Operations Manual Version 4.08.
Table of Contents Safety Notices ....................................................................................................4 Safety Terms and Symbols .......................................................................... 4 General Safety Caution............................................................................... 4 Personal Injury Precautions ........................................................................ 4 Product Damage Precautions..........................................
GPI Connector ......................................................................................... 25 System Monitor Outputs and Error Conditions ........................ 25 Testing the GPI System Monitor Outputs................................. 27 System Board Ports................................................................................... 28 Keyboard and Mouse ............................................................. 28 SVGA Ports...........................................................
Safety Notices Safety Terms and Symbols The following warning symbols are used in this manual English Français Italiano Español English Français Italiano Español ATTENTION: refer to owner’s manual for important information. ATTENTION: veuillez vous référer au mode d’emploi pour une information importante. ATTENZIONE: fate riferimento al manuale per informazioni importanti. ATENTCION: favor de referir al manual de operacion por informacion importante. WARNING: electrical shock hazard.
Product Damage Precautions The Broadcast Time Delay contains hard disk drives and other fragile electronic and mechanical devices. While this product is very reliable, it is still vulnerable to shock. Handle it with care, and exercise caution not to drop or bump the recorder as damage to internal components may result. Turn off power before moving the server. Do not obstruct air vents. Maintain an ambient temperature below 30°C (86°F). Clean only with a soft cloth dampened with water.
Broadcast Time Delay Introduction 360 Systems’ Broadcast Time Delay is a high-quality program delay for television broadcast, satellite delivery, and other applications requiring a user-settable delay time for video, audio, and vertical interval data. Applications for the delay include: • Compensation for worldwide time zones differences, where a program is received at a different time than when it needs to air.
Time Delay Features • Functions in a stand-alone configuration with no external machine controls, and requires no third-party software. • Operates unattended for long periods of time. No operator intervention or file maintenance required for continuous operation. • All settings are non-volatile, allowing unattended restart on power-up. The unit automatically reconfigures itself for the last-specified time delay, and re-enters the record/playback cycle.
Installation Unpacking Your Time Delay has been carefully inspected and calibrated before shipment to allow immediate operation upon installation. Check all items for signs of visible damage which may have occurred during shipment. If any item is damaged, contact the carrier to file a claim. Keep the packing materials in the event that a unit must be shipped by you.
There are four adhesive-backed rubber feet on the Time Delay. These may need to be removed when rack mounting the unit. In North America, the Time Delay will usually be mounted in a 19” rack enclosure having 10-24 or 10-32 tapped holes. In countries with metric standards, the user will need to supply appropriate fasteners. Cables attached to the rear of the Time Delay should be supported by the rack mounting rails. Do not support substantial cable weight from the Time Delay.
Important Installation Notes Power Conditioning It is good practice to operate an on-air video server from an Uninterruptible Power Source, or UPS. All utility power systems experience occasional transient events, including brownouts and dropouts, which are capable of taking a server off the air. It is the station operator’s job to plan for and overcome such contingencies.
Important Installation Notes RF Interference by Cell Phones Many people are not aware that cell phones can attain a very substantial power output, even when no conversation is taking place. You may have experienced the effect of a cell phone interfering with a common desk phone placed nearby. Carrying a cell phone into a machine room where it is in close proximity to broadcast equipment and its associated wiring is unwise.
Front Panel Features Power ON/OFF button The blue front panel button initiates start-up and shut-down of the Broadcast Time Delay. Press it momentarily to start the server. A sequence of start-up screens will appear, ending with the 3-channel graphic user interface. When the Broadcast Time Delay is running, pressing the blue button momentarily will cause the system to begin an orderly shutdown. This can also be initiated from the GUI by selecting START > SHUTDOWN > SHUTDOWN.
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Rear Panel Connectors The Broadcast Time Delay provides one video input with up to four audio channels, one delayed video output with audio, and a second monitoring output which reflects input video and audio (EE), and can be used as a confidence-monitor.
Operations The Graphical User Interface The Broadcast Time Delay uses a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to control most functions. A keyboard and mouse are included, and the user needs to supply an SVGA monitor—either CRT or flatpanel. The GUI is divided into four sections: Run/Stop control, Time Delay Set, Input Configuration, and System Calibration. Controls and displays for each section are described below.
Run, Stop, Time to Air display Time Delay and Time Delay Presets Run/Stop Control Run The RUN button initiates or restarts the time delay process. Stop The STOP button stops playout and clears stored program content from memory. Note that the Time Delay value can only be changed when the machine is in the STOP mode. Press RUN to begin a new delay cycle, and restart the Time-to-Air countdown.
