GRASS VALLEY PROFILE XP PVS Series Parts list manual

System Guide
software release 4.0
071-0624-04
JULY 2001
PROFILE XP PVSSeries
MEDIA PLATFORM

2Profile XP System Guide July 27, 2001
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Revision Status
Rev Date Description
December 1, 1999 Initial release of the Profile XP System Guide 071-0624-00A
December 6, 1999 Updated to include version 4.0.1 features 071-0624-01
November 15, 2000 Updated to include support for 73 GB RAID drives — 071-0624-02
January 17, 2001 Supports new system processor board connections. 071-0624-03
July 27, 2001 Updated to include WebAble support. 071-0624-04

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Contents
Preface
About this manual ................................................................................................................................... 9
Getting more information ...................................................................................................................... 13
Grass Valley Group Product Support....................................................................................................14
Safety Summaries
General Safety Summary...................................................................................................................... 15
Safety Terms and Symbols................................................................................................................... 16
Service Safety Summary ...................................................................................................................... 16
Certifications and Compliances ............................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP
Profile XP Media Platform highlights..................................................................................................... 19
Front panel controls and indicators....................................................................................................... 20
Rear Panel View ...................................................................................................................................23
Standard accessories shipped with the Profile XP ...............................................................................24
Profile XP Media Platform features....................................................................................................... 25
Summary of Profile XP Models ........................................................................................................25
About channels and factory default configuration ............................................................................25
Video compression........................................................................................................................... 26
Fibre Channel RAID storage............................................................................................................ 27
Fibre Channel and/or Ethernet IP Networks ....................................................................................27
Profile XP Media Platform system overview .........................................................................................28
High level block diagram .................................................................................................................. 28
Board level block diagram................................................................................................................ 30
Starting the Profile XP system ..............................................................................................................34
Logging on Windows NT....................................................................................................................... 35
Automatic Logon .............................................................................................................................. 35
Logging on as Administrator ............................................................................................................ 35
Logging on as Profile ....................................................................................................................... 36
Shutting down the Profile XP system....................................................................................................37
Chapter 2 Working with Configuration Manager
Tour of Configuration Manager............................................................................................................. 40
File System ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Network............................................................................................................................................ 41
Video setup items............................................................................................................................. 42
Audio setup items............................................................................................................................. 43
Channel Configuration .....................................................................................................................44
Viewing hardware settings summary dialog boxes .......................................................................... 45
Viewing board location information....................................................................................................... 47
Saving and restoring your system settings ...........................................................................................48
Saving a copy of your system configuration..................................................................................... 48
Opening saved configuration files....................................................................................................49
Restoring default settings................................................................................................................. 50
Importing and Exporting system settings.............................................................................................. 51
Exporting a configuration ................................................................................................................. 51
Importing a configuration.................................................................................................................. 53
Remote configuration: NetCentral XP Enterprise ................................................................................. 55

