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1. Figure 2 8 Breakout Panel Audio Connection Note that audio connections are shown to one breakout panel in the system above Repeat these connections for each breakout panel in your system as required Installation 2 33 Chassis Communications Diagram Use the following diagram for reference with all control communications and power connection procedures on the Chassis Peripheral control and communication components are shown for illustration purposes only MULTI VO e VID MON 2 ap 2 J Ethernet Analog Keyboard Hub dou Phone Line C om LIED ooo EE C 3 lt lt gt Ethernet E SCSI Connections Devices EHE E dh eee TSE E cu ANAL
2. Figure 2 2 Drive Designations e 18 drives for media and file system drives A through R e 1 drive for parity protection drive S e ldrivefora hot swappable spare drive T The system is shipped with the parity drive in slot S and the spare in slot T however these locations are dynamic and will change over time In the event of a failure the spare automatically replaces the failed drive and the user should insert a new hot spare in the failed location 2 Vents Functional air holes in each SPACE Pod faceplate provide vents for cooling To maintain proper drive temperature do not block the vents 3 Blue LED The Blue LED when lit by itself indicates that the disk drive is operating correctly and configured into the array See the following notes for LED information 4 Red LED The red LED when lit steadily not blinking blue LED not also lit indicates a disk fault See the following notes for LED information Hardware Description 2 4 Installation 5 Handle The SPACE Pod Handle provides a finger hold for removal of the drive Please note the following important points regarding the disk drive LEDs e When a drive has developed an unrecoverable fault the system will automatically take the drive off line and light the drive s red LED e Ifthe system has a hot spare drive installed it will immediately begin rebuilding data on the hot spare lightin
3. Ifno events are highlighted new events are added at the bottom of the playlist when you click ADD Ifa single event or multiple events are highlighted new events are added above the top most highlighted event when you click ADD e Highlighting Events the following rules apply to highlighting events in the playlist One Event to highlight one event click it Click again to remove the highlight This procedure allows you to remove one highlighted event or to select a a single event above which a new database event will be inserted Continuous Block of Events to highlight a continuous block of events click the first event then hold down SHIFT and click the second event to create a range AII events between the first and second events will be highlighted This procedure allows you to select a range to remove or reposition Discontinuous Range of Events to highlight a discontinuous range of events click the first event then hold down CTRL and click all other events that you want to highlight Each event that you click will be highlighted Note that if you click one event without holding down SHIFT or CTRL any currently highlighted range or block will be deselected and the new event will be highlighted Save Changes Dialog Box The Save Changes dialog box appears under the following conditions e If you click New Open or Close prior to saving the current playlist Playlists Menu 3 44
4. 0 6 cece eee 4 31 Software Update Menu 0 000 e cece ee eee 4 32 Setting the System Clock 0 0 ees 4 35 Chapter 5 AirSPACE Operations Remote Operations csse 5 2 vill Remote Control Setup Checklist 5 000 e eee 5 2 General Remote Control Setup 0 0005 5 2 Remote Control from an Automation System 5 3 Remote Control from a System Using Sony Protocol 5 4 Remote Control from Device Providing Contact Closure 5 4 Remote Control Operating Note 00000 e eee 5 5 Time Code Modes sek na RR LER tesa ie eh Ra a AES 5 5 Event Duration vs Recorded Duration 000 5 6 Clip Absolute Time Code Mode 00005 5 6 Clip Relative Time Code Mode 0000404 5 7 Virtual Time Code Mode 00 c cece cee ess 5 8 Time Code Values for Network Transferred Events 5 10 Recording Events Manually sse 5 11 Record Setup Checklist n 00 0 5 11 Closed ended Recording with Record Monitor Application 5 12 Open ended Recording and Insert Editing with the Record Monitor Application s s sasssa sassen 5 14 Recording with the Record Application 65 5 16 Playing Back Events Manually 000 5 17 Playback Setup Checklist 0 5 18 Playback with the Record Monitor Application 5 19 Creating and Modifying Playlists 0 0
5. a warning dialog will appear if you attempt to do so Playing Back Playlists The section provides instructions for manually playing back playlists with the Playout application The following topics are discussed e Playback Setup Checklist e Using the Playlist Application AirSPACE Operations 5 25 Playback Setup Checklist Prior to manually playing back playlists with the AirSPACE video server ensure that the following system setup functions are set as desired l Ensure that the AirSPACE video server is properly installed with all audio and video ports connected per your specific requirements For details see Chapter 2 Installation J Ensure that the AirSPACE video server s video format and audio source is properly selected For instructions see System Configuration on page 4 10 Ll Ensure that you have assigned the desired Playlist applications as appropriate for your specific configuration See Controller Setup on page 4 25 Ensure that each playout channel s VITC output line is properly set For details see Channel Configuration on page 4 16 l rf desired name the channel so that its custom name appears in the application s Status Bar For detailed instructions see Renaming a Channel on page 4 19 For playback monitoring with the Record Monitor application ensure that a monitor is connected to the desired ACV board s primary digital output PB 1 composite analog out
6. Controls Menu 3 26 Use the following diagram of the ACV board s connectors for reference o M Primary Channel EO o Uv o N M Secondary Channel z Playlist Application User Interface The figure below shows the Playlist application in its maximized form Please note the following important capabilities e The Playlist application can be controlled either locally or by an automation system e Under local control you can manually play back a list of events called a Playlist e You can Freeze or Recue the list at any time as described below A Playlist is a list of files that are arranged in a particular order for playout This function is typically performed by an automation system but AirSPACE allows you to create playlists and play them back manually This capability is provided primarily as a backup facility in the event that the automation system is not functional 3 27 The Playlist application is divided into three sections as shown below 1 2 3 Playlist Channel 10 IB Playlist EventID Event Name ion n Ma Rocky Rocky Mountains 00 00 05 21 00 00 00 00 00 00 TajMahal Fir Mount Everest 00 00 10 17 00 00 00 00 00 00 10 17 Linebase 00 00 08 05 00 00 00 00 00 00 08 05 Baseline Next Skip Freeze Hold Cue Event Clock 1 Status Bar 2 Playlist Control Section 3 Playlist Display Section Figure 3 13 Playlist Application Control Panel
7. Machine Name The Machine Name display indicates the network name of the AirSPACE unit The name is derived from the hostname text box on the Network Configuration menu within the Setup Menu Dashboard Controls Menu Hec Mnn Rec Mon Recon Herron Herrn Event iD Click to display the Controls menu the main work area for the AirSPACE system Figure 3 3 illustrates a sample menu Controls E ETE Freel li harvest Eun i ES Creat Im Ciani 7 Even i Lanask 5 sme tunel er Hanay a Ereni hiiti Eac Cier jinn 4 Ig IS INN B LL EL LEE T I3 Shietile Marty Any Sof ur Brae User Interface L auri ui 1 E Figure 3 3 Controls Menu The Controls menu allows you to perform one or more of the following functions simultaneously e Record or Play back single events to from the server manually 3 7 e Shuttle jog and change the In and Out Points of a loaded event e Play back lists of events manually e View the Channel Status and Event ID being controlled by an automation system or edit controller e Set Durations and start delay loop recordings for SPACE Shift operations Four different control panel applications are used to perform these functions e Record Monitor control panel e Record control panel e Playlist control panel e Record Loop and Delay Tap control panels Each AirSPACE application control panel appears in its own window on the Controls menu An appl
8. Playlist Setup Checklist Creating New Playlists Modifying Existing Playlists Deleting Playlists 5 21 Playlist Setup Checklist Prior to creating playlists ensure that the following functions have been performed l Ensure that the AirSPACE video server is properly installed with all audio and video ports connected per your specific requirements For details see Chapter 2 Installation l Ensure that the events that you want to include in your playlists have been properly recorded on the AirSPACE video server For instructions see Recording Events Manually on page 5 11 At any time prior playing lists out the following item should also be performed l Ensure that each event that you include in your playlists has been y y play properly trimmed to the desired inpoint and outpoint For instructions see Playing Back Events Manually on page 5 17 Creating New Playlists To manually create new playlists with the Playlist Builder and the Event Database 1 Click the Menu Select button then select the Playlists menu 2 In the Playlist Builder section click New to display the Name Playlist dialog box 3 Enter a playlist name up to 32 alphanumeric characters in length then click OK to accept the name 4 In the Event Database section click in the Event ID text box and type in the selection criteria for the events that you want to display in the Event List then select Enter or Return
9. Sony protocol can only be used with the Record Monitor application In the event that commands are simultaneously received by both RS 422 ports of any ACV board Rec Mon the last command received takes precedence Accessing the Setup Menus 4 28 System Setup Because VDCP supports addressing it is possible to physically connect an RS 422 cable to one break out box but control a card associated with a different break out box However reconfiguring the card i e setting the port to Local or reconfiguring it to Sony or None that is associated with the break out box to which the cable is connected breaks the logical connection Therefore Avid recommends that you physically connect the RS 422 cable to the break out box associated with the card you want to control To configure the controller system complement 1 Click the Menu Select button then click Setup 2 In the Setup Function List click Controller Setup to display the Controller Setup dialog box 3 For each active slot select the application type that you want enabled on the Controls menu Any combination of applications can be selected within the constraints of your system s physical I O resources a Record PlayList Record Monitor Record Loop Delay Tap Delay Tap e The Record Monitor selection indicates you want this slot to use the Record Monitor Rec Mon application e The Record Playlist selection indicates you want this sl
10. Status Bar The Status Bar provides current information about the applications whether the application is maximized or minimized Note that in the Playlist application a Local Remote toggling button appears to select whether the control panel operates from the local screen or the remote RS 422 connected device When Remote is selected the panel automatically minimizes to prevent control conflicts Controls Menu 3 28 User Interface Playlist Control Section The Playlist Control Section indicates the playlist that is currently loaded and provides a group of manual controls Playlists are created on the Playlists menu See Playlists Menu on page 3 35 m Playlist Tajana Tw Next skip Freeze noia Cue Event Clock Figure 3 14 Playlist Control Section The Playlist text box names the current playlist that is loaded in memory To choose a playlist click the Down Arrow and select a list from the menu After selected its name appears in the text box and the list s contents appear in the Playlist Display Section The pencil eraser button clears out the currently loaded playlist and puts the playlist application into an idle state with black on the output a confirm dialog is presented The Event Clock is a countdown display that indicates the time remaining for playout of the current event or when the next event will begin playing back The five Playlist Action buttons below t
11. This section provides instructions for copying or moving Events between any two connected AirSPACE systems or from an Avid AirSPACE system to a NewsCutter or Avid Unity system MissionControl functionality is only available on fully configured AirSPACE systems or AiRCHIVE arrays MissionControl can not be used with AirSPACE NP or CP MissionControl is required for network transfers of media from an AirSPACE to a NewsCutter and can not therefore be used with NP or CP models Using MissionControl to Copy or Move Events 6 8 MissionControl Setup Checklist Ensure that there is an appropriate network connection between the desired NewsCutter AirSPACE combination between which files are to be transferred as described in Hardware Installation on page 2 15 2 Ensure that communication is configured and tested on both the AirSPACE and NewsCutter sides as described in Transfer Setup Checklist on page 6 3 Verify the MissionControl application is properly installed on the computer to be used for controlling transfers this computer may be a NewsCutter or any other connected NT PC Refer to the installation instructions provided with the MissionControl software Transferring Events Between AirSPACE Arrays To transfer events from any two connected AirSPACE or AiRCHIVE Arrays 1 Launch a copy of MissionControl by double clicking on it s shortcut or using the Start menu 2 Choose one of the desired AirSPACE Systems
12. At the end of clip wait in EE The input signal feeding the record channel of this ACV card will be passed through to the output To adjust a channel s end of clip mode 1 2 3 Controller Setup Click the Menu Select button then click Setup In the Setup Function List click Channel Configuration Select the playout channel that you want to set up For instructions see Selecting a Channel on page 4 18 When a playout channel is selected the At End of VDCP Play control appears in the bottom portion of the Channel Configuration screen At End of VDCP Play Cue to Ist Frame of Next Select the appropriate setting Click Save to save the configuration to disk or Revert to cancel any changes and return to the previous settings The Controller Setup dialog box allows you to configure the various AirSPACE applications Record Playlist etc This menu is where the overall functional operation of the server is established Decisions Accessing the Setup Menus 4 26 made here affect the mapping of ACV I O cards to the functional uses of the machine Controller Setup Slot 1 Record PlayList Protocol NONE Protocol NONE c Record Monitor r Protocol NONE c lot 4 Record Monitor Protocol NONE f Record Monitor Protocol NONE EUN Record Monitor Record Loop Delay Tap VDCP Port
13. Audio AES or Analog RS422 m Am BEBE E EEE m m Avid NewsCutter Avid AirSPACE running Networking 100 1000 Vid Alr OF LaunchPad other Network Base Ethernet AirSPACE NP Destinations Please note the following points e In this configuration the AirSPACE looks like a standard VTR to the NewsCutter e In this configuration only one NewsCutter can be accessing any one channel of the AirSPACE at a time e In this configuration the NewsCutter digitizes the video via the SDI video input on the NewsCutter e In this configuration no video travels over the network The network connection is used only to allow LaunchPad to communicate with the AirSPACE AirSPACE with NewsCutter Operations 6 7 Loading AirSPACE clips into the Record Tool Use the following steps to load clips that were recorded on to an AirSPACE into the NewsCutter s Record tool 1 Ensure the NewsCutter application is running 2 Start the LaunchPad application on the NewsCutter or other Windows NT system 3 Select the Server Name from the popup menu for which you want to digitize from 4 Select the Server Port to which you are physically connected Audio Video and Control and want to digitize from 5 Select the Event ID of the clip you want to load Now you should be able to return to the NewsCutter application and control the AirSPACE using the NewsCutter s Record tool Using MissionControl to Copy or Move Events
14. Label Section 2 GPI Connector 5 Digital Audio In Connectors 8 Analog Audio Out Connectors 3 Timecode Connectors 6 Remote Connectors Figure 2 5 Front Breakout Panel The Remote 1 connector and all outputs are associated with ACV board s primary channel playback The Remote 2 connector the LTC IN connector and the Digital In connectors are all associated with the secondary record channel of the ACV board The following descriptions refer to the circled numbers above 1 Video Section Five connectors are provided in the Video section e Three component video output connectors provide a component video output of the ACV board s PB 1 signal The component video format is switchable between Y Pb Pr or R G B using the GUI see configuration section TC Mon output is The COMP and TC Mon connectors provide a composite aciially a serona video monitoring output of the ACV board s PB 1 signal composite output There is no overlaid 2 GPI Connector timecode The GPIO connector provides pins for 12 assignable system control ports 8 GPI inputs 4 GPI outputs For connector pinouts see GPI on page A 12 Installation 2 13 3 Time Code Connectors Two connectors are provided for longitudinal time code e The LTC IN connector accepts time code input when the associated ACV board s secondary channel is recording e The LTC OUT connector provides time code output when the associated ACV board s primary channel
15. The Event ID text box shows the name of the current event that is being recorded or played back Signal Present Indicator The Signal Present Indicator indicates by color the presence and quality of the SDI input signal to the ACV being controlled Red indicates no signal yellow indicates unusable signal and green indicates a usable signal is present Record Monitor Controller Rec Mon User Interface The figure below shows the Rec Mon in its maximized form Please note the following important capabilities The Rec Mon can be controlled both locally and by up to two remote control devices and by any number of LaunchPad applications all simultaneously Care should be taken to avoid operational conflicts You can view the record or playback functions that are being performed by an automation system In this mode data from the automation system appears in the application s display text boxes and status is provided e You can view the record or playback functions that are being performed by an edit controller In this mode data from the edit controller appears in the application s display text boxes and status is provided The application is divided into five areas as shown in Figure 3 5 1 2 3 m Mi Channel 8 sroe Event ID Hinsalaga Event Duration UH PELIS Total Duration ii Hark 1 Status Bar 3 Transport Controls 5 Event Modification Section 2 Event Parameters 4 Record Monitor
16. applications are sorted vertically by channels with the lowest numbered channel at the top Applications can run simultaneously either manually or via remote control depending upon the available channels If a channel is connected to a VDCP control device via RS 422 such as an automation system commands are recognized when the channel is in Remote and ignored when in Local If a channel is connected to a Sony control device via RS 422 such as an editor the system responds to the last command asserted by either the external device or the local control panel An application can be maximized or minimized by clicking the Min Max button in the top left corner of each window With the button s arrow pointing to the right the application is minimized In this mode only the application s top Status Bar is shown but the application is still running See below for a detailed view of the Status Bar With the button s arrow pointing down the application is maximized providing access to all of the application s tools Each application is explained in detail in the following sections The scroll bar appears when additional vertical space is required in the Workspace For example with all applications minimized the scroll bar is not active but when two or more applications are maximized the scroll bar can be used in the normal manner 3 9 Status Bar The figure below illustrates the information shown in e
17. e If youclick the Menu Select button and choose a menu other than the Playlists menu The dialog box appears and prompts you as follows Save changes to Weekend List e Click Yes to save all changes and update the disk file with the current playlist name The next selected action for example New Open etc will be processed e Click No to process the next selected action without saving the file to disk Any changes or modifications will be lost e Click Cancel to cancel the procedure Changes are not saved to disk and the next requested action is not processed User Interface 3 45 Event Database At the bottom of the Playlists menu the Event Database provides a list of events files that can be added to the active playlist in the Playlist Builder section 1 2 Event Database 0 been LL 1M I NEU Racky m COS eataa oian Himalaya Maust Freresi DTCETEEICTTITEONTIT ADEL Baseline Linebase LITT OF 060000 0000 43 05 Eveat Fomd 1 matching erenis aL LL ACT ETE 1 Event Database Controls 2 Event List Figure 3 18 Event Database Controls and Event List Event Database Controls The buttons and text boxes in the Event Database Controls section allow you to sort the event list and delete events from the server e The Event ID text box allows you to set selection criteria for the events to be displayed in the Event List section in order to view a more manageable sized list The text box i
18. manual operations 5 11 operations with record application 5 16 Record Monitor application 3 10 capabilities 3 20 Red LEDs 2 3 2 28 Redundant power supplies 1 4 1 8 2 8 Reference analog 2 6 connections 2 22 Reinsert VITC 1 6 Reliability 1 8 Remote 1 connector 2 8 connectors 2 13 control operations 5 2 5 5 6 2 7 2 8 2 REMOTE 1 2 13 2 26 5 3 5 4 REMOTE 2 2 13 2 26 5 3 5 4 Remote control checklist 5 2 operating notes 5 5 6 2 7 3 8 3 Remove disk drive 2 27 events from playlist 3 42 Replacement drive 1 9 Returned materials B 4 RJ 45 2 16 Router default 4 8 RS 422 1 7 cables 2 16 connector 2 8 Index 9 protocol 4 27 Rules add events to playlist 3 43 applications 3 8 event ID 3 14 3 23 highlight events 3 43 playlist 3 32 selecting events 3 48 Run applications 3 8 S Safeguards xix Safety compliance A 2 guidelines xix Save as playlist 3 40 changes dialog 3 43 playlist 3 40 playout channel configuration 4 22 record channel configuration 4 21 SBC 2 9 Scroll Bar 3 3 3 8 3 31 3 39 SCSI cable 2 16 4 31 CD ROM connection 4 31 connector 2 10 connector specifications A 14 ultra 1 7 SDI in 2 8 Secondary channel 1 5 2 8 Section current playlist 3 42 event list 3 47 event parameter 3 14 3 23 playlist builder 3 36 playlist control 3 28 setup parameter 4 4 Segment xxii Index 10 Select events 3 48 Server DNS 4 8 Set button 3 18 Setup change video format 4 4 control setup 4 4 4 25
19. on the Modem board to a standard analog telephone line e For CE countries connect your customer supplied modem to the Serial Adapter board s standard 25 Pin or 9 Pin D serial connector Note that the Serial Adapter board will be located in the Comm board slot for CE specific systems It is only necessary to be connected to a phone system when software updates diagnostics or feature enabling activities are to be conducted via phone lines 6 Connect the CD ROM drive or other SCSI peripheral device to the SCSI connector For additional information see Connecting the CD ROM on page 4 31 It is only necessary connect a CD ROM Drive when software updates via a CD ROM Distribution are to be installed 7 Connect the SMPTE Alarm connector to your facility SMPTE Alarm loop or other contact closure activated alarm system 8 Connect a 10 BaseT or 100 BaseT Ethernet RJ 45 connector with CAT 5 cable from the NET connector to an available Ethernet hub Alternately connect an appropriate Fiber optical cable from the Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card to an available GigE Switch if installed If the AirSPACE system is connected to only a single additional device for example a network with a single node at each end no hub is required when using Gigabit Ethernet 9 Connect a 78 pin high density interconnect cable from the first chassis MULTI I O connector to the MULTI I O connector on the Hardware Installation
20. to come from the discrete AES digital audio inputs or to have audio extracted from the embedded audio data in the horizontal ancillary data stream Either or both of the previous two selections Audio Precision and Embedded Audio are disabled unless the corresponding features are enabled via system licenses A 4 13 To change the Video and or Audio format of the array 1 Select from the drop down list the desired format compression 525 DV25 525 DV50 625 DV25 625 D 50 e Click 525 DV25 to select the 525 60 recording standard with DV25 compression for the US and Japan e Click 525 DV50 to select the 525 60 recording standard with DV50 compression for the US and Japan e Click 625 DV25 to select the 625 50 recording standard with DV25 compression European e Click 625 DV50 to select the 625 50 recording standard with DV50 compression European e Click 525 IMX50 to select the 525 60 recording standard with IMX50 compression for the US and Japan e Click 625 IMX50 to select the 625 50 recording standard with IMX50 compression European 2 Select the desired Audio Precision if feature has been licensed as 16 or 24 bits Audio Resolution 16 Bit A 24 Bit 3 Click Save to accept the changes or Revert to halt the procedure 4 When you click Save a warning dialog box appears asking you to confirm your choice prior to re striping the system s disk array Changing the disk format marks all a
21. 00 NEXT The next event starts playing immediately The waiting for a trigger FREEZE is canceled FREEZE The current event un freezes and plays forward from the current location The button turns black CUE The playlist cues to frame 00 00 of the next event and this frame is routed to the ACV output The list remains paused Controls Menu Table 3 2 Playlist State Playlist is Playing The playlist is playing back events NEXT FREEZE CUE The event is terminated at its current location and logged at its aired duration The next event plays immediately If there are no more events in the list the system continues to play out the last clip The current event freezes The button turns red The playlist cues to frame 00 00 of the current event The list pauses and waits for command Table 3 3 Current Playlist State Playlist is Frozen The playlist is frozen the FREEZE NEXT button is red FREEZE CUE The next event starts playing immediately The FREEZE is canceled The current event un freezes and plays forward from the current location The button turns black The playlist cues to frame 00 00 of the current event The list pauses and waits for a command The FREEZE is canceled The SKIP and HOLD functions are not implemented User Interface Playlist Display Section The Playlist Display Section lists the details of the playlist that is named in the Playlist Control Section Rock
22. 16 specifications A 1 system setup 4 1 video server xxii Alarm SMPTE 1 7 2 10 Alert dialog 1 9 Analog audio 1 3 audio out connectors 2 14 Index 2 component output configuration 4 21 reference 2 6 Anti static precautions 2 20 Applications 3 7 maximize and minimize 3 8 3 9 name 3 9 playback with playout application 5 19 6 9 playout 3 26 playout capabilities 3 34 record 3 21 record capabilities 3 25 record monitor 3 10 record monitor capabilities 3 20 recording with record application 5 16 rules 3 8 run 3 8 AS12 configuration 1 16 AS24 configuration 1 16 AS48 configuration 1 16 Assign ACV card channels 4 25 protocol 4 27 video channels 4 25 Assignment channel 3 9 Audio analog 1 3 analog monitor connector A 16 cables 2 16 channel configuration 4 18 digital connectors A 19 input 1 6 interconnection diagram 2 32 output 1 6 specifications A 3 B Blue LEDs 2 3 2 28 Boot drive 3 54 system 1 10 Both LEDs lit 2 28 Breakout panel 1 4 1 5 2 10 installation 2 21 specifications A 7 video section 2 12 Button clr clear 3 18 create 3 16 3 24 cue 3 18 delete 3 16 3 25 EE electronics to electronics 3 19 min max 3 8 3 9 PB playback 3 19 play 3 13 record 3 13 set inpoint 3 18 stop 3 22 trim 3 18 C Cable video connections 2 22 2 23 2 24 Cables audio 2 16 Ethernet 2 16 GPI 2 16 interconnect 2 16 RS 422 2 16 video 2 16 Capabilities playout application 3 34 record applicatio
23. 16 connector specifications A 12 GPIO 2 12 Graphical User Interface accessory 1 13 Index 6 H Halt Entire System 2 36 Hardware fault 2 4 installation 2 15 Highlight 3 31 continuous block of events 3 43 3 48 discontinuous range of events 3 43 3 48 events 3 43 one event 3 43 3 48 hostname 3 5 4 7 Hot spare 1 9 House Time code 3 5 Image xxii IN SDI 2 8 Input audio 1 6 sources 2 16 video 1 5 Inspection 2 17 Install software 1 13 Installation 2 19 breakout panel 2 21 CD ROM 4 31 disk drives 2 27 hardware 2 15 what you will need 2 15 Interconnection audio system 2 32 cables 2 16 communications system 2 33 breakout panel 2 34 control system 2 33 control system breakout panel 2 34 system 2 29 video system 2 30 IP number 4 8 Jog 3 12 K Keyboard connector 2 9 A 22 customer supplied 1 14 Known event ID 3 15 3 24 L Label section 2 14 L brackets 2 15 LEDs blue 1 9 2 3 2 28 both 2 28 lit simultaneously 2 4 red 1 9 2 3 2 28 rules 2 4 Line 2 9 LTC IN connector 2 13 OUT connector 2 13 Machine name 3 5 Manual list playback 3 33 Mark In column 3 32 3 42 3 47 Mark Out column 3 32 3 42 3 47 Maximize and minimize applications 3 8 3 9 Menu playlists 3 35 setup 4 2 Min Max button 3 8 3 9 Mini rebuild 1 9 Modem connector 2 9 serial adapter card 1 7 2 9 standard connection 1 7 2 9 MON 2 8 Monitor connector specifications VGA A 11 temperature 1 8 Motherboard replac
24. 2 26 Installation associated breakout panel One interconnect cable is supplied with each breakout panel 10 Connect a 15 pin high density interconnect cable from the first chassis VID MON connector to the VID MON connector on the associated breakout panel One interconnect cable is supplied with each breakout panel The Remote 1 and Remote 2 connectors on the array chassis are not used for standard AirSPACE models To connect control and communications cables on the breakout panel 1 Ensure that the selected breakout panel and its associated ACV board are correctly identified If not label the Breakout panel accordingly Connect the GPIO connector to the desired destination GPI input and output devices Refer to GPI on page A 12 for GPI connector pinouts Connect the REMOTE 1 and REMOTE 2 connectors to the desired RS 422 device such as an automation system or edit controller e The REMOTE 1 port is normally used for remote control capability for the associated ACV board s primary channel when configured for VDCP protocol e The REMOTE 2 port is normally used for remote control capability for the associated ACV board s secondary channel when configured for VDCP protocol Automation systems can in fact access any VDCP configured input or output channel from any Remote connector also so configured We recommend for ease of troubleshooting that users physically connect to the appropriate Remote port as descr
25. 24 System Setup selected the Video Output Timing control appears in the bottom portion of the Channel Configuration screen 4 Using the appropriate Up Down arrows adjust the channel s timing e Click the up down arrows or highlight and type in for Lines to change timing on a line basis The adjustable range is 3 to 5 lines e Click the up down arrows or highlight and type in for uSec to change system timing on a microsecond basis The adjustable range is 0 to 63 555 microseconds The Output Timing Secs is always a positive value counting from the start of the line So 1 line 6 Secs is really 64 Secs 6 uSecs 58 uSecs 5 Click Save to save the configuration to disk or Revert to cancel any changes and return to the previous settings 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 for additional playout channels Adjusting a Channel s End of Clip Mode When the end of the playout of a clip is reached one of four behaviors can be selected by the following settings These settings are only available and functional on a Playlist controller which is being controlled via VDCP protocol or locally through the user interface UI e Cue to 1st Frame of Next At the end of clip cue to the first frame of the next clip in the playlist e Waitin Black At the end of clip wait in black The output goes to black 4 25 Stop on Last Frame At the end of clip stop on the last frame of the clip that was played Wait in EE
26. 5 z 2 S Ae z 8 S a eu ERES a ae lo 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 e H 8 REMOTE2 g D pe 2 I S P e i j c E ES Figure 2 7 Breakout Panel Video Connection Note that video connections are shown to one breakout panel in the system above Repeat these connections for each breakout panel in your system as required System Interconnection 2 32 Breakout Panel Audio Connection Diagram Use the following diagram for reference with all audio connection procedures on the breakout panel Peripheral audio components are shown for illustration purposes only your specific audio configuration might differ AES Digital Audio Destinations Mixer or Routing Switcher mH Ul E FEES AES Digital Audio Sources 1809888006 anno VTR or Routing Switcher LTC A UE M a z Source Pau ET E mL a E LTC Ne SHOBHHBBHHBBSHHECS SHOBHSHBHSHBHEHE S Destination 20000000000000 00000000000000 OQ Q OG QO a YIGICOMP PLIBY 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 78 z C_ 5 S REMOTE 1 a ig 8 1 2 3 4 amp 6 7 8 8 g Jo Co E z co 1 rore e reared Ire e ee ee oo e Analog Audio Destinations Monitoring
