Sony DMW-S05NL-C User manual

SDTV/HDTV NON-LINEAR PRODUCTION SYSTEM
DMW-S05NL-C
INSTALLATION MANUAL [English]
2nd Edition (Revised 2)
Software Version 7.00 and Later
XPRI DIGITAL CONTENT CREATION SYSTEM

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas
exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret
fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA TERRE.
WARNUNG
Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages
zu vermeiden, darf das Gerät weder Regen noch
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das
Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET WERDEN.
For the customers in the USA
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA
ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified
below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P
Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
Length Minimum 1.5 m (39 3/8in), less than 2.5 m (8 ft
3 in)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the
use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To
reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER
COUNTRIES.
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord /
Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified
service personnel.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
The SDTV/HDTV Non-linear Production System is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

For the customers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des
mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür anfzukommen.
Voor de Klanten in Nederland
Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet
vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het
apparaat.
Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen
moet worden.
De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam
servicepersoneel.
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein
chemisch afval (KCA).
Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor
recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt
worden.

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(Continued)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Overview 1-1 Features ....................................................................1-1
1-2 Product Configuration ............................................. 1-2
1-2-1 Main Unit .................................................................. 1-2
1-2-2 Control Panels........................................................... 1-3
1-2-3 Software and Manuals .............................................. 1-4
1-3 System Configuration.............................................. 1-5
1-3-1 SDTV System Configuration.................................... 1-5
1-3-2 HDTV System Configuration ................................... 1-7
1-3-3 MPEG System Configuration ................................... 1-9
Chapter 2
Names and Functions
of Parts 2-1 Main Unit ................................................................... 2-1
2-1-1 Front Panel................................................................ 2-1
2-1-2 Rear Panel ................................................................. 2-4
2-2 Control Panels..........................................................2-9
2-2-1 DMW-C1 Media Bar Control Panel ......................... 2-9
2-2-2 DMW-C2 Jog & Shuttle Control Panel .................... 2-9
2-2-3 DMW-C3 Audio Control Panel .............................. 2-11
2-2-4 DMW-C4 Trackball Control Panel......................... 2-13
Chapter 3
Preparations 3-1 Connections .............................................................3-1
3-1-1 System Connection Examples .................................. 3-1
3-1-2 Connecting the Control Panels and Peripheral
Devices........................................................................... 3-3
3-2 Fibre Channel Storage Unit Installation and
Startup.......................................................................3-7
3-2-1 Installation ................................................................ 3-7
3-2-2 Connection to the Main Unit .................................... 3-7
3-3 System Startup and Shutdown ............................... 3-8
3-3-1 Main Unit Startup ..................................................... 3-8
3-3-2 POST Execution ....................................................... 3-8
3-3-3 System Setup........................................................... 3-10
3-3-4 Main Unit Power Off .............................................. 3-10

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Chapter 4
Maintenance 4-1 Using the SCSI Disk Surveillance Tool .................. 4-1
4-1-1 Overview................................................................... 4-1
4-1-2 Names and Functions of Parts of SCSI Disk
Watcher .......................................................................... 4-2
4-1-3 SCSI Disk Watcher Menus ....................................... 4-3
4-1-4 Main Operations in SCSI Disk Watcher................... 4-4
4-1-5 Surveillance Service Application Messages ............. 4-7
4-2 Hardware Self Diagnostics Tool .............................4-8
4-3 System Upgrades..................................................... 4-9
4-4 Software Upgrades .................................................. 4-9
4-5 Daily Maintenance.................................................. 4-10
4-5-1 Backing Up Data..................................................... 4-10
4-5-2 Regular Defragmenting........................................... 4-10
4-5-3 Cleaning .................................................................. 4-10
4-6 Troubleshooting.....................................................4-12
4-6-1 Error Messages ....................................................... 4-12
4-6-2 Troubleshooting ...................................................... 4-16
Appendix A
Specifications ................................................................ A-1
Digital Media Workstation................................................. A-1
Control Panels .................................................................... A-5
Chapter 3
Preparations (Continued)
3-4 Floppy Disks and Disc Media................................3-11
3-4-1 Using Floppy Disks ................................................ 3-11
3-4-2 Using Disc Media ................................................... 3-12
3-4-3 DVD-Video Playback and Region Codes............... 3-14
3-5 Fibre Channel Storage Unit Setup
— Configuring Logical Drives...............................3-15
3-5-1 Setup for LSI44929o Mounting .............................. 3-15
3-6 Software Installation .............................................. 3-21

