QuVIS Acuity User manual
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Revision Status Version Revision Date Description
1.0.7 December 2007 General updates applied (QSR 3.2.4)
1.0.6 September 2006 General updates applied (QSR 3.1)
1.0.5 August 2006 VTP Editor Subtitle Track documentation added
1.0.4 May 2006 New VTP Editor Menu page documented
1.0.2 February 2005 New sections added: Chapter 8
1.0.0 October 2004 Initial release of QuVIS Acuity User Manual – Preliminary
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QuVIS, Inc.
LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY
QuVIS, Inc., warrants to the original owner that the product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship
as follows:
Labor: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, QuVIS, Inc. will repair this product if determined by QuVIS, Inc. to be
defective. After the warranty period, the Purchaser must pay all labor charges.
Parts: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, QuVIS, Inc. will, at no charge, supply new or rebuilt replacements for parts
determined by QuVIS, Inc. to be defective. After the warranty period, the Purchaser must pay all parts charges.
Software: For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, QuVIS, Inc. will correct or replace software, included with the Product,
whose performance, as determined by QuVIS, Inc., significantly deviates from the specifications contained in the Product Manual. After the
warranty period, the Purchaser must pay for all software revisions, updates, and support charges.
This warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed or if it is modified in any way by the Purchaser.
The Above Warranty Is In Lieu Of Any Other Warranty, Whether Express, Implied Or Statutory. QuVIS, Inc. DISCLAIMS Any Warranty Of
Merchantability, Fitness For A Particular Purpose Or Any IMPLIED Warranty Arising Out Of Any Proposal, Specification Or Sample. QuVIS,
Inc. Makes No Warranty With Regard To Any Software Provided With This Product Unless As Specifically Set Forth In Any License
Agreement Accompanying Such Software.
This warranty does not cover replacement of products damaged by abuse, accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, disaster, improper
installation or improper testing. If the product is found to be otherwise defective, QuVIS, Inc., at its option, will replace or repair the product at
no charge except as set forth below, provided that you deliver the product along with a return material authorization (RMA) number (see
below) either to the company from whom you purchased it or to QuVIS, Inc.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. All parts or components contained
in this product are covered by QuVIS, Inc.’s limited warranty for this product; and the product may contain fully tested, recycled parts,
warranted as if new. For warranty information call QuVIS, Inc. Customer Support at 785-272-3656 or 800-554-8116.
Returning a Defective Product
Before returning any product, contact the QuVIS, Inc. Customer Support Group. Refer to the Customer Support numbers listed on the last
page of the manual. If the Customer Support Group verifies that the product is defective, they will inform you of the required process for
returning the defective product.
QuVIS, Inc. is not obligated to provide the Purchaser with a substitute unit during the warranty period or at any time.
The Purchaser must assume the risk of damage or loss in transit if shipping the Product. The Purchaser must use the original container (or a
similar package affording an equal degree of protection) and pay the shipping charge. QuVIS, Inc. may repair or replace the product with
either a new or reconditioned product, and the returned product becomes QuVIS, Inc.’s property.
QuVIS, Inc. warrants the repaired or replaced product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of the
greater of: (i) ninety (90) days from the return shipping date; or (ii) the period of time remaining on the original one (1) year
warranty.
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QuVIS, Inc. Shall Have No Liability For Any Indirect Or Speculative Damages (Including, Without Limiting The Foregoing, Consequential,
Incidental And Special Damages) Arising From The Use Of Or Inability To Use This Product, Whether Arising Out Of Contract, Negligence,
Tort, Or Under Any Warranty, Irrespective Of Whether QuVIS, Inc. Has Advance Notice Of The Possibility Of Any Such Damages, Including,
But Not Limited To Loss Of Use, Business Interruptions, And Loss Of Profits. Notwithstanding The Foregoing, QuVIS’s Total Liability For All
Claims Under This Agreement Shall Not Exceed The Price Paid For The Product. These Limitations On Potential Liabilities Were An
Essential Element In Setting The Product Price. QuVIS, Inc. Neither Assumes Nor Authorizes Anyone To Assume For It Any Other
Liabilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Finding Information............................................................................................................ 6
About this manual............................................................................................................................................................. 6
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How this manual is organized....................................................................................................................................... 6
Getting more information .......................