27. 8th pixel steps Derived from VITC on composite reference input All Closed Caption lines are preserved Control and Synchronization Specifications A 6 Data Specifications Table A 5 AirSPACE video server Data Specifications Parameter Specification Mouse Port Keyboard Port VGA Connector SMPTE Alarm Ethernet Port SCSI Video Monitor Connectors Multi I O Connectors Fibre Channel Optional Archive Interface Optional SDTI Optional 6 Pin mini DIN connector for PS 2 compatible mouse 6 Pin mini DIN connector for PS 2 compatible keyboard 15 Pin D female BNC connector SMPTE 269M Contact Closure to ground shell RJ 45 connector 10 BaseT or 100 BaseT auto sensing 68 Pin High density connector Provides independent non differential Ultra Wide SCSI 2 15 pin D High density connection to breakout panel 78 pin D high density connection to breakout panels Faster than Real Time transfers between AirSPACE Units or from edit stations Multiple AirSPACE Units can be linked to increase storage and or I O Ethernet and Fibre Channel connectivity to most popular data libraries and tape transports All channels independently programmable for 4x media transfers Specifications A 7 Breakout Panel Specifications Table A 6 AirSPACE video server Breakout Panel Specifications Parameter Specification Serial Control Port 1 Ser
28. 9 MON 2 8 mouse 2 9 A 21 multi I O 2 6 multi I O specifications A 24 PB 1 2 8 PB 2 2 8 phone 2 9 pinouts A 8 remote 2 13 REMOTE 1 2 13 2 26 5 3 5 4 remote 1 2 8 REMOTE 2 2 13 2 26 5 3 5 4 SCSI 2 10 A 14 SVGA 2 9 Index 4 VGA 2 9 VGA specifications A 11 video monitor 2 7 video monitor specifications A 23 Control interconnection diagram 2 33 breakout panel 2 34 panel 3 2 setup 4 4 4 25 setup dialog 4 25 specifications A 5 Controls menu functions 3 6 rules 3 8 Conventions xxi Cooling 1 8 2 3 Create button 3 16 3 24 CTRL click event 3 43 3 48 Cue 3 29 3 30 button 3 18 Current event 3 29 playlist 3 42 Customer supplied accessories 1 13 D Data specifications A 6 Database event 3 36 3 45 event controls 3 45 sort events 3 45 Default router 4 8 Delete button 3 16 3 25 event dialog 3 16 3 25 events 5 27 warning dialog 3 47 Diagnostics 1 7 report window 3 54 Diagram audio connection 2 32 communications connection 2 33 breakout panel 2 34 control connection 2 33 breakout panel 2 34 video connection 2 30 Dialog control setup 4 25 delete event 3 16 3 25 delete warning 3 47 name channel 4 18 name playlist 3 37 save changes 3 43 shutdown 3 5 Digital change format 1 17 input connectors 2 13 output connectors 2 13 Dimensions A 2 Disk Drive check 2 20 electrical connection 2 20 installation 2 27 pass through warranty 1 14 pre qualified 1 14 removal 2 27 unseated 2 20 Disk
29. AiRCHIVE AiRCHIVE Operations AiRCHIVE is an AirSPACE array and control system configured for very nearline archival storage ARCHIVE can be configured at any of the same storage capacities as AirSPACE up to 96 hours and utilizes Gigabit Ethernet SPACE to SPACE transfers Media may be freely copied or moved between any Gigabit Ethernet connected AirSPACE and or AiRCHIVE systems Facilities for moving data include the MissionControl NT Application see Transferring Events Between AirSPACE Arrays on page 6 8 for additional information Media may also be moved using Avalon archive solution and supports the File Move VDCP command Data may also be placed on an AiRCHIVE by a NewsCutter system see Transferring Events From an AirSPACE Array to NewsCutter on page 6 9 for additional information 8 3 Restrictions placed on AiRCHIVE AiRCHIVE systems do not include any video or audio I O cards and can therefore not play back or record Note the following restrictions placed on AiRCHIVE e No video I O e No Sony or VDCP Protocol e No Record Monitor Record Playlist or SPACE Shift Delay Applications All resorted features can be enabled but require an upgrade to full AirSPACE Differences Between AirSPACE and AiRCHIVE 8 4 AiRCHIVE Operations APPENDIX A Specifications This appendix provides a detailed listing of all technical system specifications and connector pinouts The following topics are discuss
30. CD ROM Software Updates To perform a CD ROM update from this screen select the CD ROM Update button and follow the on screen instructions Accessing the Setup Menus 4 34 System Setup Remote Software Updates Before you begin check with your system administrator to verify that port 5999 is open for TCP IP and UDP If your Ethernet network is already connected to the Internet start with step 2 To perform a remote update from this screen 1 Connect to the Internet a Select Modem Update b Scroll the list and find the closest city for a toll free or lowest toll connection c Edit the Dial out number with any needed modifications i e 9 to get out d Select Dial Once connected the system will return you to the Software Update Screen Select Retrieve Versions Select Release Notes e Review the notes for any prospective versions assure that any listed limitations will not affect your uses of the system e Consult with Avid Technical Support for further information about the features limitations and desirability of any release for your application Highlight desired version in list select Update Boot Drive When instructed Power Cycle the entire system Thoroughly test the new version in your environment with whatever control systems and network interfaces which are used in your facility When you are satisfied that the new version should be retained return to this screen a
31. Channel Playback Only e The PB 1 connector provides the primary channel s SDI video playback signal e The MON connector provides an analog monitor composite output This signal is an analog conversion of the digital PB 1 signal Two composite outputs are provided on the associated breakout panel Secondary Channel Record Only e The PB2 connector provides the secondary channel s SDI video loopthrough signal e The IN connector accepts the primary channel s SDI video input signal record input The secondary video channel is dedicated to Record Only 6 Remote Connectors The main chassis Remote 1 and Remote 2 connectors are provided for other software products and are not used in AirSPACE 7 Redundant Power Supplies Two standard current sharing live swappable redundant power supplies PS 1 and PS 2 are provided Either supply can run the chassis by itself in the event the other supply fails Each power supply has its own power switch Refer to Appendix B for important information about changing power supplies To obtain the benefit of redundant power supply protection both power supplies must be plugged into an appropriate power source and turned on If this is not done the system will display an Alert Warning 8 SBC Board Installation 2 9 All system activity is controlled by the SBC Single Board Computer This board is a commercial Pentium III controller in a standard plug in format The followi
32. Connectors 10 AC Connections 3 Analog Reference 7 Redundant Power Supplies 11 SCSI Connector 4 Video Monitor Connectors 8 SBC Board 12 SMPTE Alarm Figure 2 3 Rear Chassis The AirSPACE video server chassis contains the system board disk drive array and all required system electronics All local connections fans power supplies and plug in boards are designed for easy removal and insertion from the rear chassis Hardware Description 2 6 There is an additional fan inside the chassis that is not accessible from the rear of the chassis Installation The following descriptions refer to the circled numbers above 1 Cooling Fans Six cooling fans two upper main fans plus two per power supply are provided for optimum chassis airflow from front to rear To maintain proper temperature do not block the fans or airflow through the front A minimum clearance of 6 inches 15 25 cm is recommended Multi I O Connectors Five 78 pin high density I O connectors are provided for interconnection with up to five breakout panels Each numbered I O connector is associated with the similarly numbered ACV board and video monitor connector and each carries the following signals to its associated breakout panel e RS 422 remote ports 1 and 2 e General Purpose Interface connections 8 in 4 out e LTC input and output connections e Analog audio monitor output connections 1 8 e AES digital audio input and output
33. FREEZE and CUE as required The SKIP and HOLD functions are currently not implemented The three Playlist Action buttons perform different functions depending upon the current state of the playlist See Playlist Control Section on page 3 28 for a set of comprehensive tables that explain each button s function based on different states of the active playlist 5 To play back a different playlist repeat steps 1 and 2 above Note that if you load a new playlist while a current list is already playing you will be prompted with a confirm dialog the current list will be halted and the new list will be loaded ready to play back from the standby state 5 27 Deleting Events You can manually delete events from the AirSPACE video server GUI from three different locations Record Monitor application Record application Event Database You can also delete events from the NT application MissionControl To delete events using the Record Monitor application 1 Click the Menu Select button select the Controls menu then open the Record Monitor application In the Event ID text box enter the ID for the event that you want to delete Press ENTER to accept Click the Delete button to display the Delete Event dialog box Click Yes to delete the event To delete events using the Record application 1 Click the Menu Select button select the Controls menu then open the Record application In
34. Section Figure 3 5 Record Monitor Controller Status Bar The Status Bar provides current information about the applications whether the application is maximized or minimized as described in the previous section Controls Menu 3 12 Transport Controls Figure 3 6 illustrates the Transport Controls LLELLEETH dd Shuttle Joy mm Stop Play Figure 3 6 Transport Controls The buttons and text boxes in the Transport Control Section allow you to control the file event that is listed in the Event Parameter Section The buttons are dimmed if no event is listed e At the top the Time Code Display shows your current location in the file with 00 00 00 00 representing the start of the file in Absolute time code mode see below Standard time code notation is used e Click the SHUTTLE slider and while holding move the mouse left and right to shuttle within the file Release the mouse button to stop e Click the JOG slider and while holding move the mouse left and right to jog the file Release the mouse button to stop User Interface 3 13 The STOP button has two functions When recording an event click STOP to stop the recording earlier than the entered duration If you do not click stop the file automatically stops when the full duration is reached When playing back an event click STOP to stop playback at any point in the file If you do not click stop the file automatically stops when
35. The Mark Out column lists the event s actual playback outpoint Playlists Menu 3 48 User Interface Column Width can be adjusted by placing the pointer on the line that separates any two columns until the crosshair cursor appears Right click and while holding drag left or right to re size the column to the left of the crosshair Sorting you can sort the Event List by any one of the five columns Click a column header to select that data text box The header color is highlighted to indicate that it is the new selected sort column Note that the default sort is by Event ID in ascending order All sorts are case sensitive Selecting Events one or more events can be selected highlighted in the Event List When ADD is clicked in the Playlist Builder section the selected events will be added to the current playlist For rules on adding events see Current Playlist The following rules apply to selecting events in the Event List One Event to highlight one event click it Click again to remove the highlight Continuous Block of Events to highlight a continuous block of events click the first event then hold down SHIFT and click the second event to create a range All events between the first and second events will be highlighted Discontinuous Range of Events to highlight a discontinuous range of events click the first event then hold down CTRL and click all other events that you want to
36. add a new event or multiple events highlighted in the Event Database to the current playlist For additional rules on selecting events to add see Current Playlist on page 3 42 and Event Database Controls on page 3 45 Click REMOVE to remove highlighted event s from the current playlist All following events will be pulled up For rules on highlighting single and multiple events see Current Playlist below Current Playlist The Current Playlist section displays the events in active playlist New events are added from the Event Database section below and always initially appear in the order in which you add them e The horizontal and vertical scroll bars allow you to manually scroll the playlist to reveal additional events or columns e Five columns of data are provided The Event Name column lists the name of the event The Event ID column lists the event s ID up to eight characters The Duration column lists the event s total duration The Mark In column lists the event s actual playback inpoint The Mark Out column lists the event s actual playback outpoint e Column Width can be adjusted by placing the pointer on the line that separates any two columns until the crosshair appears Right click the mouse and while holding drag left or right to re size the column to the left of the crosshair 3 43 e Adding Events the following rules apply to adding events to the playlist
37. are covered in this section Delay Playback Checklist Initiating a Delay Recording with the Record Loop Application Initiating a Delayed Playback with the Delay Tap Application 5 29 Delay Setup Checklist Before you initiate a SPACE Shift delay with the AirSPACE video server ensure that the following system components are properly installed and the system parameters set as desired 1 The AirSPACE video server with all audio ports and video ports connected and configured For details see Chapter 2 Installation L The AirSPACE video server s video format and audio source For instructions see System Configuration on page 4 10 The desired number of Record Loop and Delay Tap applications as appropriate for your specific configuration See Controller Setup on page 4 25 I Avid recommends that each delay input that you want to record have an accompanying LTC input connected For details see Channel Configuration on page 4 16 l rf desired a custom name for the channel so that its custom name appears in the application s Status Bar For instructions see Renaming a Channel on page 4 19 I ir you want EE monitoring of the Delay Input Video connect a digital video monitor to the desired ACV board s EE playback output connector PB 2 For playback monitoring of the Delay Tap output connect a monitor to the desired ACV board s primary digital output PB 1 composite analog output MO
38. below are based on recording two AES pairs 4 channels of audio per video channel Storage capacity is reduced as the number of recorded audio channels increase Model AS12 is equipped with 9 GB gigabyte drives Nominal storage capacity is 10478 hours at 25 Mb s 539 hours at 50 Mb s Model AS24 is equipped with 18 GB drives Nominal storage capacity is 22 14 hours at 25 Mb s 11 07 hours at 50 Mb s Model AS48 is equipped with 36 GB drives Nominal storage capacity is 45 0 hours at 25 Mb s 22 5 hours at 50 Mb s Model AS96 is equipped with 73 GB drives Nominal storage capacity is 89 79 hours at 25 Mb s 44 89 hours at 50 Mb s 1 17 e Model AS244 is equipped with 181 GB drives Nominal storage capacity is 244 hours at 25 Mb s 122 hours at 50 Mb s AirSPACE Configurations 1 18 AirSPACE Overview The AirSPACE disk array is striped entirely in only one digital format at any given time Changing the digital format of the array from 525 to 625 causes all media to be inaccessible When the change request is made a message box appears alerting you and allowing you to cancel the procedure You can not intermix 525 60 and 625 50 or DV25 DV50 and IMX50 striping on a disk array i ft CHAPTER 2 Installation This chapter describes the AirSPACE video server s hardware and provides comprehensive instructions for hardware installation software installation and system power u
39. cm of clearance is recommended e The AirSPACE video server should not be operated with the front door removed In order to retain the drives in position and to ensure proper cooling drive performance and minimal electromagnetic interference the door should be closed during normal operation e Do not ship the AirSPACE system in anything but the original shipping container Documentation Conventions The following documentation conventions are used throughout this guide Symbols and Conventions Unless noted otherwise the material in this document applies to the Windows NT or Windows 2000 operating systems This documentation uses the following special symbols and conventions 1 Numbered lists when the order of the items is important a Alphabetical lists when the order of secondary items is important e Bulleted lists when the order of the items is unimportant Indented dashed lists when the order of secondary items is unimportant A note provides important related information reminders recommendations and strong suggestions xxii A A A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm Follow the guidelines in this guide or on the unit itself when handling electrical equipment Documentation Terms Using This Guide The following terms are used throughout this gu
40. data is reconstructed and written to that drive as soon as the system is idle The situation is noted in the log and on the drive s red Status LED In the event of an unrecoverable error during recording the system aborts the current recording and alerts the operator in both the error log and an alert dialog box AirSPACE Features 1 10 e A drive s position in the physical disk array is not critical The RAID system software determines what portion of the stripes are on each drive and operates the array identically regardless of drive position Do not swap drives between different slots in the array while the system is turned on The system will not recover if this occurs However you can remove a single failed drive and replace it with a spare while the system is operational e The system normally boots off the operating system on the first drive Slot A Should the system not be able to do so or should a problem develop with that drive the system will automatically use the drive in Slot C Additional software versions may be stored on other drives in the system allowing users to try out new software versions and retain older ones as a fall back in the event of problems with a new release AirSPACE System Options AirSPACE Overview Each ACV board provides most audio and control connections via a 78 pin connector which may be connected to the outside world in one of two ways e Through the Digital BreakOut p
41. function list 4 3 menu 4 2 network configuration 4 4 4 6 parameter section 4 4 system 4 1 VDR configuration 4 4 4 10 4 16 4 32 version license info 4 4 SHIFT click event 3 43 3 48 Shutdown dialog 3 5 Shuttle 3 12 SimulPlay 6 4 SimulRecord 6 9 Single board computer 2 9 Slider jog 3 12 shuttle 3 12 SMPTE alarm 1 7 2 10 Software install 1 13 licenses 1 4 update 1 13 Sort event database 3 45 event list columns 3 48 Source xxii SPACEPod xxii 2 2 Spare hot 1 9 Specifications A 1 audio A 3 breakout panel A 7 connector pinouts A 8 control and synchronization A 5 data A 6 multi I O connector A 24 physical A 2 video A 4 video monitor connector A 23 Start of Msg 3 17 3 22 Status bar 3 8 3 9 3 11 3 22 3 27 of monitored subsystems 3 54 Still xxii Stop button 3 22 Support B 3 SVGA connector 2 9 switch Gigabit Ethernet 4 6 Synchronization specifications A 5 System xxii audio interconnection 2 32 boot 1 10 communications interconnection 2 33 configuration 4 1 configuration parameters 1 4 control interconnection 2 33 control interconnection breakout panel 2 34 diagnostic report window 3 54 features 1 2 interconnection 2 29 options 1 11 reliability 1 8 setup 4 1 video interconnection 2 30 T Technical Support B 3 Temperature 1 8 2 20 Terminator 1 13 Terms xxii Time code connectors 2 13 counter 3 5 display 3 12 house 3 5 LTC connector A 17 Timing lines 4 24 microseconds 4 24 output video 4 23
42. in the system pop up selector If the desired system does not appear in the list refer to the MissionControl documentation for adding servers to this list When the connection successfully completes the list of available events on the connected system appears 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for as many additional AirSPACE or AiRCHIVE systems as desired 4 Highlight the desired event s to be moved or copied by clicking Shift clicking or Ctrl clicking as many as desired in the window of the MissionControl connected to the desired source array AirSPACE with NewsCutter Operations 6 9 5 To copy click on any highlighted event the cursor appears as a plus sign and drag and drop them onto the window of the MissionControl connected to the desired destination array 6 To move Ctrl click on any highlighted event the cursor will show a minus sign and drag and drop them onto the window of the MissionControl connected to the desired destination array Transferring Events From an AirSPACE Array to NewsCutter To transfer events from any connected AirSPACE or AiRCHIVE Array to a NewsCutter or Unity system 1 From a NewsCutter launch a copy of MissionControl by double clicking on it s shortcut or using the Start menu 2 Choose the desired source AirSPACE System in the system pop up selector If the desired system does not appear in the list refer to the MissionControl documentation for adding servers to this list The list
43. independently record new events on the secondary channel with the Record application assigned The Playlist Application Output configuration is as follows With the Playlist application assigned to an ACV board PB1 is an independent play channel with MON being the analog monitor for that channel PB2output and In is the video input assigned to the associated slot s independent Record application Use the following diagram of the ACV board s connectors for reference o me Primary Channel 3 oO Uv oO N M Secondary Channel Playlists Menu Click the Menu Select button then click Playlists to display the Playlists menu which allows you to create and modify playlists of AirSPACE events Figure 3 16 shows the two main sections Playlist Builder and Event Database Playlist Builder lil 1 Pest Open TANE tareas Dele Chase AnD RIDHOVT Event Database Eveni i found 0 malching ermls dE uL Playhats z DE Lage E 1 Playlist Builder 2 Event Database Figure 3 16 Playlists Menu Playlists Menu 3 36 Playlist Builder User Interface 1 The Playlist Builder section provides a set of controls that allow you to open create modify and delete playlists Events are selected from the Event Database section below and arranged for playout as desired in the active playlist After a list is created or modified and saved it can be opened in
44. is playing back 4 Digital Output Connectors Eight AES digital output channels 4 AES EBU pairs are provided with 16 or 24 bit sampling at 48 KHz All eight channels are associated with the ACV board s primary playback channel PB 1 Each ACV board provides four AES audio output channels only 2 AES pairs 1 2 3 4 5 Digital Input Connectors Eight AES digital input channels 4 AES EBU pairs are provided with 16 or 24 bit sampling at 48 KHz All eight channels are associated with the ACV board s secondary record channel IN Each ACV board provides for four AES audio input channels only 2 AES pairs 1 2 3 4 6 Remote Connectors Two RS 422 remote control ports are provided for connection to automation systems and also support industry standard VTR control protocols e The REMOTE 1 port provides automation control for the associated ACV board s primary channel playout when configured for VDCP Protocol e The REMOTE 2 port provides automation control for the associated ACV board s secondary channel ingest when configured for VDCP Protocol Hardware Description 2 14 e Both REMOTE 1 and REMOTE 2 are active for the full ACV card when configured for Sony protocol Two RS 422 devices may be connected the last command received wins 7 Label Section The Label section provides an area in which you can write the channel designations for the associated ACV board 8 Analog Audio Out Connectors Eight a
45. mouse are supplied with each unit and are required to access user interface items Hardware Installation 2 16 Installation A Do not plug or unplug the mouse or keyboard with the power on CD ROM and SCSI Cable ACD ROM drive and associated SCSI cable are required for software updates For important CD ROM information see Connecting the CD ROM on page 4 31 Interconnect Cables customer supplied Video coaxial cable rated for digital video transmission Video coaxial cable rated for analog video transmission Audio cable rated for analog audio transmission required for monitoring connections and LTC time code connections Audio cable rated for digital audio transmission In order to reduce excessive emissions Avid recommends using Belden 1696 AES EBU 110Q digital audio cable to connect the AES digital connections to and from the breakout panel RS 422 9 Pin D serial interconnect cables GPI25 Pin D interconnect cable if desired Ethernet RJ 45 cables and the appropriate Ethernet network Input Sources A digital video input source is required An analog video reference source is required An LTC input source is optional for use when preferred or when VITC is not available A digital audio input source is required Power Dual Power entries one for each power supply are provided to allow connections to independent grids where available both connections should be c
46. of the associated breakout panel s composite analog or component analog connectors Ifa component analog output is to be used for monitoring ensure that the selected channel s component analog outputs are set to the desired format For details see Channel Configuration on page 4 16 5 19 Playback with the Record Monitor Application Use the following steps to manually play back and trim events with the Record Monitor application 1 If it is not already visible click the Menu Select button select the Controls menu and open the Record Monitor application for the channel on which you want to play back single events 2 In the Event ID text box enter the ID of the event that you want to play back Press ENTER to accept The event s information appears in the Event Name Duration Mark In and Mark Out text boxes If the event information does not appear and the Create button becomes enabled you have entered an ID which does not exist on the server You can click on the pencil eraser button to clear your selection and try again You may want to refer to the Event Database on the Playlists menu to view a list of the events currently on the system 3 In the application s Transport Control section click Play 4 The event automatically stops playing when the current outpoint is reached however if you want to stop playback earlier than the assigned duration click STOP 5 To manually view the event use the control
47. page 4 25 l rf required for your specific configuration ensure that each playout channel s component analog outputs are set to the desired format For details see Channel Configuration on page 4 16 J Ensure that each playout channel s VITC output line and record channel s VITC input line is properly set See Channel Configuration on page 4 16 5 3 J Ensure that each playout channel s output timing is properly set For details see Channel Configuration on page 4 16 l rf required for your specific configuration ensure that the AirSPACE video server s network parameters are properly set For details see Network Configuration on page 4 6 Remote Control from an Automation System Each ACV board s associated breakout panel includes two remote connectors e The REMOTE 1 port is normally used for remote control capability for the associated ACV board s primary channel e The REMOTE 2 port is normally used for remote control capability for the associated ACV board s secondary channel Automation systems can in fact access any VDCP configured input or output channel from any Remote connector also so configured We recommend for ease of troubleshooting that users physically connect to the appropriate Remote port as described above I Ensure that each configured panel automation protocols are available for Record and Playlist controller panels has selected an appropriate automation proto
48. products were tested in a typical Media Composer Film Composer Avid Xpress or Avid Unity configuration I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards George R Smith Director of Quality Engineering European Union Notice C 4 Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations John Kells Australian Operations Manager N1709 Avid Technology Australia 166 Epping Road Lane Cove N S W Sydney Australia 2066 Phone 011 612 9937 1800 Regulatory and Safety Notices ti Index N umeri cs Adjust column width 3 32 3 42 3 48 AirSPACE 10 BaseT 1 7 about the video server 1 1 100 BaseT 1 7 accessories 1 13 525 60 applications 3 7 disk format 4 13 channel assignments 4 25 VITC 4 22 chassis weight warning 2 17 625 50 configurations 1 16 disk format 4 12 4 13 features 1 2 VITC 4 23 manual record operations 5 11 A About the AirSPACE video server 1 1 Accessories AirSPACE supplied 1 13 customer supplied 1 13 graphical user interface 1 13 ACV card assign video channels 4 25 audio input output 1 6 capabilities 1 3 connections 1 5 primary channel 1 5 2 7 secondary channel 1 5 2 7 Add events to playlist 3 42 3 43 network configuration 4 6 operations 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 options 1 11 playlist operations create 5 20 playlist operations playback 5 24 playout operations 5 17 remote control operations 5 2 5 5 6 2 7 2 8 2 series 1
49. the Event ID text box enter the ID for the event that you want to delete Press ENTER to accept Click the Delete button to display the Delete Event dialog box Click Yes to delete the event Deleting Events 5 28 To delete events using the Event Database 1 2 Click the Menu Select button and select the Playlists menu In the Event Database section click in the Event ID text box and set the selection criteria for the events that you want to display Type the desired letters and or numbers and press ENTER For more information see Chapter 5 21 Step 4 Sort the Event List if desired by clicking one of the five column headers The list will sorted by the selected data text boxes Highlight the event s in the Event List that you want to delete You can highlight a single event a continuous block of events or a discontinuous range of events For rules on selecting events see Chapter 5 22 Step 6 Click the Delete button to display the Delete Event dialog box then click Yes to delete the event If you attempt to delete an event that is included in one or more playlists the Delete Warning dialog box appears Click OK to delete the event or Cancel to halt the procedure Delayed Playout with SPACE Shift AirSPACE Operations AirSPACE can provide up to 5 delayed outputs from an input when configured for SPACE Shift delay with the Record Loop and Delay Tap applications The following topics
50. the IP Number text box and enter the assigned IP Number for the AirSPACE video server If you do not know the system s IP number contact your system administrator to obtain one Remember the following points about the IP number e The IP number is defined as four values where each value is in the range 1 through 254 and is separated by periods e Zero 0 is also valid in some cases For example 10 0 X X is a valid network provided it is not connected to the Internet e Ensure the IP number is on the same subnet as your other networked machines Click in the Netmask text box and enter the AirSPACE video server s proper netmask value If required contact your system administrator to get the proper netmask value for your subnet most likely this value will be 255 255 255 0 If your AirSPACE recorder needs to be accessed by other machines on a different subnet you must supply a default router To define a default router enable the Default Router check box red Once enabled enter the IP number If you do not use a default router ensure that the Default Router check box is disabled blue In the disabled mode the AirSPACE video server will only be accessible by machines on the same subnet If you are using a name server enable the DNS server check box red and enter the name server s IP number If you are not using a name server disable the check box blue When using the name server ensure the
51. transfer while record 6 9 Transport mode 3 10 Trim button 3 18 Troubleshooting B 1 c Itra SCSI 1 7 nix networking 4 6 npacking 2 17 nrecoverable error 1 9 pdate software 1 13 PS 2 17 ser xxii interface 1 2 sing event database 6 6 6 7 playlist builder 6 6 6 7 record application 5 16 Glee ee ci record monitor application 5 19 6 9 remote control 5 2 V VDCP protocol 4 27 VDR configuration 4 4 4 10 4 16 screen 4 32 Ventilation 2 20 Vents 2 3 Version License Info 4 4 VGA connector 2 9 connector specifications A 11 monitor customer supplied 1 14 Video Index 11 525 60 VITC 4 22 625 50 VITC 4 23 assignments 4 25 cable connections 2 22 2 23 2 24 cables 2 16 change format 4 4 channel configuration 4 18 input output 1 5 interconnection diagram 2 30 output timing 4 23 specifications A 4 Video Monitor connector 2 7 specifications A 23 VITC insertion 4 23 output line select 4 22 playback 1 6 reinsertion 1 6 W Warnings xix chassis weight 2 17 Warranty disk drive pass through 1 14 Weight A 2 chassis 2 17 What you will need 2 15 Width column 3 32 3 42 3 48 Workspace 3 3 Y Y Pb Pr configuration 4 22 Index 12
