Omneon Spectrum™ System

Getting Started Guide

Release 5.4
Omneon, Inc.™• Omneon Spectrum™ System • Getting Started Guide
Part Number: 28-0067. Version 5.4. May 2009.

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 FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Shielded cables must be used to ensure compliance with the FCC Class A limits.

Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance

English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for the radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Commerce.
French: Le prèsent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dèpassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
We: Omneon, Inc.
Declare under our sole responsibility that the products identified below comply with the following EU
Directives and Harmonized Standards stated.
Applicable EU Directives for MediaDirector model MCP-2101, 2100, 2102, and 2102B:

Parameter Specification Detail

CE Low Voltage Directive EN60950: 1992, A1 + A2 + A3 + A4

(73/23/EEC) including Safety of Information Technology Equipment
amendments
EMC FCC Part 15, ICES-003 Class A for Digital Equipment, USA
ICES-003 Class A for Digital Equipment, Canada
Directive of (89/336/EEC) including amendments
Electromagnetic
Compatibility
EN55022: 1998 Emissions from Information Technology Equipment
EN55024: 1998 Immunity for Information Technology Equipment
CISPR 22 Class A Others

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 Applicable EU Directives for MediaPort models MIP-1001, 1001a, 1002, 1003, 1003a,1010a, 3006, 3006, 4001,
4002, 4010, 4101, 4102, 5001, 5002, 5201, 5202, 5221, 5222, 5301, 5302, 5321, 5322, 5501, 5502, 6101, 6221, and
6321:

Parameter Specification Detail

CE Low Voltage Directive EN60950: 1992, A1 + A2 + A3 + A4

(73/23/EEC) including Safety of Information Technology Equipment
amendments
EMC FCC Part 15, ICES-003 Class A for Digital Equipment, USA
ICES-003 Class A for Digital Equipment, Canada
Directive of Electromagnetic (89/336/EEC) including amendments
Compatibility
EN55022: 1998
EN55024: 1998 Emissions from Information Technology Equipment
CISPR 22 Immunity for Information Technology Equipment
Class A Others

The Technical File is available to proper authorities and the product is marked.

Safety
For MediaDirector models MCP-2100, MCP-2101, MCP-2102, MCP-2102B, and MediaPort models MIP-1001,
1001a, 1002, 1003, 1003a,1010a, 3006, 3006, 4001, 4002, 4010, 4101, 4102, 5001, 5002, 5201, 5202, 5221, 5222,
5301, 5302, 5321, 5322, 5501, 5502, and 6101, 6221, 6331:
UL/CUL, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 950-95 Third Edition and UL1950 Third Edition
UL/CUL, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 First Edition and UL60950-1 First Edition

Additional Certification, Compliance and EMC Data

Additional certification, compliance and EMC data is listed in the “Installation” section of the
Omneon Spectrum System Hardware Orientation Guide for each individual Omneon Spectrum System component.

Important Safeguards and Notices

This section provides important safety guidelines for both the Operator and Service Personnel. Specific
warnings and cautions are found throughout the guide where they apply, but may not appear here. Please read
and follow the important safety information, noting especially those instructions related to risk of fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.

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 Safety Symbols
Hazardous Voltage symbol.

Caution symbol.
The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary to refer to the manuals to prevent
damage to the product.

Warnings
Please observe the following important warnings:
• Any instructions in this guide that require opening the chassis, changing a power supply, or
removing a board should be performed by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
• Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
• Do not use this product in or near water. Disconnect AC power before installing any options or servicing
the unit unless instructed to do so by this manual.
• This product is grounded through the power cord grounding conductor. To avoid electric shock, plug the
power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting the product inputs or outputs.
• Route power cords and other cables so that they are not likely to be damaged. Disconnect power before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners; use only a damp cloth.
• Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product. To avoid personal injury, do not touch exposed
connections and components while power is on. Do not insert anything into either of the system’s two
power supply cavities with power connected.
• Do not wear hand jewelry or watches when troubleshooting high current circuits, such as the power
supplies.
• To avoid fire hazard, use only the specified correct type, voltage and current rating as referenced in the
appropriate parts list for this product. Always refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.

Cautions
Please observe the following important cautions:
• When installing this equipment, always comply with the National Electrical Standard and local
electrical standard for attachment of the power cords.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly or with an incorrect type. There are no user-serviceable
batteries inside Omneon products. Refer to Omneon qualified personnel only to service the replaceable
batteries. Dispose of batteries according to the instructions.
• Use only specified replacement parts.
• Follow static precautions at all times when handling this equipment.
• Slots and openings in the chassis are provided for ventilation. Do not block them. Leave the back of the
frame clear for air exhaust cooling and to allow room for cabling — a minimum of 6 inches (15.25 cm) of
clearance is recommended.

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Getting Started Guide
 Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
New in this Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Omneon End User Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Omneon SystemManager Documentation Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Omneon Spectrum System Documentation Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Documentation Terms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rules for System LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Available Media and Wrapper Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 1 System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About a Basic Spectrum System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Basic System Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About Site Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About Unpacking and Inspecting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About Equipment Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rack Mounting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting the MediaStore and MediaDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuring or Verifying the Fibre Channel Loop Speed on a MediaStore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
About MediaDirector Hosts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting MediaPorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
About SDI/SDTI MediaPort Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting the SystemManager, MediaDirector, and Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting the Optional Automation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting Reference Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connecting Audio and Video I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Connecting AC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Powering up a System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installing the SystemManager Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Logging onto the SystemManager Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Verifying the System Diagram and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Verifying the File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
About Players that Reside in a MediaDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Verifying Players that Reside in a MediaDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Powering Down a System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Installing and Removing Optical SFPs, Optical Fibre Channel Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
About Fibre Channel Cable Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Chapter 2 Software Installation and Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

About Installing the SystemManager Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
About Verifying Software Release Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Upgrading Spectrum Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Upgrading MediaPort Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Upgrading MediaDirector Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Verifying Disk Drive Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Upgrading Disk Drive Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Handling Device Upgrade Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Replacing Firmware and PCapps Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Accessing Technical Documentation for a Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Accessing Documentation from the Windows Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Downloading the Latest Documentation from the Omneon Support Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Locating the Latest Documentation on the Omneon Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

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 Introduction

Congratulations on choosing the Omneon Spectrum™ System from Omneon, Inc. You have
purchased a scalable storage architecture that combines a SAN (Storage Area Network) and NAS
(Network Attached Storage) and that is designed to take on all creative challenges for today’s digital
media applications. You’ll be pleased at how easily the Omneon system integrates in your facility —
saving time, simplifying procedures, enhancing production flexibility, reducing maintenance costs and
increasing your company’s overall efficiency and throughput.
This document provides information on how to set up an Omneon Spectrum System and install or
upgrade software and firmware on the system in the following sections:
• System Installation provides step-by-step instructions for installing a basic Omneon Spectrum
System.
• Software Installation and Upgrades provides general information about installing the
SystemManager application and instructions for upgrading Spectrum firmware.

New in this Release

Refer to the Spectrum Release Notes for new features and ehancements supported in this release.

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 Omneon End User Documentation
Omneon provides the following end user documentation:
• Omneon SystemManager Documentation Suite
• Omneon Spectrum System Documentation Suite

Omneon SystemManager Documentation Suite

Table 1 describes the documents which comprise the Omneon SystemManager Documentation Suite.
All items are packaged in self-extracting files and available for download from the Omneon Support
Server at the following location:
ftp://ftp.omneon.com/Updates/Omneon/Current/SystemManager/
All files on the Omneon Support Server are password protected. Contact Omneon Technical Support
if you need assistance with unlocking the files.
Acrobat® Reader® is needed to view the product documentation. Download this for free from:
http://www.adobe.com

This document... Provides this information...

Omneon SystemManager User’s Guide and • new features in the SystemManager release
Online Help System • system operations procedures
• system configuration procedures
• ClipTool installation and operation procedures
Omneon SystemManager Installation Guide • software installation and upgrade details
Omneon SystemManager Release Notes • last minute information regarding a product
release

Table 1. SystemManager Documentation Suite

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 Omneon Spectrum System Documentation Suite
Table 2 describes the documents which comprise the Omneon Spectrum System Documentation
Suite. All items are packaged in self-extracting files and available for download from the Omneon
Support Server at the following location:
ftp://ftp.omneon.com/Updates/Omneon/Current/Spectrum/
All files on the Omneon Support Server are password protected. Contact Omneon Technical Support
if you need assistance with unlocking the files.
Acrobat ® Reader® is needed to view the product documentation. Download this for free from:
http://www.adobe.com

This document... Provides this information...

Omneon Spectrum System Getting Started Guide • new features in this release
(this guide) • system installation
• software installation and upgrade details
• licensing information
Omneon Spectrum System Hardware Orientation • orientation to system components including
Guide MediaDirector, MediaPort, MediaStore, and Sys-
temManager Platform
• troubleshooting system components
• specifications for system components
Omneon Spectrum System Protocol Reference • command sets and preroll parameters for con-
Guide trolling Omneon MediaDirectors, Omneon
implementation of ftp server
Omneon Spectrum System Quick Reference • back panel views of Spectrum hardware compo-
Guides nents
• component LED assignments and legends
Omneon Spectrum System Release Notes • last minute information regarding a product
release

Table 2. Spectrum System Documentation Suite

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 Documentation Terms and Abbreviations
The following defines terms used throughout this documentation:
• DV refers to Digital Video, a compressed digital video format for sound and picture.
• Embedded refers to two different concepts in this guide:
• The first usage is the embedding of audio data in SDI video streams. The Omneon system
can input and output audio data either separately (on AES/EBU connections), or embedded
within the SDI video stream.
• The second usage pertains to the recording of VBI data. The Omneon system gives the
option of embedding VBI data within an MPEG file, or recording the VBI data in a separate
file
• Frame or Chassis both refer to the specific hardware component of an Omneon device such as
a MediaPort or MediaDirector.
• Hot Swappable refers to an electronics board or component (such as a fan or disk drive) that can
be removed from or installed in a chassis while system power is on.
• Input refers to an audio or video signal that is connected to a MediaPort. Input also refers to the
physical input connectors on the MediaPort frame.
• Interleaved refers to audio that is recorded within the DV (video) file itself.
• MediaPort refers to an interface adapter for video, audio, timecode, and control. Starting with
Spectrum release 5.0, use of the term MediaPort in this documentation refers to single and
multiple channel units. Use of the term MultiPort to describe a MediaPort with multiple channels
is being discontinued.
• Output refers to an audio or video signal that is connected from a MediaPort to a destination
digital device. Output also refers to the physical output connectors on the MediaPort frame.
• SDI refers to Serial Digital Interface, a system whereby uncompressed digital component video
signals are distributed via coaxial cable. An SDI signal can include embedded audio.
• SDTI refers to a protocol for transporting data at high bitrates (up to 270 Mbps) over a serial
transmission line. The protocol is defined in the SMPTE 305.2M-200 specification. SDTI may
carry different types of data, including various forms of compressed video.
• SDTI-CP refers to a Sony variation of SDTI for carrying IMX MPEG video at 50 Mbps.
• Source refers to an audio/video device whose output signals are connected to one or more
MediaPort inputs.
• System refers to an entire Omneon Spectrum System and all of its components, unless
specifically noted as another Omneon system.
• UI refers to the SystemManager’s User Interface (as viewed on a web browser).
• VANC refer to the Vertical ANCillary data in the active portions of lines in the vertical interval.

