CHAPTER 1: DEVICE OVERVIEW
VersAtive
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Pro, DigiVu
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II, DigiStream – 1RU Hardware Interface Manual
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DEVICE OVERVIEW
1 . Device Overview
The VersAtive
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Pro, DigiVu
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II and DigiStream 1RU series, referred to as Devices in this manual, are built in identical chassis
but with different input and processing capabilities. Each model, while very similar in layout, may be identifi ed by its unique
from panel labelling.
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VersAtivePro is a transcoder using IP input content (but may also have Analog or SDI Capture Cards fi eld installed).
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DigiVu II is an encoder using Analog and SDI input Capture Cards for content.
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DigiStream is a EPG creation and content streaming device (but may also have Analog Capture Cards installed).
Installation and network and Capture Card connections for each device are similar and are covered in this manual.
1 .1 Chapter Contents
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“Front Panels”
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“Device Initial Confi guration”
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“System Power Supplies”
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“Support for IPMI”
1 .2 Front Panels
The front panel is common to all 1RU products with the exception of the product name.
1 .2 .1 Controls & Indicators
The products are designed to be plug and play and will be in a powered on state when the power cord is plugged in. There
may be instances where it is desired to reboot or power down the devices manually and recessed switches to enable that are
located on the front panel. Indicator lights are provided to allow monitoring of errors and alarms, See Table 1.2a for functional
descriptions of front panel controls and indicators.
Figure 1-1: DigiVu
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II Front Panel
Figure 1-2: VersAtive
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Pro Front Panel
Figure 1-3: DigiStream Front Panel
Figure 1-4: Front Controls & Indicators