52. usage 3 5 Display time code 3 12 DNS server 4 8 Documentation conventions xxi terms xxii Domain name 4 8 Drive CD ROM 1 13 failure 1 9 2 27 installation 2 27 mounting xxii position 1 10 rebuild data 2 4 removal 2 27 replacement 1 9 tables 1 16 Duration column 3 31 3 42 3 47 field 3 15 3 24 DV 25 1 4 DV 50 1 4 E Eclipse option 1 15 EE button 3 19 Emissions compliance A 2 End of Msg 3 18 3 22 Environmental A 2 Error log 1 9 unrecoverable 1 9 Ethernet 1 7 cables 2 16 connector 2 9 Gigabit 1 2 1 11 4 6 Event clock 3 28 3 32 CTRL click 3 43 3 48 current 3 29 database 3 36 3 45 database controls 3 45 highlight 3 48 highlight continuous block 3 43 3 48 highlight discontinuous range 3 43 3 48 highlight one 3 43 3 48 highlight rules 3 43 ID identification 3 10 3 14 3 23 ID column 3 31 3 42 3 47 ID field 3 45 ID rules 3 14 3 23 ID known 3 15 3 24 Index 5 ID new 3 14 3 23 list section 3 47 list sort columns 3 48 name 3 15 3 24 name column 3 31 3 42 3 47 next 3 28 parameter section 3 14 3 23 select 3 48 selection rules 3 48 SHIFT click 3 43 3 48 sort database 3 45 Event position 3 29 F Failure 1 9 2 27 Fans 1 8 cooling 2 6 Fault condition 2 4 Features 1 2 Fibre channel 1 7 Format 525 60 4 13 625 50 4 12 4 13 change 1 17 Freeze 3 29 3 30 Fuses xx G G B R configuration 4 22 Genlock 1 5 Gigabit Ethernet 1 2 1 11 4 6 GigE networking 1 2 GPI cables 2
53. within the boundaries of the original recording in Virtual mode you can pad the end of an event with black by setting your outpoint beyond recorded material For example if a recorded event ends at 32 00 but actual content ends at 30 00 you can set a new outpoint to tighten the playback endpoint The Out time code text box always displays the current outpoint whether it is adjusted or the original point Click Mark to mark a new outpoint This function can be performed on the fly or with the event stopped Click Cue to cue to the outpoint shown in the Out time code text box Click Clr to clear any marked outpoint returning the Out time code text box to the physical end of recording Regardless of where In and Out points are set the trimmed recorded material remains on the server 3 19 Record Monitor Section The two buttons in the Record Monitor Section allow you to monitor a recording as it occurs on an ACV channel output The functions are similar to the EE electronics to electronics and PB playback buttons found on VTRs EN m Figure 3 9 Record Monitor Section e Click EE to monitor the input signal before it is recorded on the server e Click PB to monitor the playback signal of the media on the server Regardless of EE PB selection when recording you will always be monitoring the input signal For step by step instructions for using the Record Monitor application see Recording Events Manual
54. x video Channel 3 EN IV TTE Incoming TC Outgoing TC Audio x Video Channel 4 Event ID Channe_1 Outgoing TC Incoming TC Channel 5 Audi Incoming TC Video Controls airig ref Disk Usage 92 Figure 3 19 SPACE Shift Controls Example Screen User Interface 3 51 In this example two different record loops are running the first having 2 taps and the second providing 1 tap e The record loop running on ch 5 has been set to 1 minute in duration This loop has a delayed output playing 30 seconds behind the record on Channel 6 and a delayed output playing 10 seconds behind the record on ch 9 The record loop running on ch 7 has been set to 1 hour in duration This loop has a single delayed output playing the full hour behind the record on Channel 8 Record Loop Controls The first step in setting up a SPACE Shift delay application is to start a Record Loop going The following figure shows the record loop Record Loop Channel 1 Event ID Channe 1 dio x Delay Capacity 9 Incoming TC bct e Figure 3 20 Record Loop Controls The Delay Capacity time code text box allows the user to determine the length of the looped recording This limits the maximum delay which may be obtained from this loop Record loops may be set to any duration greater than 10 seconds the total of which can be up to the capacity of the array Recordings are initiated when the
55. 00 cece eee aes 5 20 Playlist Setup Checklist 0 0 eee eee 5 21 Creating New Playlists 0 00 00 cece eee eee 5 21 Modifying Existing Playlists 000 5 23 Deleting Playlists 5 24 Playing Back Playlists 5 24 Playback Setup Checklist 0 5 25 Using the Playlist Application n asnasa sararan 5 26 Deleting Events eese eet oper en ER Ra 5 27 Delayed Playout with SPACE Shift 0 00 cece eee 5 28 Delay Setup Checklist 5 29 Initiating a Delay Recording with Record Loop Application 5 30 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Initiating a Delayed Playback with Delay Tap Application 5 31 AirSPACE with NewsCutter Operations Differences Between AirSPACE and AirSPACE NP 6 2 What is AirSPACE NP 0 0 0c een eee nes 6 2 Restrictions Placed on AirSPACE NP 00 0000 c eee 6 2 Transferring Sequences from an Avid NewsCutter 6 3 Transfer Setup Checklist 6 3 Transferring Sequences from NewsCutter to AirSPACE 6 4 SimulPlay Play While Transfer 0 0 cece eee 6 4 Using LaunchPad to load clips into a NewsCutter s Record Tool 6 5 Record Tool Setup Checklist 0 0 eee 6 5 AirSPACE Setup sd ive These ste Ries cab ees 6 5 NewsCutter Setup ianea eee eee 6 5 Configuring AirSPACE and NewsCutter to Work with LaunchPad 0 0 ccc ccc eee eens 6 6 Loading AirSPACE clips into the Record Tool 6 7 Using MissionC
56. 1 Delay Tap The Controller Setup dialog box allows you to select the application type and protocol that you want enabled on the Controls menu for your AirSPACE system Any combination of the three available applications might be selected within the constraints of your system s physical I O resources A pop up selector for the various application controls can be selected for each Slot as detailed in the steps below System Setup 4 27 SPACE Shift controllers have not been tested for concurrent operation with Rec Mon or Record Playlist functionality AirSPACE is only approved for delay applications when no other operations are to be used For each application in turn click the adjacent Protocol button and select the desired protocol To complete the procedure click OK to change the system s Controller Setup or Cancel to halt the procedure When you return to the Controls menu the new configuration will be available for use In addition to video assignments note the following important static audio and protocol assignments e Audio assignments for all systems All ACV boards are configured to record and playout four channels of AES audio and four channels of analog audio for monitoring purposes To enable AC 3 audio consult tech support e Protocol assignments for all systems VDCP protocol can only be used with Record Playlist applications The connection should be made on the RS 422 control ports
57. 25 vus pete A PR A eur ee RY 3 9 Record Monitor Controller Rec Mon 05 3 10 vii Record Monitor Controller Rec Mon Notes 3 20 Record Application 0 eee e 3 21 Record Application Notes sas suasanane 3 25 Playlist Application 0 3 26 Playlist Application Notes 00 cece eee eee 3 34 Playlists Menus dca rea eae e Mode sd 3 35 Playlist Builder isos ene ER HR xara 3 36 Event Database 0 c ccc cece cent eee 3 45 SPACE Shift Application 0 eens 3 49 System Diagnostic Menu 6 cece eee 3 54 Chapter 4 System Setup Accessing the Setup Menus 6c e cece eee 4 2 Version License Information 0 0000 ce eee eee eee 4 5 Network Configuration 4 6 Verifying Communications 000 0000s 4 9 System Configuration 0 cece 4 10 Selecting Video and Audio Recording Standards 4 12 Selecting Precision Vertical Interval and Horizontal Interval Settings 45 oso cores sb Mr eatem stis 4 14 Selecting the Audio Resolution 0 000005 4 14 Selecting the Audio Source 0 eee ee eee 4 15 Selecting the Time Code Setting 005 4 16 Max Event ID Length seiras 0 cece eee 4 16 Channel Configuration sasssa essun eens 4 16 Controller Set p csscsede eau eis EUIS Ue 4 25 Software Installation 0 0 ccc cee eens 4 29 Connecting the CD ROM
58. 8 6 058 236 6 061 758 6 072 796 D352 278 D372 478 D373 778 D392 267 D392 268 D392 269 D395 291 D396 853 D398 912 Additional U S and foreign patents pending No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of Avid Technology Inc 2001 Avid Technology Inc All rights reserved Printed in USA The following disclaimer is required by Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics Inc for the use of their TIFF library Copyright 1988 1997 Sam Leffler Copyright 1991 1997 Silicon Graphics Inc Permission to use copy modify distribute and sell this software i e the TIFF library and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee provided that i the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in all copies of the software and related documentation and ii the names of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the software without the specific prior written permission of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRE
59. ACE software under which the system was booted appears at the top of the page e Alllicensed features are shown in a scrolling list with the status of each license shown adjacent Purchased features appear with an unlimited license Users are encouraged to try out features Accessing the Setup Menus 4 6 contact Avid Broadcast Customer Support to obtain trial licenses Trial licensed features appear with an expiration date e An area is provided for users to type in a New License Key which may be obtained by contacting Avid Boulder Technical Support License keys must be generated for the specific serial number machine on which it is to be entered entering other numbers here could result in loss of capabilities e Licenses are also automatically updated from our customer serial number database whenever you do a software update regardless of the source modem Internet or CD ROM Network Configuration System Setup Standard Gigabit Ethernet networking is supported in the AirSPACE video server A Gigabit Ethernet Installation Guide is provided in PDF format on the AirSPACE Installation CD Refer to it in the directory labeled Documentation for more information on installing the Gigabit Ethernet card and switch The Network Configuration menu allows you to perform the following functions e Set network configuration parameters e Enable disable network communications Any changes you make to the current network setti
60. Avid AirSPACE Installation and User s Guide Avid tools for storytellers Avid Copyright and Disclaimer Product specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technology Inc The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement The software may not be reverse assembled and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement Avid products or portions thereof are protected by one or more of the following United States patents 4 746 994 4 970 663 5 045 940 5 063 448 5 077 604 5 245 432 5 267 351 5 309 528 5 325 200 5 355 450 5 396 594 5 440 348 5 452 378 5 467 288 5 513 375 5 528 310 5 557 423 5 568 275 5 577 190 5 583 496 5 584 006 5 627 765 5 634 020 5 640 601 5 644 364 5 654 737 5 701 404 5 715 018 5 719 570 5 724 605 5 726 717 5 729 673 5 731 819 5 745 637 5 752 029 5 754 180 5 754 851 5 781 188 5 799 150 5 812 216 5 828 678 5 842 014 5 852 435 5 883 670 5 889 532 5 892 507 5 905 841 5 912 675 5 929 836 5 929 942 5 930 445 5 930 797 5 946 445 5 966 134 5 977 982 5 986 584 5 987 501 5 995 079 5 995 115 5 999 190 5 999 406 6 009 507 6 011 562 6 014 150 6 016 152 6 016 380 6 018 337 6 023 531 6 023 703 6 031 529 6 035 367 6 038 573 6 052 50
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62. Designations ssseeeeeeeeee 2 3 Rear Chassis eii pite a Re RE ECeRERE REY 2 5 Rear Breakout Panel 0 00 00000 2 11 Front Breakout Panel 0000 2 eee 2 12 Chassis Video Connection Diagram 2 30 Breakout Panel Video Connection 2 31 Breakout Panel Audio Connection 2 32 Chassis Communications less sess 2 33 Breakout Panel Communications 2 34 AirSPACE User Interface 0 0 0002 eee 3 2 AirSPACE Dashboard 0000 eee eee 3 3 Controls Men s oci plete eub pied ne PENES 3 6 Status Bar Ps acco cech pote es EEE E e 3 9 Record Monitor Controller 045 3 11 Transport Controls 60 e cece 3 12 Event Parameter Section 0 0 0e eee 3 14 Event Modification Section 00005 3 17 Record Monitor Section 0 020 eee 3 19 Record Application Controller 6 3 21 Transport Controls eseeeeeeeeeeesees 3 22 Event Parameter Section 20200 00 3 23 Playlist Application Control Panel 3 27 Playlist Control Section 3 28 Playlist Display Section 0 0000 3 31 Figure 3 16 Figure 3 17 Figure 3 18 Figure 3 19 Figure 3 20 Figure 3 21 Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 xiii Playlists Menu ee dee ee ea 3 35 Playlist Builder 0 eee ee 3 37 Event Database Controls and Event List 3 45 SPACE Shift C
63. Enter or Return key on the keyboard is selected after typing in a record duration Recordings are terminated by selecting the pencil eraser to clear out the Delay Capacity register Since this will affect SPACE Shift Application Delay Tap Output Delay m Outgoing TC any playouts depending upon this loop a confirm cancel warning dialog is presented e The status bar shows the normal information note that the record loop has an event name which is automatically assigned based upon the channel recording e The Incoming TC display shows the LTC Time Code value for the channel associated with the record input In this example no valid time code was present e The A and V indicators show that valid audio and video respectively are present on the inputs green is valid red is missing or bad signal Delay Tap Controls Any number of delay taps up to the capacity of the system 5 may be assigned to any record loop see Controller Setup on page 4 25 for information about how to do this The following figure shows a delay tap Channel 2 PAVESE TT Eo TE Audio Video User Interface Figure 3 21 Delay Tap Controls e The Output Delay time code text box allows the user to determine the amount of delay for the channels output Delay Taps may be set to any duration from 10 seconds up to the value entered in the channel s Record Loop Delay Capacity Playout is initiated when the Enter butto
64. I Out 2 3 GPI Out 3 16 GPI Out 4 4 N C 17 N C 5 N C 18 N C 6 Ground 19 Ground 7 GPI In 1 Play 20 GPI In 2 Recue Play 8 GPI In 3 Skip 21 GPI In 4 Still Stop 9 GPIIn 5 22 N C 10 GPI In 6 Record Start 23 N C 11 GPI In 7 Record Stop 24 N C 12 GPIIn 8 25 N C 13 N C Specifications GPI Notes A 13 All GPI Outs are a switch closure to ground All GPI Ins are a switch closure to ground GPI 6 and 7 require you to connect the returns DB 25 pins 23 and 24 to Vcc DB 25 pin 13 Shielded cable must be used on this connector to maintain RFI compliance The shield of the cable should be connected to the connector s shield or shell When you control a REC MON from GPIs note the following e Record Start and Record Stop function as one would expect e Play and Still Stop function as one would expect e Skip and Recue Play have no effect in a REC MON When you control a Playlist from GPIs note the following e The UI status labels FREEZE PLAY WAIT are not always in sync with the machine state For example the icon will be green when the channel is in PLAY but will indicate WAIT Any GUI action will update the labels to the correct state e The GUI buttons FREEZE and RECUE PLAY will not override a GPI asserted STILL Only a GPI PLAY or UI NEXT will override a GPI STILL e After a GPI STILL or PLAY is asserted GPI RECUE PLAY has no effect e After PLAY is asserted from the GUI a GPI RECUE is act
65. I connector 3 Terminate the CD ROM Drive connection using the supplied terminator Accessing the Setup Menus 4 32 Software Update Menu System Setup For systems running software prior to Version 2 0 10 ensure that the CD ROM drive is connected and turned on before powering up the AirSPACE chassis In the Setup Function List click Software Update to display the Software Updated Configuration screen This screen allows you to perform the following setup functions Retrieve the current list of available software versions View Release notes for available software versions Update the current system licenses for features and options These functions can be accomplished from this screen by Connection to the Avid Software Support Server via the Internet Establish a modem connection to the Avid Software Support Server Update software via CD ROM Update the Boot Drive Copy the new current operating system version to all drives 4 33 The following figure shows an example Software Update menu screen You can click the Release Notes button to view release notes for the currently selected version which appears at the top of the screen uA 3 farsPAct 2 6422 2901 03 45 LEID NETTE emm 1 Cc Cup ieia Hetwork Configuraiion Relieve Versi Update Liptiaes Ls d m CD FO Update EC Update Boot ire Copy ta AN Drives Hang Release Notes Fosoglstle wersions germ LT Disk Usage J 3
66. ION Trademarks AirPlay AudioVision Avid Avid Xpress CamCutter Digidesign FieldPak Film Composer HIIP Image Independence Marquee Media Composer Media Recorder NewsCutter OMF OMF Interchange Open Media Framework Pro Tools Softimage and tools for storytellers are registered trademarks and 888 I O AniMatte AiRCHIVE AirSPACE AirSPACE CP AirSPACE HD AirSPACE NP AudioSuite AutoSync AVIDdrive AVIDdrive Towers AvidNet Avid Production Network AvidProNet AVIDstripe Avid Unity AVX DAE D Fi D FX D Verb ExpertRender FilmScribe Intraframe iS9 i818 i823 i836 Lo Fi Magic Mask Matador Maxim MCXpress MEDIArray MediaDock MediaDock Shuttle Media Fusion Media Illusion MediaLog Media Reader MediaShare Meridien NaturalMatch OMM Open Media Management QuietDrive Recti Fi rS9 rS18 Sci Fi Sound Designer Il SPACE SPACEnet LaunchPad SPACEnet MissionControl SPACE Pod SPACE Shift Symphony Vari Fi and Video Slave Driver are trademarks of Avid Technology Inc AC 3 and Dolby are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Belden is a registered trademark of Belden Inc Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Plextor is a registered trademark of Plextor Corporation Philips is a registered trademark of Philips Electronics N V Slo Blo is a trademark of Littelfuse Inc Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Toshiba is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation All other t
67. N or to one of the associated breakout panel s composite analog or component analog connectors L yf you are using a component analog output for monitoring set the selected channel s component analog outputs to the desired format For details see Channel Configuration on page 4 16 Delayed Playout with SPACE Shift 5 30 SPACE Shift controllers have not been tested for concurrent operation with Rec Mon or Record Playlist functionality AirSPACE is only approved for delay applications when no other operations are to be used Initiating a Delay Recording with the Record Loop Application AirSPACE Operations To initiate a delay recording with the Record Loop application 1 If not already visible click the Menu Select button select the Controls menu and open the Record Loop application for the channel which is connected to the input to be delayed Ensure that all incoming audio video and time code signals are valid using the A V and Incoming TC indicators respectively Place the text cursor in the Delay Capacity time code text box and enter the amount of time you would like to dedicate to this record loop this value will limit the maximum amount of time for any delay tap from this recording The value may be any amount of time up to the remaining capacity of the array Select ENTER The RECORD indicator changes to red and the record loop begins recording to the array into th
68. ND 68 AAO8 9 GND 29 AAO6 4 49 AAO07 69 GND 10 AA05 30 GND 50 AAO7 70 AA O4 1 AA05 31 AA O2 51 GND 71 AAO 4 12 GND 32 AAO2 52 AA O3 72 GND 13 AA01 33 GND 53 AAO3 73 AAI8 DAI 78 14 AA01 34 AAI6DAI34 54 GND 74 AAI8 DAI 78 15 GND 35 AAI 6 DAI 34 55 AAI7DAI56 75 GND 16 AAI5DAI12 36 GND 56 AAI7DAI564 76 AAIA4DA O78 17 AAI5 DAI12 37 AAI 2 DAO 34 57 GND 77 AAI4DA O78 18 GND 38 AAI 2 DAO 34 58 AAI3 DAO 56 78 GND 19 AAI1 DAO 12 39 GND 59 AAI3 DAO 56 20 AAI1 DAO 12 40 GND 60 GND Specifications APPENDIX B Troubleshooting The following topics are covered in this appendix e System Board Replacement e Power Supplies e Technical Support e Packaging for Returned Materials B 2 System Board Replacement Troubleshooting A A The system board tray should only be changed by qualified service personnel Dangerous voltages are present while the system board tray is removed if the system remains plugged in If you need to remove or install the system board tray please note the following important information e Ensure that the power supply is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the system e To remove the tray extract the screws around the perimeter of the upper rear panel B chassis systems have two 1 4 turn latches in the lower corners When the system board tray is being reinstalled extreme care must be used to avoid bending the connector pins To rei
69. OG REF VID MON 1 VID MON2 VID MON 3 VID MON 4 VID MON 5 Pi D GD MULTI VO MULTI VO am a NND A o I b Fan2 e Phone MON MON MON MON MON B PB2 s em N N N N N M WM Mouse 3 D UL HU a ED PS1 PS2 Warning Turn power supply switch off before installing or DEM A gt m gt m Eu p i SVGA Monitor AC cmn Source H ac G ii Mouse 1 Source C L SMPTE C p Alarm Loop Figure 2 9 Chassis Communications System Interconnection 2 34 Control connections are shown in Figure 2 9 from the chassis to the first breakout panel in the system Repeat the chassis to breakout panel connections for each breakout panel in your system Breakout Panel Communications Diagram Use the following diagram for reference with all control and communications procedures on the breakout panel Peripheral control and communication components are shown for illustration purposes only Contact Closures and LEDs gs 111100 Co Y GICOMP Pb B Y PrB C COMP TCMON 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 z Co S 995 99m CJ GJ C COGO O OF i C IN 5 fi 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 5 al OIOOgGOOGOOO0 1 Fi
70. Operations This chapter provides operating instructions for the AirSPACE video server The following topics are discussed Remote operations Recording events manually Playing back events manually Creating and modifying playlists Playing back playlists Deleting events Delayed playout with SPACE Shift Before using procedures in this chapter be familiar with the contents of Chapter 3 User Interface As a prerequisite a qualified facility engineer or technician should read and configure the AirSPACE system as described in Chapter 4 System Setup 5 2 Remote Operations The following topics are discussed in this section e Remote Control Setup Checklist e Time Code Modes e Remote Control Operating Notes Remote Control Setup Checklist Prior to operating the AirSPACE video server by remote control ensure that the following hardware connections are made and that the following system configuration functions are set as desired in the Option section General Remote Control Setup AirSPACE Operations Ensure that the AirSPACE video server is properly installed For details see Chapter 2 Installation I Ensure that the AirSPACE video server s video format and audio source is properly selected For instructions see System Configuration on page 4 10 J Ensure that each desired function Record Playlist or Rec Mon is properly configured for your application See Controller Setup on
71. R component signal Green Blue and Red outputs also called RGB are provided 5 Click Save to save the configuration to disk or Revert to cancel any changes and return to the previous settings 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 for additional playout channels Selecting a Playout Channel s VITC Output Line e VITC Output Line Select The VITC Output Line Select control determines the line on which you want to reinsert VITC time code Click the Up Down buttons to select the desired line of the playback output In Release 2 0 and subsequent versions VITC extraction and reinsertion from to user selectable lines is fully supported however no access to VITC data is available via system control To select the vertical interval line on which you want to reinsert a playout channel s VITC time code 1 Click the Menu Select button then click Setup 2 In the Setup Function List click Channel Configuration 3 Select the playout channel that you want to set up When a playout channel is selected the VITC Output Line Select control appears in the bottom portion of the Channel Configuration screen VITC Output Line Select ie E 4 Using the Up Down arrows select the desired vertical interval line e For 525 video valid lines are 12 19 4 23 e For 625 video valid lines are 9 22 e Adjust the Down button to the end to display OFF This action turns off VITC reinsertion 5 Click Save to save the configuration to d
72. SCSI Connector Specifications Chassis A 14 Analog Audio Monitor Connector Specifications XLR male Breakout Panel 00 A 16 LTC Timecode Input Connector Specifications XLR female Breakout Panel A 17 LTC Timecode Output Connector Specifications XLR male Breakout Panel A 18 AES Input Connector Specifications XLR female Breakout Panel A 19 Table A 16 Table A 17 Table A 18 Table A 19 Table A 20 xo AES Output Connector Specifications XLR male Breakout Panel A 20 Mouse Connector Specifications Mini DIN A 21 Keyboard Connector Specifications Mini DIN Female 0000 A 22 Video Monitor Connector Specifications Chassis and Breakout Panel A 23 Multi I O Connector Specifications Chassis and Breakout Panel o c6 hte ba dade LR nes A 24 xvi EET Using This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of an Avid AirSPACE multichannel video server Who Should Use This Guide This guide is intended for broadcast engineers and operators who use video equipment About This Guide This guide provides the installation and operating instructions for the Avid AirSPACE multichannel video server The Contents lists all topics included in this book They are presented with the following overall structure e Chapter 1 Introduction describes
73. This sets the scope of events to be displayed in the Event List section in order to view a more manageable sized list The text box is a filter that Creating and Modifying Playlists 5 22 searches all events for a match based on the letters and numbers that you type The following basic rules apply Enter an asterisk to list all events on the server The asterisk is a universal matching character which matches everything The asterisk can be used in conjunction with other characters to find everything that starts with any particular character s xxx ends with any particular character s xxx or contains any particular characters xxx where xxx represents the characters for which you are looking For example type PSA to list only those events where the ID begins with the letters PSA Type the desired letters and or numbers to set the match criteria When you press Enter the first matches appear in the Event List scroll down to see more The total number of matched events appears below the text box For more detailed information about selecting events using Event ID matching strings see Event Database Controls on page 3 45 5 Sort the Event List if desired by clicking one of the five column headers The heading will highlight in blue and the list will sorted by the selected column heading 6 Highlight the event s in the Event List that you want to add to the playlist You can highlight a singl
74. ach application s Status Bar This bar is always present at the top of an application whether the application is maximized or minimized T 3 4 5 6 10 Rec Mon Channel 9 TOP Event ID Himalaya 1 Min Max Button 3 Channel Assignment 5 Event ID 2 Application Name 4 Transport Mode 6 Signal Present Indicator Figure 3 4 Status Bar 1 Min Max Button Clicking the Min Max button minimizes or maximizes the selected application This button is disabled when controllers are in Remote mode see Local Remote below 2 Application Name This text box names the application and identifies its specific function Applications are assigned to channels using the Setup menu 3 Channel Assignment This text box typically identifies the specific record or play channel to which the application is assigned based on the number of its associated ACV board The label can also be customized on the Setup Channel Configuration menu Controls Menu 3 10 3a Local Remote Switch not shown A toggling button appears on VDCP controlled applications Record and Playlist to select whether the control panel operates from the local screen or the remote RS 422 connected device When you select Remote the panel automatically minimizes to prevent control conflicts Transport Mode The Transport Mode text box always indicates the status of the application and system output for example PLAY STOP RECORD Event ID
75. ams Adding play and record SDI streams reduces the transfer rate as well The Avid NewsCutter hardware speed of the PC and network traffic will affect the transfer bandwidth Avid recommends connecting the AirSPACE and NewsCutter systems to an Ethernet switch to reduce other network traffic congestion Restrictions Placed on AirSPACE NP Due to the lower price point certain restrictions were placed on the AirSPACE NP to meet only small market television station requirements Note the following restrictions placed on AirSPACE NP e Amaximum of 4 video streams e DV25 compression only DV50 requires upgrade to full AirSPACE AirSPACE with NewsCutter Operations Transferring 6 3 e No interface to Avalon Archive e No MissionControl SPACE to SPACE copying or copying from AirSPACE to Unity or AirSPACE to NewsCutter All restricted features can be enabled but require an upgrade to full AirSPACE Sequences from an Avid NewsCutter This section provides instructions for transferring completed sequences from an Avid NewsCutter to an Avid AirSPACE system It should be understood that sequences in the Avid NewsCutter world become events when transferred to AirSPACE In either case these are the media files containing audio and video information When sequences are transferred to the AirSPACE they are automatically flattened that is all transitions are rendered and all non linear edits become one contin
76. and return to the previous settings Repeat steps 3 through 5 for additional record VITC input lines that you want to select Selecting a Playout Channel s Analog Output The Analog Component Output control selects the type of signal that appears on the three configurable video output connectors in the breakout panel s Video Section for the associated ACV board Once selected the breakout panel s three component connectors will provide a copy of the ACV board s PB 1 signal in the selected format These outputs are provided for monitoring purposes and are not for broadcast to air applications The breakout panel s three analog component output connectors provide a component video copy of the selected ACV board s PB 1 signal To select the desired analog component output format for the playout channels 1 2 3 Click the Menu Select button then click Setup In the Setup Function List click Channel Configuration Select the playout channel that you want to set up For instructions see Selecting a Channel on page 4 18 The Analog Component Output control appears in the bottom portion of the Channel Configuration screen Select the desired component analog format Accessing the Setup Menus 4 22 System Setup e Click the diamond adjacent to Y Pb Pr to select a Y Pb Pr component signal Color difference outputs are provided e Click the diamond adjacent to G B R to select a G B
77. and subsequent versions A RAID 3 configuration is utilized for full protection of all data and the file system RAID 3 provides the large bandwidth specifically suited for image processing and also provides data security The operating system information is RAID 1 protected using mirrored copies of this information on every drive For additional details see System Reliability Two standard current sharing live swappable redundant power supplies are included for system reliability and easy maintenance Either one of the supplies can run the system by itself System configuration parameters are saved to nonvolatile memory and are preserved in the event of a power failure A software license capability is included that allows system features and options to be changed via software 1 5 Video Input Output The following video input output features are provided Each ACV board provides the following four video connections Primary Channel 1 SDI video output playback 1 Composite monitor output Secondary Channel 1 SDI video input 1 SDI video output input loopthrough Each breakout panel associated with each ACV board provides the following additional video connections 1 Component video output switchable between Y Pb Pr G B R and Comp Y C 2 Composite monitor outputs A loopthrough analog reference input for Genlock capability is provided on the rear of the main chassis Closed captioning informa
78. anel DBOB Option which is a compact 1 5 RU panel that includes audio video timecode RS 422 and GPI connections See Breakout Panel Specifications on page A 7 for more information e Through a user wired connector See Connector Pinouts on page A 8 for more information A Gigabit Ethernet Installation Guide is provided in PDF format on the AirSPACE Installation CD Refer to it in the directory labeled Documentation for more information on installing the Gigabit Ethernet card and switch 1 11 The following additional options are available for the AirSPACE video server SPACEnet Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card NIC 1GigE NIC required per AirSPACE Server 1 GigE NIC required per NewsCutter in non Unity based systems 1 GigE NIC required per Transfer Manager for Unity based systems SPACEnet Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch Accommodates 8 Connected Devices on 1000 BaseSX or 10 100 BaseT Includes uplink port to additional switches as needed 1000 BaseT Switch also in evaluation as of publishing date SPACEnet MissionControl NT Application PC based SPACE to SPACE File Transfer Management Application Ingest for AirSPACE to NewsCutter in the NewsCutter 2 0 environment External PC Required SPACEnet LaunchPad NT Application PC based I O Control and VTR Emulator Application External PC Required DVCPRO50 50Mbps DV Server Capability Allows an AirSPACE to be config