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 Table 3 contains a list of abbreviations and definitions used throughout this documentation.

Abbreviation Definition

A-D Analog-to-Digital
AES Audio Engineering Society
AUX Auxiliary
CBR Constant Bit Rate
CG Character Generator
CIFS Common Internet File System
D-A Digital-to-Analog
DAT Digital Audio Tape
DDR Digital Disk Recorder
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS Domain Name System
DV Digital Video
DVTR Digital Video Tape Recorder
E-E Electronics to Electronics
EFS Extended File System
FC-AL Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop
FCP (Apple’s) Final Cut Pro
GOP Group of Pictures
Mbps Megabits per second
MCP Media Control Processor
MIB Management Information Base (database)
MIP Media Interface Port
MMS Media Manager System
MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group
MSC Media Storage Chassis
MXF Media eXchange Format
NAS Network Attached Storage

Table 3. Abbreviation Definitions

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 Abbreviation Definition

NMS Network Management System

RU Rack Unit
SAN Storage Area Network
SDI Serial Digital Interface
SDTI Serial Data Transport Interface
SMB Server Message Block
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
VBI Vertical Blanking Interval
VDCP Video Disk Control Protocol
VTR Video Tape Recorder
VCR Video Cassette Recorder

Table 3. Abbreviation Definitions

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 Rules for System LEDs
The front panel of an Omneon MediaPort (and MediaDirector) includes an array of six LEDs, as in
shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Front Panel LED Display

The following general rules apply to the LED functions on the front panels of Omneon products:
• LEDs are multi-state and multi-color. They can be lit in one of four colors as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2. LED Colors

• When lit, LEDs can also be on solid or blinking.

• Off indicates that the associated subsystem is not yet initialized.
• Solid colors indicate operational states. Light Blue (solid) is the preferred state, indicating
normal operation and a fully functional subsystem.
• All (blink) states are used for error indications. The most common error indication is Light Blue
(blink). Green (blink) and Dark Blue (blink) are used for other error conditions. All blinks are
between Off and the selected blink color.
• The typical LED indication should be all six Light Blue (solid). This allows simple, at-a-glance
assessment of an “all OK” condition for an Omneon equipment rack. This also means that
unused LEDs are set to Light Blue (solid).
Refer to the Omneon Spectrum System Hardware Orientation Guide for an explanation of the functions of
individual LEDs on each system component.

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 Available Media and Wrapper Formats
The Omneon Spectrum System supports the following compressed and uncompressed media
formats, depending upon the selected MediaPort:
• DV (25 Mbps)
• DVCPRO (25, 50 Mbps)
• DVCPRO HD (100 Mbps)
• MPEG-2 (various data rates and GOP structures)
• HDCAM
• DNxHD
• XDCAM-HD, XDCAM-EX
• HDV720
• 436M (VBI/VANC)
• DVB/ASI
• ITU-601 (Uncompressed)
• AES/EBU (48 kHz, 16 or 24-bits), AC-3 and Dolby™ E
Table 4 shows supported combinations of media wrapper formats and track types:
QuickTime MXF
QuickTime Self MXF OP1a MXF OP1b MXF OP1a OP0TypeA MXF OP1a
Reference Contained (Internal) (External) (eVTR) (External) Low Latency

Track Type Record/Play Record/Play Record/Play Record/Play Record/Play Record/Play Record/Play

DV 25 Both Both Both Both N/A Both Both

DVCPRO Both Both Both Both N/A Both Both

DVCPRO 50 Both Both Both Both N/A Both Both

DVCPRO HD Both Both Both Both N/A Both Both

MPEG-2 I-Frame Both Neither Both Both N/A Both Both

MPEG-2 IMX 30, Both Both Both Both Both Both Both
40, 50

MPEG-2 Long Both Neither Both Both N/A Both Both

GOP

HDCAM Both Neither Neither Neither N/A Neither Neither

DNxHD Both Neither Both Neither N/A Neither Both

XDCAM-HD Both Play only Play only Play only N/A Play only Play only

HDV720p Both Play only Play only Play only N/A Play only Play only

Table 4. Media Track Types and Wrapper Formats

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 QuickTime MXF
QuickTime Self MXF OP1a MXF OP1b MXF OP1a OP0TypeA MXF OP1a
Reference Contained (Internal) (External) (eVTR) (External) Low Latency

Track Type Record/Play Record/Play Record/Play Record/Play Record/Play Record/Play Record/Play

XDCAM-EX Both Play only Play only Play only N/A Play only Play only

XDCAM-HD (50 Both Play only Neither Neither N/A Neither Neither
Mbps)

Neither Neither Both (VBI) Play only N/A Play only Both (VBI)
436M Play only Play only
(VBI/VANC) (VANC) (VANC)

10Bit SDI Both Neither Neither Neither N/A Neither Neither

Table 4. Media Track Types and Wrapper Formats

About Omneon’s XDCAM Compatibility

Omneon's implementations of XDCAM-HD and XDCAM-EX are not RDD9 compliant. Hence, the
clips are not interoperable with Sony XDCAM-HD or XDCAM-EX devices. The clips are compliant
with several NLEs, including Apple’s Final Cut Pro.
Table 5 displays supported combinations of audio track types and media wrapper formats.
AIFF (Big Endian) and WAV (Little
Wrapper Format Endian) AES3 8-bit A law

QuickTime Reference Total of (2, 4, 6, 8, or 16) audio No No

QuickTime Self Contained
channels recorded with (1, 2, 4, or
8) channels per file or per track
MXF OP1a (Internal) with sample size (16, or 24) bits.
MXF OP1b (External)

N/A Total 8 audio channels N/A

recorded with 8 channels
per file with sample size
24 bits encoded into 32
MXF OP1a (eVTR) bit wrappers.
MXF OP0TypeA (External) Total of (2, 4, 6, 8, or 16) audio No No
channels recorded with (1, 2, 4, or
8) channels per file with sample Yes
MXF OP1a Low Latency size (16, or 24) bits.

Table 5. Audio Track Types and Media Wrapper Formats

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Omneon, Inc. provides many ways for you to obtain technical support. In addition to contacting your
Distributor, System Integrator, or Omneon Account Manager, you can contact the Omneon Technical
Support department as follows:
For support in the Americas:
• Telephone (Toll Free): +1(888) OVN SPT1 (686 7781)
• Telephone (Local): +1(408) 585 5200
• Fax: (408) 521 2191
• Email: [email protected]
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• Telephone: +44 1256 347 401
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 CHAPTER 1
System Installation

This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing a basic Omneon Spectrum System that
consists of a SystemManager, one MediaStore, one MediaDirector, three MediaPorts, and an optional
automation system. This basic system is not configured for EFS (Extended File Sharing).

NOTE: Refer to the MediaDirector File System Configuration section in the

Omneon SystemManager User’s Guide for instructions on configuring an Omneon system with EFS.

Choose from the following topics:

• About a Basic Spectrum System Installation
• Basic System Installation
• About Fibre Channel Cable Kits

About a Basic Spectrum System Installation

A basic Spectrum system consists of the following components:
• 1 SystemManager Platform or the SystemManager application installed on a customer-supplied
PC.
• 1 MediaDirector, 1 MediaStore with 8 x 73 GB hard drives, 1 Ethernet switch (or hub).
• 3 DV/MPEG MediaPorts, 2 Rack Trays, Interconnection Cables and Rack Mounting Kits.
• Fibre Channel Cable Kit(s), for interconnecting the MediaDirector and MediaStore.
Fibre Channel cables must be ordered per your exact system configuration. Kits include cables of
the selected length, and the proper SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver modules to run
either copper or fibre optic connections between MediaDirector and MediaStore.
Refer to MediaDirector Orientation in the Omneon Spectrum System Hardware Orientation Guide for
complete information about MediaDirectors.
• Latest version of the Spectrum System software and the SystemManager software.
• (Optional) 1 controlling application (e.g. program automation system).

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This system provides the following capabilities:

• (Optional) Three channel automation control using VDCP protocol (record, play, preview).
• 498 GB of on-line storage, providing approximately 32 hours of compressed video storage at 25
Mbps (DV or DVCPRO). Full 7 + 1 RAID level 3 protection, with hot-swappable 73 GB drives
and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies (with integral cooling fans) in the MediaStore.
Three independent DV or DVCPRO streams. Two channels of audio are interleaved in the.dv file. Up
to six additional (eight total) AES/EBU channels are available per video track.

Basic System Installation Diagrams

The following figures illustrate simplified diagrams of sample basic system installations. Figure 3
illustrates a system layout for an MCP-2100 MediaDirector which requires only a single Ethernet
connection:

Figure 3. Single Ethernet Connection System Layout

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Figure 4 illustrates a system layout for an MCP-2101 MediaDirector which requires dual Ethernet
connections (one for each host).

Figure 4. Dual Ethernet Connection System Layout

Figure 5 illustrates a system layout for an MCP-2102 or MCP-2102B MediaDirector which requires
multiple Ethernet connections to the MediaDirector and the connection to an MSS-4000 Series
MediaStore.

Figure 5. Multiple Ethernet Connection System Layout

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Customer -Supplied Components

Within these sample systems, customer supplied components are as follows:

• Digital VTR (If an Analog VTR is used, external A-D converters are required.)
• VGA Monitors
• RS-422 interconnection cables (DB-9 Male to DB-9 Male)
• Audio/Video interconnection cables and monitoring equipment
• Ethernet Hub (100BaseT or better) or Ethernet switch (100BaseT or better)

NOTE: An Ethernet switch is required if your Omneon system includes applications (such as archiving and
editing) that would be optimized by Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. In systems that do not include these types
of applications (such as the automation system described above) an Ethernet hub is sufficient.

Basic System Installation

Review the following topics to install a basic system:
• About Site Preparation
• About Unpacking and Inspecting the System
• About Equipment Orientation
• Rack Mounting the System
• Connecting the MediaStore and MediaDirector
• Configuring or Verifying the Fibre Channel Loop Speed on a MediaStore
• About MediaDirector Hosts
• Connecting MediaPorts
• Connecting the SystemManager, MediaDirector, and Ethernet
• Connecting the Optional Automation System
• Connecting Reference Video
• Connecting Audio and Video I/O
• Connecting AC
• Powering up a System
• Installing the SystemManager Application
• Logging onto the SystemManager Application
• Verifying the System Diagram and Components
• Verifying the File System
• About Players that Reside in a MediaDirector

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• Verifying Players that Reside in a MediaDirector

• Powering Down a System

About Site Preparation

Note the following prerequisites for installation of your Omneon Spectrum System:
• Environmental
Omneon equipment is designed to operate in a clean, air-conditioned control room environment.
Care must be taken to avoid temperature and humidity extremes.
• Power
When connecting equipment, care must be taken to avoid power lines that are subject to noise
and voltage spikes. Do not install units on a power circuit that is common to such equipment as air
conditioners and refrigeration units. For optimum protection, AC noise filters and surge
protectors are recommended if unstable power conditions are present.
• Site
Omneon equipment is designed for rack mounting. Detailed rack mounting requirements and
dimensions are provided in the Omneon Spectrum System Hardware Orientation Guide.
• Cables
For all coaxial cable requirements, use 75-ohm cable that is specifically designed for digital video,
and which meets the transport standards for serial digital video at 270 Mbps.