Input Configuration Input Configuration Input Source Three radio buttons select the input source for video and audio. These are: CVBS (composite video using XLR audio inputs) SDI (Serial Digital with using XLR audio inputs) SDI (Serial Digital with embedded audio) The XLR audio inputs can be either two stereo pairs (4 channels) of AES/EBU digital audio or a stereo pair of +4 dBu analog inputs, as determined by jumpers on the audio card.
System Timing System Timing There are two sections, one applies to operation when synchronizing to the Genlock signal, the other when synchronizing to the input. When the system is in Run mode, only one section will be active depending on the presence or absence of the genlock signal. Note that these timing adjustments apply only to the Delay outputs, not the Monitor outputs. The monitor outputs are designed for confidence monitoring only, and are not timed.
Setup Menu Configure Network Network parameters are set in the Configure Network dialog. In the Setup menu in the upper left corner of the main window, select Network. Network communication for the Broadcast Time Delay is designed primarily to support access to error logs and factory diagnostics. Use only the NET1 connection on the rear panel to connect to the network. Make no connection to NET2. Configure Network dialog Use the Configure Network dialog to configure network communication settings.
Use DHCP Checkbox Enabling DHCP will configure the network interface automatically. If the DHCP box is not selected, the user may then manually enter assignments in the following windows: • Host Name • IP Address • Net Mask • Default Router • Name Server Host Name may be a fully qualified domain name, such as edit1.mydomain.com. All other manually configured addresses must be properly formatted IP addresses.
Set Date and Time From the Main Menu selection bar at the top of the screen, select Setup>Date/Time. The date and time in the Broadcast Time Delay’s system clock can be set by entering values in the Time Set window. Time stamps are used only for display in the GUI and internal error-logging, the system time has no effect on the operation of the video delay. The date and time should only be set when Broadcast Time Delay is in STOP mode.
Technical Specifications Video Time delay Time set increment Video reference (genlock) Accuracy Inputs Outputs Analog video I/O Digital video I/O Video standards Compression format Adjustable, 20 sec to 25 hours D.HH:MM:SS:FF (True number of frames per hour) External black burst (RS-170A) Synchronizes to video input upon loss of external reference Frame accurate; long term is same as genlock reference 1, selectable CVBS or SDI 1 delayed output, 1 E-E monitor.
Miscellaneous Operating system Front panel indicators Miscellaneous ports GPI control inputs/outputs Serial control input Cooling Power Mechanical Mounting Weight Country of origin Agency approvals Linux® LED: Power-on, Genlock, Fan alarm, RAID alarm, System alarm Keyboard, mouse, SVGA display, Ethernet 25-pin D connector, future use 9-pin, EIA-422, future use Forced air 100 to 240 volts universal, 50/60 Hz, 165 watts 3½” x 19” x 18” (89 x 483 x 457 mm) H-W-D Rack mount (2U), optional rear supports 27 lb.
Appendix Audio XLR-3 Connector Pinout The selection of analog or digital audio signals to appear on the XLR connectors is determined by the setting of the internal audio selection jumpers on the internal audio PC card. The Pinout for the XLR connectors is shown below.
GPI Connector The GPI connector outputs are used as System Monitor outputs to indicate error conditions and system failures. These open-collector outputs may be used to source current to drive an external LED or control input. They should not be connected to any voltage greater than 12 volts. Care should be taken when interfacing to other equipment that there is not a significant difference in potential between the system grounds or the AC supplies.
GPI/O (DB25-F) INTERNAL CIRCUITS 1K GPI 1 1 GPI 1 RTN 14 GPI 2 2 GPI 2 RTN 15 GPI 3 3 GPI 3 RTN 16 GPI 4 4 GPI 4 RTN 17 GPI 5 5 GPI 5 RTN 18 GPI 6 6 GPI 6 RTN 19 GPO 1 23 GPO 2 11 GPO 3 24 GPO 4 12 GPO 5 25 GPO 6 13 1K 1K INPUTS 1K 1K 1K OUTPUTS +5V, 200mA MAX SOURCE 21 22 8 SIGNAL GND 9 10 GPI Input/Output Connector Schematic 26 Broadcast Time Delay
Testing the GPI System Monitor Outputs Using the “alarmtest” Utility. In order to test the wiring in a new installation, there is a way to exercise the individual outputs without having to create all of the indicated error conditions. The alarmtest program allows temporarily reassigning one or all of the various outputs to the Loss of Input condition so that all connected systems can be proven. The alarmtest program is run from a terminal window in the Image Server GUI.
