GRASS VALLEY PROFILE XP PVS Series, System Manual

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How this manual is organized
23 July 2004 Profile XP System Guide
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How this manual is organized
The Profile XP System Guide is organized around the tasks you’ll be performing to
customize the Profile XP settings to meet your system needs. You can see this reflected
in the chapter titles chosen for this manual. The following identifies and describes the
chapters included in this manual:
Chapter 1 - Introducing the Profile XP Media Platform
Introduces the Profile XP Media Platform. You can read this chapter to get familiar with
the Profile XP key features and system components. Also included is a brief architectural
overview of the Profile XP system.
Chapter 2 - Working with Configuration Manager
Describes the Configuration Manager user interface and functionality. Configuration
Manager is the application used to configure and manage the Profile XP system.
Chapter 3 - Working with RAID Storage Using GVG Disk Utility
Describes how to set up local storage for the Profile XP Media Platform. Procedures are
included for configurations with PFC500, PFR500, PFR600, and PFR700 Fibre
Channel RAID Chassis and expansion chassis, and for storage systems with the optional
second controller board.
Chapter 4 - Adding or Removing Channels
Describes the basics of adding, configuring, or removing channels. Information on
advanced channel settings are referenced to chapters 5 through 7.
Chapter 5 - Modifying a Channel: Video Settings
Describes how to modify the video settings for a channel.
Chapter 6 - Modifying a Channel: Audio Settings
Describes how to modify the audio settings for a channel.
Chapter 7 - Modifying a Channel: Timecode Settings
Describes how to modify the timecode settings for a channel.
Chapter 8 - Modifying a Channel: Ancillary Data
Describes how to modify the ancillary data settings for a channel.
Chapter 9 - Managing Optional Licenses
Describes how to request and add optional software licenses to enable features such as
the Agile Output.
Chapter 10 - Controlling the Profile XP Remotely
Describes how to set up the Profile XP Media Platform for the control mode you want
to use: remote control protocol over RS-422 or remote applications over Ethernet.
Chapter 11 - Setting up a Simple Network
Describes how to set up a simple network of Profile XP systems. Procedures are
included for setting up the Windows NT network and both Profile XP video network
options.
Chapter 12 - Solving Common Setup Problems
Provides help for solving common set up problems that occur when Profile XP features
or signal requirements are not understood.
Appendix A - Electrical and Environmental Specifications
This appendix consists of electrical and environmental specifications.