About Unpacking and Inspecting the System

When you receive each component of a Spectrum System, inspect each shipping container for signs of
damage. Contact your local Omneon representative and the carrier immediately if you suspect any
damage has occurred during shipping. Check the contents of each box against the packing list to be
sure that all parts are included. If any items are missing, contact your local Omneon representative
immediately.

About Equipment Orientation

Important background information about each component’s front and rear panel connectors, displays,
and indicators is available in the Omneon Spectrum System Hardware Orientation Guide. You should
familiarize yourself with this information before you interconnect the components in a Spectrum
system.

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Rack Mounting the System

This section provides rack-mounting instructions. Figure 6 illustrates the recommended layout for
rack mounting systems.

Figure 6. Rack Mounting Layout

Note the following important points regarding the rack layout:

• To eliminate any possibility of tipping over, ensure that the equipment rack is securely fastened to
the floor or wall.
• Because of their weight, the MediaStore and the (optional) automation system should be installed
at the bottom of the equipment rack.
• 17 RU (75.57 cm [29.75 in.]) of vertical rack space are required. This dimension includes a 4 RU
(17.78 cm [7.0 in.]) open area below the SystemManager Platform or customer-supplied PC for
equipment expansion, and 1 RU (4.45 cm [1.75 in.]) of clearance above the SystemManager
Keyboard/Manager Tray.
• The SystemManager Keyboard/Monitor Tray is placed 71.12 cm (28.0 in.) off the floor. This
tabletop height is ideal for using the SystemManager while seated or standing.
• For the following procedure, use the rack layout in Figure 6.

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To rack mount an Omneon Spectrum System:

1. Install the MediaStore at the bottom of the equipment rack.

Refer to the MSS-4000 Series MediaStore Installation section in the
Omneon Spectrum System Hardware Orientation Guide for complete rack mounting and component
installation details. Follow all procedures carefully.

NOTE: Ensure that MediaStores units are racked so the yellow warning label is on the left when viewed from
the back. The correct yellow label is located on a side extension at the back of the unit.

2. (Optional) If an Automation System is part of your Omneon Spectrum System, install the Automation
System above the MediaStore.
Refer to your automation system’s documentation for rack mounting details.
3. Install the MediaDirector above the Automation System.
4. Install the three MediaPorts above the MediaDirector.
Refer to the MediaPort Orientation section in the
Omneon Spectrum System Hardware Orientation Guide for hardware installation information including
complete rack mounting details.
5. Label each of the three MediaPorts with temporary labels for easy identification throughout the
remainder of these procedures:
• Top Left MediaPort: Record
• Bottom Left MediaPort: Play
• Bottom Right MediaPort: Preview
6. Leave a 4 RU gap above the top MediaPort, then rack mount the SystemManager Platform or
customer-supplied PC.
Refer to the documentation included with the SystemManager Platform for rack mounting details.
7. Install the Ethernet switch (or Ethernet hub) in the equipment rack, or in a location within close
proximity of the rack.

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Connecting the MediaStore and MediaDirector

This section provides instructions for interconnecting a Fibre Channel loop between a 4000 Series
MediaStore and a MediaDirector.

Use the following steps to connect a MediaStore and a MediaDirector in a single-loop connection:

1. Using Figure 7 as reference, locate LRC Module A on the MediaStore back panel. This module is one
of two Fibre Channel LRC (Loop Resiliency Circuit) I/O modules on MSS-4000 Series MediaStores.
Each module handles a single Fibre Channel loop.

Figure 7. MediaStore Back Panel

2. In the supplied cable kit, locate the following:

• Fibre Channel cable(s) — per order, selected cable length
• SFP module(s) — per order

IMPORTANT: Cable Kits provide the exact components to complete the MediaStore to MediaDirector
connection(s). Kits are based on the number of loops, the MediaStore model type, and the cable length. If you
have not ordered, or have not received the appropriate kit, contact your Omneon Sales Representative. Refer
to About Fibre Channel Cable Kits for details.

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3. Install SFPs and Fibre Channel cables per your system requirements:
For MSS-4000 Series MediaStores:
a. On the MediaStore rear panel, install a supplied SFP module into the purple FC-AL port marked
with a 0 (zero). Figure 8 illustrates the connection to an MCP-2101, and Figure 9 shows the
MCP-2101 MediaDirector connection.

Figure 8. MCP-2101 MediaDirector to MediaStore Connection

NOTE: Figure 8, Figure 9, and Figure 10 show connections with an MS MediaStore; make a similar
connection with an MSS MediaStore.

Figure 9. MCP-2102 MediaDirector to MediaStore Connection

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Figure 10. MCP-2102B MediaDirector to MediaStore Connection

b. On the MediaDirector rear panel, install a supplied SFP module into the FC-AL 0A port
(Loop 0).
c. Connect the supplied Fibre Channel cable between the two SFP modules.
Refer to Installing and Removing Optical SFPs, Optical Fibre Channel Cables for cable and
SFP installation instructions.

IMPORTANT: There are rare circumstances which require you to reboot a MediaDirector, either because the
MediaDirector does not initialize correctly, or to properly recognize all disk drives following a power up or
other reboot. First, check to see if the MediaDirector appears connected in the SystemManager - this may
take several minutes. Then, check to see if all disk drives are visible in the SystemManager’s Disk Utilities
screen. If not, then reboot the MediaDirector. A reset button is located on the back panel of the MediaDirector;
refer to the MediaDirector Orientation section in the
Omneon Spectrum System Hardware Orientation Guide, or the back panel label for location.

NOTE: A power cycle reboot requires removing power to both AC inputs.

Configuring or Verifying the Fibre Channel Loop Speed on a

MediaStore
MediaStores and MediaDirectors are factory-configured for 2 Gbps Fibre Channel loop speed. The
following table shows the available loop speeds according to MediaDirector model.
Model 1 Gbps 2 Gbps 4 Gbps

MCP-2100 Yes Yes No

MCP-2101 Yes Yes No
MCP-2102 No Yes No
MCP-2102B No Yes Yes

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NOTE: MediaStores and MediaDirectors must be configured for the same loop speed to ensure correct
system operations.

To configure or verify the Fibre Channel Loop speed on a MediaStore:

1. On the rear chassis of an MSS-4000 Series MediaStore, locate the Configuration Switches. Refer to
the MSS-4000 Series Operators Panel section in the Omneon Spectrum Hardware Orientation Guide for
assistance.
2. Set the Configuration Switches for the desired operating speed depending on the MediaStore
model. Use Table 6 for MSS-4000 Series MediaStores.

Switch # Recommended Setting Definition

1 On ESH operates as a single loop of 16 drives.

Mandatory.
2 (Unused) Off
3 (Unused) Off
4 (Unused) Off
5 (Unused) Off
6 (Unused) Off
7 SW 7 SW 8
Off On Force 4 Gbps
8 On Off Force 2 Gbps
9 SW 9 SW 10
Off Off Mode 3
10 On Off Mode 2 - This mode forces dual loop selection.
Off On Mode 1
On On Mode 0
11 On Selects function using the hardware switches.
12 (Unused) Off

Table 6. MSS-4000 Series Configuration Switch Settings

3. Power cycle ON the MediaStore chassis, if you changed a switch position. Switches are read at power
up only.

NOTE: The Enclosure ID Switch setting does not need to be changed for version 2.0 SR10 or later
operations.

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4. Once the MediaStore has rebooted, check the link speed as follows:
For MSS-4000 Series MediaStore models:
• On the LRC I/O Module, the Loop Status LED behaves as follows:
• Blue indicates the speed is 4 Gbps
• Green indicates the speed is 2 Gbps
• Off indicates the speed is 1 Gbps
• A flashing LED indicates a bypassed drive(s) on the loop
Refer to MediaStore Orientation in the Omneon Spectrum System Hardware Orientation Guide for
complete information on Operators Panel switches and LEDs.
Refer to Configuring the MediaDirector Fibre Channel Loop Speed in the Omneon SystemManager
User’s Guide for instructions on setting the correct loop speed on a MediaDirector using the
SystemManager application.

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About MediaDirector Hosts

The following table compares MediaDirector models and their available hosts:
Model # Hosts Host Label(s) Host/IEEE 1394 Bus Associations

MCP-2100 1 Host 0 The host is associated with a set of

four IEEE 1394 buses, divided
between six connectors (Bus 0A, 0B,
1A, 1B, 2 and 3).
MCP-2101 2 Host 0, Host 1 Each host is also associated with a
set of four IEEE 1394 buses,
divided between six connectors (Bus
0A, 0B, 1A, 1B, 2 and 3).
MCP-2102 4 Host 0, Host 1, Host 2, Host 3 Host 0 and Host 2 are associated
with a set of IEEE 1394 buses,
divided between eight connectors.
Ports 0A through and including 3B
are associated with Host 0; Ports 4A
through and including 7B are
associated with Host 2.
The Fibre Channel loops and the
video “Reference” loops are shared
between all hosts.
MCP-2102B 4 Host 0, Host 1, Host 2, Host 3 Host 0 and Host 2 are associated
with a set of IEEE 1394 buses,
divided between eight connectors.
Ports 0A through and including 3B
are associated with Host 0; Ports 4A
through and including 7B are
associated with Host 2.
The Fibre Channel loops and the
video “Reference” loops are shared
between all hosts.

Note the following:

• Each host is associated with a particular Ethernet port and each has a unique IP address. The IP
address is typically set automatically through the vDHCP server on the SystemManager.
Refer to Setting IP Addresses through vDHCP in the Omneon SystemManager User’s Guide

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• MCP-2100 and MCP-2101 hosts are capable of recording and playing realtime (isochronous)
media via IEEE 1394 buses, and supporting collaborative production or archiving applications via
the Gigabit Ethernet (asynchronous) port.
On MCP-2102 and MCP-2102B models, Host 0 and Host 2 are capable of recording and playing
real time (isochronous) media via IEEE 1394 buses, and supporting collaborative production or
archiving applications via the Gigabit Ethernet (asynchronous) ports. Host 1 and 3 are available
for control functions, such as communication with the SystemManager , non-real time control of
channels, system status, configuration and file management.
• Any host can be assigned fully to either isochronous or asynchronous tasks, but Omneon does
not recommend that customers combine isochronous and asynchronous tasks.
• When setting up a system, the host must be connected to the SystemManager through an
Ethernet switch or hub, and must be configured using the SystemManager.
• When configuring Players, remember that each Player is associated with a specific host, and each
Player may only be connected to those MediaPorts attached to that selected host. A Player that
resides on Host 0 cannot be connected to a Media port that resides, for example on Host 2.
Refer to Player Configuration in the Omneon SystemManager User’s Guide for complete Player
configuration details.
• When using ClipTool or any other Ethernet application to control a Player (such as an automation
system), the use of “hosts” must be kept in mind. To control a Player on a particular host, the
controlling application must be connected to that host’s IP address.

Connecting MediaPorts
This section provides instructions for interconnecting IEEE 1394 lines between the MediaPorts and
the MediaDirector.
In addition to the information in About MediaDirector Hosts, choose from the following topics:
• Recommendations for Connecting MediaPorts
• Connecting MediaPorts to MediaDirectors

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Recommendations for Connecting MediaPorts

For systems with a large number of MediaPorts, distribute the MediaPorts evenly among the IEEE
1394 buses.
In a system consisting of 10 MediaPorts with an MCP-2100 MediaDirector, or 20 MediaPorts with an
MCP-2101 MediaDirector, or 20 MediaPorts with an MCP-2102 or 2102B MediaDirector, use the
sample distribution in Table 9 for reference.

