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Image Servers Support Traditional VTR Functions The Image Server is a perfect drop-in replacement for popular VTRs. It saves costs for tape, machine maintenance, cassette prep, and storage. Its three output channels perform any combination of tasks, including responding to GUI or automation commands, clip trimming or browsing. Unlike a VTR, the Image Server can simultaneously record and play a program. A new recording can start at any time, even when two simultaneous playbacks are i
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Full Slate of Audio Features Image Servers include both analog and digital audio circuits, making it an important tool in the transition to digital broadcasting. It includes gold XLR connectors for audio inputs and outputs, and each can be configured for either AES/EBU digital or +4 dBu balanced analog. SDI embedded audio is also available as an option. In discrete digital format, each video program can have four channels of audio, whereas analog I/O provides two channels. (An AES/EBU
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Reliability Counts 360 Systems has 34 years experience manufacturing equipment for television broadcast and other critical industries. We understand quality and reliability, and we’ve paid close attention to design issues like power, cooling, and protecting stored data. We’ve even included alarms on key server components. Self-Mirroring Image Servers When the very highest level of reliability is required, Image Servers are priced so attractively that it can even make good business
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Key Features and Benefits The Image Server is designed from the ground up to deliver outstanding performance and value in a multi-channel MPEG-2 and DV-format server. Three video outputs with analog, digital, and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces make it an excellent choice for the next-generation plant. • MPEG-2: Main Profile @ Main Level and 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level to 50 Mb/s. • Optional import and playout of DV-format video and TARGA graphics files • Drag-and-Drop FTP transfers from p
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Applications for 360 Systems’ Image Servers Image Servers add value to a wide variety of applications in broadcasting, cable distribution, video production, P-E-G, entertainment and sports venues. Many of these tasks are impractical with videotape because of its nature as a slow-response, single-channel device. In contrast, the video server provides immediate record and playback of any source, and lends a spontaneous appearance to broadcasts, presentations and live events. • News Pr
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Available Models and Options Image Server 2000 Model V2000-120 Provides 1-input, 3 outputs, MPEG-2 encoding to 50 Mb/sec, MXF network transfers, head and tail trimming, playlisting, (4) 120 GB drives in RAID-5 array provides 52 hours of storage at 12 Mb/sec. Image Server 2000 Model V2000-250 As above, with 112 hours of storage at 12 Mb/sec Image Server 2000 Model V2000-400 As above, with 170 hours of storage at 12 Mb/sec DV and Graphics Option Upgrades Image Server 2000 to in
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Maintenance Spares 360 Systems’ is committed to keeping your Image Server on air. The server contains hard disk drives and other fragile electronic devices; and while it is designed to be very reliable, having spare parts on hand in the event of a fault is a good practice. Hard disk spares are particularly important. Please consider these important options at the time of your purchase, or shortly after. • 120 GB Image Server Hard Drive for 52-hour servers • 250 GB Image Server Hard D
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Installation Unpacking Your Image Server 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. If the original packaging is not available, make sure that the following criteria are met: • Packaging must be able
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Rack Mounting Refer to instructions packaged with the Rack Mount Hardware Kit for specific installation information. Note: If you plan to use digital audio, be sure to change the configuration of the Analog/Digital Audio Jumpers inside the unit before mounting the Image Server in a rack. The jumpers are factory set to the Analog audio position. For more information about changing the jumpers, see Analog/Digital Audio Selection on page 106. There are four adhesive-backed rubber feet on
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For use with Software Version 2.10 Image Server Model V-2000B July 2005 Copyright © 2003-2005, 360 Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
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™ Contents Preface__________________________________________________________ 5 Software and Operations Manual Revisions ................................5 Safety Notices ____________________________________________________ 6 Safety Terms and Symbols ........................................................6 General Safety Caution.............................................................6 Personal Injury Precautions.......................................................6 Produc
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LTC Time Code Output ..........................................................25 Keyboard..............................................................................25 Mouse ..................................................................................25 Monitor ................................................................................25 Power...................................................................................25 Basic Operations ________________________________
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Communication Port Parameters .............................................71 Tested Automation Controllers 71 Tested Remote Control Panels and Switchers 73 System Configuration _____________________________________________ 74 System..................................................................................74 Options ................................................................................74 Date/Time.........................................................................
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Program Updates via CD-ROM 109 Replacing a Hard Drive 110 Factory Repair Policy 110 Regulatory Certifications 111 Safety................................................................................. 111 Laser Compliance ................................................................ 111 Radio Interference Compliance ............................................. 111 Product Warranty and End-User License Agreement ____________________ 113 Limited Warranty 113 End User License Agreem
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Preface This manual provides installation, setup and operating instructions for 360 Systems’ Image Server 2000™ and the Multi-Format Image Server, which includes DV and graphics capability. It is organized to provide quick access to topics of primary interest. An extensive Table of Contents is provided at the beginning, and a subject Index at the end, to assist in locating information. If you have already used hard disk video servers (or VTRs), you may find discussion of the basic ser
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Safety Notices Safety Terms and Symbols THE FOLLOWING WARNING SYMBOLS ARE USED IN THIS MANUAL: ENGLISH ATTENTION: REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION. FRANÇAIS ATTENTION: VEUILLEZ VOUS RÉFÉRER AU MODE D’EMPLOI POUR UNE INFORMATION IMPORTANTE. ITALIANO ATTENZIONE: FATE RIFERIMENTO AL MANUALE PER INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI. ESPAÑOL ATENTCION: FAVOR DE REFERIR AL MANUAL DE OPERACION POR INFORMACION IMPORTANTE. ENGLISH WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. FRANÇAIS A
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Product Damage Precautions Image Server recorders contain 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.
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Introduction 360 Systems’ Image Server 2000™ and Multi-Format Image Server are multi-stream video recorder/servers designed for television broadcast, production, and Pro-AV applications. Image Servers can play three independent video streams at once, and store up to 170 hours of MPEG-2 video, with four audio channels per video stream, in just 3½” of rack space. The server’s extensive feature set makes it an excellent choice for VTR replacement, automation, remote trucks, P-E-G applicati
