Pinnacle Systems Lightning 1000 User manual

LIGHTNING 1000
Installation Guide
Part No. 151000-INST Rev. B • January 1999

Lightning 1000 Installation Guide
P/N 151000-INST • Rev. B • January1999 • Printed in U.S.A.
The information contained in this Installation Guide is subject to change
without notice or obligation.
Copyright © 1999 PINNACLE SYSTEMS, INC.
Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of Pinnacle Systems, Inc. Reproduction or reverse
engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.
Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
ClassA 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. Shielded
cables must be used to ensure compliance with the FCC Class A limits.
Lithium Battery Notice
German:
AcAc
AcAc
Achtunghtung
htunghtung
htung..
..
. Explosionsgefahr wenn die Battery in umgekehrter Polarität
eingesetzt wird. Nur mit einem gleichen oder ähnlichen, vom Hersteller
empfohlenen Typ, ersetzen. Verbrauchte Batterien müssen per den
Instructionen des Herstellers verwertet werden.
English:
CACA
CACA
CAUTIONUTION
UTIONUTION
UTION - Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with incorrect
type. Replace only with the same type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

French:
AA
AA
ATTENTIONTTENTION
TTENTIONTTENTION
TTENTION. Il y a danger d’explosion s’il a remplacement incorrect
de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou
d’un type equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les
batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.
Power Supply Cord Notice
German:
Zur sicheren Trennung des Gerätes vom Netz ist der Netzstecker zu
ziehen. Vergewissern Sie sich, daß die Steckdose leicht zugänglich ist.
English:
CACA
CACA
CAUTIONUTION
UTIONUTION
UTION: THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS USED AS THE MAIN
DISCONNECT DEVICE, ENSURE THAT THE SOCKET-OUTLET IS
LOCATED/INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND IS EASILY
ACCESSIBLE.
French:
AA
AA
ATTENTIONTTENTION
TTENTIONTTENTION
TTENTION: LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION EST UTILISÉ
COMME INTERRUPTEUR GÉNÉRAL. LA PRISE DE COURANT
DOIT ÊTRE SITUÉE OU INSTALLÉE À PROXIMITÉ DU MATÉRIEL
ET ÊTRE FACILE D’ACCÉS.
Company Address Pinnacle Systems Inc.
280 North Bernardo Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
Customer Service (U.S.): [phone]
Customer Service (Europe): [phone]
Customer Service Fax (U.S.): [phone]
Customer Service Fax (Europe): [phone]
FaxBack: [phone]
Sales Literature: (800) 4 PINNACLE
Customer Support Internet: [email protected]
Website: http://www.pinnaclesys.com

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Contents
1: Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DocumentationConventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Primary Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Secondary Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Tertiary Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DocumentationTerms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Welcome to Lightning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LightningHardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LightningSoftware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
A Word About Windows NT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TechFAX andWebsite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RelatedPublications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Company Address and Phone Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2: Hardware Installation
InThis Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
WhatYouWill Need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LightningHardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chassis Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chassis Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chassis Rear Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chassis Backplane Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chassis Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ShotBox Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rear ShotBox Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PreparingYour Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Unpacking and Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Connecting Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Reference Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Input connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Control and Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DisplayConnection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ShotBoxConnection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
GPI Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
AutomationSystems Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Up Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power Down Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
System Interconnect Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3: Software Installation
InThis Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Software Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
InstallingSoftware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
System Files and User Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix A: Specifications .......................................................................37
Index .............................................................................................................39

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1: Introduction
Overview
This guide provides installation instructions for Pinnacle’s Lightning
system. The following chapters are included:
• Chapter 1, Introduction summarizes the guide and describes the
hardware and software components of the Lightning system.
• Chapter 2, Hardware Installation provides step-by-step directions
for installing the system hardware.
• Chapter 3, Software Installation provides instructions for installing
software updates or reinstalling the system software if required..
• AppendixA, Specifications provides tables of electrical and
mechanical specifications.
An index is provided for your reference.
Note Refer to the Lightning ShotBox Tutorial and the Lightning Online Help
files for operating instructions.
Tip Before installing your Lightning system, take a moment and fill out
your Lightning Registration Card—and be sure to send it in to Pinnacle
Systems. Registered Users will be informed of software updates and
release availability.

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Documentation Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this guide:
• In the text, the first use of important terms are indicated in italic
letters. For example:
A layout is an image manipulation...
• In the text, references to material elsewhere within this manual are
also indicated in italic letters. For example:
Refer to the Computer Requirements section...
• In an operations procedure, buttons are preceded by the word
“click.” For example:
Click the Freeze button to freeze...
• In the text, when two keyboard buttons must be pressed to perform
a function, the “+” symbol is used between button names. This
symbol indicates that the first button is held down while the second
button is pressed. For example, the label
ALT + T
instructs you to hold downALT and then press T. These combina-
tion functions are often called keyboard “accelerators.”
• Primary sections are listed in very large bold characters with a
single line above:
Primary Section
• Secondary sections are listed in large bold characters:
Secondary Section
• Tertiary sections are listed in bold italic characters:
Tertiary Section

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Documentation Terms
The following terms are used throughout this guide:
• Operator and User refer to the person who uses Lightning.
• System refers to the entire Lightning system itself.
• Video System refers to the mix of interconnected equipment
(including switcher, edit controller andVTRs) in which the
Lightning is supported.
• SDI refers to Serial DigitalVideo, a digital signal that is distributed
via a single via a single coaxial cable with BNC connectors.
• Image, Picture and Still are used synonymously to describe still
pictures—created, touched-up or captured.
•A Sequence is a playlist of stills (from 1 to 999). Sequences can be
saved to the hard disk (with the .seq extension) and recalled later..
•A Source refers to an input video signal (to a particular channel or
layer). Sources included external video inputs and key signals.
•A Channel refers to represents a single video input with an
associated supporting key (2 inputs total), plus two outputs—video
and key. Lightning can have up to 3 channels, each with support-
ing key.
• Key describes the effect of electronically cutting one image into
another.

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Welcome to Lightning
Pinnacle’s Lightning is an advanced still store that allows you to record and
play stills, organize them into sequences, create transitions between
channels (from the “Preview” channel to the “Air” channel), and create
basic layouts with your stills.You can also create your own transitions using
third party plug-ins.
Note
For convenience and speed, the Lightning Operator’s Manual is
provided as an online help file instead of a printed document. Please
refer to the online manual for information on how to operate Lightning
with the keyboard and mouse. In addition, please refer to the Lightning
ShotBox Tutorial for information on operating Lightning from the
optional ShotBox.
The following sections briefly review Lightning’s features and functions.
Lightning Hardware
The figure below illustrates a basic Lightning system. Optional equipment
is shown connected by dotted lines.
SDI Video Monitors
(customer supplied)
SVGA
Monitor
(customer
Supplied)
Lightning
Channel 2
(optional)
Lightning
Channel 3
(optional)
Lightning
Channel 1
Lightning
Chassis
ShotBox B
(optonal)
ShotBox A
(optional)
Alphanumeric Keyboard
and Mouse