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General| Category | DVR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | 360 Systems |
| Model | Image Server 2000 |
| Operating System | Proprietary |
| Video Outputs | Composite, S-Video |
| Audio Outputs | Analog |
| Control Interface | RS-422, Ethernet |
| Video Inputs | Composite, S-Video |
| Audio Inputs | Analog |
| Ethernet | Yes |
Details on software revisions and how they relate to manual updates.
Explains formatting conventions used in the manual for clarity.
Defines warnings and symbols used throughout the manual.
Provides essential precautions to avoid injury or equipment damage.
Details on avoiding electric shock, fire, and other physical hazards.
Guidelines for handling the equipment to prevent physical damage.
Instructions and importance of registering the product.
Information regarding 360 Systems' right to make product changes.
How the Image Server facilitates the move to digital broadcast workflows.
Details on the server's storage capabilities and RAID-5 configuration.
Highlights the Image Server's role as a VTR replacement.
Explains how the server integrates with automation systems.
Overview of advanced features like MPEG-2, DV, and TARGA support.
Details on the server's analog and digital audio capabilities.
Introduction to the GUI for server operation and configuration.
Information on upgrading storage capacity for the Image Server.
Lists optional features like DV+Graphics and Remote Workstation.
Recommendations for essential spare parts for the Image Server.
Instructions for safely unpacking the Image Server unit.
List of items included with the Image Server package.
Guidance on physically mounting the Image Server in a rack.
Essential information on maintaining proper operating temperatures.
Recommendations for using UPS systems for stable power supply.
Warning about potential interference from mobile phones.
Precautions to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.
Information on the initial software setup and licensing.
Description of the Image Server's front panel components and indicators.
Details on the server's rear panel connectors and ports.
Specifications for audio data format and sample rates.
How to configure audio inputs/outputs for analog or digital.
Information on the server's serial ports for external control.
Details on the Gigabit Ethernet port for file transfers.
Configuration and use of General Purpose Inputs/Outputs.
How to connect and use external genlock signals for synchronization.
Details on connecting and using Linear Time Code input.
Instructions for connecting and using the keyboard.
Instructions for connecting and using the mouse.
Requirements for connecting a monitor to the server.
Information on power connection, voltage, and shutdown procedures.
Overview of the server's graphical desktop environment.
Steps to start or restart the server's GUI.
Procedures for safely shutting down the Image Server.
Description of the main menu bar elements and their functions.
Details on the Show, Edit, Windows, and Help menus.
Options for arranging and managing display windows.
Information conveyed by the status bar.
Overview of the File and Options menus for transport control.
Functions within the File menu for clip management.
Functions within the Options menu for control and configuration.
Menus for managing playlists, including File and Options.
File operations for playlists: Open, Append, Save.
Saving playlists under a new name.
Renaming the currently loaded playlist.
Removing the currently loaded playlist.
Options for playlist control and configuration.
Settings for configuring recording parameters.
How to select and configure the video sync source.
Steps to select the active video input source.
Configuring which audio tracks will be recorded.
Options for selecting MPEG recording parameters like profile and bit rate.
Choosing the time code source for new recordings.
Steps to put the server in Record Ready mode and start recording.
Steps to open a clip and start playback.
How to enable or disable clip looping during playback.
Instructions for pausing and resuming clip playback.
Procedure to remove a clip from the transport.
Methods for adjusting playback speed using the shuttle control.
Creating sub-clips during the recording process.
Setting the starting point for a clip edit.
Setting the ending point for a clip edit.
Previewing the clip from the Mark In point to the Mark Out point.
How to name the server and individual channel transports.
Configuring the server's General Purpose Outputs.
Configuring the server's General Purpose Inputs.
Settings for Linear Time Code input and output.
Steps to configure network settings like IP address and DHCP.
How to set the server's date, time, and time zone.
Adjusting SC/H Phase and Audio Delay for channel calibration.
Procedures for renaming and deleting clips.
How to sort clips by column headings.
Limiting the displayed clips using the filter window.
Using the Clip Locator to find specific clips.