Printed manuals in PDF format..................................................................................................................................... 7
QuVIS Inc. Web site...............................
QuVIS Product Support .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Web Technical Support..........................
Phone Support.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Authorized Support Representative.......
Safety Information..............................................................................................................9
Safety Precautions.................................
Injury Precautions......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Product Damage Precautions................
Service Safety Information.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Recommended Equipment Location......
Chapter 1 – Product Installation...................................................................................... 12
Making connections for basic operation.........................................................................................
Serial Digital video Input/Output connections (standard) ............................................................................................ 13
Analog video Input/Output connections (
Reference video connections (standard) .................................................................................................................... 16
Audio output connections.......................
Powering ON and Shutting Down ................................................................................................................................... 18
Turn ON Power......................................
To shutdown or restart................................................................................................................................................ 18
Configuring for basic PLAY operation....
Select Video Output Settings...................................................................................................................................... 20
Select Audio Output Settings.................
Configuring for basic RECORD operation....................................................................................................................... 23
Select Video Input Settings....................
Select Advanced Video Input Settings........................................................................................................................ 25
Select Audio Input Settings....................
Verifying Basic Operations.............................................................................................................................................. 27
Setting up the Ethernet Network............
Configure the QuVIS Acuity Network Settings............................................................................................................ 29
Connecting the Ethernet Cable..............
Verify the Ethernet Connection................................................................................................................................... 32
Connecting Serial RS-422 .....................
Chapter 2 – Quick Start Procedures ............................................................................... 34
Play a clip from the GUI.........................
Record a clip from the GUI (Local record) ...................................................................................................................... 37
Basic file management...........................
Create a new directory................................................................................................................................................ 39
Rename a File........................................
Delete a file or directory.............................................................................................................................................. 41
Copy a file (local)...................................
Chapter 3 – Product Description..................................................................................... 42
Product Overview...................................
Storage........................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Volume Sizes.........................................
Internal Media Bay Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 44
Peripheral Bay Storage..........................
Archiving Data............................................................................................................................................................. 46
USB 2.0 Drive Support...........................
System Security Features............................................................................................................................................... 48
Account Security Levels.........................
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Account Management................................................................................................................................................. 49
Login from the front-panel GUI ................................................................................................................................... 49
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nt Mastering..................................................................................................... 58
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playback.......................................................................................................... 61
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menu page............................................................................................... 102
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Image Processing........................................................................................................................................................... 51
QPE Real-time Image Encoding (Record)
DCI JPEG2000 Real-time Image Encoding (Record - Optional)................................................................................. 51
QPE Image Decoding (Play)..................
JPEG2000 Image Decoding (Play)............................................................................................................................. 51
Encrypted Content Processing...............
Forensic Watermarking Overview............................................................................................................................... 53
QuVIS Media File Types........................
QuVIS Media Format (QMF)....................................................................................................................................... 54
Maximum Data Rate (MDR)...................
Clip Form .................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Virtual Tapes..........................................
Show Playlist and Script files...................................................................................................................................... 56
Digital Cinema Packages.......................
QuVIS Image Format Files ............................................................................................................................................. 57
QuVIS Acuity and Digital Cinema Conte
Factors that affect picture quality when Recording ......................................................................................................... 60
External Factors.....................................
Internal Factors........................................................................................................................................................... 60
Factors that affect picture quality during
Internal Settings.......................................................................................................................................................... 61
External Factors.....................................
Server Status Web Page ................................................................................................................................................ 63
Control Panel Overview.........................
LCD menu display....................................................................................................................................................... 64
Transport controls..................................
Touchpad.................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Soft Function buttons.............................
Introduction to the Graphical User Interface (GUI).......................................................................................................... 69
GUI Overview.........................................
Dashboard .................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Dashboard sections ...............................
Chapter 4 – Front Panel GUI Interface............................................................................ 75
PLAY menu group..................................
PLAY BROWSER (1/5) menu page............................................................................................................................ 77
PLAY VIDEO (2/5) menu page ..............
PLAY AUDIO (3/5) menu page................................................................................................................................... 84
PLAY ADVANCED (4/5) menu page......