79. aseT Ethernet connection is standard on the chassis for multi unit interconnection remote diagnostics and external control An optional Gigabit Ethernet GigE connection is available for much faster transfers from external devices like NewsCutter and between multiple AirSPACE systems A Gigabit Ethernet Installation Guide is provided in PDF format on the AirSPACE Installation CD Refer to it in the directory labeled Documentation for more information on installing the Gigabit Ethernet card and switch One independent external ultra wide SCSI connection is provided for communication with external SCSI equipment such as the optional CD ROM drive for software updates This port is not implemented for use as a SCSI target A SMPTE alarm contact closure BNC is provided for facility use to connect to external annunciator devices to flag operators that a system problem exists For remote diagnostics software updates and feature licenses one of two different modem configurations is provided For countries in which telecommunications regulations allow the use of U S modems a standard modem connection is included on the rear chassis panel AirSPACE Features 1 8 For countries in which telecommunication regulations prohibit the use of U S modems a serial adapter board is provided for connection to a customer supplied modem Diagnostics or feature licensing conducted by any qualified Avid Technical Support member or soft
80. ata bit 15 asserted low 55 ATN Attention 39 DB P1 Data parity odd 56 GND 40 DB 0 Data bit 0 asserted low 57 BSY Busy bus is being used 41 DB 1 Data bit 1 asserted low 58 ACK Acknowledge handshaking signal 42 DB2 Data bit 2 asserted low 59 RST Reset indicates reset condition 43 DB3 Data bit3 asserted low 60 MSG Message driven by MESSAGE target 44 DB 4 Data bit 4 asserted low 61 SEL Select selects TARGET initiator 45 DB 5 Data bit 5 asserted low 62 C D Control Data indicates bus data type 46 DB 6 Data bit 6 asserted low 63 REQ Request handshaking signal 47 DB 7 Data bit 7 asserted low 64 I O Input Output controls data direction 48 DBP Data bit parity 65 DB 8 Data bit 8 asserted low 49 GND 66 DB 9 Data bit 9 asserted low 50 GND 67 DB 10 Data bit 10 asserted low 51 Term Power Term power from 68 DB 11 Data bit 11 asserted low AirSPACE 5V Connector Pinouts A 16 Analog Audio Monitor The following table lists Analog Audio Monitor specifications on the breakout panel loro Table A 12 Analog Audio Monitor Connector Specifications XLR male Breakout Panel Pin Signal Function 1 Ground Ground 2 Line Positive differential signal 3 Line Negative differential signal Shielded cable must be used on each connection to maintain RFI compliance The shield of the cable should be connected to the connectors shield e Bala
81. back outpoint as entered in the Record Monitor application s Out text box or as trimmed by an automation system If the outpoint does not differ from the original recording the Mark Out column displays the time code at the end of the recording e Column Width can be adjusted by placing the pointer on the line that separates any two columns until the small crosshair appears Right click the mouse and while holding drag left or right to re size the column to the left of the crosshair The order of columns is fixed however and can not be changed The following points are important regarding playlists in general e A playlist is a text file that references events by ID the playlist itself does not store the actual media e Each playlist can contain up to 10 000 events and you can have thousands of playlists stored on the server limited only the number of text files that can be stored on the available media e An event can appear any number of times in a playlist depending upon how the playlist was originally composed on the Playlists menu or on the automation system e When a list is first loaded it automatically cues the first event and goes into the wait or standby state and the first event is highlighted The Event Clock resets to the first event s duration e Itis not possible to play events one by one After the playlist is started it automatically plays events as the preceding event ends It i
82. cally recalls the last valid duration that was entered The only time that the text box is blank is when the Record application is first initialized The Create button activates when a new Event ID has been entered Click Create to create a new file after all the above fields are filled in as desired Once clicked the RECORD button activates allowing you to record the file The Delete button activates when a known Event ID is entered allowing you to delete the event Deleting an event from the AirSPACE video server automatically removes it from any playlists that included it Click Delete to display the Delete Event dialog box Delete ID1115 from the server Click Yes to delete the event Click Cancel to halt the procedure Record Application Notes The Record application uses one channel only of an ACV board The other channel was assigned at controller configuration time to a Playlist application see the following section for information You can independently record an event on the secondary channel and play back a different event or the same event with a delay on the primary channel with the Playlist application assigned Record Application Input Output configuration is as follows With the Record application assigned to an ACV board PB 2 is the EE output and IN is the video input PBloutput and its MON output are assigned to the associated slot s independent play channel Playlist application
83. cense Info to display AirSPACE software version and software license information e Click Network Configuration to setup the system s network parameters e Click Change Video Format to change the audio and video format of the entire disk array Click Channel Configuration to configure your audio and video channels Click Controller Setup to configure the way that the various AirSPACE applications Record Playlist etc are assigned to your available ACV board channels e Click Software Update to update system software via a connected CD ROM drive the internal modem connected via phone lines or via the internet Setup Parameter Section The buttons text boxes and dialog boxes in the Setup Parameter Section change depending on the button selected in the Setup Function List These areas are described in detail in the following sections Channel Configuration 4 5 Version License Information In the Setup Function List click Version License Info to display the Version License Information screen AirSPACE Version 2 6 0 a2 2001 09 05 License Information System Support Demo Sony Protocol Dv25 DY 50 IMX50 Embedded 24BitAudio MaxDrives 20 MaxDriveSize 9 MissionCtl LaunchPad Countdown Bi ew cee toy Figure 4 1 Version License Information Screen This screen allows you to review current information regarding the AirSPACE software version and software licenses e The version of AirSP
84. col for your application currently VDCP is the only supported automation protocol See Controller Setup on page 4 25 For each breakout panel in your AirSPACE configuration ensure that the automation system s RS 422 port s are properly connected to the desired remote port s on the breakout panel m Repeat the above item for each channel on each ACV board that you want to control from an automation system For RS 422 wiring details see Remote 1 and Remote 2 on page A 9 Remote Operations 5 4 Remote Control from a System Using Sony Protocol such as an edit controller Each ACV board s associated breakout panel includes two remote connectors The REMOTE 1 port and REMOTE 2 port both provide Sony protocol control capability for both primary and secondary channels of the associated ACV board Use either port L Ensure that each configured panel Sony is currently only available for the Rec Mon panel has selected the Sony protocol item in that panel s pop up selector See Controller Setup on page 4 25 For each breakout panel in your AirSPACE configuration ensure that the editing system s RS 422 port s are properly connected to the desired remote port s on the breakout panel I Repeat the above item for each channel on each ACV board that you want to control from an automation system For RS 422 wiring details see Remote 1 and Remote 2 on page A 9 Remote Control from Any Device Pr
85. connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 For additional details see Appendix 2 Breakout Panel on page 2 10 Analog Reference Two BNC connectors are provided for RS 170A analog house reference Either BNC connector can be used as the reference input while the other can be used as a passive loop to the next video device in the chain or terminated with a 75 Ohm terminator 2 7 4 Video Monitor Connectors Five 15 pin high density connectors are provided for interconnection with up to five breakout panels Each numbered video monitor connector is associated with the similarly numbered ACV board and Multi I O connector Each video monitor connector carries the following signals to its associated breakout panel e One component video output the format is switchable on the GUI between Y Pb Pb G B R and Comp Y C e Two composite monitor outputs For additional details see Appendix 2 Breakout Panel on page 2 10 5 ACV Boards Five slots are provided for up to five identical ACV Audio Compressed Video boards Systems may be equipped with anywhere from one to five boards Each board is divided into a primary and secondary channel o am m Primary Channel 9 v o v wo N Secondary Channel IN The primary channel is dedicated to Playback The secondary channel is dedicated for Record Only Hardware Description 2 8 The following signals are provided Primary
86. countries a serial adapter board is provided for connection to a customer supplied external modem Hardware Description 2 10 Breakout Panel Installation 10 AC Connections Two AC power connectors are provided one for each associated power supply The left hand connector is associated with PS 1 the right hand connector is associated with PS 2 Each power connector accepts 100 to 240 Vac 50 60 Hz auto ranging Two IEC to US 3 prong plugs are supplied with each unit In international applications the customer must provide the appropriate power cabling 11 SCSI Connector The SCSI connector is an external Wide UltraSCSI single ended connection for interfacing with Avid s CD ROM option The SCSI connector has its own controller with SCSI ID 20 Software updates are provided via CD ROM in addition to modem internet downloads 12 SMPTE Alarm One BNC connector is provided for the SMPTE alarm SMPTE 269M The alarm provides a contact closure output whenever a hardware fault exists in the system including a failed drive or power supply or a detected fault in other circuitry Note that this contact is closed when power is off The following topics are discussed in this section e Rear Breakout Panel e Front Breakout Panel One breakout panel is supplied with each ACV board in your AirSPACE system Each 1 5 RU panel connects to the chassis via two multi pin cables 2 11 Rear Breakout Panel Figure 2 4 il
87. d the Event Name text box activates and allows you to name the event or provide other textual information about the event When an existing Event ID is entered the Event Name text box automatically fills in with the event name specified at the event s creation time The Event Duration time code text box provides the ability to set up closed ended records for new events and displays the playable event duration for existing events When a new Event ID is created in Absolute mode the Event Duration time code text box activates allowing you to type the desired duration of the event to be recorded After a recording is initiated it will automatically terminate at this duration a value greater than 0 must be entered in order to record When a new Event ID is created in Virtual mode the Event Duration time code text box is dimmed allowing open ended recordings Controls Menu User Interface When an existing Event ID is entered and that event is loaded the Duration text box displays the existing event s duration the value can be adjusted using Mark In and Mark Out as described below Whennew events are created for convenience the Event duration text box automatically recalls the last valid duration that was entered The only time that the text box is blank is when the Rec Mon is first initialized The Total Duration display shows the total extent of all media recorded for the current event the amount of time between t
88. e event a continuous block of events using the Shift key or a discontinuous range of events using the Ctrl key For additional selection instructions see Event List on page 3 47 7 In the Playlist Builder section click ADD to add the selected events to the new playlist Please note e Ifno events are highlighted in the Current Playlist new event s are added at the bottom of the playlist e Ifasingle event or multiple events are highlighted new event s are added above the top most highlighted event AirSPACE Operations 10 11 12 5 23 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to add all desired events from the current selection of events to the playlist Repeat steps 4 through 7 to re select other events in the Event Database in order to add events from a different selection to the playlist In the Playlist Builder section if you need to delete an event or multiple events from the Current Playlist highlight the desired event s and click REMOVE You can remove a single event a continuous block of events or a discontinuous range When all events have been added to the new playlist click Save to save the list on the AirSPACE Server This list is now available for use in the Playlist application To create another new playlist repeat steps 2 through 11 Modifying Existing Playlists To manually modify existing playlists with the Playlist Builder and the Event Database 1 2 Click the Menu Select b
89. e file name indicated on the Status bar To stop a delay record click on the pencil eraser button A confirm dialog will appear to advise you that this will delete the record loop event and halt any playing delay taps Stop a Record Loop under one of two conditions e When you no longer need it e When you want a different delay loop duration 5 31 Initiating a Delayed Playback with the Delay Tap Application To initiate a delayed playback with the Delay Tap application 1 If you do not have the Delay Tap application open do the following a Click the Menu Select button b Select the Controls men c Open the Delay Tap application for the channel of which you want to delay the output 2 Ensure that the Record Loop assigned to the current Delay Tap is recording You can identify the appropriate Record Loop by finding the matching Event ID in the Status bar 3 Click in the Output Delay Time Code text box and type in the desired delay value for this Delay Tap If this text area does not allow type in then this delay s Record Loop is not currently recording or is not properly configured Ensure that the current Record Loop and Delay Tap are properly configured as covered in Controller Setup on page 4 25 and ensure that you started the delay recording as described in the previous section 4 You can assign different delay durations to any number of Delay Taps and start playing them by repeating steps 1 throug
90. e mark values in either Virtual or Absolute mode as shown in the following diagram Clip Relative 00 00 00 00 00 00 11 15 Event Duration Clip Absolute 00 00 01 07 00 00 12 22 Time Code Mark In Apparent Recorded Media Actual Recorded Media Virtual Time Code 01 00 01 07 01 00 12 22 01 00 00 00 01 00 14 05 Finally you can move the default Record In point in Virtual Time Code mode at any time by cueing to a different location and commencing a recording or cueing to a point in time prior to existing media if any exists in the event Doing so maps an event onto a different region of the virtual tape space as shown in the following diagram This example is identical to the previous one only recording started at 2 30 00 00 instead of the default 1 00 00 00 Clip Relative 00 00 00 00 00 00 11 15 Event Duration Clip Absolute 00 00 01 07 00 00 12 22 Time Code Mark Mark In Apparent Recorded Media Actual Recorded Media Virtual Time Code 02 30 01 07 02 30 12 22 02 30 00 00 02 30 14 05 Time Code Modes 5 10 On the Rec Mon and LaunchPad user interfaces you can select whether you are operating in Virtual or Absolute Time Code mode Mark In and Mark Out values as well as the current position indicator are expressed in the time code values appropriate to that selection as shown in the preceding examples Mark In and Mark Out have no effect on playing or stopping playout of media from these inter
91. ed e Physical Specifications e Audio Specifications e Video Specifications e Control and Synchronization Specifications e Data Specifications e Breakout Panel Specifications e Connector Pinouts All specifications are subject to change without notice A 2 Physical Specifications Table A 1 AirSPACE video server Physical Specifications Parameter Specification Dimensions inches 19 00 w x 10 50 h x 23 00 d cm 48 26 w x 26 67 h x 58 42 d Rack Units 6 SPACE Pod slots 20 SPACE Pod height inches 2 0 cm 5 1 Weight pounds 160 kilograms 73 Power requirements 100 to 240 Vac 50 60 Hz Auto Ranging 600 Watts Fuse U S 3AG Slo Blo 6 25 Amp 250 V Fuse Europe 5 x 20mm Type T Sheet III 3 15 Amp 250 V Environmental 10 C to 40 C 90 RH non condensing Safety compliance UL CSA CE Emissions compliance FCC Class A Notes The chassis can not accommodate side mounted rack rails L brackets are required to support the chassis weight Tn CE countries a compatible customer supplied modem must be used for connection to local phone lines Specifications A 3 Audio Specifications Table A 2 AirSPACE video server Audio Specifications Parameter Specification Channels 8 Channels Per Video Channel AES EBU Sampling 48 KHz 16 or 24 bit precision Balanced Differential AC 3 Fully compatible with professional and consumer encoding Audio Monitor
92. eens 2 1 Front Ch ssl8 ii o2 ueber Abs contd aaea eaa hA 2 2 Rear Gh ssi8 24 ert bene DR per ED 2 5 Breakout Panel 0 ccc cece etn eee 2 10 Rear Breakout Panel 0 0 0 0 ccc cece eens 2 11 Front Breakout Panel 00 cece eens 2 12 Hardware Installation neuan ccc ccc eee eens 2 15 What You Will Need 2 ahilkeg neige eres 2 15 Unpacking and Inspection 2 17 ListofMaterials c xialsRewsiserlkwwexntxse debe xe 2 18 Installationi 4 E ed s 2 19 Checking Drives After Shipment ssssss 2 20 Rack Mounting eise seed ate ea Dee awe dade 2 20 Connecting Video Cables n nananana nuaran 2 22 Connecting Audio Cables 0 00 0 e ee eee 2 23 Connecting Control and Communications Cables 2 24 Connecting POWEL ease vae RA weet aca A 2 27 Installing and Removing Disk Drives 2 27 System Interconnection 6 eee ees 2 29 Chassis Video Connection Diagram 0000000 2 30 Breakout Panel Video Connection Diagram 2 31 Breakout Panel Audio Connection Diagram 2 32 Chassis Communications Diagram 00000000 2 33 Breakout Panel Communications Diagram 2 34 Power Up Power Down 2 0 6 ccc eee 2 35 User Interface Introduction to the AirSPACE User Interface 005 3 2 Dashboard 2 suba beh pure be ule E DER Ub CA b 3 3 Controls Menus sc adc eet lead E ERU RETE 3 6 Status Bat
93. em with the RAID system a flashing pattern of lights across all drives the SMPTE Alarm is activated Hardware Installation 2 28 Installation Ignore the flashing pattern when looking for the following three conditions Drives with blue LEDs on only are working properly and should not be removed under normal circumstances Drives with red LEDs on only have been identified as failed and should be removed and replaced as soon as possible Drives with both LEDs on are being rebuilt and should not be removed To remove disk drives 1 Throughout the removal process handle all drives with the appropriate static protection procedures Open the system s front door by turning the two screw operated latches counterclockwise by 1 2 turn Grasp the desired drive by the small handle on it s lower lip and pull firmly to extract the drive Wait until the drive stops spinning before fully extracting It is sometimes helpful to lever the drive out by placing both thumbs against the surface below the drive being removed If a drive is being sent directly to the drive manufacturer for pass through warranty unmount the drive from the SPACE Pod by removing the 4 screws on the bottom then disconnecting the power and signal connectors Note that the drive manufacturer will not return your SPACE Pod 2 29 To install disk drives 1 Throughout the installation process handle all drives with the appro
94. ement B 2 Mouse connector 2 9 A 21 customer supplied 1 14 Multi I O connector 2 6 specifications A 24 N Name applications 3 9 channel dialog 4 18 event 3 15 3 24 machine 3 5 network 3 5 playlist dialog 3 37 Netmask 4 8 Network 1 7 communications 4 6 configuration 4 4 4 6 default router 4 8 DNS server 4 8 domain name 4 8 enabled 4 7 Gigabit Ethernet 4 6 hostname 4 7 IP number 4 8 name 3 5 netmask 4 8 Index 7 unix 4 6 New event ID 3 14 3 23 playlist 3 37 Next 3 29 3 30 3 33 event 3 28 Non volatile memory 1 4 O Operations 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 creating new playlists 6 7 creating playlists 5 20 list playback checklist 5 25 manual record 5 11 modifying existing playlists 6 6 playback checklist 5 18 playback playlists 5 24 playback with playout application 5 19 6 9 playlist checklist 5 21 playout 5 17 record checklist 5 11 record with record application 5 16 remote control 5 2 5 5 6 2 7 2 8 2 remote control checklist 5 2 remote control notes 5 5 6 2 7 3 8 3 using record application 5 16 using record monitor application 5 19 6 9 using remote control 5 2 Operator xxii Option eclipse 1 15 Output timing 4 23 P Packaging returns B 4 Parity protection 1 8 PB 1 2 8 PB 2 2 8 Index 8 PB button 3 19 Phone 2 9 Physical specifications A 2 Pinouts A 8 analog audio monitor connector A 16 digital audio connectors A 19 GPI connector A 12 keyboard connector A 22 LTC time code connect
95. ent 5 7 The following figure shows Clip Absolute time code mode before any Mark In or Mark Out points have been set Clip Absolute 00 00 00 00 00 00 04 12 Time Code Media Default Event Duration Mark Default Mark Out Point Out Default Record In Point Mak Default Mark In Point Clip Relative Time Code Mode Clip Relative Time Code is exactly the same as Clip Absolute until you set Mark In or Mark Out to move the beginning or end of an event s playback After you have selected a Mark In value the absolute time code can be any value at that In point but its relative time code is 0 Similarly once you select a Mark Out value the system recalculates the Event Duration based on the difference between the In and Out points Clip Absolute Time Code 00 00 00 08 00 00 04 08 Clip Relative Time Code 00 00 00 00 00 00 03 29 In the example above Mark In has been set to 08 after the beginning of the recording and Mark Out has been set to 4 08 Thus the last playable frame of media is at 3 29 and the event duration is 4 00 Time Code Modes 5 8 When in Absolute Time Code mode the Mark In position becomes the beginning of the playable media and the Mark Out the end In order to view media outside of these points the user must either clear the Mark or change to another time code index such as Virtual On the Rec Mon user interface when in Clip Absolute Mode Mark In and Mark Out values a
96. es dialog box appears See Save Changes Dialog Box on page 3 43 e Click Save to save a new or modified playlist The system updates the disk file with the current playlist name e Click Save As to save a new or modified playlist with a new name The Name Playlist dialog box appears Type anew name then click OK to accept Once accepted the name appears in the Playlist text box but the list remains in the Current Playlist section If the name already exists you will be alerted in a dialog box to select another name Click Cancel to cancel the procedure The playlist remains on line with its current name 3 41 Click Delete to delete a playlist from the server The Delete Playlists dialog box appears Monday List Tuesday List Wednesday List Thursday List Friday List Playlist to Delete ee Use the scroll bar as required to scroll the list then click the desired playlist to highlight it Click Delete to remove the selected playlist from the system Click Cancel to cancel the procedure Note that you can not delete a playlist which is currently in use by any playlist controller application on the system A warning dialog will appear if you attempt to do so Playlists Menu 3 42 User Interface Click Close to close the current playlist If you click Close and you have not saved changes the Save Changes dialog box appears See Save Changes Dialog Box on page 3 43 Click ADD to
97. etting the System Clock 4 2 Accessing the Setup Menus System Setup The Setup Menu allows you configure all aspects of the AirSPACE system Accessing this area can have broad impacts on all system operations and should only be conducted by qualified facility personnel Changing system setup parameters can cause interruption of playout and or destruction of media on the system However viewing setup parameters can be done without impacting the system Proceed with caution Click the Menu Select button then click Setup to display the Setup menu 4 3 The figure below illustrates a sample Setup menu which is divided into two main sections 1 2 AirSPACE Version Version License Info a 2 6 0 a2 2001 09 05 9 License Information Network Configuration System Support Demo Sony Protocol Dv25 D 50 IMX50 Embedded 24BitAudio MaxbDrives 20 MaxbDriveSize 9 MissionCtl LaunchPad Countdown Software Update N pP 2c wu LITT SS B o p D coc 1 Setup Function Buttons 2 Setup Parameter Section Setup Function Buttons The Setup Function List consists of six buttons that provide access to the various AirSPACE system setup areas The list remains on screen while the right hand Setup Parameter Section changes accordingly For each of these buttons detailed information is covered in the appropriate sections following Accessing the Setup Menus 4 4 System Setup e Click Version Li
98. ext box enter a name for the event up to 32 alphanumeric characters in length Click Create to create a new event and place the AirSPACE video server in Standby 5 15 Because you have selected Virtual time code mode you can cue to and record anywhere within the 24 hour time code space It is not possible to specify a record duration although the Total Duration display will indicate the amount of time from the first frame recorded to the last including any discontinuities 6 If desired cue to any time code value where you want your recording to start By default recordings start at 01 00 00 00 one hour 7 Manually cue up and roll your source material 8 Click Record to begin recording the event 9 Recording will continue until you manually stop by clicking on the Stop button 10 Insert as many additional recordings as desired into the current event by repeating steps 6 through 9 11 To trim the inpoint if required use the controls in the application s Transport Control section Shuttle Jog Play Stop to cue the event to the desired inpoint 12 Click the Mark button adjacent to the Mark In text box to set the event s new inpoint 13 To trim the outpoint if required use the controls in the application s Transport Control section to cue the event to the desired outpoint 14 Click the Mark button adjacent to the Mark Out text box to set the event s new outpoint 15 To
99. faces when in virtual mode They only limit the extents of the playable media in Absolute mode Virtual Time Code is always reported to controlling devices when under the Sony protocol Time Code Values for Network Transferred Events When you transfer an event to an AirSPACE from a NewsCutter the system makes a special test to determine where in Virtual Tape time that event is located Since most NewsCutter events are created with the beginning at time 00 00 00 00 when AirSPACE receives such an event it is placed at the default Virtual time of 01 00 00 00 one hour for convenience in subsequent editing operations When you create a NewsCutter event with a starting time other than zero the system assumes that the non zero time value needs to be preserved for later editing or for establishing Mark In and Mark Out values Thus when AirSPACE receives such an event it is placed in Virtual time at the same spot as it was on the NewsCutter time line The reverse is true also when events are transferred from AirSPACE to the NewsCutter Any event with an IN point in Virtual Tape time of 01 00 00 00 creates NewsCutter footage with a start time of zero Any other event IN point creates footage with start time equal to the IN point AirSPACE Operations 5 11 Recording Events Manually The section provides instructions for manually recording single events with the Record Monitor application and the Record application The followi
100. g both LEDs on that drive The spare drive has no LEDs lit until it is used by the system to repair a failed drive e Ifthe system does not have a hot spare drive installed it will indicate the hardware fault condition identifying No Spare Disk e Hardware faults are indicated by via the SMPTE alarm If the fault is due to a drive failure only that drive s red LED will remain on steadily e When both LEDs are lit simultaneously data is being rebuilt onto that drive It is strongly recommended that you do not shut the system down during rebuilds permanent data loss could result 2 5 Rear Chassis Figure 2 3 illustrates the rear chassis of the AirSPACE video server G G G G C O O C i e B i BD e D D 1 e 20 CeeS se i DO 4o i De 5 a C Fan I Fan2 i c eee EIL lem PB2 le SEEE i Remote 1 Remote 2 sec COMM 1 2 3 4 5 SCSI SMPTE PS1 PS2 Warning Turn power supply switch off before ingtalling or removing VN qs a DNI a mu iI i E i J 9 D OO O OOM 2 1 Cooling Fans 5 ACV Boards 9 Modem Board 2 Multi I O Connectors 6 Spare Remote
101. gure 2 10 Breakout Panel Communications Installation Power Up Power Down To power up the AirSPACE video server system 1 Turn on the two AirSPACE power supplies Switches are located on the power supplies themselves on the rear chassis panel Power Supply Switch 2 Turn on the VGA display monitor 3 When the user interface appears this takes from 2 to 3 minutes the system is ready for operation Power Up Power Down To power down the AirSPACE system 1 Click the Menu Select button then select Shutdown from the up list Play ists pop up list Controls The Shutdown dialog box appears Setup Warnings Shutdown Quit AirSPACE and then Restart User Interface A Reboot entire system Halt entire system Select the desired shutdown mode e Click Restart User Interface to restart the GUI only e Click Reboot entire system to reboot both the system and the GUI e Click Halt entire system to perform a complete shutdown A variety of internal tasks such as file system clean up will be performed and the operating system will then shut down 2 Click OK to perform the selected shutdown operation 3 Turn off peripheral equipment as required Installation ii CHAPTER 3 User Interface This chapter introduces the AirSPACE user interface and provides detailed descriptions of all user interface sections and controls The following major topics are discussed Int
102. h 3 above as required for each configured Delay Tap application Delayed Playout with SPACE Shift 5 32 AirSPACE Operations i i CHAPTER 6 AirSPACE with NewsCutter Operations This chapter provides operating instructions for the AirSPACE and AirSPACE NP video server when configured to work with the Avid NewsCutter The following topics are discussed e Differences between AirSPACE and AirSPACE NP e Transferring sequences from an Avid NewsCutter e Using LaunchPad to load clips into an Avid NewsCutter s Record tool e Using MissionControl to move Events between AirSPACE systems or onto NewsCutter Unity As a prerequisite ensure that you have read the following chapters and that you are thoroughly familiar with their contents e Chapter 3 User Interface e Chapter 4 System Setup e Chapter 5 AirSPACE Operations 6 2 Differences Between AirSPACE and AirSPACE NP The following topics are discussed in this section e What is AirSPACE NP e Restrictions placed on AirSPACE NP What is AirSPACE NP AirSPACE NP is an AirSPACE designed specifically for the television news market with a low price entry point AirSPACE NP supports up to 4 network transfers from Avid NewsCutters across 100 BaseT ethernet with 2 play and 2 record SDI streams in progress simultaneously The expected transfer rate of 1 network stream is 2X real time 8 MB sec This rate is reduced linearly with the increase of network stre
103. hapter 5 AirSPACE Operations 7 2 Differences Between AirSPACE and AirSPACE CP The following topics are discussed in this section e What is AirSPACE CP e Restrictions placed on AirSPACE CP What is AirSPACE CP AirSPACE CP Operations AirSPACE CP is an AirSPACE designed specifically to augment or replace any current Cart Playback system with a low price entry point AirSPACE CP can be configured with either 2 or 4 video channels and is intended to operate with a simple stand alone playout control system using the VDCP Control protocol AirSPACE CP is intended in general for Playing Spots Bumpers Promos PSAs and Programs of Any Length Two stream models support simple ingest during playout under automation control Four stream models with two additional optional streams provide for flexibility in applications for applications such as e Concurrent QC and Load from VTR e Concurrent Load from Multiple Source e Concurrent Playout to Multiple Destinations 7 3 Restrictions placed on AirSPACE CP Due to the lower price point certain restrictions were placed on the AirSPACE CP to meet only small market television station requirement Note the following restrictions placed on AirSPACE CP e A maximum of 4 video streams 2 in 2 out e DV25 compression only DV50 and IMX50 require upgrade to full AirSPACE e No Gigabit Ethernet e No interface to Avalon Archive e No MissionControl or SPACE to SPACE co
