate
this product with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in
wet or damp conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
To avoid injury or re hazard, do not operate this
product in an explosive atmosphere.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry
To avoid injury, remove jewelry such as rings, watches,
and other metallic objects. Do not touch exposed
connections and components when power is present.
Product Damage Precautions
Use Proper Power Source
Do not operate this product from a power source that
applies more than the voltage specied.

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SafetySummaries
Provide Proper Ventilation
To prevent product overheating, provide proper
ventilation.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures
If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it
inspected by qualied service personnel.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING: Warning statements identify
conditions or practices that can result in
personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Caution statements identify
conditions or practices that may result in
damage to equipment or other property, or
which may cause equipment crucial to your
business environment to become temporarily
non-operational.
Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates a personal injury hazard
immediately accessible as one reads the marking.
WARNING indicates a personal injury hazard not
immediately accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including
the product.

SafetySummaries
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Symbols on the Product
The following symbols may appear on the product:
DANGER high voltage
Protective ground (earth) terminal
ATTENTION – refer to manual
Service Safety Summary
WARNING: The service instructions in this
manual are intended for use by qualied
service personnel only. To avoid personal
injury, do not perform any servicing unless
you are qualied to do so. Refer to all safety
summaries before performing service.
Do Not Service Alone
Do not perform internal service or adjustment of this
product unless another person capable of rendering
rst aid and resuscitation is present.
Disconnect Power
To avoid electric shock, disconnect the main power
by means of the power cord or, if provided, the power
switch.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On
Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this
product. Disconnect power and remove baery
(if applicable) before removing protective panels,
soldering, or replacing components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed
connections.

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SafetySummaries
Certifications and Compliances
FCC Emission Control
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. Changes
or modications not expressly approved by Grass
Valley can aect emission compliance and could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A
limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This product must not be used in residential areas.
EMC Directive
Class A Warning
This product must not be used in residential areas.
FCC Emission Limits
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesirable operation.

Warranty
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Warranty
This product is covered by a limited warranty when
you register your Grass Valley product. This warranty
is for a period of one year (or two years in European
Union countries) from the date of purchase from
Grass Valley or an authorized Grass Valley agent. This
warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the
Grass Valley product and is not transferable, Grass
Valley warrants that for this period the product will be
in good working order. Should our product fail to be
in good working order, Grass Valley will, at its option,
repair or replace it at no additional charge, provided
that the product has not been subjected to misuse,
abuse or non-Grass Valley authorized alternations,
modications and/or repair. Proof of purchase is
required to validate your warranty.
Grass Valley is not responsible for any lost prots, lost
savings or other incidental or consequential damages
arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this
product. This includes damage to property and, to the
extent permied by law, damages for personal injury.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties of
merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.