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Chapter 3 Working with Profile XP storage systems
PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis key features............................................................................. 57
PFC500 product description................................................................................................................. 58
Storage capacity estimates................................................................................................................... 58
Maximum video data rate per channel.................................................................................................. 60
Connecting storage: Using a single PFC500........................................................................................ 61
Connecting storage: Using multiple PFC500s......................................................................................64
Addressing requirements................................................................................................................. 64
Configuring storage using Disk Utility................................................................................................... 69
About configuring storage................................................................................................................ 69
Configuring storage without hot spare drives...................................................................................71
Configuring storage to include hot spare drives............................................................................... 75
Changing the volume name............................................................................................................. 80
Expanding storage........................................................................................................................... 83
Determining which disk modules make up a LUN............................................................................ 85
Updating your PFC500 firmware ..................................................................................................... 86
Chapter 4 Adding or Removing Channels
Using the Channel Configuration dialog box ........................................................................................ 87
Displaying the Channel Configuration dialog box............................................................................ 88
Working with channels..................................................................................................................... 89
Default settings for channels you add.............................................................................................. 89
Why resources appear dimmed, red, or in use................................................................................ 90
Using Tool Tips to manage resources .............................................................................................91
Using the Warning symbol to find shared resources ....................................................................... 92
Using the Summary button to review channel settings.................................................................... 93
Adding and configuring a new channel................................................................................................. 94
To add a channel............................................................................................................................. 94
Entering channel name and description...........................................................................................94
Selecting the channel type............................................................................................................... 96
Selecting video quality and crosspoints........................................................................................... 98
Selecting audio channels for each audio track .............................................................................. 103
Selecting timecode I/O for each timecode track ............................................................................ 104
Removing a channel........................................................................................................................... 105
Chapter 5 Modifying a Channel: Video Settings
Adjusting video output timing.............................................................................................................. 107
Adjusting playout timing to match zero time .................................................................................. 108
Adjusting playout timing to match E to E timing............................................................................. 110
Adjusting system reference timing to offset all playout timing........................................................ 112
Auto-timing synchronous video feeds................................................................................................. 113
Options for timing asynchronous feeds .............................................................................................. 114
Changing the system video standard ................................................................................................. 116
Selecting the video I/Os used by a channel........................................................................................ 117
Selecting video quality for a channel .................................................................................................. 118
Guidelines for selecting Video Quality Presets.............................................................................. 118
Selecting video quality settings for a channel................................................................................ 120
Selecting browse video quality settings for a channel ................................................................... 121
Defining and selecting a custom video quality preset.................................................................... 123
Recording VBI information uncompressed ......................................................................................... 124
Selecting the video still-play mode ..................................................................................................... 126
Viewing video input status .................................................................................................................. 127

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Modifying video input settings............................................................................................................. 128
Setting up the VITC reader ............................................................................................................ 128
Erasing video input VBI information............................................................................................... 130
Selecting freeze or black upon video input loss.............................................................................132
Modifying video output settings........................................................................................................... 133
Setting up the VITC generator ....................................................................................................... 133
Erasing video output VBI information............................................................................................. 135
Selecting freeze or black for video output signal loss .................................................................... 137
Erasing the horizontal blanking interval ......................................................................................... 138
Renaming video I/Os in crosspoint lists.............................................................................................. 139
Renaming the video inputs............................................................................................................. 139
Renaming the video outputs .......................................................................................................... 140
Configuring the video monitor output.................................................................................................. 141
Enabling or disabling dither on the Video Monitor output............................................................... 141
Enabling or disabling NTSC pedestal ............................................................................................142
Configuring Text Overlay on the Video Monitor output.................................................................. 143
Enabling Video Monitor timecode burn-in ...................................................................................... 144
Using multiple video tracks for one channel ....................................................................................... 146
Chapter 6 Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings
About Profile XP Audio ....................................................................................................................... 149
Determining the number of audio channels available .................................................................... 149
Determining the audio formats available........................................................................................ 150
Adding or removing audio tracks ........................................................................................................ 151
Removing audio tracks................................................................................................................... 151
Adding audio tracks........................................................................................................................ 152
Selecting audio channels for an audio track ....................................................................................... 154
Changing the audio I/O format............................................................................................................ 155
Select audio input format ............................................................................................................... 155
Select audio output format............................................................................................................. 157
Checking AES/EBU input status......................................................................................................... 159
Selecting the audio clock reference.................................................................................................... 160
Selecting incoming digital audio coding format................................................................................... 161
Adjusting audio delay.......................................................................................................................... 162
Selecting audio delay presets........................................................................................................ 162
Selecting custom audio delay ........................................................................................................ 163
Adjusting analog audio input level ...................................................................................................... 164
Adjusting analog audio output level .................................................................................................... 165
Muting analog audio outputs............................................................................................................... 166
Selecting analog audio output line mode............................................................................................ 167
Selecting audio reference level........................................................................................................... 168
Changing how audio sounds during shuttle........................................................................................ 169
Chapter 7 Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings
About Profile XP series timecode ....................................................................................................... 171
Using the internal timecode generators.............................................................................................. 172
Selecting the internal generator as a timecode source.................................................................. 172
Using the same TC generator multiple channels ...........................................................................173
Setting up an internal timecode generator ..................................................................................... 175