104. he Playlist text box have different functions depending upon the playlist mode To understand these modes note the following definitions Next Event there are two types of Next Events on an ACV channel 1 A Next Event is one that is waiting to be triggered or paused at frame 00 00 This event is highlighted in the playlist in reverse characters 2 When a Current Event is playing or frozen a Next Event is the one below it to be played next 3 29 Current Event The Current Event is the one that is playing streaming out of an ACV channel or frozen stopped at a frame other than 00 00 The Current Event is always highlighted in reverse characters Event Positions In the Playlist Display Section a Current Event is typically in the top position of the list unless the user has scrolled the list down When cued the Next Event appears by default in the top position when playing the Next Event is in the second position down below the highlighted current event again unless the user has scrolled The following tables list the different functions of the five Playlist Action buttons depending upon the current state of the playlist application output Resulting actions are also listed Note that the buttons are dimmed if no playlist is loaded Table 3 1 Playlist State List Paused Waiting for Trigger Playlist State Click Resulting Action The list is stopped at 00
105. he channel s video components including the assigned slot and input type Audio Channel Configuration The Audio Channel Configuration section lists the current characteristics of the channel s audio components including the assigned slot and the number of audio channels available Selecting a Channel To select an ACV channel to configure 1 Click the Menu Select button then click Setup 2 In the Setup Function List click Channel Configuration 3 Click the Channel Select button In the drop down Channel List choose the channel that you want to configure The selected channel s name appears in the Channel A Change Name 4 19 ID text box and you can now change its name or modify its configuration Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 5 Channel 7 Channel 9 4 After the desired channel has been set up repeat step 3 to select another channel to configure or return to another AirSPACE menu via the Menu Select button Channel parameters are set on a per channel basis To configure another channel first select it with the Channel Select button then proceed with any or all of the following channel adjustments Renaming a Channel To rename an ACV channel 1 Click the Menu Select button then click Setup 2 In the Setup Function List click Channel Configuration 3 Select the channel that you want to rename For instructions see Selecting a Channel on page 18 Take care when renam
106. he first recorded frame and the last This will be the same as the Event Duration unless Mark In and or Mark Out points have been set The Create button activates when a new Event ID has been entered Click Create to create a new file after all the above fields are filled in as desired Once clicked the RECORD button activates allowing you to record the file The Delete button activates when a known Event ID is entered allowing you to delete the file Deleting an event from the AirSPACE video server automatically removes it from any playlists that included it Click Delete to display the Delete Event dialog box Delete ID1115 from the server Click Yes to delete the event Click Cancel to halt the procedure 3 17 Event Modification Section The buttons and text boxes in the Event Modification Section allow you to modify the inpoints and outpoints of existing events You can also specify whether the clip will be using Absolute or Virtual time code modes You can trim events with frame accuracy When an existing event is entered in the Event ID text box the previously set In and Out point information automatically fills in Figure 3 8 Event Modification Section e The Time Code Mode selector provides a pop up to allow the Rec Mon to be operated in either Absolute or Virtual Time Code Modes In Absolute mode the first frame of any existing event is 00 00 00 00 and the last frame is at the total dura
107. highlight Each event that you click will be highlighted Note that if you click one event without holding down SHIFT or CTRL any currently highlighted range or block will be deselected and the new event will be highlighted 3 49 SPACE Shift Application Release 2 0 and subsequent versions include the ability to delay media as it is recorded into the array for automatic playout at a user configurable later time As many as 5 different independent delays may be configured using a Record Loop application and or as many as 5 different delayed outputs may be configured for any Record Loop input from 1 to 5 In order to run SPACE Shift on an AirSPACE system the system must be configured with at least one ACV card or up to 5 as follows e Any Single ACV card may be configured as a Record Loop and a Delay Tap providing a single delayed output e An ACV card may also be configured as a Delay Tap only and assigned to any configured Delay Loop to provide an additional adjustable delay from that loop A Delay Tap uses up an entire card SPACE Shift controllers have not been tested for concurrent operation with Rec Mon or Record Playlist functionality AirSPACE is only approved for delay applications when no other operations are to be used SPACE Shift Application 3 50 The figure below shows an example screen with several delays running Channel 1 Event ID Channe_1 Audio x Video Channel 2 Event ID Channe_1 Audio
108. ial Control Port 2 GPI Connector Video Monitor Connectors Multi I O Connectors LTC Timecode AES Audio Analog Monitor Out 9 Pin D female RS 422 9 Pin D female RS 422 25 Pin D female 15 pin D high density connection to chassis 78 pin D high density connection to chassis In 1 XLR female Out 1 XLR male In 4 XLR female Out 4 XLR male 8 XLR male Breakout Panel Specifications A 8 Connector Pinouts Thefollowing connectors are listed in this section Remote 1 and 2 Ethernet VGA GPI SCSI Analog Audio Monitor Timecode In Out AES In Out Mouse Keyboard Video Monitor Multi I O In order to ensure emission compliance all cables attached to connectors on the AirSPACE chassis must be fully shielded and properly grounded to the connector shell where possible Specifications Remote 1 and Remote 2 A 9 The following table lists RS 422 specifications for the Remote 1 and Remote 2 connectors on the breakout panel Table A 7 RS 422 Remote 1 and Remote 2 Breakout Panel Pin Automation System or Edit Controller AirSPACE 1 Frame ground Frame ground 2 Receive A Transmit A 3 Transmit B Receive B 4 Transmit Common Receive Common 5 Spare Spare 6 Receive Common Transmit Common 7 Receive B Transmit B data 8 Transmit A Receive A data 9 Frame ground Frame ground Connector Pinouts A 10 Ethernet Connecto
109. ibed above e Either REMOTE port may be used when the channel is configured for Sony protocol Connecting Power 2 27 4 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each breakout panel in your system Two 2 U S IEC power cords are shipped with the AirSPACE video server If your local power distribution is not compatible with the supplied cord you must provide your own IEC power cable that is compatible with your country s power system To connect power 1 Ensure that the power switches on the power supplies are in the Off position 2 Attach the two supplied U S style IEC line cords to each power receptacle one for PS 1 one for PS 2 Please note e Ensure that the line cords are compatible with the electrical system to which the unit is to be powered e If your electrical system requires a different power connector you must supply your own appropriate power to IEC line cords 3 Connect the Power connectors to a stable power source Be sure to avoid power lines that are subject to noise and voltage spikes Each power connector accepts 100 to 240 Vac 50 60 Hz Installing and Removing Disk Drives In the event that you need to remove a failed disk drive and replace it with a spare the following procedures can be used The RAID system maintains data integrity for only one failed drive If you remove two drives or if a drive fails and you remove a different one you might experience a loss of data When there is a probl
110. ication is effectively a multi purpose program that allows you to manually perform specific record playback monitoring and list playback functions independent of any automation editing or other external control system that is connected via RS 422 Using the Setup menu this desired functionality and associated video streams are assigned to the different channels on each ACV board Although up to 5 ACV cards may be installed because AirSPACE is an eight channel device you should operate the system with a maximum of eight concurrent streams at DV25 or four at DV50 up to 10 concurrent in SPACE Shift The Record Monitor Controller uses two channels of an ACV card but only uses up one stream as it is either playing or recording but not both The Record and Playlist applications each use a single channel of an ACV and thus can use up 2 streams when running concurrently Any combination of applications can be assigned provided that the maximum of eight concurrent streams is not exceeded Controls Menu 3 8 For details on the basic capabilities of each ACV board see Video Input Output on page 1 5 These capabilities will be elaborated upon in the following sections The following general rules apply to the Controls menu and to the applications themselves User Interface Applications are always stacked vertically on the UI separated by a small space in between They never overlap each other visually In addition
111. ide Clip and Event are used synonymously to describe motion video sequences such as commercials that are recorded on the server Image and Still are used synonymously to describe still or frozen video pictures Operator and User are terms that refer to the person who uses the AirSPACE video server Source refers to an audio video signal that can be recorded on the AirSPACE video server AirSPACE refers to the AirSPACE multichannel video server System refers to the entire AirSPACE video server and all of its hardware and software components SPACE Pod refers to Avid s hard drive mounting shock absorber and connector assembly xxiii If You Have Documentation Comments Avid Technology continuously seeks to improve its documentation We value your comments about this guide the Help the Online Publications CD ROM and other Avid supplied documentation E mail your documentation comments to Avid Technology at TechPubs avid com Please include the title of the document its part number revision and the specific section you are commenting on in all correspondence How to Order Documentation To order additional copies of this documentation from within the United States call Avid Telesales at 800 949 AVID 2843 If you are placing an order from outside the United States contact your local Avid representative xxiv Using This Guide CHAPTER 1 A
112. illustrates the top portion of the Channel Configuration screen 1 3 4 2 Channel 1 IE z Change Hame Video Channels Audio Channels 1 Channel Select Button l 3 Video Channel Configuration 2 Change Name Button 4 Audio Channel Configuration Figure 4 2 Channel Configuration Screen Top Portion The numbers below refer to the callouts in Figure 4 2 1 Channel Select button The Channel Select button allows you to select the channel that you want to configure Click the button to display the drop down Channel List which shows all available channels on your system two channels per ACV board for Rec Play one channel per ACV board for Rec Mon as they are currently named Accessing the Setup Menus 4 18 Channel6 System Setup When you select a channel from the list its name appears in the Channel ID text box and you can now change its name or modify its configuration Change Name button The Change Name button allows you to enter a custom name for an ACV board channel Click the Change Name button to display the Change Name dialog box Type a channel name up to 32 alphanumeric characters in length Click OK to accept the new name or Cancel to ignore Once accepted the name appears in the channel s Status Bar for any application that is assigned to that specific channel Video Channel Configuration The Video Channel Configuration section lists the current characteristics of t
113. include the passthrough warranty from the disk drive manufacturer If the customer purchases their own drives Avid is not liable for any consequential performance problems or damages to the drives User supplied drives must be of the exact same size manufacturer model and revision as those supplied with the system Customer Supplied Accessories Customers may supply industry standard devices for the accessories listed below There should be no problems using non Avid supplied devices but note that Avid is not responsible for the functionality or operation with non qualified accessories e Any standard VGA monitor that supports 640 x 480 resolution and provides a standard 15 pin VGA connector might be used to display the user interface e Any standard SCSI based CD ROM drive with the appropriate 68 pin HD cable might be used to reinstall or update system software The following models have been qualified by Avid Philips PCA80SC Sony CDU415 Toshiba XM 5701B Plextor 12Plex Avid will not guarantee the performance of a CD ROM drive that is not listed above e Each AirSPACE system comes with a mouse and keyboard however they can be replaced with standard PS 2 compatible keyboards or pointing devices of the customer s choosing AirSPACE Overview 1 15 AirSPACE Support Options The Eclipse Option encompasses operational support SPACE hardware and the associated software licenses This includes embedded software a s
114. ing 8 Channels Analog out Per Video Channel Notes Some configurations will be constrained to four channels audio monitoring Audio Specifications A 4 Video Specifications Specifications Table A 3 AirSPACE video server Video Specifications Parameter Specification Video Channels Number of Inputs Number of Outputs Video Monitoring Video Compression 2 4 6 8 or 10 Programmable Channels ITU R BT 601 10 bit Serial Digital Component Video 525 625 selectable SMPTE 259M 1 to 5 Programmable 2 to 10 Programmable NTSC PAL Composite Monitor Output Clean Feed and Burned in TC YPrPb GBR YC Component Monitor Out selectable 25 MB s 4 1 1 DV and 50 MB s 4 2 2 DV or IMX A 5 Control and Synchronization Specifications Table A 4 AirSPACE video server Control and Synchronization Specifications Parameter Specification External Control Manual Control Timecode Reference Output timing House Time Closed Caption RS 422 Control for Each Channel VDCP DVW BVW emulation and Odetics Application Program Interface API 8 GPI 4 GPO Graphical user interface provides basic record play trimming and list management capabilities Linear Timecode SMPTE 12M Balanced I O Vertical Interval Timecode SMPTE 266 Compatible with Input and Output Line Selections Analog black burst reference looping input 5 lines advance to 3 lines delay in 1
115. ing channels that are associated with Media Browse implementations Media Browse looks for the controller by channel name 4 Click the Change Name button 5 In the Enter Channel Name dialog box type the desired name up to 32 alphanumeric characters in length Accessing the Setup Menus 4 20 Enter Channel Name Channel 1 zr OK cancel 6 Click OK to accept the new name or Cancel to halt the procedure Once accepted the name appears in the channel s Status Bar for any application that is assigned to that specific channel 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 for additional channels that you want to rename Selecting a Record Channel s VITC Input Line To select the vertical interval line that is used for a record channel s input time code source 1 Click the Menu Select button then click Setup 2 In the Setup Function List click Channel Configuration 3 Select the record channel that you want to set up For instructions see Selecting a Channel on page 18 When a record channel is selected the VITC Input Line Select control appears in the bottom portion of the Channel Configuration screen VITC Input Line Select il om wo he 4 Using the VITC Input Line Select control select the desired vertical interval line Click the Up Down Arrows to select the desired line System Setup 5 6 4 21 Click Save to save the configuration to disk or Revert to cancel any changes
116. installation do not use the door handles or front panels to lift the equipment as they may open abruptly and injure you XX Cautions Using This Guide To avoid fire hazard use only the specified correct type voltage and current rating as referenced in the appropriate parts list for this product Always refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel Have qualified personnel perform safety checks after any service Fuses should be replaced with the correct rating and type for the country in which the equipment is being operated Location Fuse Specification U S UL CSA 3AB Slo Blo 10 Amp 250 V Europe IEC 127 5 x 20mm Type T Sheet III 4 Amp 250 V When installing this equipment do not attach the power cord to building surfaces To prevent damage when replacing fuses locate and correct the trouble that caused the fuse to blow before applying power On a defective power supply verify that power supply switches are off before removing the power supply or servicing the equipment When replacing the unit verify that the replacement power supply is turned off before installing the unit Use only specified replacement parts Follow static precautions at all times when handling this equipment Slots and openings in the chassis are provided for ventilation Do not block them Leave the back of the frame clear for air exhaust cooling and to allow room for cabling a minimum of 6 inches 15 25
117. irSPACE Overview This chapter provides background information about the AirSPACE video server The following topics are discussed AirSPACE Features AirSPACE System Options AirSPACE Hardware Options AirSPACE Support Options AirSPACE Configurations 1 2 AirSPACE Features The AirSPACE video server is a multichannel broadcast server that features DV digital video compression at 25 and 50 Mb s or IMX compression at 50 Mb s and offers compatibility with all DV based acquisition devices The compact 6 RU chassis accommodates up to ten simultaneous I O operations effectively ten channels on five I O boards and provides from twelve to 96 hours of on line audio video storage capacity depending on the size of the drives in your AirSPACE system The system s storage media is not associated with a particular channel The storage media is an available resource to all of the channels on the system The system utilizes 10 100BaseT or 1000BaseSX Gigabit Ethernet GigE for AirSPACE to AirSPACE communications and for transferring media to and from DV based devices By adopting an open architecture AirSPACE is designed to work with major applications providers in order to create superb broadcast solutions and to create interfaces in a variety of flexible configurations AirSPACE Release 2 0 and subsequent versions support a maximum of eight simultaneous DV25 streams four simultaneous DV50 streams or four simultaneous IMX50 strea
118. isk or Revert to cancel any changes and return to the previous settings 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 for additional playout channels VITC insertion overwrites at the playback output with whatever is on the selected lines unless turned off via this control VITC reinserted time code is placed on the serial digital and component analog outputs It is not reinserted on the composite monitor outputs Adjusting a Playout Channel s Output Timing e Video Output Timing The Video Output Timing controls allow you to adjust the channel s output timing in relation to the reference video input The channel s digital component and composite video outputs are all adjusted simultaneously with these controls The effects of any timing change might be viewed immediately on the output of the selected channel Analog Outputs are provided for Monitoring applications only Analog Output timing follows Digital Output timing and there is no color frame ID We recommend the use of genlocking D to A converters on the output side when the system is to be used in analog environments To adjust a playout channel s output timing in relation to the AirSPACE Server s reference video input 1 Click the Menu Select button then click Setup 2 In the Setup Function List click Channel Configuration 3 Select the playout channel that you want to set up For instructions see Selecting a Channel When a playout channel is Accessing the Setup Menus 4
119. layer and CacheManager Automated Cart Replacement control systems Control systems such as these can offload up to 90 of wear and tear on your cart machine drastically reducing maintenance and increase reliability of your playout system Cart Caching software lets you retain your Cart Machine for an additional layer of redundancy Many such software packages allow import of full program schedules and export As Run logs with Columbine BIAS Enterprise and other Traffic Systems Any AirSPACE CP system can be upgraded to network media across LAN or WAN between AirSPACE systems AiRCHIVE very near line storage and from NLE Workstations They can also be upgraded for more outputs and additional storage time This ultimately provides upgrade paths to broad range of system configurations options and features All the way to full HDTV if needed EEn CHAPTER 8 AiRCHIVE Operations This chapter provides operating instructions for the AiRCHIVE video server The following topics are discussed e What is AiRCHIVE e Restrictions placed on AiRCHIVE As a prerequisite ensure that you have read the following chapters and that you are thoroughly familiar with their contents e Chapter 3 User Interface e Chapter 4 System Setup e Chapter 5 AirSPACE Operations 8 2 Differences Between AirSPACE and AiRCHIVE The following topics are discussed in this section e What is AiRCHIVE e Restrictions placed on AiRCHIVE What is
120. llowing are important points regarding RAID data protection All AirSPACE systems ship with both a RAID parity drive which is used to reconstruct data and with a Hot Spare drive which is used in the event of any drive failure RAID parity protection simultaneously protects audio and video data plus file system information for any single drive failure ina given array RAID level 3 The operating system is further protected by being mirrored on every drive RAID level 1 When the system determines that a drive has failed or is performing below standards the defective drive is identified via a red LED on the SPACE Pod and logged in the error log For an illustration of the drive LEDs see Hardware Description on page 2 1 When the system detects such a drive failure the system begins to rebuild the missing data automatically to the Hot Spare drive A replacement for the failed drive can be installed any time during or after the rebuild process This drive becomes the new Hot Spare While a replacement drive is being rebuilt the drive s two LEDs blue and red are lit The blue LED only remains lit upon completion In play mode if a single drive fails to respond quickly enough to provide the requested data the missing data is automatically calculated from the parity information In record mode if an individual drive fails to write its data in time and misses incoming data a mini rebuild is required The missing
121. load clips into a NewsCutter s Record Tool This section provides instructions for loading a clip into the Avid NewsCutter s Record tool Before you transfer a sequence to an AirSPACE video server follow the checklists below Record Tool Setup Checklist AirSPACE Setup NewsCutter Setup l Ensure that the AirSPACE video server is properly installed with all audio video ports and networking connected according to your specific requirements For details see Chapter 2 I Ensure that the AirSPACE is properly configured to communicate with NewsCutter For details see Configuring the AirSPACE Ensure that the NewsCutter is properly installed with all audio and video ports and networking connected according to your specific requirements Refer to Avid for details regarding proper NewsCutter installation m Configure the NewsCutter to communicate with an AirSPACE See the NewsCutter documentation d Verify communications between the NewsCutter and AirSPACE For details see Verifying Communications on page 4 9 d Verify that LaunchPad is properly installed on your system Refer to the installation instructions provided with the LaunchPad software Using LaunchPad to load clips into a NewsCutter s Record Tool 6 6 Configuring AirSPACE and NewsCutter to Work with LaunchPad Use the following diagram as a wiring reference when using the AirSPACE as a video source for the NewsCutter Video SDI or Analog
122. lowing disclaimer is required by Videomedia Inc Videomedia Inc makes no warranties whatsoever either express or implied regarding this product including warranties with respect to its merchantability or its fitness for any particular purpose This software contains V LAN ver 3 0 Command Protocols which communicate with V LAN ver 3 0 products developed by Videomedia Inc and V LAN ver 3 0 compatible products developed by third parties under license from Videomedia Inc Use of this software will allow frame accurate editing control of applicable videotape recorder decks videodisc recorders players and the like The following notice is required by Altura Software Inc for the use of its Mac2Win software and Sample Source Code 01993 1998 Altura Software Inc The following notice is required by Ultimatte Corporation Certain real time compositing capabilities are provided under a license of such technology from Ultimatte Corporation and are subject to copyright protection Attn Government User s Restricted Rights Legend U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the U S Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 of FAR clause 52 227 19 COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE RESTRICTED RIGHTS or in the case of the Department of Defense or its subcontractor is subject to DFARS 227 7202 3 RIGHTS IN COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE OR COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE DOCUMENTAT
123. lustrates the rear of the breakout panel DO MULTI VO VID MON D 1 Multi I O Connector 2 Video Monitor Connector Figure 2 4 Rear Breakout Panel The following descriptions refer to the circled numbers above 1 Multi I O Connector The 78 pin high density connector provides an interconnection to the associated Multi I O connector on the rear chassis Connections for the associated ACV board s audio time code RS 422 and GPI signals are provided See the following descriptions of the front panel connectors for details 2 Video Monitor Connector The 15 pin high density connector provides an interconnection to the associated video monitor connector on the rear chassis Connections for the associated ACV board s component and composite video signals are provided in Appendix A See the following descriptions of the front panel connectors for details This Video Monitor connection is wired the same as a computer VGA connector allowing the use of a commercially available 5 BNC computer video cable instead of the breakout box if desired Hardware Description 2 12 Front Breakout Panel Figure 2 5 illustrates the front of the breakout panel O 2 amp sa BOC Cw eee S QO0OQ0 QO0OQO0 O9 Q9 z co IC e Oe Oc ANALOG OUT DIGITAL ANALOG OUT DIGITAL OUT D D E 1 Video Section 4 Digital Audio Out Connectors 7
124. ly on page 5 11 Controls Menu 3 20 Record Monitor Controller Rec Mon Notes User Interface e Record Monitor Input Output configuration is as follows With the Rec Mon assigned to an ACV board PB1 acts as your EE monitor and the MON output acts as your burn in output PB2 mirrors the output of PB1 and IN is your video input Use the figure below showing the ACV board s connectors for reference o rad m Primary Channel ari oO v o N M Secondary Channel z e Because the Rec Mon uses both channels of an ACV board you can not record an event on one channel and play back a different event on the other channel with this application e n Release 2 0 and subsequent versions it is possible for any Rec Mon at any time to have the same event open Multiple users can be playing back from or recording into the same event Caution should be used when more than one recording into the same event is occurring if they are overlapped there is no guarantee that media will be coherent 3 21 Record Application The figure below shows the Record application in its maximized form Please note the following important capabilities e The Record application can be controlled either locally or by an external VDCP controller such as an automation system e Under local control you can record one event at a time or you can delete an event e You can view the Channel Status and Even
125. m NewsCutter however the VDCP protocol can only access events with no more than 8 character IDs Controls Menu 3 24 User Interface When an existing Event ID is entered its information as stored appears in the Event Name and Duration text boxes and the Delete button activates allowing you to delete the event from disk The adjacent pencil eraser button clears out the currently loaded event clears all entries and puts the Record application into an idle state with Black on the output The Event Name text box has two functions When a new Event ID is entered the Event Name text box activates and allows you to name the event or provide other textual information about the event When an existing Event ID is entered the Event Name text box automatically fills in with the event name specified at the event s creation time The Event Duration time code text box provides the ability to set up closed ended records for new events When a new Event ID is created the Event Duration time code text box activates allowing you to type the desired duration of the event to be recorded After a recording is initiated it will automatically terminate at this duration a value greater than 0 must be entered in order to record When an existing Event ID is entered and that event is loaded the Duration text box displays the existing event s duration When new events are created for convenience the Event duration text box automati
126. ms with concurrent GigE networking A maximum of 4 streams are supported with 10 100BaseT networking System Features AirSPACE Overview The following system features are provided e The AirSPACE system is designed to be operated primarily by remote control from an external automation system or edit controller For this purpose AirSPACE includes an RS 422 port for each I O channel plus an Ethernet port for enhanced control and file sharing capabilities For local control a graphical user interface GUI provides full control and configuration capability via monitor keyboard and mouse 1 3 e Modular in design the system accommodates up to five two channel ACV audio compressed video boards Each board provides the following capabilities Two channels of digital video one primary one secondary The primary channel is dedicated to playback with both a digital and an analog monitoring output provided Analog Outputs are provided for Monitoring applications only Analog Output timing follows Digital Output timing and there is no color frame ID We recommend the use of genlocking D to A converters on the output side when the system is to be used in analog environments Thesecondary channel is dedicated to recording with input loopthrough Four channels of AES audio two AES pairs per video channel All AES audio channels are independently editable Four channels of analog audio per video channel These chan
127. n EEE s 5 de System Corfiguration Nelwerk Caufignrakia Vedeo Slandard Precision vi Hi Audio Resatotion 16 BL 2 BE Ami Source Diacrele Embedded TO Mode 21 17 Hen Cero Max Event HD Length x il Sollware Update Accessing the Setup Menus 4 12 Selecting Video and Audio Recording Standards Embedded audio is only supported in the SpaceSHIFT application System Setup The following notes describe the options available from this menu page Some features are license protected and are not selectable without a valid license e Select 525 normally Drop Frame to select the 525 60 recording standard for the US and Japan or select 625 to select the 625 50 recording standard European e Select DV25 to maximize the recording capacity of your AirSPACE array or select DV50 to obtain the highest quality video at half the capacity Select IMX50 for MPEG i frame only compression The DV25 DV50 and IMX50 selections are available depending on which codecs are installed on the AirSPACE system e Select Audio Precision at 16 bit for normal DV media compatibility or 24 bit for ultimate audio quality or Dolby E compatibility 24 bit is required to operate with Dolby E signals 16 bit is adequate to support Dolby AC 3 Consult Avid Technical Support for additional information about supporting AC 3 in Release 2 0 and subsequent versions e Select the appropriate Audio Source button to choose input audio