PLAY JOG/SHUTTLE (5/5) menu page...................................................................................................................... 88
RECORD menu group...........................
RECORD VIDEO (1/5) menu page............................................................................................................................. 92
RECORD VIDEO ADV (2/5) menu page
RECORD AUDIO (3/5) menu page............................................................................................................................. 97
RECORD ADVANCED (4/5) menu page
RECORD PANEL (5/5) menu page .......................................................................................................................... 101
RECORD PANEL (after recording a clip)
2K DCI JPEG2000 Recording Overview................................................................................................................... 103
SETUP menu group...............................
SETUP CONFIG (1/8) menu page............................................................................................................................ 107
SETUP SERIAL (2/8) menu page..........
SETUP GUI (3/8) menu page ................................................................................................................................... 111
SETUP NETWORK (4/8) menu page ....
SETUP GPI INPUTS (5/8) menu page ..................................................................................................................... 117
SETUP GPI Outputs (6/8) menu page...
SETUP CINEMA (7/8) menu page............................................................................................................................ 123
SETUP INFO (8/8) menu page..............
VTP menu group........................................................................................................................................................... 126
VTP CREATE (1/2) menu page.............
VTP EDITOR (2/2) menu page................................................................................................................................. 129
ADVANCED SETUP menu group..........
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ADVANCED SETUP (1/2) menu page...................................................................................................................... 153
ADVANCED SETUP (2/2) menu page...................................................................................................................... 154
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eline .......................................................................................................... 187
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CINEGUI Interface........................................................................................................................................................ 158
Chapter 5 – Modifying Configuratio
Configuring Acuity overview.......................................................................................................................................... 161
Set the Default Startup Config File.........
Save current settings to a config file............................................................................................................................. 162
Load custom settings from a config file..
Restore factory settings................................................................................................................................................ 163
Chapter 6 – QShell Command Line
QShell Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 165
Command History..................................
Command Types....................................................................................................................................................... 165
QShell via serial connection...................
QShell via Telnet connection (Advanced)..................................................................................................................... 167
QShell Basics ........................................
How to get simple command help............................................................................................................................. 168
QShell Advanced Operations.................
Chapter 7 – Installing System Software ....................................................................... 169
QuVIS Soft Release (QSR) Overview....
Major Soft Release ................................................................................................................................................... 170
Point Soft Release.................................
Flash Soft Release.................................................................................................................................................... 170
Installing new system software ..............
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................ 171
Restoring a previous software release...
Chapter 8 – Remote Control and Virtual Tape Operations.......................................... 172
About remote control protocol support...
Supported QuVIS Media Types ................................................................................................................................ 173
Configuring remote control.....................
Sony and Odetics protocol (RS-422) ........................................................................................................................ 174
LDV8000 Protocol (RS232 B)................
Starting remote control.................................................................................................................................................. 176
Activate remote control..........................
Loading a clip for remote control............................................................................................................................... 177
Remote control status............................
Virtual Tape Overview................................................................................................................................................... 179
Creation of a Virtual Tape (VTP)............
Editing a Virtual Tape................................................................................................................................................ 179
Contents of a Virtual Tape .....................
Virtual Tape Properties ............................................................................................................................................. 181
Create a Virtual Tape.............................
Virtual Tape Settings................................................................................................................................................. 182
A/V Settings Summary...........................
Edit a Virtual Tape ........................................................................................................................................................ 184
Edit a Virtual Tape (Remote) .................
Edit a Virtual Tape (Local – VTP Editor) ................................................................................................................... 184
Open Virtual Tape Project......................
Add a Video or Audio Track File to the VTP Timeline............................................................................................... 186
Add a Subtitle Track File to the VTP Tim
Advanced Timeline Editing Options.......................................................................................................................... 190
Insert Edit (Record) into a Virtual Tape f
Merging Virtual Tapes (QShell)..................................................................................................................................... 194
Merge Virtual Tapes...............................
Virtual Tapes – Sync’ing Audio and Video (QShell)...................................................................................................... 195
Adjust audio timing (single VTP)............
Adjust audio timing (multiple VTPs).......................................................................................................................... 195
Graphical VTPMerge Examples.............
