Powerware Model V-2000B Key Features and Benefits

12 = Introduction

Key Features and Benefits

The Image Server is designed from the ground up to deliver outstanding performance and value in

a multi-channel MPEG-2 and DV-format server. Three video outputs with analog, digital, and

Gigabit Ethernet interfaces make it an excellent choice for the next-generation plant.

• MPEG-2: Main Profile @ Main Level and 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level to 50 Mb/s.

• Optional import and playout of DV-format video and TARGA graphics files

• Drag-and-Drop FTP transfers from popular desktop editing programs

• Internal RAID-5 storage configurable to 170 hours

• Three simultaneous video outputs, 1 video input

• SDI and composite video inputs and outputs

• Includes balanced analog and AES/EBU digital audio ports as standard equipment

• Four audio channels (2 AES stereo pairs) for each video channel

• Embedded audio available as an option

• Serial control via VDCP, P2, or Odetics, AMX or Crestron protocol

• Compatible with leading broadcast automation systems

• Fast FTP network transfers on Gigabit Ethernet

• LTC Time code input and output; VITC written and read

• Frame-accurate head and tail trimming

• Advanced Playlisting: Build, edit, store, playback, and loop multiple lists

• Looping

• Closed-Captions

• Keyboard shortcuts speed editing tasks

• Set-up, administration and control via graphic user interface

• Remote GUI software for Windows available

• 32-character file names

• Compact 2RU (3½”) [88mm] enclosure, low power consumption

• Low cost

Contents

Main Page Contents Page Page Page Preface Software and Operations Manual Revisions Definitions Typographical Conventions Feedback on this Manual Safety Notices Safety Terms and Symbols General Safety Caution Personal Injury Precautions Product Damage Precautions Product Registration Product Improvements and Upgrades Trademarks Software Copyrights Introduction The Transition to a Digital Plant Exceptional Storage Capacity Image Servers Support Traditional VTR Functions Compatibility with Automation Controllers Remote Controls Extended Feature Set Full Slate of Audio Features On-Screen Graphic User Interface MXF Networking over Gigabit Ethernet Page Key Features and Benefits Applications for 360 Systems Image Servers Available Models and Options Maintenance Spares Page Installation Unpacking Package Contents Rack Mounting Important Information on Equipment Cooling Check These Points Important Information on Power Conditioning Change-over UPS Design Continuous Conversion UPS Design Recommended UPS Models About Image Server Software The Image Server Hardware Interface Front Panel Features Power ON/OFF button Indicators Rear Panel Drawing Rear Panel Features Video Inputs Video Outputs Audio I/O Analog/Digital Audio Selection Serial Control Ports Gigabit Ethernet Ports GPI Control Genlock Sync Reference Page Page Basic Operations The Image Server Desktop Launching the Graphic User Interface Shutting Down Image Server Keyboard Shortcuts On-Screen Main Menu Bar File Transport Configuring the Image Server Window Arrangement About Clip Transport Window Menus Page Page Page The Status Bar Transport Controls Page Keyboard Shortcuts Recording Setting up to Record Making a Recording Page Playing a Clip Setting up for Playback Playing a Clip Page Editing a Clip Edit-while-Recording Page Page Embedded Audio (Option) Introduction Setup Page Configuration Audio Sample Rate Conversion DV Video and Graphics Importing TARGA Graphics Files Animation Import FTP File Transfers Key/Fill Mode Still Frames Page Advanced Playlisting Advanced Playlist Features and Benefits Page Page Page Page Page Page The As-Run Log Page Page Page Editing a Clip Page Page Automation Control Remote Serial Control Controller Priority Communication Protocol Setup VDCP Options Report Play (vs Still) At End Ignore Preroll Commands Auto E-E Tested Automation Controllers Page Tested Remote Control Panels and Switchers Uses for Extra Server Ports Concurrent Playback System Configuration System Options Date/Time Channels System Config Options Timing Tab Page Page Page Page Page Page Channel Configuration Input Configuration Page Page Output Configuration Page Hard Disk Management About RAID 5 Improved Write Performance Managing Disk Arrays Error Notification and Repair Page Log-In to the RAID Utilities Page Determining the Condition of The RAID Array Rebuilding a RAID Array The Maintenance Window Rebuild Progress Replacing Hard Drives Page Network File Transfers MXF File Transfers Network Operations Using the Image Server in a Large Network Transfer of Edited Segments File Sizes Reported in Listing Overwriting Files Interrupted and Resumed Transfers System Security FTP File Transfers Gigabit Ethernet Hardware Redundant Server Connection Gigabit Ethernet Cable Quality Configuring Network Settings Network Settings Tab Saving Network Configuration Maintenance Fault Diagnostics Front Panel Indicators Gigabit Ethernet Indicators Access to Components Removing the Front Panel Removing the Top Cover General Handling Precautions Installing/Removing I/O Cards Accessing the Motherboard Analog/Digital Audio Selection Audio Level Calibration Calibration Procedure Alternate Calibration Procedure Program Updates via CD-ROM Replacing a Hard Drive Factory Repair Policy Regulatory Certifications Safety Laser Compliance Laser Safety Radio Interference Compliance Page Product Warranty and End-User License Agreement Limited Warranty Page End User License Agreement For Image Server Software Page Appendix A Connector Specifications Audio XLR-3 Connector Pinout Serial Control Connector Pinout BNC Connectors GPI Connector GPI Connector Pinout Connector Specifications = 119 Figure 38: GPI Connection Schematic System Board Ports Appendix B Serial Command Protocols VDCP Command Table Page P2 Serial Command Table Page Odetics Protocol Page Page Appendix C Technical Specifications Video Audio Time Code Closed Captions Control Inputs Video Networking Disk Storage Miscellaneous Keyboard Shortcuts Transport Control Edit Operations Playlist Playlist Edit Appendix D Mechanical Drawing Figure 39: Dimensional Drawing