MediaDirector IEEE 1394 Bus # of MediaPorts

MCP-2101 Host 0 0A 1
MCP-2100 Host 0
0B 2

1A 1

1B 2

2 2

3 2

MCP-2101 Host 1 0A 1

0B 2

1A 1

1B 2

2 2

3 2

Table 7. Large Number of MediaPorts: Sample Distribution

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MediaDirector IEEE 1394 Bus # of MediaPorts

MCP-2102 or MCP 2102B 0A 1

(all Hosts)
0B 2

1A 1

1B 2

2A 1

2B 1

3A 1

3B 1

4A 1

4B 2

5A 1

5B 2

6A 1

6B 1

7A 1

7B 1

Table 7. Large Number of MediaPorts: Sample Distribution

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For systems with a small number of MediaPorts:

• With MCP-2100 MediaDirectors: Distribute the MediaPorts evenly among the IEEE 1394 buses.
• With MCP-2101, MCP-2102, or MCP-2102B MediaDirectors: When supporting an editing or
archiving application, place the MediaPorts on one of the hosts, using an even distribution among
the buses. Connect the desired application (via Gigabit Ethernet) to the other hosts.
For example, for a system with 4 MediaPorts and one MediaDirector, use the distribution in the
following table.

MediaDirector IEEE 1394 Bus # of MediaPorts

MCP-2101 Host 0 0A 1
MCP-2100 Host 0
0B 0

1A 1

1B 0

2 1

3 1

MCP-2101 Host 1 0A 0

0B 0

1A 0

1B 0

2 0

3 0

Table 8. Small Number of MediaPorts: Sample Distribution

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MediaDirector IEEE 1394 Bus # of MediaPorts

MCP-2102, MCP-2102B 0A 1
all Hosts
0B 0

1A 1

1B 0

2A 1

2B 0

3A 1

3B 0

4A 0

4B 0

5A 0

5B 0

6A 0

6B 0

7A 0

7B 0

Table 8. Small Number of MediaPorts: Sample Distribution

Refer to the About SDI/SDTI MediaPort Connections for important information regarding the
connection of MIP-1002 MediaPorts.

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Figure 11 illustrates a small system with three MediaPorts and an MCP-2101 MediaDirector. Similar
connections can be made between Host 0 on an MCP-2100 MediaDirector and three MediaPorts. In
this example, both MediaPorts are assigned to one host which allows the other host to be available
exclusively for asynchronous tasks, if desired.

Figure 11. MCP-2101 MediaDirector with Three MediaPorts

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Figure 12 illustrates a small system with three MediaPorts and an MCP-2102 MediaDirector. Similar
connections can be made using an MCP-2102B MediaDirector and MediaPorts. In this example, two
of the hosts are available exclusively for asynchronous tasks, in balanced mode (if desired).

Figure 12. MCP-2102 or MCP-2102B MediaDirector with Three MediaPorts

Connecting MediaPorts to MediaDirectors

Connect a MediaPort to a MediaDirector as follows:
• Connect the MediaDirector’s BUS 0A port to the IEEE 1394 A port on the Record MediaPort.
• Connect the MediaDirector’s BUS 1A port to the IEEE 1394 A port on the Play MediaPort.
• Connect the MediaDirector’s BUS 2 port to the IEEE 1394 A port on the Preview MediaPort.
Note the following:
• For systems with MCP-2101 MediaDirectors, use Host 0. For systems with MCP-2102, or MCP-
2102B MediaDirectors, use Host 0 and Host 2.
• MediaPorts can also be daisy chained, allowing flexibility with regards to bandwidth topology. At
this time, we do not recommend daisy chaining MediaPorts unless instructed to do so by Omneon
Technical Support.

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Recovering 1394 Bus Functionality

There are rare circumstances in which the 1394 bus can become inoperative due to the malfunction of
a 1394 physical-layer transceiver (PHY) in an Omneon or third-party device on the bus. Resetting or
power cycling individual devices on the bus may not fix the problem since PHY devices may be bus-
powered. In this case, attempt to clear the fault as follows:
• Power-cycle all devices on the 1394 bus at the same time (ensuring all devices are fully powered-
down before restoring power), or
• Remove devices one at a time from the bus by unplugging 1394 cabling until bus function is
restored, and then power cycling any suspect devices prior to reconnecting them to the 1394 bus.

About SDI/SDTI MediaPort Connections

The SDI/SDTI MediaPort (MIP-1002) carries large data streams, and the following bus distribution is
necessary to support the full SDI and HDCAM channel count. When connecting the MIP-1002 to a
MediaDirector, observe the following important rules:
• Only two MIP-1002 MediaPorts (total) can be connected per host — one per selected bus as
detailed in the following bullet.
• MIP-1002 MediaPorts can only be connected on the following pairs of buses (per host):
• Buses 0 and 2
• Buses 0 and 3
• Buses 1 and 2
• Buses 1 and 3
• MIP-1002 MediaPorts cannot be connected on the following pairs of buses (per host):
• Buses 0 and 1
• Buses 2 and 3

Connecting the SystemManager, MediaDirector, and Ethernet

This section provides instructions for connecting Ethernet between the SystemManager Platform or
customer-supplied PC, the MediaDirector and an Ethernet switch or hub as follows:
• Connecting Using Fast Ethernet
• Connecting Using Gigabit Ethernet

NOTE: An Ethernet switch is required if your Omneon system includes applications (such as archiving and
editing) that are optimized by Gigabit Ethernet. In systems that do not include these types of applications, an
Ethernet hub is sufficient.

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Connecting Using Fast Ethernet

This section provides information on connecting system components using Fast Ethernet. Figure 13,
Figure 14, and Figure 15 show examples of Fast Ethernet connections to the MCP-2100, MCP-2101,
and MCP-2102 or MCP-2102B MediaDirector, respectively.

Figure 13. MCP-2100 MediaDirector Fast Ethernet Connection

Figure 14. MCP-2101 MediaDirector Fast Ethernet Connection

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Figure 15. MCP-2102 or MCP-2102B MediaDirector Fast Ethernet Connection

To connect Fast Ethernet:

1. Ensure that an Ethernet hub has been installed in your equipment rack.
2. In the SystemManager’s list of accessories, locate the Ethernet CAT 5 Cable. Do not use a crossover
cable or adapter.
3. Connect one end of the cable to the LAN 1 port on the SystemManager, and the other end to any
open port on the Ethernet hub. Do not use the SystemManager Platform or customer-supplied PC’s
LAN 2 port.
4. Connect the 10/100/1000 port(s) as follows:
• For MCP-2100 MediaDirectors: Connect the 10/100/1000 port (HOST 0) to any open port on
the Ethernet switch.
• For MCP-2101 MediaDirectors: Connect the 10/100/1000 port (HOST 0) and the
10/100/1000 port (HOST 1) to any open ports on the Ethernet switch.
• For MCP-2102 and MCP-2102B MediaDirectors: Connect the 10/100/1000 ports (HOST 0 -
3) to any open ports on the Ethernet switch. Do not connect the FSS 0 or FSS 1 ports.

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Connecting Using Gigabit Ethernet

This section provides information on connecting system components when Gigabit Ethernet
connectivity is required. Figure 16, Figure 17, and Figure 18 illustrate examples of Gigabit Ethernet
connections to MCP-2100, MCP-2101, and MCP-2102, or MCP-2102B MediaDirectors, respectively.

Figure 16. MCP-2100 MediaDirector Gigabit Connection

Figure 17. MCP-2101 MediaDirector Gigabit Connection

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Figure 18. MCP-2102 or MCP-2102B MediaDirector Gigabit Connection

1. Ensure that an Ethernet switch with Gigabit uplink capability has been installed in your equipment
rack.
2. In the SystemManager’s list of accessories, locate the Ethernet CAT 5 Cable. Do not use a crossover
cable or adapter.
3. Connect one end of the cable to the LAN 1 port on the SystemManager, and the other end to any
open port on the Ethernet switch. Do not use the SystemManager’s LAN 2 port.
4. Connect the 10/100/1000 port(s) as follows:
• For MCP-2100 MediaDirectors: Connect the 10/100/1000 port (HOST 0) to any open port on
the Ethernet switch.
• For MCP-2101 MediaDirectors: If high speed Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is required for
both MediaDirector hosts, use two Ethernet switches with Gigabit uplink ports, or use a switch
that includes multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports.Connect the 10/100/1000 port (HOST 0) and the
10/100/1000 port (HOST 1) to any open ports on the Ethernet switch(es).
• For MCP-2102 and MCP-2102B MediaDirectors: If high speed Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
is required for all MediaDirector hosts, use four Ethernet switches with Gigabit uplink ports, or
use a switch that includes multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports. Connect the 10/100/1000 ports
(HOST 0 - 3) to any open ports on the Ethernet switch. Do not connect the FSS 0 or FSS 1
ports.

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Connecting the Optional Automation System

This section provides instructions for connecting the optional Automation System chassis. The
diagram in Figure 19 assumes that the Automation System includes multiple RS-422 ports.

NOTE: Automation Systems differ in their array of control connectors and their method of interfacing with the
Omneon Spectrum System. One example is provided below. Refer to the automation system’s documentation
for interconnection details.

Figure 19. Automation System (Optional) Connection

To connect an automation system:

1. On the Automation System chassis, ensure that you have properly connected the Mouse, the
Keyboard and the SVGA Monitor (all customer supplied, or supplied with the Automation System).
Connect your facility LAN to the system’s Ethernet port if applicable.
2. In each MediaPort’s list of accessories, locate the CAT 5 Cable (RJ-45 Male to RJ-45 Male) and the
RS-422 Adapter (DB-9 Female to RJ-45 Female).

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3. Connect one end of the cable to the RJ-45 end of the RS-422 Adapter. Repeat for the remaining two
cables.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the MediaPort’s RS-422 port (which uses an RJ-45 connector).
Repeat for the remaining two MediaPorts. The MediaPort’s Ethernet port is not used.
5. Using customer supplied RS-422 cables (DB-9 Male to DB-9 Male), connect the open end of the RS-
422 Adapter (DB-9 Female) to the Automation System chassis:
• Connect the cable from the Record MediaPort to RS-422 Port 1.
• Connect the cable from the Play MediaPort to RS-422 Port 2.
• Connect the cable from the Preview MediaPort to RS-422 Port 3.

NOTE: The RS-422 port assignments on your automation system may differ. Please review your automation
system’s documentation for full instructions.

6. Using a customer supplied RS-422 cable (DB-9 Male to DB-9 Male), connect RS-422 Port 4 on the
Automation System to the RS-422 Remote port on your acquisition VTR.

Connecting Reference Video

This section provides instructions for connecting reference video to the MediaDirector. Reference
video should always be connected to the MediaDirector. Figure 20 illustrates the connection for the
MCP-2100 or the MCP-2101 MediaDirector, and Figure 21 illustrates the MCP-2102 or MCP-2102B
MediaDirector connections.

Figure 20. MCP-2101 or MCP-2100 Media Director Reference Video Connection

Figure 21. MCP-2102 or MCP-2102B MediaDirector Reference Video Connection

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To connect Reference Video:

1. Connect reference video to the MediaDirector. Note that termination must be applied on the last
device in the loop.
Refer to Connecting Reference Video in the Omneon Spectrum System Hardware Orientation Guide.