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FINDING INFORMATION
About this manual
This user manual describes the QuVIS Acuity and provides instructions for installing and operating the product in a
variety of applications.
How this manual is organized
This manual is organized around the tasks required to install, configure, and operate the QuVIS Acuity. The
following describes the chapters in this manual:
Chapter 1 – Product Installation – Describes how to make rear panel connections and configure the Acuity for basic
playback operations.
Chapter 2 – Quick Start Procedures – Use these procedures to learn the basics of the QuVIS Acuity user interface
to accomplish key tasks – playing and creating play sequences using the Show Builder.
Chapter 3 – Product Description – Provides the functional description and an overview of the Acuity user interface.
Chapter 4 – Front Panel GUI Interface – Describes the front panel menu system in detail.
Chapter 5 – Modifying Configuration – Describes the use of configuration files.
Chapter 6 – QShell Command Line Operations – Provides a basic introduction to command line operations using
the QShell interface.
Chapter 7 – Installing System Software – Describes the process of installing a new system software release.
Chapter 8 – Remote Control and Virtual Tape Operations – Describes remote RS-232 and RS-422 control
operations and Virtual Tape editing operations.
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Getting more information
In addition to the printed manual, product information is also available on the QuVIS web site -
http://www.quvis.com.
Printed manuals in PDF format
All printed materials are available in the Adobe Acrobat file format (pdf) on the QuVIS Companion CD.
QuVIS Inc. Web site
The current user manuals and product documentation are available to download on the QuVIS Web site –
http://www.quvis.com/support/.
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QuVIS Product Support
Technical assistance is available by email, the World Wide Web (Internet), or by phone or fax.
Web Technical Support
To access additional product information on the Internet; visit the product support Web page on the QuVIS Web
site.
World Wide Web: http://www.quvis.com/support/
Phone Support
Telephone support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Support technicians are available during normal
business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm CST). After hours phone support is available for warranty and
QuCare customers. For all others additional charges may apply.
United States (785) 272-3656
Authorized Support Representative
Local product support services may be available through an authorized QuVIS Distributor. To locate a local QuVIS
distributor, visit the product support web page on the QuVIS Web site.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Precautions
To avoid injury and prevent damage to this product, review all of the safety information before using this product.
Retain all safety information and operating instructions for future reference.
This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in
potential electrical shock or fire hazard. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this product, observe
the following basic rules for its installation, use and service.
Injury Precautions
WARNING!
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Use Proper Power Cord
To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified for this product.
Ground the Product
This recorder is equipped with a 3-blade grounding-type plug to satisfy FCC rules. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet contact your electrician to install a proper receptacle. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounded plug.
Cleaning the Product
Unplug this product from the power source before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
Do not use this product near water or in wet or damp conditions. Do not use immediately after moving from a low
temperature to a high temperature as this causes condensation that may result in fire, electrical shock, or other
safety hazards.
Do Not Operate Without Covers and Modules
To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with covers or modules removed.
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Product Damage Precautions
CAUTION:
To avoid product damage, replace battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Power Source
To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard, this product should be operated only with the type of power source
indicated on the label.
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them.
To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles on
other equipment.
Proper Ventilation
Slots and openings in the product chassis are provided for ventilation. These ensure reliable operation of the
product and prevent it from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings.
Use Electrical Surge Protection
To avoid product damage caused by electrical power surges, plug this product into an appropriately rated surge
protection device.
Avoid Sources of Heat
This product should be placed more than one (1) foot away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Connecting to Other Equipment
To avoid electric shock, this product should be turned off when making connections between this product and other
equipment.
Service Safety Information
WARNING!
To avoid personal injury, do not attempt to service this product yourself. The service instructions in this document
are intended for properly trained service personnel only. Refer all service to qualified personnel.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrical shock, avoid exposed connections and disconnect the main power by removing the power cord
before removing protective panels or product components.
Request Product Servicing
Unplug this product from the power outlet and refer service to qualified personnel under the following conditions:
A) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
B) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen on the product.
C) If the product has been exposed to water or wet conditions.
D) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered in the User Manual.
E) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
F) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need of service.