Using wildcard characters for clip searches.
Advanced search methods using regular expressions.
Description of the playlist interface and its functions.
Step-by-step guide to creating and playing playlists.
How to load an existing playlist.
Configuring a playlist to start at a specific time.
How to halt a running playlist.
Instructions for pausing and resuming playlist playback.
How to jump to a specific clip within a playlist.
Navigating the playlist view to the currently playing clip.
Configuring playlist memory for played items.
Activating and understanding As-Run log generation.
Steps to remove a clip from an existing playlist.
Adding a hold event to pause playback within a playlist.
Adding clips from one playlist to another.
Modifying the duration of clips within a playlist.
Using GPI inputs to control playlist playback.
Adjusting synchronization settings for video outputs.
Features and configuration of embedded audio in SDI streams.
Engaging sample rate converters for audio synchronization.
Locking channels for frame-accurate key/fill operations.
Details on using ganged channels for key and fill graphics.
Capabilities of the DV and Graphics option for playback.
How to import TARGA files and their conversion to MPEG-2.
Requirements for importing animation clips.
Network setup needed before using FTP.
Procedure for accessing the server via FTP.
How the server handles transferring edited clip segments.
List of media file types supported by the Image Server.
How to enable automatic time synchronization.
Requirements for connecting the server to a network for NTP.
Setting up Network Time Protocol parameters.
How to set the correct time zone for accurate timekeeping.
Configuring IP address, Net Mask, and Name Servers.
Using serial ports for remote control and automation.
Understanding control priority between GUI and external controllers.
Setting automation protocols like VDCP and BVW.
Configuring specific responses to VDCP commands.
List of automation controllers tested with the Image Server.
List of remote control panels and switchers tested.
Explanation of RAID 5 data striping and parity benefits.
How the server enhances RAID-5 write performance.
Tools for monitoring and managing the disk array.
Responding to drive faults and using the RAID status utility.
Steps to access and log into the RAID management utilities.
How to check the status and identify faulty drives in the RAID array.
Using the alarm log to diagnose RAID controller issues.
Verifying the operational status of individual drives in the array.
Procedure for safely removing a failed drive.
Steps to rebuild the RAID array after replacing a drive.
Instructions for physically replacing hard disk drives.
Using front panel indicators to diagnose server faults.
Meaning of the five LED indicators on the front panel.
Status lights on the Gigabit Ethernet adapter card.
Safety precautions before accessing internal components.
Instructions for removing the front panel for access.
Steps to remove the top cover for internal access.
Guidelines for ESD and mechanical handling.
Procedures for installing and removing I/O cards.
Information on accessing the motherboard and related cautions.
Procedure for calibrating analog audio input and output levels.
Alternative method for calibrating audio channels.
Information on returning the product for warranty repair.
Compliance with safety standards like EN 60950.
Information on the Class 1 laser product compliance.
FCC and Canadian regulations for radio interference.
Terms and conditions of the product warranty.
Legal disclaimers and limitations on company liability.
Specifies the licensing terms for the Image Server software.
Pinout details for various connectors like XLR and Serial.
Information on BNC connector impedance and termination.
Details on the GPI port, inputs, outputs, and pinout.
Overview of standard computer I/O ports like keyboard, mouse, and SVGA.
Details on supported serial protocols like VDCP and BVW.
Reference table for VDCP commands and their responses.
Reference table for BVW serial commands.
Information on the Odetics serial protocol.
Detailed technical specifications for video, audio, and time code.
Information on Closed Caption support.
Details on automation control and GPI inputs/outputs.
File interchange formats and protocols for video networking.
Specifications for storage capacity and RAID configuration.
Keyboard shortcuts for basic transport operations.
Keyboard shortcuts for clip editing functions.
Keyboard shortcuts for playlist playback control.
Keyboard shortcuts for file management tasks.
Format for naming As-Run log files.
An example of an As-Run log entry.
Description of the format for the As-Run log page header.
Guidelines for encoding MPEG-2 files for compatibility.
Key requirements for MPEG program stream files.
Dimensional drawings of the Image Server unit.
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