NOTE: MediaPorts also have external reference video connectors. For multiple MediaPorts, you must
connect external reference video; for single MediaPorts we highly recommend that you connect external
reference video.

Refer to About MediaPort Timing in the Omneon Spectrum System Hardware Orientation Guide.

Connecting Audio and Video I/O

This section provides instructions for connecting audio and video signals. Use the Figure 22 for
reference during the procedure.

Figure 22. Connecting Audio and Video I/O

NOTE: The following connections are recommendations only. Your system configuration and specific
audio/video requirements may differ. For example, if only one stereo pair of audio channels is desired, then
only one AES connection is needed.

For the Record MediaPort, the following connections allow you to record audio and video on the
MediaStore and monitor the recording process.

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1. Connect video from a VTR or Routing Switcher to the SDI IN connector.

2. Connect one of the two SDI OUT connectors to an SDI monitor.
3. Connect AES audio from a VTR or Routing Switcher to the AES IN 1/2 and IN 3/4 connectors.
4. Connect AES audio from the AES OUT 1/2 and OUT 3/4 connectors to AES audio monitors.
For the Play MediaPort, the following connections allow you to play audio and video from the
MediaStore and monitor the playback process.
1. Connect the first SDI OUT connector to an SDI monitor.
2. Connect the second SDI OUT connector to your Master Control Switcher or Routing Switcher.
3. Connect AES audio from the AES OUT 1/2 and OUT 3/4 connectors to your Master Control
Switcher or Routing Switcher.
For the Preview MediaPort, the following connections allow you to preview audio and video from the
MediaStore in an off air environment as required.
1. Connect the first SDI OUT connector to an SDI monitor.
2. Connect the second SDI OUT connector to your Routing Switcher.
3. Connect AES audio from the AES OUT 1/2 and OUT 3/4 connectors to your Routing Switcher.

Connecting AC
With all audio, video, control and communication connections completed, connect AC as detailed in
the following procedure.

IMPORTANT: Do not turn on any equipment yet.

NOTE: Some Omneon system components ship with AC power cords with retainer clips to keep the power
cord firmly in place. Refer to Connecting AC Power Cord with Retainer Clip for more information on
how to connect these power cords.

To connect AC to a System:

1. The MSS-4000 Series MediaStore has two power switches — ensure that they are off. To take full
advantage of the MediaStore’s dual redundant power supplies, connect AC from separate, isolated
power sources to each AC connector on the MediaStore.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that both power supplies are connected. This guarantees full power redundancy, and
provides a much faster drive spin-up time — once power is applied.

2. Ensure that the Automation System’s power switch is off. Connect AC to the Automation System’s
AC connector.
3. MediaDirectors do not have any power switches. To take full advantage of the MediaDirector’s dual
redundant power supplies, ensure that separate, isolated power sources are available. Connect AC
cords to the MediaDirector’s two AC connectors. Do not plug the AC cords into AC power sources yet.
4. MediaPorts do not have power switches. Connect an AC cord to each MediaPort’s AC connector. Do
not plug the AC cords into an AC power source yet.

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5. Ensure that the SystemManager Platform or customer-supplied PC’s power switch is off, and that the
SystemManager Keyboard/Monitor Tray’s power switch is off. Connect AC to the SystemManager’s
AC connector and plug in the SystemManager Keyboard/Monitor Tray’s universal power supply.
6. Connect an AC cord to the AC connector on the Ethernet switch (or hub). Do not plug the AC cord
into an AC power source yet.
Refer to Powering up a System for power-up instructions.

Connecting AC Power Cord with Retainer Clip

Some Omneon system components ship with AC power cord(s) and retainer clip(s) to keep the power
cord(s) firmly in place.

To install a retainer clip on an AC power cord:

1. Select from a long or short retainer clip depending on the AC cable to be used.

NOTE: If you are using the Omneon supplied AC cable, select the short retainer clip.

2. Holding the retainer clip directly in front of the power outlet (Figure 23), depress the sides of the clip
until the clip can slide easily into the clip support and the clip ears can slide into the holes on each side
of the support.

Figure 23. Connecting the Retainer Clip

3. With the retainer clip attached, raise the clip and insert the power cord firmly into place (Figure 24).

Figure 24. Inserting the Power Cord

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4. With power cord inserted, lower the clip onto the power cord, pressing firmly until it fits snugly
(Figure 25).

Figure 25. Fastening the Retainer Clip

The retainer clip keeps the AC power cord firmly in place and prevents accidental disconnection of
the power cord.

NOTE: To remove the AC power cord and retainer clip, reverse the procedure.

Powering up a System
Use the following steps to power up your Omneon Spectrum System.

NOTE: Follow all steps in the order given.

1. Apply power to the MediaStore.

NOTE: The entire system should have power applied within 10 seconds. If this cannot be done, power up
MediaStores first followed as quickly as possible by MediaDirectors.

IMPORTANT: With 4000 Series MediaStores, both power supplies should be used for optimum
performance. When the MediaStore is powered up with only a single power supply, drive spin-up can take up
to two minutes. When both power supplies are used, spin-up takes approximately 30 seconds.

2. Before continuing, on the MediaStores, ensure that all drive Activity LEDs have stopped blinking.
This indicates that the MediaStore’s drives have properly spun up and have reached speed.
3. Apply power to the Ethernet hub or switch.
4. Apply power to the SystemManager Platform or customer-supplied PC and the SystemManager
Keyboard/Monitor Tray.
5. When the Welcome to Windows dialog appears, press CTRL + ALT + DEL.
6. When the Log on to Windows dialog appears, type Administrator as the user, type omneon as the
password and press Enter. Both entries are case sensitive. The SystemManager will now start up all
network services and attempt to assign IP addresses.
7. If an error message appears indicating that a network connection is missing, acknowledge the message
by clicking OK, and continue with the power-up sequence.
8. Apply power to each MediaDirector in your system by connecting the AC cords to separate, isolated
power sources. IP addresses will be assigned from the SystemManager and all Fibre Channel loops to
the MediaStore(s) will be initialized.

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9. Check the MediaStore’s disk drive status LEDs to ensure that there are no problems. On the
MediaStores, each drive has two LEDs (Figure 26).

Figure 26. MediaStore Disk Drive LEDs

The upper Activity LED (green) has the following states:

• Off: the drive does not have any power
• On: the drive is idle
• Blinking: a command is active on the drive
• Regular, Periodic Flash: the drive is spinning up (or formatting)
The lower Status LED (amber) has four states:
• Off: the drive is not assigned to a RAID set
• On: the drive is assigned to a RAID set
• Fast Flash: (Off 1 second, On 1 second), the drive is logically dead, or being winked from the
SystemManager application
• Slow Flash: (Off 1 second, On 2 seconds), the drive is rebuilding
10. Apply power to the MediaPorts and the (optional) Automation System.

IMPORTANT: There are rare instances when a MediaStore is unresponsive after power up. If this happens,
note the status of the LEDs on the MediaStore. After several minutes, the LEDs should come to a stable and
non-blinking state, provided the system is quiescent and the drives or RAID sets contained therein have not
been put into a Wink state by the SystemManager application. If the drives are blinking, the MediaStore
should be powered off (both power supplies turned off) and then powered on again.

Installing the SystemManager Application

Since SystemManager Release 5.4, you must have a valid License File managed by a FLEXlm License
Server installed on the SystemManager Platform or client-PC to run the SystemManager application.
Refer to the Omneon SystemManager Installation Guide for detailed licensing and installation instructions.

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Logging onto the SystemManager Application

This section provides instructions for logging onto the SystemManager application using the Internet
Explorer browser. Use this procedure to access the SystemManager and control Omneon device from
both local and remote computers. The SystemManager application does not have to be installed on
the local or remote PC in order to log on.
1. From your PC desktop, double click the Internet Explorer icon to launch Internet Explorer.
2. If the SystemManager Logon Screen does not appear automatically, there are two different ways to
log on, depending upon the computer’s location:
• For the SystemManager Platform or customer-supplied PC, in the address bar type:
http://localhost/
• For any other PC, in the address bar type the name (or IP address) of the SystemManager
Platform or customer-supplied PC. This name (or address) can be obtained from your system
administrator. For example:
http://Managerpc/
3. Press Enter to open the SystemManager Logon Screen (Figure 27).

Figure 27. SystemManager Display Screen

4. Click the Log In button to display the Enter Network Password dialog.
• Enter the User Name: Administrator
• Enter the password (case sensitive): omneon
5. Click OK to display the Configuration tab. The System diagram appears by default (Figure 28).

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Figure 28. SystemManager Configuration Screen

The System diagram is sorted by MediaDirectors and hosts. Each MediaDirector is shown to the left
and above, with individual hosts directly below (second level). Each host, in turn, displays the four
buses (third level), and all devices connected to each bus (fourth level).
Note the following:
• The default MCP-2101 MediaDirector name is D2_nnnnnHn, where:
• The first 5 n’s are the MediaDirector’s 5-digit unit ID, which electronically identifies the unit.
This ID is coded at the factory.
• Hn = Host 0 or 1
• The default MCP-2100 MediaDirector name is D3_nnnnnH0, where:
• The first 5 n’s are the MediaDirector’s 5-digit unit ID, which electronically identifies the unit.
This ID is coded at the factory.
• H = Host
• The default MCP-2102 and MCP-2102B MediaDirector name is D4_nnnnnHm, where:
• The first 5 n’s are the MediaDirector’s 5-digit unit ID, which electronically identifies the unit.
This ID is coded at the factory.
• Hm = Host 0-3
• Each MediaPort is listed by the label MediaPort followed by a 5-digit Unit ID, which
electronically identifies the MediaPort. This ID is coded at the factory.

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• Your Unit IDs will differ from those illustrated in the previous figure.
• Hosts and devices can be renamed using the SystemManager, thus your diagram can be
customized according to your system configuration. The MediaDirector name is generated
automatically, based on the combination of the host names.
• The device labels on the System diagram are designed as placeholders initially, with the
assumption that the user will change them to something more meaningful (e.g., names that reflect
the actual use of the devices).

NOTE: The Unit IDs cannot be changed, but the labels can be changed on the Properties screens for
the individual MediaDirector, MediaPorts, and Third Party Devices.

• MediaPort names are used only within the SystemManager, while MediaDirector names can also
be used from Windows machines for other purpose.
This completes the procedure for logging onto the SystemManager application.

Verifying the System Diagram and Components

To verify the proper connection of individual components, on the System diagram you should now
start seeing all devices appear online.
1. For each device, the following sequence of labels will typically appear:
• Configuring
• Connected
2. Please verify that all devices are Connected.

NOTE: The following steps assume that a file system has been created and initialized. Refer to the
MediaDirector File System Configuration section in the Omneon SystemManager User’s Guide for
instructions.

3. To check the MediaStore, click the Disk Utilities icon to display the Disk Utilities Screen, a sample
of which is illustrated in Figure 29.

Figure 29. SystemManager Disk Utilities Screen

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4. Click the desired MediaDirector icon to open view the disk utilities (Figure 30) for the
MediaDirector.