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Recommended Equipment Location
Physical Location
This product should be mounted upright on a desk, table or in an equipment rack using the optional rack mount kit.
• When locating this product on a desk or table, do not place it on either of its sides, or upside down. Ensure that the
table or desk is capable of supporting the weight of this unit (50lbs) plus the weight of any additional equipment that
is located with it. The shipping case of this unit is not designed to support any external loads; do not place any
equipment on top of this product.
• When mounting this product in a rack, be sure that the rack and corresponding support components are capable of
supporting the weight of this unit (50lbs) plus any additional equipment that is placed in or on the rack. Placement of
this unit in a rack should be such that the rack’s mechanical operation (loading and unloading) does not cause the
rack or this product to fall. Use only those rack mount components approved for use with this product by QuVIS,
Inc.
Ambient temperature and airflow
The manufacturer’s rated operating ambient temperature range for this product, assuming unimpeded airflow of four
to eight meters/sec provided by the internal cooling fans, is 15°C to 45°C.
Failure to provide for adequate airflow into and out of this product, or operating this product outside the
recommended ambient temperature range, will cause a degradation of performance.
AC Power
Proper operation of this product requires that its AC power source is capable of supplying the AC input
requirements of this product. AC input requirements are listed on a label on the back of the unit next to the power
entry receptacle. Failure to ensure an uninterrupted source of AC power with the necessary capacity may cause a
degradation of performance.
Shielded Cables
Proper operation of this product requires properly shielded cables for fully compliant operation. The use of
unshielded cabling is not recommended.
Certification and Compliances
FCC Emission Control Information (USA only)
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
modifications not approved by QuVIS, Inc. can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
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CHAPTER 1 – PRODUCT INSTALLATION
Procedures in this chapter include:
• Making connections for basic operation
• Powering ON and Shutting Down
• Configuring for basic PLAY operation
• Configuring for basic RECORD operation
• Verifying Basic Operations
• Setting up the Ethernet Network
• Connecting Serial RS-422
Important!
If you have not installed a QuVIS Acuity before, please take the time to read through each step thoroughly before
actually connecting this product. This can help avoid errors or oversights that will prevent proper setup and
operation.
Double Check the Packing List
Please take a moment to confirm that you have received all of the items listed on the packing list that accompanied
the delivered unit. If any item is missing or damaged, contact QuVIS before proceeding.
Making connections for basic operation
Follow the diagrams provided to setup connections for playing under local control. Other sections are provided to
describe additional connection types such as networking and remote control setup.
Connection diagrams in this section include:
• Serial Digital video Input/Output connections (Standard)
• Analog video Input/Output connections (Standard)
• Reference video connections (standard)
• Audio output connections
Serial Digital video Input/Output connections (standard)
The QuVIS Acuity Serial Digital Interface (SDI) connectors support both High Definition (HD-SDI) as well as
Standard Definition (SD-SDI) video on the same connection, although only one video standard may be used at any
one time. As indicated in the diagram below, there are actually two sets of output connectors (SDI Out 1 and SDI
Out 2). This enables the same video signal to be routed to two different monitors or input devices at the same time.
There are two BNC connectors for each set of serial digital input and outputs. The connector labeled “A” is the
primary output connector or “Link A”. The connector labeled “B” is used to carry supplemental video information
when Alpha channel output is used (4:2:2:4) or as video “Link B” of a dual-link HD-SDI video mode (SMPTE 372M)
including 12-bit HD-SDI and 4:4:4 content.
Note: Dual-link HDSDI (4:4:4:4) functionality is not supported under all configurations. If you have questions
regarding the configuration of your QuVIS Acuity, please contact your QuVIS salesperson.
Serial Digital (SDI) 4:2:2 Input video connections
Connect your serial digital video cable to the BNC connector labeled “A” in the SDI IN connector group.
Connect SDI cable here.
Serial Digital (SDI) 4:2:2 Output video connections
Connect your serial digital video cable to the BNC connector labeled “A” in the SDI OUT 1 connector group.
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Connect optional secondary
SDI output cable here.
Connect SDI output cable
here.
Dual-link SDI 4:4:4, 3D (4:4:4:4) or SMPTE 372M Input video connections
Dual-link video modes, including QPE and DCI JPEG2000 3D formats, require two SDI cable to complete input
video signal. Connect your primary SDI input cable to the link “A” connector. Connect the second output SDI cable
to the link “B” connector.