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Recording VITC .................................................................................................................................. 177
Selecting a VITC input for a channel ............................................................................................. 177
Setting up the VITC reader on a Video Input................................................................................. 178
Setting up the VITC reader on the Reference Input....................................................................... 180
Generating VITC on a video output .................................................................................................... 182
Selecting the video output as a timecode output for the channel .................................................. 182
Setting up the VITC generator on a video output........................................................................... 184
Deleting unwanted VITC signals......................................................................................................... 185
Recording or generating LTC ............................................................................................................. 187
Select a timecode source for timecode burn-in .................................................................................. 188
Chapter 8 Controlling the Profile XP Remotely
Setting up RS-422 remote control in VdrPanel................................................................................... 190
Setting up RS-422 remote control using Prolink................................................................................. 193
How to set up Prolink..................................................................................................................... 193
Overview of the Prolink communications window.......................................................................... 194
Running PortServer to enable remote operation................................................................................ 195
Chapter 9 Setting up a Simple Network
About Profile Networking .................................................................................................................... 197
About Windows NT networking...................................................................................................... 197
About the Fibre Channel video network option.............................................................................. 198
About the Ethernet video network option....................................................................................... 201
Simple Networks............................................................................................................................ 203
Profile XP systems with both video network options installed........................................................ 203
Setting up a simple Windows NT network .......................................................................................... 204
Set machine name and IP address on each Profile XP system..................................................... 204
Power-off and connect proper cabling ........................................................................................... 206
Power-on the hub or switch and configure if necessary ................................................................ 207
Power-on and test each Profile XP system on the network........................................................... 207
Setting up a simple video network: Fibre Channel ............................................................................. 208
Set up the Windows NT Ethernet network..................................................................................... 208
Configure Fibre Channel network settings on each Profile XP...................................................... 209
Manually Edit the hosts file on each Profile XP............................................................................. 210
Power-down and connect proper Fibre Channel cabling............................................................... 212
Power-on the switch and configure if necessary............................................................................ 213
Test the Fibre Channel network using Media Manager ................................................................. 213
Setting up a simple video network: Ethernet ...................................................................................... 218
Set up the Windows NT Ethernet network..................................................................................... 218
Configure the video network on each Profile XP: Ethernet............................................................ 218
Manually Edit the hosts file on each Profile XP............................................................................. 220
Power-off and connect proper Ethernet cabling............................................................................. 222
Power-on the hub or switch and configure if necessary ................................................................ 223
Test the Ethernet video network using Media Manager................................................................. 223

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Chapter 10 Solving Common Setup Problems
Summary of setup problems............................................................................................................... 229
Common record/play problems........................................................................................................... 230
Problems with video............................................................................................................................ 231
Problems with audio............................................................................................................................ 232
Problems with timecode...................................................................................................................... 234
Storage system problems ................................................................................................................... 236
Problems using Configuration Manager.............................................................................................. 237
Channel control problems................................................................................................................... 238
Common Ethernet network problems ................................................................................................. 239
Common Fibre Channel video network problems............................................................................... 240
Testing the Fibre Channel Video network......................................................................................241
Common Ethernet video network problems........................................................................................245
Testing the Ethernet Video network............................................................................................... 246
Appendix A Electrical and Environmental
Specifications
General Information ............................................................................................................................ 251
Test Equipment................................................................................................................................... 251
Electrical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 252
Profile XP System Power Specifications............................................................................................. 256
PAC 216 Power Requirements........................................................................................................... 256
Environmental Criteria ........................................................................................................................ 257
Appendix B Connector Pin-outs
S-VGA connector................................................................................................................................ 259
RJ-45 Ethernet connector ................................................................................................................... 260
Parallel Port connector........................................................................................................................ 261
RS-232 connectors ............................................................................................................................. 262
I/O Panel RS-422 connectors ............................................................................................................. 263
I/O Panel GPI connectors ................................................................................................................... 264
GPI Input connector (on I/O Panel)................................................................................................ 264
GPI output connector (on I/O Panel).............................................................................................. 265
I/O Panel LTC connectors................................................................................................................... 266
Fibre Channel Disk board connectors................................................................................................. 267
Fibre Channel Cable Specifications............................................................................................... 267
Fibre Channel Network board connector............................................................................................ 268
Audio board connector........................................................................................................................ 269
Appendix C Rack Mounting Information and
Rear Panel Drawings
Rack mounting the Profile XP............................................................................................................. 271
Chassis dimensions for Profile XP and peripheral equipment .......................................................272
Rack mount hardware shipped with the Profile XP system............................................................ 273
Rack mount hardware for the PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID system.............................................273
Mounting the Rack Slides .............................................................................................................. 274
Installing the Profile XP on the rack mount rails.............................................................................276
Making Rack Slide Adjustments..................................................................................................... 276
Mounting Panels and Audio Chassis ............................................................................................. 277
Rear Panel Drawings.......................................................................................................................... 278
Profile XP Media Platform Chassis ................................................................................................ 278
XLR216 and BNC216 AES/EBU Breakout Panels........................................................................ 278
PAC216 Profile Audio Chassis ...................................................................................................... 279
I/O Panel........................................................................................................................................ 279
PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis...........................................................................................280
PFC500E Expansion Chassis........................................................................................................ 280