System Board Ports Standard computer I/O ports on the Broadcast Time Delay include video monitor, keyboard, mouse, and two Gigabit Ethernet ports. Pinouts are provided to assist in wiring or trouble-shooting. Keyboard and Mouse Keyboard and mouse ports are provided on the rear panel. Both ports are provided with a resettable fuse protecting the +5V supply to the peripheral. Use only the wheel mouse supplied with the Broadcast Time Delay. Other mice may not work correctly.
Mechanical Drawing 18.85 [479 mm] 18.12 [460 mm] 17.00 [432 mm] 19.00 [483 mm] 3.
Maintenance Fault Diagnostics Front Panel Indicators The five LED indicators on the front panel are used to diagnose fault conditions. The meaning of each indicator is noted in the following table. During normal operation all five indicators will be on. GENLOCK FLASHING indicates that there is no Genlock signal, or an invalid signal, at the GENLOCK input connector. In installations that use the input for synchronization, this does not represent an error condition.
Gigabit Ethernet Indicators The Gigabit Ethernet port NET1 has the following indicator LEDs: Label ACT/LNK (Left) 10=OFF 100=YELLOW 1000=GREEN (Right) Indication Green on Meaning The port is connected to a valid link partner Green flashing Data activity Off No link Off 10 Mbps Yellow flashing 100 Mbps Green 1000 Mbps NET 2 is not active. Make no connection to this port.
Removing the Top Cover Using a No. 2 Philips head screwdriver, unscrew the three 6-32 Philips head screws attaching the top cover to the rear panel. Slide the cover back until it is clear of the front panel, and then lift it off. To re-install the top cover, set the cover on top of the chassis and slide the cover forward until its front pins engage the front panel. Secure the cover to the rear of the chassis with the three 6-32 screws.
Installing/Removing I/O Cards Follow the preceding instructions to remove the top cover. The I/O cards are accessible from the top of the chassis. Generally, I/O cards can be extracted or installed with a No. 2 Philips screwdriver. Each I/O card is held in place by one or two 6-32 X ¼” pan head Phillips screws on the rear panel of the chassis. Video I/O Card Remove the 6-32 x ¼” pan head Phillips screw holding the video card to the rear panel.
JUMPER BLOCK PAIR SHOWN IN ANALOG POSITION JUMPER BLOCK PAIR SHOWN IN DIGITAL POSITION Main 2 L Main 2 L/R J8 RV6 34 Broadcast Time Delay Jumper Trimmer Connector Main 2 R Aux 2 L/R J7 RV5 Main 1 L Main 1 L/R J6 RV4 Main 1 R Aux 1 L/R J5 RV3 Main In L Main In L/R J4 RV2 Main In R Aux In L/R J3 RV1 SETTING AND CALIBRATION REFERENCE DESIGNATIONS Both jumpers for each channel (Left & Right, or Main & Aux) must be set together, either analog or digital.
Audio Level Calibration The input gain and output gain of the analog audio circuits are factory calibrated to a +4 dBu standard. Each circuit includes a trim pot with a range of approximately ±2.5 dB. The following procedure may be used to calibrate these for unity gain. Each trim pot is located above the XLR connector with which it is associated. Refer to the preceding drawing for the location of trim pots and jumper blocks referred to in the calibration procedures.
Program Updates via CD-ROM The Broadcast Time Delay operating system and On-Screen User Interface programs can be updated by the user via the internal CD-ROM drive. Program updates may become available by 360 Systems from time to time. The current software version can be determined by looking in the On-Screen program About box, or by pressing the F1 key. To install a program update, follow these instructions. Please read them completely before beginning. Remove the Broadcast Time Delay front panel.
Hard Disk Management The Time Delay employs an advanced Serial-ATA controller that manages four high-capacity hard disks operating in a RAID-5 configuration. This design increases system performance, and by storing parity data, helps prevent data loss should a drive fail. This system brings a high level of reliability to Serial-ATA RAID through a new, switched architecture that exceeds the reliability of SCSI shared-bus storage systems.
RAID Level 5: “Independent Access Array with Rotating Parity” High Data Reliability & Transfer Capacity DATA Disk Array Controller Array Management Software Provides Logical to Physical Mapping 1 2 3 P 4 5 P 6 7 P 8 9 P 10 11 12 Disk 0 Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk 3 Physical Figure 21: RAID 5 Array Schematic Improved Write Performance The Time Delay uses new designs to improve RAID-5 write performance for both large sequential and small random transactions.