Connect SDI “Link A” here. Connect SDI “Link B” here.
Dual-link SDI 4:4:4, 3D (4:4:4:4) or SMPTE 372M Output video connections
Dual-link video modes, including QPE and DCI JPEG2000 3D formats, require two SDI cable connections from the
Acuity to complete the video output signal. Connect your primary SDI output cable to the link “A” connector.
Connect the second output SDI cable to the link “B” connector. Alpha channel information is output on “Link B” for
those video modes that use it.
Connect SDI “Link A” here. Connect SDI “Link B” here.
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Analog video Input/Output connections (standard)
Analog Component video (input) is included (Analog Component Output is optional) in the base configuration of the
QuVIS Acuity. Some analog video display applications require that sync signals be output on separate outputs (H &
V). Please review your display requirements to ensure you have the appropriate analog component cables (3-wire
or 5-wire).
Note: The Acuity’s ACO (Analog Component Output) module is not capable of supporting dual-link (SMPTE 372) or
Digital Cinema 2K (2048x1080) video modes.
3-Wire Analog Component Input (Sync on green) connections
For standard 3-wire analog component Input applications, make cable connections as follows:
Connect “Red” channel
cable here.
Connect “Blue” channel cable
here.
Connect “green” channel
cable here.
3-Wire Analog Component Output (Sync on green) connections
For standard 3-wire analog component Output applications, make cable connections as follows:
Connect “green”
channel cable here.
Connect “Blue” channel cable
here.
Connect “Red” channel cable
here.
5-Wire Analog Component Input (separate sync) connections
For standard 5-wire analog component record (input) applications, make input Sync cable connections as follows:
Connect “Horizontal” sync
cable here.
Connect “Vertical” sync
cable here.
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5-Wire Analog Component Output (separate sync) connections
For standard 5-wire analog component playback (output) applications, make output Sync cable connections as
follows:
Connect “Horizontal” sync
cable here.
Connect “Vertical” sync
cable here.
Reference video connections (standard)
The QuVIS Acuity provides both bi-level and tri-level Analog reference video inputs (Genlock) for those applications
that require video timing to be locked to a common (house) video signal. Standard definition video applications
(NTSC and PAL) normally use an analog Black Burst (BB) signal for reference. HD video applications typically use
analog Tri-level signal (sync on green) for video timing reference.
SD - Connect to Black
Burst (Analog
Composite) reference
signal here.
HD – Connect to
tri-level analog
reference signal
here.
To loop or pass the Black
Burst (Analog
Composite) reference
signal connect loop cable
here.
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Audio output connections
The QuVIS Acuity audio system includes two analog audio channels or up to twelve channels of AES/EBU digital
audio. Both analog and digital audio channels one through eight (1-8) are grouped together and channels nine
through twelve (9-12) are grouped on the second digital audio connector.
Connect D-sub 25-pin
digital audio breakout
cable here for channels
1-8.
Connect analog audio
cables here.
Connect digital audio
breakout cable here
for channels 9-12.
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Powering ON and Shutting Down
The following section describes the procedure for power on, restart and shutdown.
Turn ON Power
To turn on the Acuity, locate the front panel power button and press.
The power button is located under the front panel near the bottom left of the machine.
Power button
To shutdown or restart
Software shutdown
Use the following procedure to shutdown (power off) the Acuity from the front panel menu system:
1. Navigate to the Setup Info menu page.
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2. Click on the Shutdown button using the pointer and center touchpad button.
3. A dialog window will be displayed to confirm your request to power down the Acuity. Press the Okay
button using the center touchpad button to continue.
Manual shutdown
To power off the QuVIS Acuity manually, press and hold the power button (located underneath the front panel) for 4
seconds.
WARNING! Do not attempt to power off the Acuity manually while the system is actively performing an
operation. To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not attempt to remove the power cord while the unit is
powered on.
Manual restart
To restart (reset power) the QuVIS Acuity manually, press and hold the first, second and fourth VTR transport
buttons (Stop, Rev and Fwd) for 3 seconds.
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