Figure 30. MediaDirector Disk Utilities Screen

5. Verify the following:

• At the top of the screen, verify that the number of enclosures, drives, RAID sets and file systems
are correctly shown for your configuration.
• In the Physical View section (on the left side), verify that all MediaStores display the correct
number of drives followed, by an OK status.
• In the Logical View section (on the right side), verify that all RAID sets are Viable, and that the
file system is in the Started state.
6. Make a note of specific properties for the MediaDirector:
a. Click the Configuration tab.
b. Click the MediaDirector label to display the MediaDirector Physical Configuration Screen.
c. Click the large picture of the MediaDirector to display the MediaDirector Host Properties
Screen (Figure 31).

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Figure 31. MediaDirector Host Properties Screen

d. In the Host Properties section (at the top), make a note of each host’s IP address.
e. In the General Properties section (farther down the screen and illustrated in Figure 32), make a
note of the MediaDirector’s serial number and firmware version.

Figure 32. MediaDirector General Properties Screen

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NOTE: If you have connected and configured a printer, you can print the page by clicking File > Print in your
browser’s Menu Bar.

7. Make a note of specific parameters for each MediaPort:

a. Click the Configuration tab.
b. Click the first small MediaPort icon to display the MediaPort Properties screen. Figure 33
shows a sample screen for a MIP-5321. MediaPort properties can vary with MediaPort models.

Figure 33. MediaPort Properties Screen

c. Make a note of the MediaPort’s firmware version. If desired, press File > Print in your browser
Menu Bar to print the entire page.
d. Repeat these steps for each MediaPort.
8. Make a note of specific parameters for the SystemManager:
a. Click the Help tab to display the Version Information Screen (Figure 34).

Figure 34. SystemManager Version Information Screen

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b. Make a note of the various software versions for your future reference.

Verifying the File System

Use the following procedure to verify the Omneon Spectrum System’s file system. Note:
• The steps in this procedure assume that a file system has been created and initialized, including
the selection of Fibre Channel loop speed. Refer to the MediaDirector File System
Configuration section in the Omneon SystemManager User’s Guide for instructions.
• This procedure is valid for Omneon systems that include one MediaDirector. For systems that
include multiple MediaDirectors, additional mapping will be required. Refer to the
MediaDirector File System Configuration section in the Omneon SystemManager User’s Guide for
instructions on how to map a MediaDirector file system to a Windows network drive.

To verify the File System:

1. On the SystemManager Platform or customer-supplied PC’s desktop, double-click the Clip Directory
shortcut (Figure 35). Note that for the MCP-2101, MCP-2102, and MCP-2102B MediaDirectors,
there may be multiple Clip Directory shortcuts — one for each host.

Figure 35. SystemManager Desktop—MediaDirector Clip Directory Shortcut

This action takes you to the MediaDirector’s clip directory, a sample of which is displayed in
Figure 36.

Figure 36. MediaDirector Clip Directory Folder

2. By default, all clips are stored with a .mov extension, which is a QuickTime™ reference to the actual
media files that are stored in the media directory (media.dir). When you use the Omneon ClipTool to
load and play back clips, only the QuickTime files appear in the ClipTool’s clip list.

NOTE: From release 4.0 onwards, some clips may also be stored with a .mxf extension. Refer to the Player
Configuration section in the Omneon SystemManager User’s Guide for instructions on creating clips with a
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3. Verify that a list of clips is present within the directory.

4. Note that the file system can also be reached through Windows Explorer. Right click the Start
button and select Explore.
5. Under My Network Places, locate fs0. This drive is the MediaDirector’s file system as it appears in
the SystemManager’s file structure. Note that the MediaDirector’s name is listed, and the Clip
Directory is also available in the normal manner.

IMPORTANT: If the file system does not start automatically, and you have verified that both the
MediaDirector and MediaStore are responding appropriately, attempt to start the file system manually using
the SystemManager application. The file system must be started manually when a new MediaDirector is
connected to a pre-existing file system.

About Players that Reside in a MediaDirector

A Player acts like a virtual video tape recorder that allows you to perform tasks such as recording and
playback functions with MediaPorts and other IEEE 1394-based peripheral devices. Each virtual
video tape recorder is comprised of two parts:
• The first is the Player itself, a software component that is created from the SystemManager
application and which resides in the Omneon MediaDirector. Multiple Players can be created, and
each can be configured with a variety of audio, video, and control parameters that meet a wide
range of application requirements.
• The second is typically an associated IEEE 1394 device (such as an Omneon MediaPort),
however, it is not always necessary to have an associated IEEE 1394 device.
To use a Player, you select a specific host where multiple hosts are available, you design the Player with
the SystemManager, connect it to a hardware component (such as a MediaPort) and then activate it —
which actually allocates the resources. Similarly, a MediaPort cannot be used until it is connected to a
Player (via the SystemManager application). An activated Player is one that is available for use, while a
deactivated Player is one in which the Player’s parameters can be changed.
Note the following:
• More than one MediaPort can be associated with a single Player.
• Conversely, a single MediaPort can be associated with multiple players, but only one of those
Players can be active at a time. For example, the same MediaPort could be used for recording
different formats at different times of the day.
• When configuring Players, remember that each Player is associated with a specific host, and may
only be connected to those MediaPorts attached to the selected host.
• For MCP-2100 systems, the association is always to Host 0.
• For MCP-2101 systems, the association can be to Host 0 or Host 1. A Player residing on
Host 0 cannot be connected to a MediaPort that resides on Host 1.
• For MCP-2102 or MCP-2102B systems, the associations can be either Host 0, or Host 2. A
Player residing on Host 0 cannot be connected to a MediaPort that resides on Host 2.
Refer to Verifying Players that Reside in a MediaDirector for information on how to identify the
Players associated with MediaDirectors.

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Verifying Players that Reside in a MediaDirector

NOTE: The steps in this section assume that Players have already been created. Refer to the Player
Configuration section in the Omneon SystemManager User’s Guide for instructions on creating a Player.

To verify the Players that reside in a MediaDirector.

1. Click the Configuration tab.

2. Click the Player Configuration icon in the left-hand column to display the Player Configuration
Screen (Figure 37). Each host in your system will be listed.

Figure 37. Player Configuration Screen

3. Click the icon for the host on which you want to verify Players. The hosts’ Player List is displayed
(Figure 38). The following figure shows a sample list of Players.
.

Figure 38. Player List

Note the following regarding the Player list:

• Players can be either Active or Inactive. The status of all Players is listed at the top of the screen
beneath the label Player List.

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• Each Player is shown in a four-column table.

• Column 1 (on the left) displays the Player’s name and the Show Player icon.
• When the Show Player icon is clicked, the Player expands as displayed in (Figure 39).
Expanded information is provided for Play Mode, Field Period (Video Standard), Control,
Signal Port, Timecode, plus data on Tracks, VBI, and Attached Devices.

Figure 39. Player Information

• Column 2 displays the Player’s current status.

• Column 3 displays three commands that depend on the status of the individual Player. If a
Player is active:
• Click Properties to show the Edit Player Screen in a read-only configuration. Output
timing can be changed.
• Click Open to open ClipTool from within the SystemManager application. (Be sure to
click the Open this file from its current location button.)
• Click Deactivate to render the Player inactive. If a Player is inactive:
• Click Edit to show the Edit Player Screen in a read/write configuration. Player
information can be edited.
• Click Delete to delete the Player from the list.
• Click Activate to activate the Player.
• Column 4 displays a check box that allows you to select or deselect the Player. Once
selected, group functions can be performed, such as activate, deactivate and delete
selected Players.
4. Click the Show Player icon for each Player, and verify the contents of each.

NOTE: Preconfigured Player names (if present in your system) will be related to your MediaPort names.

5. Activate each player by clicking the Activate button in each Player’s right-hand column.
6. Use ClipTool to load clips and play them back, and to record new clips as required. Refer to the
ClipTool Installation and Configuration section in the Omneon SystemManager User’s Guide for
ClipTool operating instructions.

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Powering Down a System

NOTE: In certain circumstances, powering down one MediaDirector in an EFS configuration may cause
video disruption to channels on other MediaDirectors. In addition, removal/insertion of a Fibre Channel cable
or removal/ insertion of a disk drive may cause brief instances of video disruption. When removing a disk
drive, clicking the Bypass Drive button found in the SystemManager Drive Properties page prior to
removing the Disk Drive reduces the probability of video disruption.

Use the following steps to power down an Omneon Spectrum System:

1. Using the SystemManager application, stop the file systems for all MediaDirectors as follows:
a. Click the Configuration tab to display the Configuration page.
b. In the left-hand column, click the Disk Utilities icon to display the Disk Utilities page. A list of
available MediaDirectors appears.
c. Click the icon for the MediaDirector on which you want to stop the File System. The
MediaDirector’s Disk Utilities page appears.
d. Click the File System Folder (or the File System Hyperlink) to display the File System Utilities
page.
e. At the bottom of the page, click Stop FS. When the confirmation dialog appears, click OK to
accept. The button name changes to Start FS.
f. Verify that the File System’s status has changed to “Stopped.”
g. Click Done to return to the Disk Utilities page.
2. Exit the SystemManager application.
3. Exit Internet Explorer by clicking File > Close.
4. Shut down the SystemManager Platform or customer-supplied PC by clicking Start > Shutdown >
OK, and then turning off its main power switch. Turn off the SystemManager Keyboard/Monitor
Tray by turning off its power switch.
5. Remove power from each MediaDirector by disconnecting each MediaDirector’s AC cord(s) from
their power source(s).
6. Remove power from each MediaStore by turning off its power switches.
7. Remove power from each MediaPort by disconnecting its AC cord from its power source.
8. Remove power from all Ethernet switches (or hubs).

Installing and Removing Optical SFPs, Optical Fibre Channel

Cables
When installing or removing Fibre Channel cables and SFPs from MediaDirector or MediaStore rear
panels, damage can occur if proper procedures are not followed. This damage results in the loss of
loop noise immunity and/or the complete failure of the loop.
Repair, which entails the replacement of components, is expensive. To avoid damage when installing
or removing Fibre Channel cables and SFPs, follow the installation and removal procedures later in
this topic.

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NOTE: Contact Omneon Technical Support for assistance with installing or removing copper SFPs and/or
optical Fibre Channel cables.

Use Fibre Channel cables with LC to LC crossover connector as displayed in Figure 40.

Figure 40. LC to LC Crossover Connectors with Fibre Channel Cables

For MSS-4000 Series MediaStores, use the Optical SFP Finisar FTL8524P2BNL as displayed in
Figure 41.

Figure 41. Optical SFP Finisar FTL8524P2BNL (Protective Cap Removed)

Installing

Follow these steps:

1. If a dust cover is installed in the chassis SFP cage, remove it and store it in a safe place for later reuse.
An SFP cage should always have either an SFP or a dust cover installed in it.
2. Align the back of the optical SFP transceiver (the end opposite the Retainer Clip) with the SFP cage
in the chassis assembly (Figure 42).

Figure 42. Optical SFP Transceiver Connection to Chassis

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3. Grasp the front of the transceiver (the end with the Retainer Clip) and slide it straight into the
chassis, until the Locking Latch on the cage engages the transceiver.

WARNING: The SFP transceiver is designed to fit firmly in the chassis assembly, and
therefore a reasonable amount of friction is normal. However, to avoid damage to the
chassis assembly, do not force the transceiver to slide.

4. Remove the protective cap from the SFP, as shown in Figure 43. Store the cap in a safe place for later
use.

Figure 43. Removing Protective Cap from the SFP

5. Remove the protective caps from the end of the optical cable, as shown in Figure 44. Store the caps
in a safe place for later use.