128. n 3 25 record monitor application 3 20 CD ROM 2 10 2 16 approved models 1 14 connection 4 31 customer supplied 1 14 software upgrade kit 1 13 termination 1 13 4 31 CE 2 9 Change video format 4 4 Channel assignment 3 9 assignments 4 25 audio configuration 4 18 configuration analog output 4 21 name dialog 4 18 playout configuration 4 22 primary 2 8 save configuration 4 21 4 22 secondary 2 8 video configuration 4 18 Chassis weight 2 21 weight warning 2 17 Checklist list playback 5 25 playlist 5 21 playout 5 18 record 5 11 5 29 remote control 5 2 Clearance 2 20 Clock event 3 28 3 32 Close captioning 1 5 playlist 3 42 Clr button 3 18 Column duration 3 31 3 42 3 47 event ID 3 31 3 42 3 47 event name 3 31 3 42 3 47 mark in 3 32 3 42 3 47 mark out 3 32 3 42 3 47 sort event list 3 48 width 3 32 3 42 3 48 Communications 1 7 interconnection diagram 2 33 breakout panel 2 34 COMP 2 12 Configuration Index 3 AirSPACE 1 16 analog component output 4 21 audio channel 4 18 network 4 6 playout channel 4 22 system 4 1 video channel 4 18 Connect video cables 2 22 2 23 2 24 Connector AC power 2 10 analog audio monitor A 16 analog audio out 2 14 analog reference 2 6 COMP 2 12 digital audio A 19 digital input 2 13 digital output 2 13 Ethernet 2 9 GPI specifications A 12 GPIO 2 12 IN SDI 2 8 keyboard 2 9 A 22 line 2 9 LTC IN 2 13 LTC OUT 2 13 LTC time code A 17 modem 2
129. n is selected with a valid Output Delay duration Ifa record loop was just started playout will be at black until the record loop has been running for the Output Delay duration 3 53 Playout is terminated by selecting the pencil eraser to clear out the Output Delay register Since this will affect playout a confirm cancel warning dialog is presented The status bar shows the normal information including the event name which is associated with this Tap s Record Loop The Outgoing TC display shows the recorded time code value associated with the playing media when it was recorded In this example no valid time code was present The A and V indicators show that valid audio and video respectively are present in the currently playing recorded material and thus on the outputs of this channel These indicators will always be red invalid during the interval between when a recording has started and the delay tap duration has been reached SPACE Shift Application System Diagnostic Menu Click the Menu Select button then click Warnings to display the System Diagnostic Report menu a sample of which is illustrated below System Diagnostic Report Temperature Fan 1 Fan 2 Supply 1 Supply 2 RAID NO SPARE DISK Disks License Boot Drive This menu allows you to examine the status of any of the monitored AirSPACE subsystems Information on the state of each listed subsystem is provided includi
130. nalog output channels are provided for monitoring the associated ACV board s primary playback channel Only four analog audio monitoring channels 1 4 are active on the breakout panel Analog audio levels are not adjustable For the correct level outputs should be terminated in 600 ohms Installation 2 15 Hardware Installation This section provides instructions for installing the AirSPACE video server s hardware The following topics are discussed e What You Will Need e Unpacking and Inspection e Installation What You Will Need The following list outlines the items that are required and recommended for proper AirSPACE system operation e Electronics and Hardware The AirSPACE video server chassis is required Forrack mounting support standard rack ears are provided on each AirSPACE chassis 8 customer supplied rack mount screws are required Additional customer supplied rack support as noted is also required The use of rack L brackets a rack shelf or other appropriate customer supplied rack support hardware is required the weight of an AirSPACE array can not be supported by its rack ears alone Rack slides are not required as all sub assemblies can be removed for service with the AirSPACE unit in place e Monitoring and Control VGA monitor is required for viewing the user interface Use the Avid VGA Monitor accessory or other appropriate 640x480 VGA display PS 2 keyboard and PS 2
131. name server has an entry for the hostname that you assigned to the AirSPACE recorder 4 9 10 Click Save to save your configuration and enable the network interface After clicking a pop up window appears showing the work in progress Enabling the network takes a few seconds After the network has been configured the pop up window disappears 11 Restart the system to ensure proper network operation Verifying Communications It is frequently useful to verify that your network is properly configured and that communication is taking place between an AirSPACE and other networked equipment such as a NewsCutter The standard network ping command is useful to verify paths and can be used as described in this section Pinging from the AirSPACE To verify communication with a known PC which has been configured for the network you should know the IP address and host name of the target system identified below as Windows NT I P address and Windows NT hostname respectively To ping a target system from the AirSPACE system 1 On the AirSPACE type Ctrl Alt F1 2 At the login prompt type maint The password is mars 3 Type ping lt Windows NT I P address gt If the ping succeeds a series of responses appears 4 Type Ctrl C to terminate the ping At this point you should see a confirmation of your ping i e 8 packets transmitted 8 packets received 0 packet loss Accessing the Setup Menus 4 10 If yo
132. nced Monitor Connection For balanced inputs connections to the source are pin to pin PGM 1 Source Input Ground e Unbalanced Monitor Connection For unbalanced connections disconnect pin 3 line PGM 1 Source Input G 2 Line Specifications LTC Timecode A 17 The following table lists LTC Timecode Input specifications on the breakout panel GG s Table A 13 LTC Timecode Input Connector Specifications XLR female Breakout Panel Pin Signal Function 1 Ground Ground 2 Line Positive differential signal 3 Line Negative differential signal Shielded cable must be used on each connection to maintain RFI compliance Connect the shield of the cable to the shield of the connector Connector Pinouts A 18 The following table lists LTC Timecode Output specifications on the breakout panel loo Table A 14 LTC Timecode Output Connector Specifications XLR male Breakout Panel Pin Signal Function 1 Ground Ground 2 Line Positive differential signal 3 Line Negative differential signal Shielded cable must be used on each connection to maintain RFI compliance Connect the shield of the cable to the shield of the connector Specifications AES Audio A 19 The following table lists AES Input specifications on the breakout panel amp o Table A 15 AES Input Connector Specifications XLR female Breakou
133. nction List click System Configuration to display the System Configuration screen 3 Click the diamond corresponding to the desired setting TC Mode Drop Non Drop e Drop is short for Drop Frame and will put the AirSPACE into Drop Frame mode e Non Drop is short for Non Drop Frame and will put the AirSPACE into Non Drop Frame mode Each AirSPACE array can be in only Drop Frame OR Non Drop Frame mode You cannot mix the two on one AirSPACE Changes made to the Audio Source selection or to the TC Mode do not cause the array to be reformatted and thus do NOT harm any media on the disks Committing the changes of either of these functions do however cause all playing streams to stop and the user interface to reboot LU Max Event ID Length This setting is not implemented therefore the selection is disabled Channel Configuration The Channel Configuration screen allows you to perform the following AirSPACE setup functions e Select a channel to configure e Rename a channel System Setup 4 17 e Configure a channel s analog video monitor outputs e Adjust the channel s video output timing e Adjust the channel s VITC input or output line select Instructions for each setup procedure are provided below Channel configuration is performed on a per ACV card basis each channel can be configured independently of others with variations appropriate to primary or secondary channel features The figure below
134. nd select Copy to All Drives for full RAID 1 operating system protection 4 35 Setting the System Clock The Dashboard shows time of day in a prominent display currently based upon the system clock Systems are shipped from the factory with the Computer s BIOS clock set to GMT and should be localized to your regional time zone The time zone is set by copying the correct time zone file into the file etc localtime The timezone files may be found in the directory usr share zoneinfo To set the system clock 1 Login at the UNIX prompt Ctl Alt F1 using the user name and password provided in this manual or by your Avid Broadcast Customer Support representative See step 2 on page 4 9 for more information Change directories to usr share zoneinfo and find a file named after a city in your time zone Copy that file to etc localtime For instance to set a system to the Mountain time zone in North America use cp usr share zoneinfo America Denver etc localtime Logout and return the display to the AirSPACE GUI Ctl Alt F3 If your local time now still requires adjustment you may reset the BIOS clock by using the Unix date command date yymmddhhmm ss For example date 0101010101 00 sets the clock to January 1 2001 at 1 01 AM You may consult Avid Broadcast Customer Support for assistance in setting your clock Setting the System Clock 4 36 System Setup EET CHAPTER 5 AirSPACE
135. nd the rack e Donot allow the unit to overhang the mounting hardware without proper support without this support the unit or the entire rack could tip over To install the AirSPACE video server chassis in a rack 1 In your equipment rack allow a minimum of six rack units for the AirSPACE chassis 10 50 inches or 26 67 centimeters 2 Install a pair of L brackets at the bottom of the assigned space and completely secure the brackets to both the front and rear rack rails 3 Set the AirSPACE chassis on top of the brackets and slide it forward into the rack 4 Secure the chassis to the rack with standard rack mount hardware four screws on each side of the chassis To install a breakout panel in a rack 1 In your equipment rack allow 1 5 rack units of space for each breakout panel Because of the extra mounting holes these special 1 5 rack unit modules may be mounted where convenient to rear rack rails and can be stacked with no space between adjacent panels The selected position must be within 3 meters of the AirSPACE chassis 2 Install the breakout panel in the rack and secure it with standard rack mount hardware 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each breakout panel in your system Hardware Installation 2 22 Connecting Video Cables Installation See the Video Connection Diagrams in System Interconnection on page 29 for assistance with the following procedure To connect video cables on the cha
136. nector Pinouts A 22 Keyboard The following table lists keyboard connector specifications 6 fi 2 eee Table A 18 Keyboard Connector Specifications Mini DIN Female 0 0 Pin Signal Function 1 Keyboard Data Keyboard data to CPU 2 Unused 3 GND Ground 4 5 Volts 5 V from chassis power supply 5 Clock Clock pulses 6 Unused Specifications Video Monitor Connector A 23 The following table lists video monitor connector specifications on the chassis and breakout panel Female External View Table A 19 Video Monitor Connector Specifications Chassis and Breakout Panel Pin Signal 1 R PRD Out 2 GYD Out 3 BPBD Out 4 Ground 5 COMP D OUT RTN 6 R PRD Out RTN 7 G Y D Out RTN 8 B PB D Out RTN 9 Ground 10 COMP D OUT RTN 11 Ground 12 Ground 13 COMP D OUT 14 TC MON D OUT 15 Ground Connector Pinouts A 24 Multi I O Connector Table A 20 lists Multi I O connector specifications on the chassis Table A 20 Multi I O Connector Specifications Chassis and Breakout Panel Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 GND 21 GND 41 LTCI 61 LTCI 2 LTC 0 4 22 LTC 0 42 RX2 62 RX2 3 TX24 23 TX2 43 RX1 63 RX1 4 TX1 24 TX1 44 GPO 3 64 GPO 4 5 GPO 1 25 GPO 2 45 GPI7 65 GPI 8 6 GPI5 26 GPI 6 46 GPI3 66 GPI 4 7 GPI 1 27 GPI2 47 GND 67 AA O8 8 GND 28 AA O6 48 G
137. nel on page 4 19 I For EE monitoring playback verification and trimming with the Record Monitor application only ensure that a monitor is connected to the desired ACV board s primary digital output connector PB 1 composite analog output MON or to one of the associated breakout panel s composite analog or component analog connectors L rf a component analog output is to be used for monitoring ensure that the selected channel s component analog outputs are set to the desired format For details see Channel Configuration on page 4 16 L For EE monitoring purposes with the Record application ensure that a digital video monitor is connected to the desired ACV board s EE playback output connector PB 2 Closed ended Recording with the Record Monitor Application AirSPACE Operations Closed ended recording is used when the duration of the record is known and the user wants the system to automatically stop recording after a pre determined duration To manually closed ended record and trim events with the Record Monitor application 1 Determine the channel on which you want to record If the Record Monitor is not already visible click the Menu Select button select the Controls menu then open the Record Monitor application for the channel on which you want to record events 2 If not already selected select Absolute time code mode from the time code pop up selector 3 5 13 In the Event ID text box e
138. nels are dedicated to monitoring the primary video output only With a full complement of five ACV cards at DV25 you can use the AirSPACE system for a maximum of 5 input 3 output or 3 input 5 output streams At DV50 it will be any 4 from 10 At IMX it is any 4 from 6 Also with IMX a maximum of only three ACV cards are available because of size restrictions A variety of communications and GPI connections are standard for each ACV board For additional ACV board details see Video Input Output and Audio Input Output For AirSPACE Release 2 0 and subsequent versions each ACV board supports four AES audio input channels and four AES audio ouput channels with four analog audio monitor channels per each video channel Hardware connections for Audio 5 6 and 7 8 are not implemented as of this release AirSPACE Features 1 4 AirSPACE Overview Each ACV board is connected to a compact 1 5 RU breakout panel which includes audio video timecode RS 422 and GPI connections The system s high speed bandwidth ensures multichannel operation and random access capability to all media with concurrent network transfers AirSPACE supports DV at 25 and 50 Mb s in both 625 and 525 line standards using OEM compression to assure bit level compatibility maintaining optimal picture quality Each ACV includes dual pluggable Panasonic DV compression codecs These codecs may be changed out for Sony IMX compression modules in version 2 5
139. ng four connections are provided The Ethernet connector RJ 45 provides a 100 10 BaseT Ethernet connection for networking The system automatically senses whether it is connected to a 10 Mb or 100 Mb network This Ethernet connector should be used on AirSPACE Systems without the Gigabit Ethernet option i e when no GigE Network Interface Card is present A Fiber optic 1000 BaseS X connector for GigE connection appears in the first blank slot shown when this option is installed When GigE is installed do not use the 10 100 connection on the SBC e The keyboard port accepts a standard PS 2 compatible keyboard 6 Pin mini DIN for direct control in conjunction with the AirSPACE user interface e The SVGA connector 15 Pin D female is provided for connection to a display monitor for the AirSPACE GUI The output is a 640 x 480 pixel graphic containing all user controls e The mouse port accepts a standard PS 2 compatible mouse 6 Pin mini DIN connector for direct control in conjunction with the user interface The port can also be used with a trackball or other compatible pointing device 9 Modem Board One of two different modem configurations is provided for remote connection capability For non CE countries a standard modem connection is included on a plug in ISA board e The Phone connector can be connected to a standard phone optional e The Line connector is connected to an analog phone line For CE
140. ng the current Boot Drive If there are any important system problems an Alarm button appears on the dashboard to take you directly to this menu Any Alert condition is shown in yellow text to indicate a situation which should be attended to Any Failure condition is shown in red to indicate a situation which MUST be attended to Text in the information column will indicate the nature of the problem If the System Diagnostic Report window is accessed shortly after initialization there might be no values present as it takes several minutes for the text boxes to be updated If no values are present close and re open the window User Interface Prior to proceeding with system setup ensure that your AirSPACE system is properly installed and that you have reviewed the material presented in Chapter 3 User Interface EET CHAPTER 4 System Setup This chapter provides instructions for setting up a variety of AirSPACE system parameters The following topics are discussed Accessing the Setup Menus Version License Information Network Configuration Video Format Selection Channel Configuration Selecting and Renaming a Channel Setting a Record Channel s VITC Input Line Selecting a Playout Channel s Analog Output Setting a Playout Channel s VITC Output Line Adjusting a Playout Channel s Output Timing Adjusting a Channel s End of Clip Mode Controller Setup Software Installation S
141. ng topics are discussed in this section e Record Setup Checklist e Closed ended Recording with the Record Monitor Application e Open ended Recording and Insert Editing with the Record Monitor Application e Recording with the Record Application Record Setup Checklist Prior to recording manually with the AirSPACE video server ensure that the following system setup functions are set as desired 2 Ensure that the AirSPACE video server is properly installed with all audio and video ports connected per your specific requirements Ensure that all incoming audio video and time code signals are properly routed to the AirSPACE video server you can use the In indicator to verify good video For details see Chapter 2 Installation l Ensure that the AirSPACE video server s video format and audio source is properly selected For instructions see System Configuration on page 4 10 l Ensure that you have assigned the desired number of Record Monitor applications and or Record applications as appropriate for your specific configuration See Controller Setup on page 4 25 Recording Events Manually 5 12 J Ensure that each playout channel s VITC output line and record channel s VITC input line is properly set if desired See Channel Configuration on page 4 16 1t desired name the channel so that its custom name appears in the application s Status Bar For detailed instructions see Renaming a Chan
142. ngs will not take effect until you click the Save button on the Network Configuration screen and then reboot the system If you are unsure about any network configurations names or setup values discussed below please contact your facility s system administrator for technical assistance 4 7 To view or change any of the network parameters 1 Click the Menu Select button then click Setup 2 In the Setup Function List click Network Configuration to display the Network Configuration screen a sample of which is shown below TCP Network _ Network Enabled Hostname Domain Name IP Number Netmask j Default Router _ DNS Server M Remote Log Host 3 Click the Network Enabled check box to enable or disable network communications for the AirSPACE unit 4 Click in the Hostname text box and enter the AirSPACE unit s network name Use all lowercase alphanumeric characters only Do not include spaces periods or other non alphanumeric characters The hostname you configure here appears on the system s dashboard at the bottom of the screen and will identify this particular AirSPACE unit both to the network and to the facility Accessing the Setup Menus 4 8 System Setup 5 Click in the Domain Name text box and enter the AirSPACE unit s domain name If you do not have a network domain create one that relates to your facility s name for example avid com or posthouse com Click in
143. nstall gently jog the tray back into the chassis allowing the connectors to self guide the mating pair into position B 3 Power Supplies A Power supplies should only be changed by qualified service personnel Dangerous voltages are present while one supply is removed and the other is still operating In this situation do not insert your hand within the chassis cavity If you need to remove or install a power supply please note the following important information e Ensure that the power supply is turned off e To remove a power supply rotate the retaining screw counter clockwise to release the supply from the chassis Reverse the process when re installing a supply Technical Support To answer questions and perform remote diagnostics Avid Technical Support is available 24 hours a day For assistance contact e Phone 1 800 NEWS DNG 1 800 639 7364 e E mail support plutotech com Before contacting Technical Support please make a note of your system s serial number The number is located on the rear of the chassis towards the bottom left corner This information is used to identify your system s hardware licensing support agreement and system history Power Supplies B 4 Packaging for Returned Materials Troubleshooting It is important to retain all shipping materials for your AirSPACE video server and repair equipment This includes boxes foam palettes and any other materials used to transpor
144. nter a new ID for the event up to eight alphanumeric characters in length The Event ID can not contain any of the following characters and Press ENTER to accept In the Event Name text box enter a name for the event up to 31 alphanumeric characters in length In the Duration text box enter the desired duration for the event this value will automatically terminate recording when it is reached Because you are recording manually and because you can trim you might want to enter a duration longer than the event s actual length For example if the event is a 30 second commercial set your record duration to 35 00 to allow for preroll and reaction time 6 10 11 12 Click Create to create a new event and place the AirSPACE video server in the standby mode Manually cue up and roll your source material Click Record to begin recording the event The event automatically stops recording when the assigned duration is reached however if you want to stop recording earlier than the assigned duration click STOP To trim the inpoint if required use the controls in the application s Transport Control section Shuttle Jog Play Stop to cue the event to the desired inpoint Click the Mark button adjacent to the Mark In text box to set the event s new inpoint To trim the outpoint if required use the controls in the application s Transport Control section to cue the e
145. of Materials Quantity Description 1 AirSPACE chassis with all drives and software installed 1 Chassis door 2 IEC Power Cord for use with U S standard power 6 1 AirSPACE Installation and User s Guide 1 PS 2 type computer keyboard 1 PS 2 type computer mouse 2 button 4 Fuse UL CSA Slo Blo 3AB 10A 250V 1 Fuse Instructions 6 Fuse IEC 127 5 x 20mm Type T Sheet III 4A 250V 1 RJ 11 Modem Cable 4 Pos 10 U S only Installation Installation 2 19 If you have ordered the optional breakout panel for an ACV board Table 2 2 lists the items that are shipped with each panel If you have ordered three breakout panels for example you will receive three sets of the following parts Table 2 2 Breakout Panel List of Materials Quantity Description 1 AirSPACE Digital Breakout Panel Assembly 78 pin High density Multi I O Cable 10 15 pin High density Video Monitor Cable 10 RS 422 Cable 25 This section provides instructions for hardware installation The following topics are discussed in detail Checking Drives After Shipment Rack Mounting Connecting Video Cables Connecting Audio Cables Connecting Control and Communications Cables Connecting Power Installing and Removing Disk Drives Hardware Installation 2 20 When installing system equipment always observe these important safety and handling precautions e Follow all standard anti static precautions e Avoid temperature and humidi
146. of available events on the connected system will appear in the window as soon as the connection is successfully completed 3 Highlight the desired event s to be moved or copied by clicking Shift clicking or Ctrl clicking as many as desired in the window of the MissionControl connected to the desired source array 4 Click on any highlighted event and drag and drop them onto the NewsCutter Clip Bin If the NewsCutter is standalone the event is copied directly to that NewsCutter s drives If the NewsCutter is Unity connected the event is copied directly to Unity SimulRecord Transfer While Record SimulRecord also known as Transfer While Record is a feature in AirSPACE version 2 6 that allows you to begin transferring a new Using MissionControl to Copy or Move Events event to NewsCutter or to another AirSPACE Server as soon as recording of the event begins you do not need to wait for the entire event to be recorded before beginning the transfer AirSPACE with NewsCutter Operations EEn CHAPTER 7 AirSPACE CP Operations This chapter provides operating instructions for the AirSPACE CP video server The following topics are discussed e Differences between AirSPACE and AirSPACE CP e AirSPACE CP Application Overview As a prerequisite ensure that you have read the following chapters and that you are thoroughly familiar with their contents e Chapter 3 User Interface e Chapter 4 System Setup e C
147. og Composite Digital Source Digital Monitoring EE Monitoring VTR or Routing Switcher es OOOO s SS a LIIILILILIID 222 i ooo Pulse Test Generator mu 285828 ELILLLILLILILI 555 FITIITITITITI oo 85888 BB8HUH HEIDEBBEBEBEBBEBE HIBHEBBHDEBHOHEC o0000000000000 C e000 o0000000000000 C ooo To Next Divice in Reference Loop or Terminate VID MON 4 VID MON 3 VID MON 5 MULTI I O MULTI I O roe FAN 1 ra H Phone MON MON MON MON MON sim ener erelo irme eoo t 19 o e o e Remote 1 Remote 2 SBC COMM d 2 3 4 N Figure 2 6 Chassis Video Connection Diagram Installation Breakout Panel Video Connection Diagram Analog Component 2 31 Note that a single set of video connections are shown to the first ACV board in the system above Repeat these connections for each ACV board in your system as required Use Figure 2 7 for reference with video connection procedures on the breakout panel Peripheral video components are shown for illustration purposes only your specific video configuration might differ Analog Composite Monitoring Analog Composite Monitoring Clean Feed Monitoring cH ooo J ooo 0000 a CO mocou Puey Prey TOMP TG MON 5 T 34 sio 78 2 Ils J da JI Co
148. on are dimmed When a new Event ID is entered in Virtual mode the Create and Event Name functions activate allowing you to enter data for a new event to be recorded In this mode the controls in the Event Modification Section are dimmed as all recording becomes open ended and it is not possible to enter a duration Event IDs entered from the GUI can be up to eight alphanumeric characters in length Event IDs can not contain spaces or any of the following characters and Longer ID s are supported for events transferred from NewsCutter however the VDCP protocol can only access events with no more than 8 character IDs 3 15 When an existing Event ID is entered its information as stored appears in the Event Name and Duration text boxes allowing you to play back the file Neither text box can be changed at this point In addition the controls in the Event Modification Section activate and the Delete button activates allowing you to delete the event from disk When an existing Event ID is entered the system displays the first frame of the event on the ACV board s primary output Absolute frame 00 00 The PLAY button also activates allowing you to manually play the file The adjacent pencil eraser button clears out the currently loaded event clears all entries and puts the Rec Mon into an idle state with black at the output The Event Name text box has two functions When a new Event ID is entere
149. onnected to the same power source when not available 2 17 A stable power source must be provided Be sure to avoid power lines that are subject to noise and voltage spikes Due to the nature of disk based systems the most recent data i e the last written frames might be lost if power fails It is therefore strongly recommended that you use an uninterruptable Power Supply UPS with AirSPACE Unpacking and Inspection Unpack the AirSPACE system and inspect all shipping cartons for signs of damage Contact Avid and the shipper immediately if you suspect that damage has occurred in transit Check that you have received all standard and optional system components If any items are missing please contact Avid immediately Each AirSPACE chassis can weigh up to 160 pounds 73 kilograms When unpacking and inspecting the system be aware that the chassis is front heavy due to the placement of the drives Front AirSPACE ia Chassis Y Center of Gravity Due to the weight of the product do not ship the AirSPACE system in anything but the original shipping container and strapped to the supplied pallet It is recommended that you retain the original packing material in the event that the unit needs to be returned or shipped elsewhere Hardware Installation 2 18 List of Materials Table 2 1 lists the standard items that are shipped with each AirSPACE video server unit Table 2 1 AirSPACE Standard List
150. ontrol to Copy or Move Events 6 7 MissionControl Setup Checklist 0 cc cece 6 8 Transferring Events Between AirSPACE Arrays 6 8 Transferring Events From an AirSPACE Array to NewsCutter 6 9 SimulRecord Transfer While Record 0 005 6 9 AirSPACE CP Operations Differences Between AirSPACE and AirSPACE CP 7 2 What is AirSPACE CP a a E n ees 7 2 Restrictions placed on AirSPACE CP 0 0 ee cea 7 3 AirSPACE CP Application Overview 0 0 0 6 6c cee eee eee 7 3 AirSPACE CP as a Stand Alone Spot and Program Play to Air Solution see 7 4 AirSPACE CP for Cart Machine Caching as part of a Play to Air Solution spere on oi UAE eid ie bd eg mier 7 4 Chapter 8 Appendix A Appendix B AiRCHIVE Operations Differences Between AirSPACE and AiRCHIVE 8 2 Whatis AIRC HIVE 4s eite sb vo ibs dad Db 8 2 Restrictions placed on AiRCHIVE sseeeeeesese 8 3 Specifications Physical Specifications 6 6 ees A 2 Audio Specifications 6 ene A 3 Video Specifications esce sispa 00 eee A 4 Control and Synchronization Specifications issus A 5 Data Specifications 6 en A 6 Breakout Panel Specifications 0c eee eee eee ee A 7 Connector Pinouts llle A 8 Remote 1 and Remote2 cee cece cece eens A 9 Ethernet Connector Specifications 006 A 10 MG As
151. ontrols Example Screen 3 50 Record Loop Controls 0 000 3 51 Delay Tap Controls 0 00 008 3 52 Version License Information Screen 4 5 Channel Configuration Screen Top Portion 4 17 xiv Tables Table 2 1 Table 2 2 Table 3 1 Table 3 2 Table 3 3 Table A 1 Table A 2 Table A 3 Table A 4 Table A 5 Table A 6 Table A 7 Table A 8 Table A 9 Table A 10 Table A 11 Table A 12 Table A 13 Table A 14 Table A 15 AirSPACE Standard List of Materials 2 18 Breakout Panel List of Materials 2 19 Playlist State List Paused Waiting for Trigger 3 29 Playlist State Playlist is Playing 3 30 Current Playlist State Playlist is Frozen 3 30 AirSPACE video server Physical Specifications A 2 AirSPACE video server Audio Specifications A 3 AirSPACE video server Video Specifications A 4 AirSPACE video server Control and Synchronization Specifications A 5 AirSPACE video server Data Specifications A 6 AirSPACE video server Breakout Panel Specifications A 7 RS 422 Remote 1 and Remote 2 Breakout Panel A 9 Ethernet Connector Specifications Female Chassis 0 00 e cesses eee eee A 10 VGA Connector Specifications Chassis A 11 GPI Connector Specifications Female Breakout Panel A 12
152. or A 17 mouse connector A 21 SCSI connector A 14 VGA connector A 11 Play button 3 13 Playlist 3 26 add events 3 42 3 43 builder 3 36 builder creating new playlists 6 7 builder modifying existing playlists 6 6 checklist 5 21 5 25 close 3 42 control section 3 28 creating new 6 7 cue 3 29 3 30 current 3 42 field 3 37 freeze 3 29 3 30 function controls 3 37 highlight 3 31 highlight events 3 43 manual playback 3 33 modifying existing 6 6 new 3 37 next 3 29 3 30 operations create 5 20 operations playback 5 24 playing 3 30 remove events 3 42 rules 3 32 save 3 40 save as 3 40 selection 3 28 states 3 30 Playlists menu 3 35 Playout application 3 26 application capabilities 3 34 channel configuration 4 22 checklist 5 18 operations 5 17 with playout application 5 19 6 9 VITC output line select 4 22 play while transfer 6 4 Position event 3 29 Power AC connectors 2 10 cord 2 18 failure 2 17 redundant supplies 2 8 requirements A 2 supplies 1 4 1 8 supply removal B 3 supply replacement B 3 UPS 2 17 Primary channel 1 5 2 8 Protocol assign 4 27 RS 422 4 27 VDCP 4 27 PS 1 2 10 PS 2 2 10 PS 2 keyboard 2 9 2 18 mouse 2 18 R Rack mounting 2 15 2 20 shelf 2 15 slides 2 15 RAID 1 1 4 RAID 3 1 4 1 8 Reboot entire system 2 36 Rebuild mini 1 9 Rec duration 3 16 3 24 Record application 3 21 application capabilities 3 25 application sections 3 21 button 3 13 checklist 5 11 duration 3 16 3 24
153. orkspace Use in the normal manner Dashboard Figure 3 2 illustrates the AirSPACE Dashboard Controls T u air180 Disk Usage 0 1 Menu Select Button 4 Machine Name 2 Time of Day Display 5 Disk Usage 3 Reference Status Indicator Figure 3 2 AirSPACE Dashboard Dashboard 3 4 User Interface The following descriptions refer to the circled numbers above 1 Menu Select Button Click the Menu Select button to display a pop up menu that allows you to access any of the five AirSPACE menus Playlists Controls Network Wamings Shutdown When you make a selection the menu name becomes the label of the Menu button on the Dashboard Click Playlists to display the Playlist menu which allows you to design and modify playlists of AirSPACE events See Playlists Menu on page 3 35 Click Controls to display the Controls menu which allows you to monitor automated events or manually use any of four local AirSPACE record and playback applications Record Monitor VTR Emulator application Record Automation Blind Record application Playlist application SPACE Shift Delay application Remember that AirSPACE is designed to be operated primarily by remote control from an external automation system or edit controller the local applications provide manual control capability to access all features however they are only available at the machine console and do not offer many automated func