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Preface
About this manual
This Profile XP System Guide describes the features of the Profile XP Media Platform
and presents step-by-step procedures for modifying system settings to meet the
specific needs of our system. This manual assumes you have already installed your
Profile XP system using the Installation Guide shipped with your unit.
Using the Profile XP Documentation Set
This manual is part of a full set of support documentation for the Profile XP Media
Platform. The following illustrates how to use the Profile XP documentation
depending on the task you are performing.
Profile XP
Manual
Family of XP Series
Grass Valley Group
Profile XP
Manual
Family of XP Series
Grass Valley Group
Profile XP
Manual
Family of XP Series
Grass Valley Group
Profile XP
Manual
Family of XP Series
Grass Valley Group
0624-39
Profile XP
Manual
Family of XP Series
Grass Valley Group
Profile XP
Manual
Family of XP Series
Grass Valley Group
Release Notes
Path for the Installer
Path for the Operator
System Guide
User Manuals
Other Manuals
Contains the latest
information about Profile XP
hardware and software
shipped with your system.
Profile XP
Manual
Family of XP Series
Grass Valley Group
Release Notes
Contains the latest
information about Profile XP
hardware and software
shipped with your system.
Installation Guide
Contains essential steps for
installing your Profile XP
system using factory
default settings.
Contains complete instructions for using
Profile applications. These manuals include:
- Profile XP User Manual
- ContentShare Explorer User Manual
- Other user manuals you received with
optional Profile applications.
Installers consult
the User Manuals
as needed.
These manuals include:
- PFC500 Instruction Manual
- Profile XP Service Manual
with NetCentral.
Contains the product description
and step-by-step instructions for
modifying system settings.

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Manual Descriptions
•Installation Guide (for your Profile XP Model) This guide provides step-by-step
instructions for installing the Profile XP Media Platform using factory default
settings for all record/play channels. Factory default settings are indicated within
the guide. After installing the Profile XP system using this installation guide, you
can refer to this Profile XP System Guide to customize system settings for your
installation.
•Profile XP User Manual Contains complete instructions for using Profile
applications to operate the Profile XP Media Platform.
•Profile XP Service Manual with NetCentral Contains information for servicing
the Profile XP Media Platform and monitoring systems using NetCentral.
Procedures are included for following tasks:
- Settingup and using NetCentral to monitor and diagnose problems on local and
remote Profile XP systems.
- Problem analysis using symptom, possible problem, solution tables.
- Running diagnostics
- Replacing field replaceable units.
•Profile XP Release Notes Contains the latest information about the Profile
hardware and the software release shipped on your system. This information
includes software specifications and requirements, feature changes from the
previous releases, helpful system administrative information, and any known
problems.
•PFC500 Instruction ManualContainsinformation forservicing thePFC500Fibre
Channel RAID Chassis including step-by-step procedures for replacing field
replaceable units.