Figure 44. Removing Protective Caps from the Optical Cable

6. Align the optical Fibre Channel cable with the SFP and connect the two. You will hear an audible click
when the cable is secure. Next, secure the Retainer Clip to the cable latch located on the right side of
the cable (Figure 45).

Figure 45. Securing Retainer Clip to the Cable Latch

7. Repeat as required for other cable ends.

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Removing

Follow these steps:

1. Release the Retainer Clip, as shown in Figure 46.

Figure 46. Unhooking RetainerClip from Cable Latch

2. With your left hand, grasp the Fibre Channel connector and fully depress the Latch with your thumb.
3. While holding in the Latch, pull the connector out of the SFP Transceiver.
4. To remove the optical SFP (if needed), grasp the Retainer Clip and gently pull the SFP straight out of
the chassis (Figure 47).

Figure 47. Removing RetainerClip from Chassis

5. Install a dust cover onto the chassis SFP cage.

WARNING: The SFP transceiver is designed to fit firmly in the chassis assembly, and
therefore a reasonable amount of friction is normal. However, to avoid damage to the
chassis assembly, do not force the transceiver to slide.

6. Repeat as required for other cable ends.

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About Fibre Channel Cable Kits

Fibre Channel cables must be ordered per your exact system configuration. Different types of SFP
(Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver modules are required, depending on the MediaStore model
used.
• If you are using an MCP-2100, MCP-2101, MCP-2102, or MCP-2102B MediaDirector and any
MSS-4000 Series MediaStores with fibre optic connections, refer to Using Fibre Optic Cabling
with MediaDirectors.
• If you are using an MCP-2100 or an MCP-2101 MediaDirector and an MSC-4000 Series
MediaStore with copper cabling, contact Omneon Technical Support for assistance

Using Fibre Optic Cabling with MediaDirectors

For systems using MediaDirectors with optical Fibre Channel connections, use Figure 48 to
determine the proper cable kit(s) to order. The cable kits are listed in Table 9. Note the following:
• The small boxes list the type of connector(s) used. The circled numbers (Cable IDs) indicate the
required cable and SFP. Refer to the following table for cable details.
• Cables are available in 1 meter and 3 meter lengths. Kits include the SFPs.

Figure 48. Fibre Optic Cabling Scheme for MediaDirectors

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Cable ID Part Number Description Usage

For MSS-4000 Series MediaStores

1 FCA 115-OF LC to LC, 1m (Optical Fibre) * MCP-2100, MCP-2101, MCP-2102, or

MCP-2102B to MSS-4000 Series
MediaStores. Also use for MediaDirector
expansion.
1 FCA 315-OF LC to LC, 3m (Optical Fibre) * MCP-2101, MCP-2102, or MCP-2102B to
MSS-4000 Series MediaStores. Also use for
MediaDirector expansion.

Table 9. Fibre Optic Cabling Provided with MediaStore Models

*Includes 2 LC SFPs.

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 CHAPTER 2
Software Installation and Upgrades

This section provides general information about installing the SystemManager application and
instructions for upgrading Spectrum firmware and locating the latest Omneon technical
documentation. Choose from the following topics:
• About Installing the SystemManager Application
• Upgrading Spectrum Firmware
• Accessing Technical Documentation for a Release

About Installing the SystemManager Application

The SystemManager application, the administrative center of a Spectrum system, is typically factory
installed on an Omneon-supplied SystemManager Platform. Since release 5.4, the SystemManager
application can also be installed on a customer-supplied PC.
Refer to the Omneon SystemManager Installation Guide for the hardware requirements for a customer-
supplied PC on which the SystemManager application can be installed. The guide also provides step-
by-step installation and re-installation instructions for the application.

About Verifying Software Release Versions

After installation is complete and prior to commencing system operation, you should verify the
following:
• The SystemManager version (under the Help tab) is the same as shown on the title page of the
Release Notes.
• The Firmware Selection (under the Home tab) is the same as the Firmware Build shown on the
title page of the Release Notes (ignore any digits after the build date).
• The Upgrade Firmware page (under the Home tab) shows the current firmware for all
MediaDirectors and MediaPorts to have the same build date as the Firmware Build shown on the
title page of the Release Notes (ignore any digits after the build date).

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Upgrading Spectrum Firmware

Omneon MediaPorts and MediaStores typically ship with the latest firmware factory-installed. At
some point after initial system installation, or upon the recommendation of Omneon Support, you
may need to upgrade to a later version of Spectrum firmware. To do so, choose from the following
topics:
• Upgrading MediaPort Firmware
• Upgrading MediaDirector Firmware
• Upgrading Disk Drive Firmware
• Handling Device Upgrade Failures
• Replacing Firmware and PCapps Files

NOTE: When upgrading MediaPorts and MediaDirectors, ensure that no recording or playback is taking
place. Make sure all players are stopped. Also ensure that no file copies or transfers are in progress internally
or on the Ethernet port. Upgrade all MediaDirectors at the same time. Before commencing any player or file
activity, verify that all MediaDirectors and MediaPorts are running the same version of firmware as shown on
the SystemManager's Upgrade Firmware page under the Home tab.

NOTE: Prior to upgrading disk drive firmware, in addition to the previous note, stop the file system on every
MediaDirector.

Upgrading MediaPort Firmware

Choose from the following two methods to upgrade MediaPort firmware:
• Upgrade from the MediaPort Properties Screen
• Upgrade MediaPorts from the Upgrade Firmware Screen

NOTE: Before upgrading to the latest version of firmware, check with your automation, archival, and third
party software vendors for compatibility information.

Upgrade from the MediaPort Properties Screen

This method allows you to upgrade the selected MediaPort only.

To upgrade MediaPort firmware using the MediaPort Properties screen:

1. Ensure that no recording or playback is taking place. Ensure that all Players are stopped. Ensure that
no file copies or transfers are in progress, internally or on any Ethernet port.
2. Ensure that the most recent release of SystemManager software has been installed.
Refer to About Verifying Software Release Versions for instructions.
3. With the SystemManager software properly installed, log on to the SystemManager application.

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4. Click the Home tab, and in the left hand column, click the small Firmware Selection icon to display
the Firmware Selection screen. A check box will appear next to the currently installed firmware
version as shown in Figure 49.

Figure 49. Firmware Selection Screen

5. Click the radio button for the desired version of firmware. When the Confirm dialog appears, click
OK.

NOTE: This selection chooses the directory from which firmware upgrade files will be selected. The selection
does not perform the upgrade.

6. Click the Configuration tab.

7. Click the small MediaPort icon for the MediaPort whose firmware you want to upgrade. The
MediaPort Properties screen (Figure 50) is displayed.

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Figure 50. MediaPort Properties Screen

8. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Upgrade Firmware.

9. The Upgrade Firmware screen appears, a sample is displayed in Figure 51.

Figure 51. Upgrade Firmware Screen

10. When the upgrade is complete, the screen changes to display two reboot buttons (Figure 52).

Figure 52. Upgrade Complete Screen

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11. Click Reboot Now. The system returns to the MediaPort Properties screen.

Upgrade MediaPorts from the Upgrade Firmware Screen

Use the following steps to upgrade MediaPort firmware using the Upgrade Firmware screen. This
method allows you to upgrade one or more MediaPorts.

To upgrade from the Upgrade Firmware screen:

1. Ensure that no recording or playback is taking place. Ensure that all Players are stopped. Ensure that
no file copies or transfers are in progress, internally or on any Ethernet port.
2. Ensure that the most recent release of Omneon SystemManager application software has been
installed.
Refer to About Verifying Software Release Versions for instructions.
3. With the SystemManager software properly installed, log on to the SystemManager application.
4. Click the Home tab, and in the left hand column, click the small Firmware Selection icon to display
the Firmware Selection screen.
5. Click the radio button for the desired version of firmware. When the Confirm dialog appears, click
OK.

NOTE: This selection chooses the directory from which firmware upgrade files will be selected. The
selection does not perform the upgrade.

6. Click the Home tab in the left hand column, click the Upgrade Firmware icon to display the
Upgrade Firmware screen.
7. Scroll to the MediaPort section of the screen, a sample of which is shown in Figure 53.

Figure 53. Upgrade Firmware Screen — MediaPort Section

8. Click the check boxes for the MediaPorts that you want to upgrade, or (recommended), click Select
all MediaPorts. You cannot have different MediaPort revisions on the same system.
9. Click the Upgrade MediaPorts button. The Upgrade MediaPorts Now dialog appears with a list
of the selected MediaPortS Figure 54.

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Figure 54. Upgrade MediaPorts Dialog Box

10. Click OK to upgrade the selected MediaPorts, or click Cancel to exit the procedure safely.
11. When the upgrade process is complete, select the MediaPorts again, and then click the Reboot
MediaPorts button. The Reboot MediaPorts Now dialog box is displayed (Figure 55).

Figure 55. Reboot MediaPorts Dialog Box

12. Click OK to reboot the selected MediaPortS, or click Cancel to exit the procedure safely.

Upgrading MediaDirector Firmware

Choose from the following two methods to upgrade MediaDirector firmware:
• Upgrade from the MediaDirector Properties Screen
• Upgrade MediaDirectors from the Upgrade Firmware Screen

NOTE: Before upgrading to the latest version of firmware, check with your automation, archival, and third
party software vendors for compatibility information.

Upgrade from the MediaDirector Properties Screen

Use the following steps to upgrade MediaDirector firmware. This method allows you to upgrade the
selected MediaDirector only.
1. Ensure that no recording or playback is taking place. Ensure that all Players are stopped. Ensure that
no file copies or transfers are in progress, internally or on any Ethernet port.
Ensure that the most recent release of Omneon SystemManager application software has been
installed. Refer to About Verifying Software Release Versions for instructions.
2. With the SystemManager software properly installed, log on to the SystemManager application.
3. Click the Home tab, and in the left hand column, click the Firmware Selection icon to display the
Firmware Version Selection screen (Figure 56).

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Figure 56. Firmware Selection Screen

4. Click the radio button for the desired version of firmware. When the Confirm dialog appears, click
OK.

NOTE: This selection chooses the directory from which firmware upgrade files will be selected. The selection
does not perform the upgrade.

5. Click the Configuration tab.

6. Click the small MediaDirector icon for the MediaDirector whose firmware you want to upgrade. The
MediaDirector Physical Configuration screen appears.
7. Click the large picture of the MediaDirector to display the MediaDirector Properties screen, then
scroll to the bottom of the General Properties section and click Upgrade Firmware. The
Upgrade Firmware screen is displayed (Figure 57).

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Figure 57. Upgrade Firmware Screen

8. Click Upgrade Device to upgrade the selected MediaDirector, or click Cancel to exit the procedure.
When you click Upgrade Device, the message “Upgrade in Progress” appears.
9. When the upgrade is complete, the screen changes to display two reboot buttons (Figure 58).
.

Figure 58. Upgrade Complete

10. Click Reboot Now. The system returns to the MediaDirector Properties screen.

Upgrade MediaDirectors from the Upgrade Firmware Screen

Use the following steps to upgrade MediaDirector firmware using the Upgrade Firmware screen.
1. Ensure that no recording or playback is taking place. Ensure that all Players are stopped. Ensure that
no file copies or transfers are in progress, internally or on any Ethernet port.
2. Ensure that the most recent release of Omneon SystemManager software has been installed.
3. With the SystemManager software properly installed, log on to the SystemManager application.
4. Click the Home tab.
5. In the left hand column, click the small Firmware Selection icon to display the Firmware Selection
screen.
6. Click the radio button for the desired version of firmware. When the Confirm dialog appears, click
OK.