• • • Initializing, indicated by "Initializing" on the Array Unit 0 status line; Degraded, indicated by "Degraded" on the Array Unit 0 status line; Rebuilding, indicated by "Rebuilding x%" on the Array Unit 0 status line. “Rebuilding” is the process by which the array controller corrects data parity errors that may have occurred because of power loss, incorrect shutdown or some other data error.
Log-In to the RAID Utilities Figure 22: Log-In to RAID Utilities To log in to the RAID utilities, perform the following steps. The above drawing will appear. • Open the RAID utilities by selecting START>SYSTEM>RAID STATUS • In the Login window, enter ADMINISTRATOR. • In the Password window, make no entry; leave it blank. In the event this does not work, use the password “3ware”. • Click the Login button to enter the Login Utilities.
Determining the Condition of the RAID Array Figure 23: Report of RAID Array Condition To replace a failed drive in the RAID control utility, perform the following steps. The above drawing should appear. • Login as ADMINISTRATOR. • Note the ERROR STATUS on this Summary Screen. • If an error condition is indicated continue to next page.
The RAID controller keeps track of any condition that would adversely affect its reliability. In the event that an error should occur, the alarm log will be helpful in diagnosing the problem. The above drawing will appear. • Select MONITOR>ALARMS from the screen. • Make note of any error conditions reported, and what Port numbers they refer to. Some examples of error messages are: Drive Timeout Error – The drive failed to respond to a command from the controller within the allotted time.
Checking Status of the Drives Figure 25: RAID Maintenance Display To check the status of the RAID drive array, perform the following steps. The above drawing should appear. • Select MANAGEMENT>MAINTENANCE. • Note the status of each drive in the array.
Removing the Degraded Drive from the RAID Unit Figure 26: Removing Failed Drive from RAID Controller The UNIT MAINTENANCE SCREEN above will appear. • Remove the degraded drive from the menu by clicking Remove Drive. • Select the Rescan Controller option on the above screen to have the system recognize the drive as Available.
Rebuilding the RAID Array Figure 27: Selecting a Drive to Use in Rebuilding the Array • Select Rebuild Unit. The REBUILD SCREEN above will appear. • Select the available drive by clicking the check box. • Press OK. The RAID array will begin rebuilding with the new drive. This process may take a long time, but the Image Server can still be used. • When complete, OK will be shown in the status for all ports on the MAINTENANCE menu.
Replacing a Hard Drive Generally, the only time that a hard drive should be removed from the disk array is when the drive array diagnostic software identifies a permanent fault. In this case, the front panel DRIVES LED will blink. Use the hard disk management tools to verify that a drive is at fault. The application monitors many things about the array and individual drives, and will clearly indicate whether a drive has failed. Each hard drive bay is numbered 0 through 3, as are the drives.
Notices Product Registration Important — As the owner of new capital equipment, you will want to take advantage of the product information, enhancements, upgrades, or notifications issued by 360 Systems. Send in your Warranty Card so 360 Systems can remain in contact with you. Mail or fax it to 360 Systems offices in the USA at the address given below.
Laser Compliance The CD-ROM device used in this product is a Class 1 certified laser product. Operating this product outside specifications or altering its original design may result in hazardous radiation exposure, and may be considered an act of modifying or new manufacturing of a laser product under U.S. regulations contained in 21 CFR Chapter 1, subchapter J or CENELEC regulations in HD 482 S1.
End User License Agreement For 360 Systems® Broadcast Time Delay Software IMPORTANT THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (“YOU”) AND 360 SYSTEMS® (“COMPANY”). COMPANY IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE IMAGE SERVER TIME DELAY SOFTWARE TO YOU ONLY UPON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”).
legal remedies. You may not disclose any of Company’s proprietary or trade secret information relating to the Software to any third party. 4. Company warrants that the Software will perform substantially in accordance with its Documentation.
Limited Warranty This product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. This warranty covers parts and labor and is effective when the product is used without alteration for the purpose intended by 360 Systems.
Index 360 Systems Customer Service ..........................................47 E-mail ...........................................................47 Fax................................................................47 Telephone.....................................................47 Website ........................................................47 About RAID 5 ...........................................................37 Address, 360 Systems................................................47 AES/EBU ......
Top Cover.....................................................32 Shutdown .................................................................39 24, 49 Software Version .......................................................36 Sub-Carrier phase adjustment ....................................18 Sub-pels adjustment ..................................................18 SVGA Connector Pinout............................................28 Symbols Time to Air...........................................................