154. ot to use the Record and Playlist applications e The Record Loop Delay Tap and Delay Tap selections indicate that you want to use this slot for a SPACE Shift delay application 4 29 4 For each active slot select from the available pop up menu either a the Protocol to be assigned to each controller menu or b the Master Delay Loop for that Delay Tap a For Record Monitor and Record Playlist available protocols can be selected in the pop up and will be enabled or dimmed depending upon if they can be used for that particular application VDCP Port 1 b Ifaslotis assigned as a Record Loop Delay Tap or Delay Tap instead of a protocol selection you must select the Master Delay Loop slot from which the Delay Tap will be playing out Any Delay Tap may be assigned to any slot which has been configured with a Record Loop 5 Click OK to update the system s Controller Setup based on your selections or Cancel to halt the procedure Confirming any changes will halt the playout of all channels a warning dialog is presented to advise that will happen When you return to the Controls menu the new configuration will be available for use Software Installation The AirSPACE video server s software resides on the system s disk drives in RAID protected form Upon initial receipt of your system the software is already installed at the most current version available at the time Obviously system software is con
155. oviding Contact Closure AirSPACE Operations Each ACV board s associated breakout panel includes one GPI connector This connector provides 12 assignable control ports 8 inputs 4 outputs For each breakout panel in your AirSPACE configuration ensure that the controlling device s GPI General Purpose Interface port is connected to the GPIO connector on the breakout panel I For each breakout panel ensure that the proper GPI pin connections are made For GPI wiring details see GPI on page A 12 J For GPI control ensure that all GPI triggers are programmed properly from the external device 5 5 GPI functions operate differently in every environment and may have unexpected latencies GPI operation can not be guaranteed and must be tested for your specific application Remote Control Operating Note Note the following important point regarding remote control operations e Youcan locally monitor remote operations by using the AirSPACE user interface to view the Status Lines for each externally controlled application Time Code Modes The following topics are discussed in this section e Event Duration vs Recorded Duration Clip Absolute Time Code Clip Relative Time Code e Virtual Tape Time Code AirSPACE Release 2 and subsequent releases provides the functionality to both record and playback both VITC and LTC time code Thus these time code values are always preserved however they are not currentl
156. p procedures The following topics are discussed e Hardware Description e Hardware Installation e System Interconnection e Power Up Power Down Hardware Description The following topics are discussed in this section e Front Chassis e Rear Chassis e Breakout Panel 2 2 Front Chassis Figure 2 1 illustrates the front of the AirSPACE chassis with the door opened The door may be removed by releasing the pins that secure the hinge however in order to comply with emissions regulations the system should be operated with the door in place and latched closed CD uw fo NA ro pu gt 2 EEE EIEE E ES E E EEEE EEEO 3 OO Y oe nm oe nm oe _ EE zz FEE ii ZiT EE ZEE IPTE 5 S555 55 5 EE 5 S555 55 5 S555 55 gt FB 225 FE FEE SEE ZED EEC EE Or Rm ER og ed OCR a gt FEE 22 F FE FEE 2 2 FE FE 2 FFE FEE ITE ic BEE 5 El 58 BSE SSS SEIE S S5 45 G55 5 65 5 E ESEESE S555 55 5 5 55 5 55 Installation ne SPACE Pod 3 Blue LED 5 Handle Vents 4 Red LED Figure 2 1 Front Chassis The following descriptions refer to the circled numbers above 1 SPACE Pod Each SPACE Pod Avid s drive mounting shock absorber and connector assembly houses one disk drive Twenty hard drives are provided 2 3 Figure 2 2 illustrates the drive designations
157. priate static protection procedures 2 Slide the replacement drive properly mounted to the SPACE Pod into the empty slot 3 Push the front of the SPACE Pod firmly in until the drive is fully seated Ensure that the faceplate is flush with adjacent drives and properly positioned between the protruding tabs on either side 4 Close the front door and latch it by turning the two screw operated latches clockwise by 1 2 turn Ifa drive is not supplied by Avid and therefore not installed on a SPACEPod you must ensure that it is jumpered correctly and that it is supported by the system For a list of supported drives contact Customer Support System Interconnection To assist with the connection of your AirSPACE system this section includes the following interconnection diagrams e Chassis Video Connection e Breakout Panel Video Connection e Breakout Panel Audio Connections e Chassis Communications Connections e Breakout Panel Communications Connections System Interconnection 2 30 Chassis Video Connection Diagram Use the following diagram for reference with video connection procedures on the chassis Peripheral video components are shown for illustration purposes only your specific video configuration might differ Digital Destination Switcher or Routing Switcher Anal
158. put MON or to one of the associated breakout panel s composite analog or component analog connectors Ifa component analog output is to be used for monitoring ensure that the selected channel s component analog outputs are set to the desired format For details see Channel Configuration on page 4 16 Playing Back Playlists 5 26 Using the Playlist Application AirSPACE Operations To initiate the play out of a playlist with the Playlist application 1 If not already visible click the Menu Select button select the Controls menu and open the Playlist application for the channel on which you want to play back the playlist 2 In the Playlist text box click the Down Arrow and select a list from the menu Once selected its name appears in the text box and the list s contents appear in the Playlist Display section 3 Click NEXT to begin manual list playback Please note e The Event Clock counts down to the next event When the clock reaches zero the first event is logged the clock resets to the next event s duration the list scrolls up and the next event begins to play This cycle repeats until the end of the playlist is reached e The playlist can be scrolled while it is playing back events or while it is paused This feature allows you to review upcoming events or those that have already been played 4 If you want to interrupt or override the list playback use the three Playlist Action buttons NEXT
159. pying e No Sony Protocol VDCP only All restricted features can be enabled but require an upgrade to full AirSPACE AirSPACE CP Application Overview All of the functionality described in Chapters 3 4 and 5 are available for CP configurations within the channel and networking limitations described above Channels can be configured for Rec Mon and Record Playlist functions or even SPACE Shift delay if optionally purchased The following sections describe some of the application environments in which AirSPACE CP may be deployed AirSPACE CP Application Overview 7 4 AirSPACE CP as a Stand Alone Spot and Program Play to Air Solution AirSPACE CP models can provide attractive entry price solutions for economical play to air with superior frame editable DVCPRO quality media Complete playout packages can be configured with our low cost CountDown playout automation or third party automation systems such as Sundance Digital s FastBreak Automation which can even include custom interfaces to your traffic system with many other optional features Using the industry standard VDCP protocol AirSPACE CP is fully compatible with most automation control systems including those from Sundance Florical Louth Odetics Omnibus Pro Bel and most others AirSPACE CP for Cart Machine Caching as part of a Play to Air Solution AirSPACE CP Operations AirSPACE CP can be installed with Cart Caching solutions such as Florical CacheP
160. r Specifications The following table lists Ethernet connector RJ 45 specifications on the chassis 12345678 Table A 8 Ethernet Connector Specifications Female Chassis Pin Wire Color Signal Function 1 White Orange TD Positive differential transmit 2 Orange TD Negative differential transmit 3 White Green RD Positive differential receive 4 Blue GND 5 White Blue GND 6 Green RD Negative differential receive 7 White Brown GND 8 Brown GND Specifications A 11 VGA The following table lists VGA connector specifications on the chassis Female External View VGA Connector Specifications Chassis Pin Signal Function 1 Red R output 0 714 V p p x 10 75 Q 2 Green G output 0 714 V p p 10 75 Q 3 Blue B output 0 714 V p p x 10 75 Q 4 Reserved 5 Digital Ground Self Test 6 Red return Red return 7 Green return Green return 8 Blue return Blue return 9 Plug 10 Digital Ground Ground 11 Reserved Ground 12 Reserved Ground 13 H sync H sync output TTL level 14 V sync V sync output TTL level 15 Reserved Connector Pinouts A 12 GPI The following table lists GPI connector specifications on the breakout panel OE e G 9 E Cd e 19 09 0 Q9 09 GA Table A 10 GPI Connector Specifications Female Breakout Panel Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function 1 Ground 14 Ground 2 GPI Out 1 15 GP
161. rademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners Avid AirSPACE Version 2 6 Installation and User s Guide Part 0130 04849 01 Rev B May 7 2002 Chapter 1 EEE Contents Using This Guide Who Should Use This Guide 0 00 c eee cee eae xvii About This Guide olomewsixeeluecemzel4ux lied ead xvii Important Safeguards and Notices lliieseeessse xix Warnings ro po oe dede eter ed E ce a n iris xix CA UtlOn Ss 44 042 Haranek soda ee Me pd te pao pe dati e td XX Documentation Conventions lees xxi Symbols and Conventions llleeee esee xxi Documentation Terms sseeeeeeeee een xxii If You Have Documentation Comments sesss xxiii How to Order Documentation 0 0 000 cc cece cece ees xxiii AirSPACE Overview AdrSPACE Beat res c 06 5 cp bel bere bel E bU eed aad 1 2 System Features votes EE ee besos res 1 2 Video Input Output 0 eens 1 5 Audio Input Output 0 eee eee 1 6 COMMUNICATIONS Hs 4e ede eH Ve a Sande eee eS 1 7 System Reliability sien died see on BE es eee ee ee EEG e 1 8 AirSPACE System Options 0 0 66 6c cece eee 1 10 AirSPACE Hardware Options sees 1 13 Customer Supplied Accessories 1 14 AirSPACE Support Options sss 1 15 AirSPACE Configurations sesseeeeeeeee een 1 16 vi Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Installation Hardware Description u s su sussuru
162. re expressed in Clip Absolute values while the current position indicator is shown in Relative time code values Relative time code is always reported to controlling automation systems via the VDCP protocol Virtual Time Code Mode AirSPACE Operations Virtual time code mode provides a time code space that is more useful for editing applications because it allows for preroll before the beginning of a clip and post roll after the end Additionally Virtual mode supports events constructed of any number of contiguous or noncontiguous recordings Conceptually Virtual time code provides a 24 hour space or virtual tape in which to record media This virtual tape initially appears to the user as pre striped or containing black silence The default Mark In value and the default beginning of Virtual Tape media are both 1 hour 01 00 00 00 The default Mark Out is the end of the recording The following diagram shows an example where three recordings are made separated by a few seconds These gaps will play back in black and take up no room on the array Clip Absolute 00 00 00 00 00 00 14 05 Event Duration Time Code Mark In Mark Apparent Recorded Media Actual Recorded Media Virtual Time Code Default Record In Point 1 hour 01 00 00 00 01 00 14 05 Having made a virtual tape event while still in virtual mode you can make marks anywhere within or beyond the range of the recorded media You view thos
163. reas of the array invalid and causes all media to be lost Accessing the Setup Menus 4 14 Any change that you make to the system s disk format will alter the available recording time For example f you change from DV25 to DV50 your system s available recording time will be cut roughly in half Selecting Precision Vertical Interval and Horizontal Interval Settings Video Precision VI and HI settings are disabled These may be used in other software versions such as AirSPACE HD Precision v 8 Bit 10 Bit ww Off On v Off On If DV codecs are installed in the AirSPACE system you can select one of two compression rates 25 Mbps DV25 or 50 Mbps DV50 If IMX codecs are installed the compression rate is fixed at 50 Mbps In either case the array preserves all data from the codecs and precision can not be adjusted Selecting the Audio Resolution System Setup To change the Audio Resolution setting 1 Click the Menu Select button then click Setup 2 In the Setup Function List click System Configuration to display the System Configuration screen 3 Select the desired Audio Resolution button if Licensed Audio Resolution 16 Bit A 24 Bit e Use 16 Bit for normal AES broadcast quality audio e Use 24 Bit for better audio precision or when using enhanced audio such as Dolby E 4 Click Save to accept the changes or Revert to halt the procedure 5 When you click Save a warning dialog bo
164. review the event if desired cue the event to the first frame by clicking Cue adjacent to the Mark In text box then click Play Recording Events Manually 5 16 Recording with the Record Application AirSPACE Operations The Record application is handy for making recordings on a system where no Rec Mon applications are available or where recordings are controlled from an external VDCP controller A Record application is automatically created on the system for each Playlist application This application has the following limitations it only works in Absolute time code mode it can not load any event which is in use by another controller it can not trim Event Mark In or Mark Out points Use the following steps to manually record events with the Record application 1 If the Record application is not already visible click the Menu Select button select the Controls menu and open the Record application for the channel on which you want to record events 2 In the Event ID text box enter a new ID for the event up to eight alphanumeric characters in length The Event ID can not contain any of the following characters and Press ENTER to accept 3 In the Event Name text box enter a name for the event up to 32 alphanumeric characters in length 4 In the Duration text box enter the desired duration for the event using standard time code notation Because you are recording manually you might
165. roduction to the AirSPACE User Interface Dashboard Controls Menu Status Bar Record Monitor Application Record Application Playlist Application SPACE Shift Application Playlists Menu e Playlist Builder e Event Database System Diagnostic Menu For operating instructions on all system modes and features see Chapter 5 AirSPACE Operations 3 2 Introduction to the AirSPACE User Interface Figure 3 1 illustrates the AirSPACE user interface with a sample Controls menu selected Cheol T bent E Pecan Charal J TTE 2 Heir kkm Cr DE vent E HeciMarn Chapel 7 Event i ReciMan Ciiirt 3 IE pe rns arti 1 MEI TE 1 Dashboard 2 Workspace 3 Scroll Bar Figure 3 1 AirSPACE User Interface The following descriptions refer to the numbers above 1 Dashboard The Dashboard provides a control panel which is always present at the bottom of the user interface It allows you to access all AirSPACE menus and also provides the internal AirSPACE clock User Interface 3 3 and disk usage status For additional details see Dashboard in the following section 2 Workspace The Workspace area changes depending upon the menu button that you select in the Dashboard This area is reserved for your record and playback applications for designing playlists and for setting up all AirSPACE system parameters 3 Scroll Bar The scroll bar appears when additional vertical space is required in the W
166. rs Y G COMD Pb B Y Pr R C to the desired analog component video destination For instructions on selecting the desired component video format see Selecting a Playout Channel s Analog Output on page 4 21 Connect the COMP connector primary channel composite output to the desired composite analog destination Connect the TC MON connector additional primary channel composite output to the desired composite analog destination Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each breakout panel in your system Connecting Audio Cables See the Audio Connection Diagrams in System Interconnection on page 29 for assistance with the following procedure To connect time code cables on the breakout panel 1 Ensure that the selected breakout panel and its associated ACV board are correctly identified If not please label the Breakout panel accordingly in the panel s Label section Ensure that you have the proper analog audio cables available Connect the desired LTC time code source to the LTC IN connector Connect the LTC OUT connector to the desired LTC time code destination device Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each breakout panel in your system Hardware Installation 2 24 To connect audio cables on the breakout panel 1 Ensure that the selected breakout panel and its associated ACV board are correctly identified If not label the Breakout panel accordingly Ensure that you have the proper analog ra
167. s a filter that searches all events for a match based on the letters and numbers that you type The following rules apply Enter an asterisk to list all events on the server The asterisk is a universal matching character which the system uses to match everything Playlists Menu 3 46 User Interface Use the asterisk in conjunction with other characters to find everything that starts with any particular characters xxx ends with any particular characters xxx or contains any particular characters xxx where xxx represents the characters for which you are looking For example in the figure above the system searches for all those events where the ID begins with the letters ID Type the desired letters and or numbers to set the match criteria When you press Enter the first matches appear in the Event List The total number of matched events is displayed below the text box If an asterisk does not appear anywhere in the Event ID text box the system displays only the event that exactly matches the name in the Event ID text box You can also do advanced matching when looking for specific Event ID text strings For advanced matching use the following characters question mark left and right brackets D and the backslash When these are included in the Event ID search the following additional rules apply Matches any single character in the string chars Matches any character in the set gi
168. s in the application s Transport Control section Shuttle Jog Play Stop as required Select the desired time code mode as follows e Select Virtual mode to allow shuttling anywhere in a 24 hour time code space e Select Absolute to constrain viewing to only the area within the Mark In and Mark Out points for this event e To view the entire recorded event in Absolute mode clear the Mark In and Mark Out values with the associated Clear buttons Playing Back Events Manually 5 20 10 11 To trim the inpoint if required use the controls in the application s Transport Control section to cue the event to the desired inpoint Click the Mark button adjacent to the Mark In text box to set the event s new inpoint To trim the outpoint if required use the controls in the application s Transport Control section to cue the event to the desired outpoint Click the Mark button adjacent to the Mark Out text box to set the event s new outpoint To review the trimmed event cue the event to the first frame by clicking Cue adjacent to the Mark In text box then click Play Note that any changes to the Mark setting are automatically saved Repeat steps 2 through 10 to manually play back additional events Creating and Modifying Playlists This section provides instructions for manually creating playlists with the Playlist Builder and Event Database The following topics are discussed AirSPACE Operations
169. s not possible to edit a playlist while it is loaded 3 33 Click NEXT to begin manual list playback The Event Clock counts down to the next event When the clock reaches zero the first event is logged the clock resets to the next event s duration the list scrolls up and the next event begins to play This cycle repeats until the end of the playlist is reached or until a new command is received such as NEXT SKIP FREEZE HOLD or CUE All events called out in a playlist must exist on the server If an event was called out in a playlist and subsequently deleted it will be automatically removed from that playlist The playlist might be scrolled while it is playing back events or while it is paused This feature allows you to review upcoming events or those that have already been played In this situation note that if the Current Event has been scrolled down it will automatically jump to the top position in the Playlist Display Section when a transition occurs from a Current Event to a Next Event In automated list playback mode from an automation system the panel is in Remote mode and can not be viewed only the status line is used to reflect automation commands Controls Menu 3 34 Playlist Application Notes User Interface The Playlist application uses one channel only of an ACV board The other channel is configured as a Record Application You can playout a list of events on the primary channel and
170. serted in any slot and audio video data remains intact 4 31 Connecting the CD ROM You must connect a suitable CD ROM Drive to the external SCSI connector on the back of the chassis and initiate software updates from the user interface The Avid CD ROM Drive and Cable accessory is recommended because it has been tested and pre qualified to meet EMC and safety guidelines Note that any conforming CD ROM drive with single ended SCSI SCSI I II or Ultra plus cable with the appropriate 68 pin connector can be used However if the Avid CD ROM Drive is not used the customer is responsible for EMC and safety issues If the CD ROM drive is customer supplied it must be marked with the correct agency approvals appropriate for the country of use If the SCSI cable is customer supplied it must be shielded in order to maintain emission specifications The CD ROM Drive must be terminated ether internally or with an external terminator at the end of the SCSI chain The SCSI address of the CD ROM drive must be set to 1 In the event of a major system failure where the operating system data has been lost the system can boot from any undamaged drive that is moved into slot A Contact Technical Support for details To connect the CD ROM 1 Ensure that the proper model of CD ROM is available If you do not have a suitable model the Avid CD ROM Drive and Cable accessory is recommended 2 Connect the CD ROM drive to the SCS
171. ssis 1 Ensure that you have the proper analog rated and digital rated video coaxial cables available Connect a composite video reference source to one of the two ANALOG REF input connectors If the AirSPACE chassis is the last device in your reference loop terminate the remaining reference connector with a 75Q terminator If the chassis is in the middle of your reference loop connect the remaining reference connector to the next device s reference input On the first ACV board in your system connect the following signals Primary Channel e Connect the PB 1 digital output connector to the input of the desired destination e Connect the MON connector analog monitor output to the input of the desired destination such as a composite analog video monitor or analog distribution amplifier Secondary Channel e Connect a digital video input source to the IN connector record input e Connect the PB 2 connector digital loop through to the input of the desired destination such as a digital monitor 4 Repeat step 3 for each ACV board in your system 2 23 To connect video cables on the breakout panel 1 2 3 TC MON output does 4 not support burned in timecode 5 Ensure that the selected breakout panel and its associated ACV board are correctly identified If not please label the Breakout panel accordingly in the panel s Label section Connect the three analog component video output connecto
172. t AirSPACE equipment Avid always asks that you re package your return equipment for repair in the replacement equipment shipping container or in the original shipping container Avid assumes no responsibility for damages incurred by improperly packaged return equipment FCC Notice i i APPENDIX C Regulatory and Safety Notices 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 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 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 C 2 Canadian ICES 003 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte to
173. t ID that are being controlled by an automation system In this mode data from the automation system appears in the application s Status Bar The application is divided into three sections as shown below 1 2 3 Channel 7 Local STAHDBY Event ID Ewen eeration Mark In biak Chall Becord 1 Status Bar 2 Event Parameter Section 3 Transport Controls Figure 3 10 Record Application Controller Controls Menu 3 22 User Interface Status Bar The Status Bar provides current information about the applications whether the application is maximized or minimized Note that in the Record application a Local Remote toggling button appears to select whether the control panel operates from the local screen or the remote RS 422 connected device When Remote is selected the panel automatically minimizes to prevent control conflicts Transport Controls The buttons and text boxes in the Transport Control Section allow you to control the file event that is listed in the Event Parameter Section The buttons in the section are dimmed if no event is listed Stee Figure 3 11 Transport Controls e At the top the In time code text box indicates the starting inpoint of the file Standard time code notation is used The file s current location on disk is not shown Unlike the Record Monitor application you can not trim the inpoint with this application e The Out text time code box indicates the file s ou
174. t Panel Pin Signal Function 1 Ground Ground 2 Line Positive signal 3 Line Negative signal Shielded cable must be used on each connection to maintain RFI compliance Connect the shield of the cable to the shield of the connector In order to reduce excessive emissions Avid recommends using Belden 1696 AES EBU 110 digital audio cable to connect the AES digital connections to and from the breakout panel Connector Pinouts A 20 The following table lists AES Output specifications on the breakout panel lo Table A 16 AES Output Connector Specifications XLR male Breakout Panel Pin Signal Function 1 Ground Ground 2 Line Positive signal 3 Line Negative signal Shielded cable must be used on each connection to maintain RFI compliance Connect the shield of the cable to the shield of the connector In order to reduce excessive emissions Avid recommends using Belden 1696 AES EBU 110Q digital audio cable to connect the AES digital connections to and from the breakout panel Specifications A 21 Mouse The following table lists mouse connector specifications 6 2 Ee Table A 17 Mouse Connector Specifications Mini DIN oOo Pin Signal Function 1 Mouse Data Mouse data to CPU 2 Unused 3 GND Ground 4 5 Volts 5 V from chassis power supply 5 Clock Clock pulses 6 Unused Con
175. t Safeguards and Notices Warnings This section provides important safety guidelines for both the Operator and Service Personnel Specific warnings and cautions are found throughout the guide where they apply but may not appear here Please read and follow the important safety information noting especially those instructions related to risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons Please observe the following important warnings Any instructions in this guide that require opening the equipment cover changing a power supply removing the motherboard or changing a disk drive should be performed by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions Do not use this product in or near water Disconnect AC power before installing any options or servicing the unit unless instructed to do so by this manual This product is grounded through the power cords grounding conductors To avoid electric shock plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting the product inputs or outputs Route power cords and other cables so that they are not likely to be damaged Disconnect power before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners use only a damp cloth Do not wear hand jewelry or watches when troubleshooting high current circuits such as the power supplies During
176. tandard part of the SPACE operating system plus individual optional products which customers might purchase to further enhance their SPACE products For reference note that the Avid Limited Warranty includes One Year Repair Replacement on SPACE Hardware 90 Days Operational Support 90 Days Maintenance Upgrades on OS and Embedded Software 90 Days Maintenance Upgrades on Optional Hardware Software Products For the AirSPACE video server the Eclipse Option is offered in two phases Phase One ESP 1 extends the Limited Warranty to provide one full year of Operational Support Software Maintenance and Enhancement releases for the Embedded Software Support and Enhancement releases for Optional Hardware and Software Products Phase Two ESP 2 provides each subsequent year of Operational Support SPACE Hardware Maintenance including Avid Board Level Exchange Software Maintenance and Enhancement releases for the Embedded Software AirSPACE Support Options 1 16 Support and Enhancement releases for Optional Hardware and Software Products AirSPACE Configurations AirSPACE Overview The standard Avid AirSPACE video server is equipped with twenty hard drives Eighteen drives are for media and the file system one drive is for parity protection and one drive is a hot swappable spare The system is available in four configurations For both 525 and 625 systems nominal storage capacities listed
177. ted and digital rated audio cables available Connect the two DIGITAL IN connectors 1 2 and 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 are currently unused to the desired AES digital audio source Connect the four DIGITAL OUT connectors to the desired AES audio destination Connect the eight ANALOG OUT connectors channels 1 through 8 to the desired analog audio destination or monitor Only four analog audio monitoring channels 1 4 are active on the breakout panel However you may want to pre cable the remaining connectors at this time 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each breakout panel in your system Connecting Control and Communications Cables Installation See the Communications Connection Diagrams in System Interconnection on page 29 for assistance with the following procedure To connect control and communications cables on the chassis 1 Ensure that you have the proper control and communications cables and equipment available 2 Connect the Avid mouse or a standard PS 2 compatible mouse to the mouse connector 3 Connect the Avid keyboard or a standard PS 2 compatible keyboard to the KBD connector 2 25 4 Connect the Avid VGA monitor provided with the Avid VGA user interface monitor accessory or a standard VGA monitor to the SVGA connector 5 For external communications when telephone support is required use the appropriate procedure below e For non CE countries connect the Line connector
178. the Playlist application and run on air Refer to the Playlist Builder and Playlist Application sections for additional details 2 The Event Database section provides a list of events that can be added to the active playlist in the Playlist Builder section The list itself is derived from database entries that are made in the Record application the Rec Mon or by an automation system The list can be sorted on any column Refer to the Event Database section for details The events database only shows a Snapshot of events matching the search criteria entered It is not dynamically updated as events are added deleted or modified At the top of the Playlists menu the Playlist Builder section provides a group of controls that allow you to open create and modify playlists Figure 3 17 illustrates a sample Playlist Builder screen 3 37 Playlist Builder Eres Ereni Hane Dalia Mak Rebar Cut Rocky Rocky Moustaine AMENE MAE OOS ZT LETTER Honalaga Pinot Everest LE WETS DNAn TT 7 Baseline Litbadit LIE IBI ETETE E EU 00 eS Hew Open Save sae Delete Clap IT Into 1 Playlist Function Controls 2 Current Playlist Figure 3 17 Playlist Builder Playlist Function Controls The buttons and text boxes in the Playlist Function Controls section allow you to perform the functions necessary to create and modify playlists e The Playlist text box displays the name of the playlist that you are creating or modif