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How this manual is organized
The Profile XP System Guide is organized around the tasks you’ll be performing to
customize the Profile XP settings to meet your system needs. You can see this
reflected in the chapter titles chosen for this manual. The following identifies and
describes the chapters included in this manual:
Chapter 1 - Introducing the Profile XP
Introduces the Profile XP Media Platform. You can read this chapter to get familiar
with the Profile XP key features and system components. Also included is a brief
architectural overview of the Profile XP system.
Chapter 2 - Working with Configuration Manager
Describes the Configuration Manager user interface and functionality. Configuration
Manager is the application used to configure and manage the Profile XP system.
Chapter 3 - Working with Profile XP storage systems
Describes how to set up the external storage for the Profile XP. Procedures are
included for configurations with multiple PFC500 Fibre Channel RAID Chassis and
PFC500E expansion chassis, and for systems with the optional second controller
board.
Chapter 4 - Adding or Removing Channels
Describes the basics of adding, configuring, or removing channels. Information on
advanced channel settings are referenced to chapters 5 through 7.
Chapter 5 - Modifying a Channel: Video Settings
Describes how to modify the video settings for a channel.
Chapter 6 - Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings
Describes how to modify the audio settings for a channel.
Chapter 7 - Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings
Describes how to modify the timecode settings for a channel.
Chapter 8 - Controlling the Profile XP Remotely
Describes how to set up the ProfileXP Media Platform forthe controlmode you want
to use: remote control protocol over RS-422 or remote applications over Ethernet.

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Chapter 9 - Setting up a Simple Network
Describes how to set up a simple network of Profile XP systems. Procedures are
included for setting up the Windows NT network and both Profile XP video network
options.
Chapter 10 - Solving Common Setup Problems
Provides help for solving common set up problems that occur when Profile XP
features or signal requirements are not understood.
Appendix A - Electrical and Environmental Specifications
This appendix consists of electrical and environmental specifications.
Appendix B - Connector Pin-outs
This appendix identifies connectors and the signals present on the pins of those
connectors.
Appendix C - Rack Mounting Information and Rear Panel Drawings
This appendix provides rack mounting information for the Profile XP system and
peripheral equipment. Also provided are rear panel illustrations for the ProfileXP and
peripheral equipment.

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Getting more information
In addition to printed documents, Profile XP product information is available in
on-line manuals and the Profile XP help system. Use these as additional sources for
information.
On-line manuals
Electronic versions of the following manuals are located on the system drive of your
Profile XP Media Platform and on the Profile XP software CD-ROM.
• Installation Guide (for your model)
•Profile XP System Guide
•Profile XP User Manual
•Profile XP Release Notes
•ContentShare User Guide
•Profile XP Service Manual with NetCentral XP
You can view these manualsusing Adobe Acrobat Reader which isalso pre-installed
on your Profile XP system.
On-line Help
Contains all the information in the Profile XP System Guide, optimized for use
on-line. You can access on-line help by choosing the Help menu, or by clicking the
Help button in a dialog box.

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Grass Valley Group Product Support
You can get technical assistance, check on the status of problems, or report new problems by
contacting our Product Support Group.
United States and Canada
Monday–Friday 5:30AM–5:00PM Pacific Time
[phone]
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Safety Summaries
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions toavoid injury and preventdamage
to this product or any products connected to it.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system.
Read the GeneralSafety summary in other system manuals forwarnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
Injury Precautions
Use Proper Power
Cord To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified for this product.
Ground the Product This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power
cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected
to earthground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals
of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Do Not Operate
Without Covers To avoid electric shock or fire 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 firehazard, 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 specified.
Provide Proper
Ventilation To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation.
Do Not Operate With
Suspected Failures If you suspect thereis damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified
service personnel.
Battery
Replacement To avoid damage, replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the circuit board manufacturer. Dispose of used battery
according to the circuit board manufacturer’s instructions.

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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This
Manual These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING:Warningstatementsidentifyconditionsor practices thatcan
result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that can
result in damage to the equipment or other property.
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.
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
Do Not Service
Alone Do notperform internal service or adjustment ofthis product unless another
person capable of rendering first 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 mayexist in this product.Disconnectpower
and remove battery (if applicable) before removing protective panels,
soldering, or replacing components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections
!
!
!