Table of Contents iii
Appendix B
System Connection Examples ..................................... B-1
SDTV System .....................................................................B-1
HDTV System.....................................................................B-8
SDTV/HDTV Switchable System ....................................B-17
Index .................................................................................I-1

Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 1-1
Chapter1
Overview
1-1 Features
DMW-S05NL-C is a high-cost-performance non-linear
editing system. Various editing components are unified
and editing with high picture quality and easy
operation is realized, making it the ideal DTV
production system.
The XPRI Series has the following features.
High-quality video signal processing
SDTV system: Supporting uncompressed signals
HDTV system: Supporting uncompressed (1080/
59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/24PsF and 1080/23.98PsF)
and compressed HDCAM signals
MPEG: Supporting MPEG IMX 30/40/50 signals
Convenient operation
Based on industry-standard conventions with further
improvements to enhance ease of operation, the
operating environment provides a consistent look
across all modules. The Control Panels are efficient
and easy to operate, reflecting Sony’s many years of
experience in designing editing systems for the
broadcast and production industries.

Chapter 1 Overview
1-2 Chapter 1 Overview
Cable Part No. Number
USB cable (1.8 m (6 feet)) 1-757-429-1X 2
USB cable
1) Installed depending on the configuration (selectable).
2) Option
3) SDTI: Serial Digital Transfer Interface
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1-2 Product Configuration
1-2-1 Main Unit
The Main Unit is comprised of the following devices
and accessories.
Digital Media Workstation
This is a high-performance workstation with dual-CPU
processor. It is used in an integrated configuration with
the AV I/O Block. The Digital Media Workstation has
the following features.
•Five PCI slots (64 bits)
•Dual-monitor VGA board
•Internal Ultra 320 Wide SCSI hard disk drive (1)
•Internal Ultra 320 SCSI hard disk drive (4)1)
•DVD±RW drive (5-inch bay) (1)
•Windows 2000 Professional operating system
•5U size (Digital Media Workstation + AV I/O
Block), rack mountable
Connecting cables
Use the following USB cables (supplied) to connect
Control Panels to this system.
AV I/O block
Integrated with the Digital Media Workstation, the AV
I/O block provides the system’s AV I/O connections.
AV Processing Board
This board features a built-in codec, and enables video
and audio I/O (2 SDI inputs and outputs) and A/V
signal processing.
2Gb Fibre Channel Interface Board
(LSI44929o) (fabricated by LSI Logic)1)
This board can be used to connect a 2Gb fibre channel
storage unit to the XPRI System. It is provided with
two 200-MB/s fibre channel ports and enables high-
rate data transfer between the XPRI System and the
2Gb fibre channel storage unit.
DMW-IF01 SDTI Interface Board2)
This is a 32 bit/33 MHz PCI board supporting SDTI
signals.
Installing this board enables SDTI3) connections with
VTRs supporting MPEG IMX and VTRs supporting
HDCAM. MPEG compressed and HDCAM
compressed video signals can be recorded directly to
hard disk in their compressed state.
For details, refer to the DMW-IF01 Installation Manual.
DMW-IF02 HDTV Interface Board2)
This is a 64 bit/33 MHz PCI board with an HD-SDI
(HD Serial Digital Interface). It features a built-in
HDCAM codec and enables HD-SDI connections
between the Digital Media Workstation and HDTV
devices.
DMW-RT02 Realtime Video Processing
Board2)
Installing this board in the XPRI System enables a
variety of video effects such as 3D transformation,
page turn and ripple to be applied to HDTV/SDTV
video signals.
For details, refer to the DMW-RT02 Installation Manual.

Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 1-3
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1) Option
DMW-RT01 SDTV Realtime Processing
Board1)
Installing this board in the XPRI System enables a
variety of video effects such as 3D transformation,
page turn and ripple to be applied to SDTV video
signals.
For details, refer to the DMW-RT01 Installation Manual.
Restrictions on installation of option
boards
The option boards that can be installed in the system
are as follows.
•DMW-IF01 SDTI Interface Board
•DMW-IF02 HDTV Interface Board
•DMW-RT02 Realtime Video Processing Board (only
when HDTV Interface Board is installed)
•DMW-RT01 SDTV Realtime Processing Board (only
when HDTV Interface Board is not installed)
Other peripheral options are as follows.
•DMW-C1/C2/C3/C4 Control Panel
•DMW-EX01 TC/GPI Interface Unit
•DMW-EX02 9-pin Remote Interface Unit
1-2-2 Control Panels
Four Control Panels are provided to facilitate XPRI
editing system operations, as described below. You
can select the panels you need and position them as
required.
DMW-C1 Media Bar Control Panel1)
This panel has eight knobs and two buttons. You can
use them to adjust parameters for material color
correction, equalizing, compositing, and so on.
This unit is used by connecting it to the Jog & Shuttle
Control Panel or the Audio Control Panel.
DMW-C2 Jog & Shuttle Control Panel1)
This panel is used to control VTRs and make editing
operations. It has function buttons and a search dial.
This panel is connected to the Digital Media
Workstation or to the Audio Control Panel using the
supplied USB cable. It is powered by the supplied AC
adaptor.
Accessories
USB cable (1)
Palm rest (1)
AC adaptor (1)
DMW-C3 Audio Control Panel1)
This panel provides audio faders. It has eight faders for
audio tracks and one master fader. It also has a muting
button, function buttons, a headphones audio level
control knob, and monitor setting buttons.
This panel is connected to the Digital Media
Workstation or to the Jog & Shuttle Control Panel by
using the supplied USB cable. When monitoring audio
with headphones, the cable with RCA phono plugs
(not supplied) is used to connect this panel to the AV I/
O Block. The Audio Control Panel is powered by the
supplied AC adaptor.
Accessories
USB cable (1)
AC adaptor (1)
DMW-C4 Trackball Control Panel1)
This panel is used in keyframe operations for 3D
effects. It has a trackball and Z ring, and six function
buttons.
This panel is used by connecting it to the Jog & Shuttle
Control Panel or the Audio Control Panel.
Accessories
Palm rest (1)

Chapter 1 Overview
1-4 Chapter 1 Overview
1-2-3 Software and Manuals
Various software applications to be used for editing
operations are found on the supplied CD-ROMs.
Manuals include an Online Help, an Operation
Manual, and an Installation Manual (this manual).
The supplied CD-ROMs contain the following
software:
•Windows 2000 Professional
•XPRI Editing Software
•Driver Software
•Utility Software
•Apple QuickTime
•Online Help
•Operation Manual
•Installation Manual
•Adobe Acrobat Reader
•Titler Software Package
XPRI Editing Software
This is high-image-quality, high-performance video
editing software that supports SDTV, HDTV and
MPEG IMX system materials, and a variety of import
file formats. It runs under the Windows 2000
Professional operating system, and uses the standard
Windows commands for editing operations. The
Control Panels also enable operation in a style similar
to conventional linear editing.
You can combine a Titler Software and audio tool to
expand your editing environment.
Manuals
Online Help
This is an HTML help file, explaining the various
functions of the Digital Media Workstation GUI.
Operation Manual (on the supplied CD-ROM)
This is a PDF file, explaining procedures for editing
with this system.
Note
Reading the Operation Manual requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader. Please install Acrobat Reader
contained in the CD-ROM for the Operation Manual.
Installation Manual (this manual)
This manual explains system functions, installation,
specifications, and maintenance.
SDTI Interface Board Installation Manual
This is supplied with the DMW-IF01 SDTI Interface
Board, describing the functions, specifications and
maintenance of the DMW-IF01.
1-2 Product Configuration

Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 1-5
The following figures show how editing systems can
be configured with this system and peripheral devices.
1-3-1 SDTV System Configuration
The following figure shows an example of how an
SDTV system can be configured.
Note
When using the LSI44929o as a fibre channel
interface board, you will require an optical fibre
channel interface cable that matches the fibre channel
storage unit to be connected.
For details, refer to the documentation supplied with the
fibre channel storage unit.
1-3 System Configuration

Chapter 1 Overview
1-6 Chapter 1 Overview
1-3 System Configuration
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Main Unit
Digital Media Workstation+AV I/O Block
AV Processing Board
2Gb Fibre Channel Interface Board
Mouse
Keyboard
Display units
Control Panels
Media Bar
Control Panel
Jog & Shuttle Control Panel
Audio Control Panel
Trackball Control Panel
USB cable
Palm rests
Storage
Fibre Channel Storage Unit
AC power cord
AC power cord
Video monitor
Audio monitor VTR
CD-ROMs
a)
a) Optical fibre cable
When connecting a 2Gb fibre channel interface board with a
fibre channel storage unit, refer to the documentation supplied
with the fibre channel storage unit for more details.
AC power cord
USB
cable
AC adaptor
Cable with RCA
phono plugs
AC power
cord

Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 1-7
1-3-2 HDTV System Configuration
The following figure shows an example of how an
HDTV system can be configured.
Note
When using the LSI44929o as a fibre channel
interface board, you will require an optical fibre
channel interface cable that matches the fibre channel
storage unit to be connected.
For details, refer to the documentation supplied with the
fibre channel storage unit.