179. the end of the file is reached Click the PLAY button to begin playing a selected event or to resume playback after clicking STOP The Transport Mode text box indicates Play in green Playout commences at the position within the file indicated in the Time Code Display above the Shuttle control Click the RECORD button to record into a new event that has just been created by entering new event parameters and clicking Create or into an existing event which has been loaded by entering an existing event ID The Transport Mode text box indicates Record in red Recordings begin at the position within the file indicated in the Time Code Display above the Shuttle control Controls Menu 3 14 User Interface Event Parameter Section Event ID Event Name Event Duration cefmelae frount Everest leat el Total Duration Delete 00200210217 Figure 3 7 Event Parameter Section The buttons and text boxes in the Event Parameter Section allow you to enter database information for new events to be recorded or to select existing events for playback or modification The Event ID text box allows you to enter the ID of a new or existing event for recording playback or modification The following rules apply When a new Event ID is entered in Absolute mode the Duration Create and Event Name functions activate allowing you to enter data for a new event to be recorded In this mode the controls in the Event Modification Secti
180. this guide and presents the basic features options and configurations of the AirSPACE video server xviii Using This Guide Chapter 2 Installation describes the system hardware and provides comprehensive instructions for hardware and software installation Chapter 3 User Interface introduces the AirSPACE user interface and describes all user interface controls Chapter 4 System Setup provides detailed instructions for setting up all system parameters Chapter 5 AirSPACE Operations provides step by step operating instructions for all basic and optional system modes and features Chapter 6 AirSPACE with NewsCutter Operations provides step by step operating instructions for AirSPACE configured with NewsCutter systems Chapter 7 AirSPACE CP Operations provides step by step operating instructions for all AiYSPACE CP specific system modes and features Chapter 8 AiRCHIVE Operations provides step by step operating instructions for all ARCHIVE specific system modes and features Appendix A Specifications provides a detailed list of all technical system specifications and connector pinouts Appendix B Troubleshooting outlines basic system troubleshooting and technical support procedures Appendix C Regulatory and Safety Notices lists regulatory and safety notices for the AirSPACE video server A detailed index helps you quickly locate specific topics xix Importan
181. tinually evolving and updates will become available as time passes All system software as well as major software updates are available on CD ROM You may also choose to update your software via modem or via an Internet connection in which case you may skip the Connecting CD ROM section Accessing the Setup Menus 4 30 System Setup You must have a valid support license to update the software If you do need to re install the software or update your system s software the following sections provide step by step instructions The topics covered are e Connecting the CD ROM e Software Update Menu e Enabling Software Licenses AirSPACE units always cold boot from drive A the upper left drive in the array If the system has rebooted automatically it might be running on a dif ferent drive You can check which drive the system has booted on by going to the Warnings screen of the system GUI Care should be exercised when upgrading versions as some versions are not backwards compatible media will be lost when down revving You may need to cycle power to ensure that drive A is the drive to get updated If the machine refuses to boot from drive A turn off power and swap drives A and B then restart After a single drive update if you want to go back to the previous software revision power down then swap the A drive with a different active drive in the array As long as this is done with power off any drives may be in
182. tion is always preserved AirSPACE Features 1 6 Audio Input Output The following audio and timecode input output features are provided e Each breakout panel offered with each ACV board provides the following audio connections Eight AES inputs 4 AES EBU pairs with 16 or 24 bit sampling at 48 KHz Inputs 1 2 and 3 4 active in release 2 0 and subsequent versions Eight AES outputs 4 AES EBU pairs with 16 or 24 bit sampling at 48 KHz Outputs 1 2 and 3 4 active in release 2 0 and subsequent versions Eight analog audio outputs Outputs 1 2 3 and 4 active in release 2 0 and subsequent versions One LTC input One LTC output e VIIC line record and playback reinsertion is configurable on any single or two lines in the selected range Lines 12 19 275 282 for 525 line systems Lines 9 22 322 335 for 625 line systems e The LTC output reports the timecode of the currently displayed frame even when the system is stopped AirSPACE Overview Communications 1 7 The following communications features are provided Each breakout panel provides two RS 422 remote control ports one per video channel Ports are designed for connection to automation systems and also support industry standard VTR control protocols For basic command level control each ACV board provides a GPI connector with 12 assignable control ports 8 inputs 4 outputs In Appendix A see GPI for details A 10 100 B
183. tion of the event In Virtual Time Code mode you have a 24 hour space in which to record Records default to start at 1 hour 01 00 00 00 but may be initiated at any time code at any time and may be discontinuous All time code values where recording has not taken place are automatically striped with black For a complete description of Virtual and Absolute time code modes see Time Code Modes on page 5 5 e The In time code text box plus the three adjacent buttons allow you to adjust the event s playback inpoint In Absolute mode these must be within the boundaries of the original recording in Virtual mode you can pad the beginning of an event with black by setting your inpoint prior to recorded material Controls Menu 3 18 User Interface For example if a recorded event starts at 00 00 but actual content begins at 00 03 you can set a new inpoint to tighten the playback start time The In time code text box always displays the current inpoint whether it is adjusted or the original point Click Mark to mark a new inpoint This function can be performed with the event playing mark on the fly or with the event stopped Click Cue to cue to the current inpoint shown in the In time code text box Click Clr to clear any marked inpoint returning the In time code text box to 00 00 The Out time code text box plus the three adjacent buttons allow you to adjust the event s outpoint In Absolute mode these must be
184. tions available from external control applications 3 5 The Controls menu is typically used to monitor the Channel Status and Event ID being controlled by an external automation system or edit controller See Controls Menu on page 3 6 e Click Setup to display the Setup menu which allows you to set system parameters such as channel configuration video setup network configuration and Controller Setup For details see Accessing the Setup Menus on page 4 2 e Click Warnings to display the System Diagnostic menu which provides important disk drive fan temperature and power supply status See System Diagnostic Menu on page 3 54 e Click Shutdown to display the Shutdown dialog box which presents three different system shutdown options For details see Power Up Power Down on page 2 35 Time of Day Display The Time of Day Display displays the AirSPACE system s internal clock For more information see Software Update Menu on page 4 32 Reference Status Indicator The Reference Status Indicator indicates by color the presence and quality of your reference signal Blue indicates no signal yellow indicates unusable signal i e a 625 reference when configured for 525 operation and green indicates usable reference signal is present and the system is locked to it Disk Usage The Disk Usage display indicates in percentage the amount of disk space that is currently utilized on the AirSPACE disk array
185. tpoint Unlike the Record Monitor application you can not trim the outpoint with this application e When recording an event click STOP to stop the recording earlier than the entered duration If you do not click stop the file automatically stops when the full duration is reached 3 23 Click RECORD to begin recording a new event that has just been created by entering new event parameters and clicking Create The Transport Mode text box indicates Record in red Event Parameter Section ee mm firere Freed Hare icaberg Goldberg whats the dif Figure 3 12 Event Parameter Section The buttons and text boxes in the Event Parameter Section allow you to enter database information for new events to be recorded one at a time The section is identical to that in the Rec Mon except the section is designed for recording only The Event ID text box allows you to enter the ID of a new or existing event for recording or deletion The following rules apply When a new Event ID is entered the Duration Create and Event Name functions activate allowing you to enter data for a new event to be recorded In this mode the controls in the Event Modification Section are dimmed Event IDs entered from the GUI can be up to eight alphanumeric characters in length Event IDs can not contain spaces or any of the following characters and Longer ID s are supported for events transferred fro
186. ty extremes e Provide adequate ventilation and sufficient space for cables To maintain proper temperature do not block the rear fan exhaust or the front door and allow at least 6 of clearance behind the AirSPACE unit e If you need to handle the disk drives or the internal boards use appropriate Static Protection equipment ant procedures e Always hold boards by the edges do not touch the chips Checking Drives After Shipment Rack Mounting Installation Transportation and shipment of the AirSPACE video server might cause the disk drives to shift or become unseated Before proceeding with installation and particularly before powering up the AirSPACE unit ensure that all disk drives are fully seated in the chassis by checking that each pod faceplate is flush with adjacent drives and properly positioned between the protruding tabs on either side This step will ensure a good electrical connection for each drive The AirSPACE chassis is too wide to accommodate most rack slides Therefore in addition to the supplied rack ears a pair of L brackets or other appropriate hardware are required to support the weight of the chassis The AirSPACE chassis can weigh up to 160 pounds 73 kg and the bulk of the weight is towards the front of the box 2 21 Observe the following precautions when rack mounting the unit e At least two people should be present when moving the system e A third person should be stationed behi
187. u do not see a message like this see Appendix B 5 Type Ctrl Alt F3 to return to AirSPACE Pinging from a workstation such as a NewsCutter To verify communication from a known PC which has been configured for the network you should know the IP address and host name of the target AirSPACE identified below as AirSPACE I P and AirSPACE hostname respectively To ping AirSPACE from another system 1 Click Start gt Run 2 At the Run dialog box type cmd In the Command Prompt window type ping lt AirSPACE I P gt If the ping succeeds a series of responses appears such as the one below 8 packets transmitted 8 packets received 0 packet loss If you do not see a message like this see Appendix B To close the command prompt window type exit System Configuration System Setup The System Configuration screen enables you to perform the following AirSPACE setup functions Select the AirSPACE system s video recording standard Select Precision Vertical Interval and Horizontal Interval settings 4 11 e Select the Time Code setting A Modifying System Configuration Selections can invalidate media currently on the array proceed with caution and note all warning below To view or change any of the system configuration settings 1 Click the Menu Select button then click Setup 2 In the Setup Function List click System Configuration to display the System Configuration scree
188. ually This section provides instructions for manually playing back single events with the Record Monitor application The following topics are discussed e Playback Setup Checklist e Playback with the Record Monitor Application Playing Back Events Manually 5 18 Playback Setup Checklist AirSPACE Operations Prior to playing back manually with the AirSPACE video server ensure that the following system setup functions are set as desired l Ensure that the AirSPACE video server is properly installed with all audio and video ports connected per your specific requirements For details see Chapter 2 Installation l Ensure that the AirSPACE video server s video format and audio source is properly selected For instructions see System Configuration on page 4 10 I Ensure that you have assigned the desired number of Record Monitor applications as appropriate for your specific configuration See Controller Setup on page 4 25 J Ensure that each playout channel s VITC output line is properly set For details see Channel Configuration on page 4 16 1t desired name the channel so that its custom name appears in the application s Status Bar For detailed instructions see Renaming a Channel on page 4 19 For playback monitoring with the Record Monitor application ensure that a monitor is connected to the desired ACV board s primary digital output PB 1 composite analog output MON or to one
189. ually RECUE PLAY e Following a GPI trigger and GUI asserted FREEZE the GUI FREEZE label may not correctly reflect the machine state e SKIP Skip to next event will only function when NEXT is asserted from the GUI and the channel is in PLAY SKIP will skip to the next event when initiated from a GPI asserted STILL Connector Pinouts A 14 SCSI The following table lists SCSI connector specifications on the chassis Table A 11 SCSI Connector Specifications Chassis Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function 1 EE Ground 18 Term Power Term power from AirSPACE 5V 2 Ground 19 Not implemented 3 Ground 20 Ground 4 Ground 21 Ground 5 Ground 22 Ground 6 Ground 23 Ground 7 Ground 24 Ground 8 Ground 25 Ground 9 Ground 26 Ground 10 Ground 27 Ground 11 Ground 28 Ground 12 Ground 29 Ground 13 Ground 30 Ground 14 Ground 31 Ground 15 Ground 32 Ground 16 Ground 33 Ground 17 Term Power Term power from 34 Ground AirSPACE 5V Specifications A 15 Table A 11 SCSI Connector Specifications Chassis Continued Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function 35 DB 12 Data bit 12 asserted low 52 Term Power Term power from AirSPACE 5V 36 DB 13 Data bit 13 asserted low 53 m Not implemented 37 DB 14 Data bit 14 asserted low 54 GND 38 DB 15 D
190. uous piece of media Transfer Setup Checklist I Ensure that there is an appropriate network connection between the desired NewsCutter AirSPACE combination between which files are to be transferred as described in Hardware Installation on page 2 15 2 Ensure that communication is configured and tested on both the AirSPACE and NewsCutter sides as described in Network Configuration on page 4 6 Transferring Sequences from an Avid NewsCutter 6 4 Transferring Sequences from NewsCutter to AirSPACE To transfer sequences from the NewsCutter to the AirSPACE 1 After completing the sequence Right Click the sequence in the Timeline 2 Choose Post to Playback A dialog box appears asking you the Name and Tape ID of the sequence you want to transfer 3 If it is not already filled in enter the Name and Tape ID of your sequence 4 Click OK to begin the transfer A status window appears indicating the time remaining to transfer the story Once the status bar disappears a dialog box appears confirming that the story has successfully transferred to the server SimulPlay Play While Transfer SimulPlay also known as Play While Transfer is a feature in AirSPACE version 2 6 that allows you to begin playing out the event from the server as soon as the transfer begins you do not need to wait for the transfer from NewsCutter to finish AirSPACE with NewsCutter Operations 6 5 Using LaunchPad to
191. ured to record and play back at DV50 data rates IMX50 50Mbps IMX Server Capability Allows an AirSPACE to be configured to record and play back at IMX50 data rates 20 24 bit Audio with Dolby E Audio Support AirSPACE System Options 1 12 AirSPACE Overview Allows an AirSPACE to be configured to record and play back audio with 20 or 24 bit precision versus the 16 bit default Embedded Audio Includes input extract discrete record embed on output 20 24 bit Audio is a prerequisite 24 Bit Audio and Embedded Audio options are approved for SPACE Shift applications only in Version 2 and subsequent releases Sony Protocol Support with Directory Services Supports editing with most Sony compatible devices Included Odetics extensions for clip creation and or loading SPACE Bank Archive Server Connectivity Requires Avalon Archive Manager Sun Archive Server and Data Tape Library ordered separately SPACEnet Transfer Tool Provides connectivity to NewsCutter or to Transfer Manager AirSPACE SPACE Shift Multi Zone Delayed Feed Application Provides Looped Record up to the capacity of the Server Allows delayed Tap playout from any record loop up to 5 concurrent delay times Self Contained runs entirely within AirSPACE SPACE Shift operation precludes the use of other AirSPACE functions play list Rec Mon etc when running AirSPACE Parallel SPACE Mirroring NT Application Automaticall
192. us otc etae doen abusi eT rend c A 11 GPL scd ead d te ME diiit heck A 12 GPENOteS 231g erts TR eR ee etta t nace A 13 SCOLD xac bate tibt ca otek jth vents but bale oo hatins A 14 Analog Audio Monitor 0 0 0 ene A 16 ETC Timecode 22 feel vests ee OA ei PAL A 17 AES Audio 22h oti dish dhs ok ee VES RT EE ee hehe rin A 19 Mouse sce sire dacs wire tte uvae newt aee tus Sox eae A 21 Keyboard oio oer Gav soi Daa de eR RI A 22 Video Monitor Connector eee ees A 23 Multi I O Connector sese A 24 Troubleshooting System Board Replacement n n nunnan nunana B 2 PowerSu pplles Detta aeaa t ope ioe EA B 3 Technical Supports eeir ani ees B 3 Packaging for Returned Materials 000000048 B 4 Appendix C xi Regulatory and Safety Notices FCC Notice acecndd sce eet ate e tree male re ee ande cst C 1 Canadian ICES 003 400 chtadcetheca Re E ub pe E REDE EA C 2 European Union Notice aieas ienna a EENE eee ees C 2 Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations C 4 Taiwan EMC Regulations eeeeeeeee ees C 4 Index Figures Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Figure 2 9 Figure 2 10 Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Figure 3 4 Figure 3 5 Figure 3 6 Figure 3 7 Figure 3 8 Figure 3 9 Figure 3 10 Figure 3 11 Figure 3 12 Figure 3 13 Figure 3 14 Figure 3 15 Front Chassis ete aati ae eas nds 2 2 Drive
193. utes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada European Union Notice CE Application of Council Directives Standards to which Conformity is Declared Manufacturer s Name European Contact Type of Equipment Regulatory and Safety Notices Declaration of Conformity According to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 IEC950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 1993 Mod CISPR 22 1985 EN 55022 1988 Class A EN 50082 1 1992 IEC801 2 3 4 Avid Technology Inc 1925 Andover Street Tewksbury MA 01876 USA Nearest Avid Sales and Service Office or Avid Technology International B V Sandyford Business Center Unit 3 Dublin 18 Ireland Information Technology Equipment Product Name Base Model Numbers Product Options Year of Manufacture C 3 Products for the Windows NT Operating System Media Composer Film Composer Avid Xpress Avid Xpress DV Avid Unity Avid DS NewsCutter NewsCutter XP NewsCutter DV Symphony Products for the Macintosh Operating System Media Composer Film Composer Avid Xpress Avid Unity None All 2000 1 Products for the Windows NT Operating System products were tested in a typical Media Composer Film Composer Avid Xpress Avid Xpress DV Avid Unity Avid DS NewsCutter NewsCutter XP NewsCutter DV or Symphony configuration 2 Products for the Macintosh Operating System
194. utton then select the Playlists menu In the Playlist Builder section if an existing playlist is currently open click Close and save the playlist if prompted desired Click Open to display the Open Playlist dialog box Use the scroll bar to scroll the list highlight the desired playlist and click Open to display the list in the Current Playlist section Add anew event or multiple events and or as described in steps 4 7 in the previous section When all modifications to the playlist are complete you have two options e Click Save to save the modified list with the current name replacing the previous version of this list Creating and Modifying Playlists 5 24 e Click Save As to save the modified playlist with a new name When the Name Playlist dialog box appears type a new name and click OK to accept The modified list is now available for use by an automation system or in the Playout application 7 To modify another playlist repeat steps 2 through 8 Deleting Playlists To delete a playlist from the server 1 Click the Menu Select button then select the Playlists menu 2 In the Playlist Builder section click Delete to display the Delete Playlists dialog box 3 Use the scroll bar to scroll the list highlight the desired playlist then click Delete to remove it from the server You cannot delete a playlist that is currently in use by any playlist controller application on the system
195. ven by chars This can be a list of characters separated by commas and or a sequence If a sequence of the form t y appears in chars then any character between t and y inclusive will match Nx Matches the single character x This provides a way of avoiding the special interpretation of the characters and in the pattern and can not be used for Event IDs Click Delete to remove a single or multiple highlighted event s from the server The Delete Event dialog box appears 3 47 Delete ID1115 from the server Click Yes to delete the event Click Cancel to halt the procedure If you attempt to delete an event that is included in one or more playlists the event will be removed from those playlists without warning Event List The Event List section displays the matching events that the system found in the database based on the criteria you entered in the Event ID text box You can highlight single or multiple events and add them to the playlist e The horizontal and vertical scroll bars allow you to manually scroll the event list to reveal additional events or columns e Five columns of data are provided similar to those in the Current Playlist section The Event Name column lists the name of the event The Event ID column lists the event s ID up to eight characters The Duration column lists the event s total duration The Mark In column lists the event s actual playback inpoint
196. vent to the desired outpoint Recording Events Manually 5 14 13 14 15 Click the Mark button adjacent to the Mark Out text box to set the event s new outpoint To review the event if desired cue the event to the first frame by clicking Cue adjacent to the Mark In text box then click Play Repeat steps 3 through 14 to manually record additional events Open ended Recording and Insert Editing with the Record Monitor Application AirSPACE Operations Open ended recording is used when the duration of the record is not known and or the user wants to edit into an event either insert recording over existing material or making multiple insert edits anywhere within a 24 hour time line Any discontinuities between recorded areas will appear as black during playout but do not take up any space on the array To manually open ended record and trim events with the Record Monitor application 1 If the Record Monitor is not already visible click the Menu Select button select the Controls menu then open the Record Monitor application for the channel on which you want to record events If not already selected select Virtual time code mode from the time code pop up selector In the Event ID text box enter a new ID for the event up to eight alphanumeric characters in length The Event ID can not contain any of the following characters and Press ENTER to accept In the Event Name t
197. want to enter a duration longer than the events actual length However you can not trim with the Record application This function can be performed either by using the Record Monitor application exclusively for recording and trimming or by first recording in the Record application and then subsequently opening the event in the Record Monitor or LaunchPad application and trimming 5 Click Create to create a new event and place the AirSPACE video server in Standby 5 17 6 Manually cue up and roll your source material 7 Click Record to begin recording the event 8 The event automatically stops recording when the assigned duration is reached however if you want to stop recording earlier than the assigned duration click STOP 9 Repeat steps 2 through 8 to manually record additional events After an event is created it is logged in the database and is available for loading into additional Rec Mon applications and or for use in an AirSPACE playlist Multiple applications may all be playing and or recording into the same event The only limits to this are the number of applications available on a given system A If two or more users attempt to record very close to or at the same point in the file at the same time unpredictable recordings mixed up frames will occur If a user attempts to playback too close within a few frames to a current recording point unpredictable playout will occur Playing Back Events Man
198. ware updates initiated either by the user or a remote Tech Support individual may be achieved via the modem over standard phone lines or via a direct Ethernet connection over the internet System Reliability AirSPACE Overview The AirSPACE video server is designed with the prevention of data loss as a paramount system criteria Several factors contribute to the system s reliability e Using a dedicated parity drive hardware RAID Level 3 parity engine protection is provided on all system configurations This prevents data loss in the event of any single drive failure and assures uninterrupted video streams on all outputs e Redundant current sharing power supplies provide protection against power supply failures In the event of a single power supply failure a system warning ALERT is presented on the GUI accompanied by flashing LEDs on all drives and asserts the SMPTE Alarm e Temperature is monitored in seven locations throughout the system In the event of a high internal temperature situation a system warning ALERT is presented on the GUI accompanied by the SMPTE Alarm operation continues uninterrupted In the event of an extreme internal temperature a FAIL indication is presented on the GUI and all drives are spun down to prevent damage e The large rear cooling fans have tachometer sensing In the event that one slows excessively a system warning ALERT is presented on the GUI accompanied by the SMPTE alarm 1 9 The fo
199. x appears asking you to confirm your choice prior to re striping the system s disk array 4 15 Each AirSPACE array can only be configured for 16 Bit OR 24 Bit You cannot mix the two formats on one AirSPACE Selecting the Audio Source To change the Audio Source setting 1 Click the Menu Select button then click Setup 2 In the Setup Function List click System Configuration to display the System Configuration screen 3 Click the desired Audio Source button if Licensed Audio Source Discrete A Embedded e Discrete assigns the four channels of audio to be recorded from the AES digital inputs AES 1 2 and AES 3 4 found on the Break Out Panel e Embedded assigns the four channels of audio to be recorded from data extracted from the horizontal ancillary data HANC embedded in the SDI video stream 4 Click Save to accept the changes or Revert to halt the procedure 5 When you click Save a warning dialog box appears asking you to confirm your choice prior to re striping the system s disk array Each AirSPACE array can only be configured for embedded OR discrete You cannot mix the two formats on one AirSPACE Embedded audio is approved only for operation in SPACE Shift applications and may not work correctly used in other AirSPACE modes Accessing the Setup Menus 4 16 Selecting the Time Code Setting To change the Time Code setting 1 Click the Menu Select button then click Setup 2 In the Setup Fu
200. y Mountains 00 00 05 21 00 00 00 00 00 00 05 21 Mount Everest 00 00 10 17 00 00 00 00 00 00 10 17 Linebase 00 00 08 05 00 00 00 00 00 00 08 05 Figure 3 15 Playlist Display Section e A highlighted line not shown indicates the Current Event that is playing or frozen The line immediately below the current event is the Next Event the one that will be played next e The horizontal and vertical scroll bars allow you to manually scroll the playlist vertically to reveal additional events or horizontally to reveal additional columns e Five columns of data are provided The Event ID column lists the event s ID as entered in the Record or Record Monitor applications LaunchPad application or from an automation system The Event Name column lists the name of the event as entered in the Record or Record Monitor applications LaunchPad application or from an automation system The Duration column lists the event s playable duration as entered in the Record or Record Monitor applications LaunchPad application or from an automation system Controls Menu 3 32 User Interface The Mark In column lists the event s actual playback inpoint as entered in the Record Monitor application s In text box or as trimmed by an automation system If the inpoint does not differ from the original recording the Mark In column reads 00 00 The Mark Out column lists the event s actual play
201. y available to the user via the remote ports or the GUI All time code operations are identical in 30 Frame 525 60 and 25 Frame 625 50 rate television systems except that Drop Frame mode is not available or needed in 25 Frame operation Time Code Modes 5 6 Event Duration vs Recorded Duration All events are described by two different duration values Event Duration and Recorded Duration Recorded Duration is the duration of media in an event from first frame of recorded video to last frame of recorded video perhaps including unrecorded black regions as described under Virtual time code below Event duration is the difference between the Mark Out and the Mark In The Event duration is the length of time the event will play under automation control Event Duration and Recorded Durations may be viewed by loading the desired event into a Rec Mon controller AirSPACE supports three types of user time code indexes called clip absolute clip relative and virtual tape Clip Absolute Time Code Mode AirSPACE Operations Absolute mode may also be used when selected by the user on the Rec Mon panel or via the LaunchPad application When using Clip Absolute Time Code the time code is by definition zero at the beginning of any recording When recording is stopped the duration of the clip is equal to the duration of the event from the beginning to the end of the recording and is an absolute index into an ev
202. y keeps a slave server updated with a master s events External PC Required 1 13 e SPACEnet CountDown Play list Controller NT Application Controls Playout on up to 4 Server Channels Supports Mirrored Servers Browsing List Building and more External PC Required All system options listed above are enabled via a software licensing system built into the AirSPACE Server code Each option listed above is licensed per server and must be purchased separately for each system on which it will be used AirSPACE Hardware Options The following Hardware Options are available for the AirSPACE video server e The Graphical User Interface GUI display Provides a 14 VGA monitor running in 640 x 480 mode for displaying the AirSPACE graphical user interface directly from the individual system e The CD ROM Software Upgrade kit Provides a CD ROM drive plus the necessary terminator and interconnect cables This accessory allows you to reinstall or update the system software on any AirSPACE video server from a CD ROM Spare Disk Drive amp SPACE Pod Option Provides one disk drive and one SPACE Pod as a shelf spare replacement for failed drives A minimum of one shelf Spare Drive option is recommended per AirSPACE system Note that one hot spare drive and pod are installed as standard with each system AirSPACE Hardware Options 1 14 Disk drives purchased from Avid are prequalified pretested and
203. ying e Click New to create a new playlist The Name Playlist dialog box appears which allows you to enter a name up to 32 alphanumeric characters in length Playlists Menu 3 38 User Interface Click OK to accept the new name Once accepted the name appears in the Playlist text box and the Current Playlist section is cleared If the name already exists you will be alerted in a dialog box to select another name Click Cancel to cancel the procedure The current playlist remains on line Note that if you click New and you have not saved changes in the current playlist the Save Changes dialog box appears and prompts you to do so See Save Changes Dialog Box on page 3 43 e Click Open to open an existing playlist for modification The Open Playlist dialog box appears which allows you to select an existing playlist from those already stored on the server Monday List Tuesday List Wednesday List Thursday List Friday List Playlist to Open e Use the scroll bar as required to scroll the list then click the desired playlist to highlight it Click Open to open the selected playlist Once opened the name appears in the Playlist text box and its contents appear in the Current Playlist section Click Cancel to cancel the procedure The current playlist remains on line Playlists Menu 3 40 User Interface If you click Open and you have not saved changes in the current playlist the Save Chang

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