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Certifications and Compliances
Canadian Certified
Power Cords Canadian approval includes the products and power cords appropriate for
use inthe NorthAmericapower network. All other power cords supplied are
approved for the country of use.
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
harmfulinterference 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 hisown expense. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by Tektronix can affect 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.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A
préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édictépar le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
Canadian Certified
AC Adapter Canadian approval includes the AC adapters appropriate for use in the
North America power network. All other AC adapters supplied are
approved for the country of use.
EN55022 Class A
Warning For products that comply with Class A. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Laser Compliance
Laser Safety
Requirements The device used inthisproduct isa Class1 certified laserproduct. Operating
this product outside specifications or altering its original design may result
in hazardous radiationexposure, and may be consideredan act of modifying
or new manufacturing ofa laserproduct underU.S. regulations containedin
21CFR Chapter 1, subchapter J or CENELEC regulations in HD 482 S1.
People performingsuch an act are required by law to recertify andreidentify
this product in accordance with provisions of 21CFR subchapter J for
distribution within the U.S.A., and in accordance with CENELEC HD 482
S1 for distribution within countries using the IEC 825 standard.

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Laser Safety Laser safety in the United States is regulated by the Center for Devices and
Radiological Health (CDRH). The laser safety regulations are published in
the “Laser Product Performance Standard,”Code of Federal Regulation
(CFR), Title 21, Subchapter J.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 825,
“Radiation of Laser Products, Equipment Classification, Requirements and
User’s Guide,”governs laser products outside the United States. Europeand
member nations of the European Free Trade Association fall under the
jurisdiction of the ComitéEuropéen de Normalization Electrotechnique
(CENELEC).
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.
Certification
Category Standard
Safety Designed/tested for compliance with:
UL1950 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business
Equipment (Third Edition, 1995)
IEC 950 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment,including Electrical Business
Equipment (Second edition, 1991)
CAN/CSA C22.2, No. 950-95 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment,
including Electrical Business Equipment
EN60950- Safety ofInformation Technology Equipment,includingElectricalBusiness
Equipment

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Chapter 1
Introducing the Profile XP
The Profile XP Media Platform provides a multi-channel, high bandwidth platform
for the storage and manipulation of video and audio in professional applications. The
Profile XP has a wide range of capabilities, from a stand alone digital disk recorder to
being partof a large network of video servers. The Profile XP Media Platform can be
used in a wide variety of applications including spot insertion, program delay, store
and forward, and multi-channel replay.
Profile XP Media Platform highlights
Highlights include:
•Up to 8 channels of broadcast-quality video
•MPEG-2 4:2:2 @ Main Level from 4-50Mb/s, long GOP
•SMPTE 259M, 270MHz Serial Digital I/O (Analog monitor optional)
•16/32 channels audio —AES/EBU, embedded, analog uncompressed audio,
Dolby E and AC-3 compressed audio
•600Mb/s System Bandwidth
•Redundant power supply, NT disk, cooling fans for reliability
•Fibre Channel attached high performance RAID storage
•Remote error reporting & monitoring via SNMP
•High speed Fibre Channel networking up to 300Mb/s
•100BaseT Ethernet networking up to 30Mb/s
•525/60 or 625/50 operation: accepts NTSC, PAL reference.
•Remote control including:
- Remote Applications over Ethernet
- RS-422 control protocol including Louth, Odetics, BVW, or Profile protocols.
- GPI Trigger (8 I/O)

Chapter 1 Introducing the Profile XP
20 Profile XP System Guide July 27, 2001
Front panel controls and indicators
The Profile XP front panel includes the following controls and indicators:
➊Power-On LED - indicates the standby switch is in the on position and that
secondary voltages are present in the chassis.
➋Standby Switch - provides system On/Off control.
➌System Fault LED - indicates a system fault exist somewhere in the Profile XP
unit.
0624-5
Standby/On
Switch
2System
Fault LED
3Chassis Pull
Standby/On LED
Pull here to
open (each side)
Accessory
Door Accessory Door
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