evertz DreamCatcher - User Manual

DREAMCATCHER
Replay System
Installation Guide
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Version 1.5, June 2016
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Summary

INSTALLATION

DREAMCATCHER SERVER CONNECTION OVERVIEW

Illustrates and lists the various physical connection ports on the DreamCatcher Server.

DREAMCATCHER PANEL CONNECTION OVERVIEW

NETWORK CONNECTION

Explains how to connect the DreamCatcher system components via network.

INPUT;OUTPUTS

CONFIGURATION

NETWORK CONFIGURATION

Step-by-step guide to configuring the network settings for the DreamCatcher Server.

DreamCatcher Server Network Configuration

Detailed procedure for setting up the server's network interface parameters.

DreamCatcher Controller Network Configuration

Steps to configure network settings on the DreamCatcher Controller.

Web Configuration

Instructions for accessing and using the web-based configuration interface.

DreamCatcher Server Settings and Diagnostics Widget

DreamCatcher Controller Settings and Diagnostics Menu

SYSTEM OPERATION

Clearing Record Trains and Content

Clearing Record Trains and Content from the Web Configuration

Clearing Record Trains and Content from DreamCatcher

Clearing Record Trains and Content from DreamCatchers Controller

Operating Video Standard and Capture Bit Rate

How to configure video standards and capture bit rates for the system.

Setting Video Standard with the Web Configuration

Steps to set video standards using the web interface.

4 K Set Up and Basic Operation

CONFIGURING DREAMCATCHER IN 4 K MODE

Guide to setting up and configuring the system for 4K operation.

Using Dreamcatcher in 4 k mode

4 K Zoom Output

Details how to use the zoom feature and configure output settings for 4K.

DC-Logger

DC-Logger CONNECTION OVERVIEW

DC-LOGGER NETWORK CONFIGURATION

Guide to configuring network settings for the DC-Logger.

DreamCatcher Server System Configuration

Configuring the connection between DC-Logger and DreamCatcher Server.

evertz DreamCatcher Specifications

General

Model	DreamCatcher
Category	Recording Equipment
Multi-channel Recording	Yes
Networking	Gigabit Ethernet
Video Input	SDI
Audio Input	Embedded audio on SDI inputs
Recording Format	MPEG-2, H.264
Output Interfaces	SDI
Replay	Instant replay, slow motion
Control Interface	Web interface