Chapter 1 Overview
1-8 Chapter 1 Overview
1-3 System Configuration
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Main Unit
Digital Media Workstation+AV I/O Block
AV Processing Board
HDTV Interface Board
2Gb Fibre Channel Interface Board
AC power cord
Mouse
Keyboard
Display units
Control Panels
Media Bar
Control Panel
Jog & Shuttle Control Panel
Audio Control Panel
Trackball Control Panel
USB cable
Palm rests
Fibre Channel Storage Unit
AC power cord
AC power cord
HD monitor
Audio monitor VTR
CD-ROMs
a)
a) Optical fibre cable
When connecting a 2Gb fibre channel interface board with a
fibre channel storage unit, refer to the documentation
supplied with the fibre channel storage unit for more details.
USB cable
Storage
Fibre Channel Storage Unit
AC power cord
AC power cord
AC adaptor
Cable with RCA
phono plugs
Storage AC power
cord
a)

Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 1-9
1-3-3 MPEG System Configuration
The following figure shows an example of how an
MPEG system can be configured.
Main Unit
Digital Media Workstation+AV I/O Block
AV Processing Board
SDTI Interface Board
AC power cord
Mouse
Keyboard
Display units
Control Panels
Media Bar
Control Panel
Jog & Shuttle Control Panel
Audio Control Panel
Trackball Control Panel
USB cable
Palm rests
Video monitor
Audio monitor VTR
CD-ROMs
USB cable
AC adaptor
Cable with RCA
phono plugs
AC power
cord

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts 2-1
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STANDBY/ON
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Chapter2
Names and Functions
of Parts
7Floppy disk slot
8Floppy disk eject
button
9Floppy disk active
indicator
q; Tray open/close button
qa Disc tray
qs Active indicator
6OPE indicator
4PHONES connector and LEVEL knob
5MON indicator
3Power indicator
2STANDBY/ON switch
1HDD indicator
qd Tray eject hole
2-1 Main Unit
2-1-1 Front Panel
Left side

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
2-2 Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
1HDD (hard disk drive) indicator (amber)
Lights in amber when data is being accessed on the
system hard disk contained in the Main Unit.
2STANDBY/ON switch
Press to power the Main Unit on.
For power off operation, see page 3-10.
Note
You can power the Main Unit off by pressing and
holding this switch for 4 seconds or more. However, to
power the Main Unit off, be sure to perform the
procedure on page 3-10 unless otherwise directed by
Sony service representative or unless trouble occurs.
3Power indicator (green)
Lights in green when the Main Unit has booted
normally.
4PHONES connector (stereo phone jack) and
LEVEL knob
You can connect headphones to monitor the audio
being edited. Rotate the LEVEL knob to adjust the
audio level.
5MON (monitor) indicator (green)
This indicator lights and goes out to indicate the
following.
Lit: The AV I/O Block is operating normally.
Flashing: A hardware malfunction has occurred in the
AV I/O Block.
Not lit: The AV I/O Block is in power-saving mode.
6OPE (operation) indicator (amber)
This indicator is lit when the CPU of the AV I/O Block
is operating.
7Floppy disk slot
Insert floppy disks here.
8Floppy disk eject button
Press to eject a floppy disk.
Note
Never eject a floppy disk when the floppy disk active
indicator is lit. Doing so can damage the data on the
floppy disk.
9Floppy disk active indicator (green)
Lights in green when the floppy disk drive is accessing
data.
q; Tray open/close button
Press to open or close the disc tray.
qa Disc tray
To load a disc, place it on this tray and then press the
tray open/close button.
qs Active indicator
Lights when the disc drive is accessing the data on a
disc.
qd Tray eject hole
If the disc tray does not open when you press the tray
open/close button, insert a narrow rod into this hole
and press the switch inside.
For details, see Section 3-4-2 “Using Disc Media” (page 3-
12).
2-1 Main Unit