NOTE: This selection chooses the directory from which firmware upgrade files will be selected. The
selection does not perform the upgrade.

7. Click the Configuration tab.

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8. In the left hand column, click the Upgrade Firmware icon to display the Upgrade Firmware screen
(Figure 59).

Figure 59. Upgrade Firmware Screen

9. In the MediaDirectors section, click the check boxes for the MediaDirectors whose firmware you
want to upgrade, or (recommended), click Select all MediaDirectors. You cannot have
MediaDirectors with different revisions on the same system.
10. Click the Upgrade MediaDirectors button. The Upgrade MediaDirector Now dialog is displayed
(Figure 60) with a list of the selected MediaDirector.

Figure 60. Upgrade MediaDirector Now Dialog Box

11. Click OK to upgrade the selected MediaDirectors, or click Cancel to exit the procedure safely without
upgrading.
12. When the upgrade process is complete, select the MediaDirectors again, and then click the
Reboot MediaDirector button. The Reboot MediaDirectors Now dialog (Figure 61) is displayed.

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Figure 61. Reboot MediaDirectors Now Dialog Box

13. Click OK to reboot the MediaDirectors, or click Cancel to exit the procedure safely.

NOTE: Rebooting a MediaDirector stops playback or recording on the MediaDirector.

Verifying Disk Drive Firmware

Follow these steps:
1. Go to the Disk Utilities page for any connected MediaDirector.
2. Click the Upgrade Firmware button.
3. Compare the Firmware Rev. Level and New Firmware Available columns for each drive.

Upgrading Disk Drive Firmware

Before starting to upgrade disk drive firmware, do the following checks:
• Verify that startup is complete.
• Ensure that the most recent release of Omneon SystemManager software has been installed.
Refer to About Verifying Software Release Versions for instructions.
• Ensure that no recording or playback is taking place.
• Ensure that all Players are stopped.
• Ensure that no file copies or transfers are in progress, internally or on any Ethernet port.

To upgrade disk drive firmware.

1. With the SystemManager software properly installed, log on to the application.

2. On all MediaDirectors to which the disk drives are attached, stop all playback and recording activities,
and stop all filesystems.
Refer to the MediaDirector File System Maintenance section in the Omneon SystemManager User’s
Guide for instructions on stopping the filesystem.
3. Click the Home tab.
4. Click the Firmware Selection icon to display the Firmware Selection screen.
5. Click the radio button for the desired version of firmware. When the Confirm dialog appears, click
OK.

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NOTE: This selection chooses thedirectory from which firmware upgrade files will be selected. The selection
does not perform the upgrade.

6. Click the Configuration tab.

7. Click the Disk Utilities icon to display the Disk Utilities screen for all MediaDirectors.
8. Click the MediaDirector whose disk drive(s) you want to upgrade. The Disk Utilities screen for the
selected MediaDirector appears, as shown in Figure 62.

Figure 62. Disk Utilities Screen

9. At the bottom of the screen, click Upgrade Disk Firmware.

The Upgrade Drive Firmware screen (Figure 63) for the selected MediaDirector appears.

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Figure 63. Upgrade Drive Firmware Screen

10. Click the check boxes for the drives whose firmware you want to upgrade, or (recommended) click
Select all Disks. You cannot have disks with different revisions within a RAID set.
11. Click the Start Upgrade Firmware button to display the Upgrade Disk Drives Now dialog
(Figure 64).

Figure 64. Upgrade Disk Drives Now Dialog Box

12. Click OK to upgrade the selected disk drives, or click Cancel to exit the procedure safely without
upgrading.

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Handling Device Upgrade Failures

If a failure occurs when upgrading a device, the SystemManager will generate an Upgrade Failed
alarm. If an Upgrade Failed alarm occurs, the SystemManager will not let you perform another
upgrade until the alarm is cleared.

To clear alarms:

1. Click on the Diagnostic tab on the SystemManager’s menu bar.

2. Click on the View Alarms icon in the left hand column to display the View Alarms screen.
3. Click the Clear Alarms button to clear all the listed alarms.
4. Start another upgrade.

Replacing Firmware and PCapps Files

This section covers firmware files and PCapps (PC Applications) only. Note the following:
• If you were instructed to download and install the SystemManager application software, ensure
that you have completed About Installing the SystemManager Application.
• If you were instructed to download and install only firmware or PCapps files, start here after
downloading software from the server. Technical Support will provide the proper filenames.

Firmware Files

Table 10 is a partial list of the firmware files contained in the

D:\Upgrades\[release name]\[timestamp] directory, along with brief descriptions.

File Description

dir2.hex MediaDirector firmware

dir4.hex MediaDirector firmware
tap1.hex DV MediaPort firmware
tap2.hex SDI MediaPort firmware
tap3.hex MPEG MediaPorts firmware
x1.lod Disk firmware
x2.lod Disk firmware

Table 10. Firmware Files

NOTE: Within the filenames x1.lod and x2.lod, X1 and X2 are version numbers that may change. The *.hex
file names will remain the same from upgrade to upgrade.

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PCapps Files

For your reference, Table 11 is a partial list of the PCapps files contained in the D:\Omneon\bin
directory, along with brief descriptions.

File Description

monitor.exe This application provides a window that monitors system

messages, logs and processes that occur between the
MediaDirector and other Omneon devices.
cliptool.exe ClipTool application
omnicueservice.exe Software application that OmniBus uses for system control.
fsmain.exe A command line program used to issue file system and disk
drive commands to MediaDirectors.
flashprog.exe A command line program to upgrade firmware in
MediaDirectors.
playerlib.dll The library containing code to control Players on
MediaDirectors.
oncrpc.dll The library containing code which provides basic
communication with all Omneon products.
mfc42.dll The Microsoft library providing basic program functions.

Table 11. PCapps Files

To replace firmware and PCapps files:

1. Unzip the indicated firmware or PCapps files into D:\Temp, where D is the Omneon drive. Your
password is required. This action creates a new directory within D:\Temp.
2. Depending on the type of files you are installing, use the appropriate step below:
a. If you are replacing firmware files, the new directory will be named with a time-stamp, for
example, “2007.08.24.” Drag this directory into the appropriate “version” directory under the
D:\Upgrades directory. An example of the directory name is
“D:\Upgrades\omneon.release-2.0.” Continue with step 3.
b. If you are replacing PCapps files, the new directory will be named “pcapps.” Open this directory
and drag all files inside to the “D:\Omneon\bin” directory. Continue with step 3.
3. Start the SystemManager application.
4. Select the new firmware version via the SystemManager application.

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5. Upgrade the MediaPortS. Go to the Upgrading MediaPort Firmware and begin with step 3. When
you have completed the entire section, return to this point.
6. Upgrade the MediaDirector. Go to Upgrading MediaDirector Firmware and begin with step 3.
When you have completed the entire section, return to this point.
This completes the upgrade procedure.

Accessing Technical Documentation for a Release

Omneon provides extensive technical documentation for all product lines. We highly recommend you
download and review the latest documentation made available for each release. In particular, you
should always review product Release Notes as they contain important last minute information not
documented elsewhere.
There are a few ways to find product documentation for a release:
• Accessing Documentation from the Windows Start Menu (SystemManager Documentation
only)
• Downloading the Latest Documentation from the Omneon Support Server
• Locating the Latest Documentation on the Omneon Web Site

Accessing Documentation from the Windows Start Menu

During the installation of the SystemManager application software, the latest versions of the Omneon
SystemManager User’s Guide, and Help system are installed for access via the Start menu. Click Start >
Programs > Omneon to find documents in this suite.

Downloading the Latest Documentation from the Omneon Support

Server
Download the latest documentation as follows:
1. Navigate to: http://support.omneon.com/Updates/Omneon/Current and click on the link for
the required product(s).
2. Click on a release to access the available documentation.
3. Click the required .exe file(s) and then click Save. Save the file(s) to a location that is easily accessible
for reference.

Locating the Latest Documentation on the Omneon Web Site

The latest product technical documentation, as well as information provided for older releases, is
available at:
http://www.omneon.com/support/documentation/index.html

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 Index

Numerics D
1394 Bus Functions Device
recover 33 handling upgrade failures 73
4000 Series MediaStore Dialog
activity LED 44 enter network password 45
status LED 44 Directory, Clip 51
Disk
A drive
AC connection upgrade firmware 70
getting started 41 Utilities Screen
Accessing Documentation for a Release getting started 47
Omneon Web site 75 Disk Utilities Screen
Windows Start Menu 75 getting started 48
Accessing Technical Docs for a Release Documentation
download 75 end user 2
Audio Spectrum System 3
connect, getting started 40 SystemManager 2
Automation system (optional), connect 38
Drive
B Status LEDs (MSS-4000 Series
Block diagram MediaStore) 44
getting started 14 E
C Enter Network Password Dialog,
Cable SystemManager 45
kits Equipment
Fibre Channel 13, 59 rack mount 18
procedures, Fibre Channel 55 Ethernet
Clip Fast connection 35
directory 51 Hub 16, 33
Configure Switch 16, 33
MediaStore, FC loop speed 22 Expanded Player 54
Connect F
AC 41 Fast
audio/video I/O 40 Ethernet connection 35
MediaPorts 26 Fibre Channel
MediaStore and MediaDirector 20 Cable Kits 13, 59
optional automation system 38 cable procedures 55
reference video 39 configure loop speed 22
SystemManager, MediaDirector, Ethernet 33 Firmware
Contact Omneon 10 files, replace 73
Customer supplied components upgrade
getting started 16 disk drive 70

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MediaDirector upgrade screen 68 overview, getting started 13

MediaDirector, properties screen 66
MediaPort, upgrade screen 65 L
LED
G activity (MSS-4000 Series MediaStore) 44
Getting started drive status (MSS-4000 Series MediaStore) 44
basic system installation 16 status (MSS-4000 Series MediaStore) 44
block diagram 14 Logon
configure password 43, 45
MediaStore, FC loop speed 22 screen, SystemManager 45
connect M
AC 41
Media formats 8
audio/video I/O 40 supported 8
Ethernet 33 MediaDirector
MediaPorts 26 Properties, getting started 48
MediaStore and MediaDirector 20 Upgrade Firmware
optional automation system 38 Properties screen 66
reference video 39 MediaPort
customer supplied components 16 Upgrade Firmware Screen 65
Disk Utilities Screen 47, 48 MediaPorts
equipment connecting
list 13 recommendations 26
installation overview 13
logging onto SystemManager application 45 O
MediaDirector Properties Screen 48 Omneon
Player Technical Support 10
Configuration Screen 53 Optical Fibre Channel Cable
List 53 installation 56
power up 43, 55 removal 58
rack mounting equipment 18 P
system capabilities 14
Password 43, 45
unpacking and inspection 17
PCapps files, replace 73
verify
Player
file system 51
configuration
Players 52 screen 53
system diagram 47 expanded 54
Version Information Screen 50 list
H
getting started 53
Handling device upgrade failures 73 show 54
Host verify 52
Player List 53 Power
Hub up procedure 43, 55
Ethernet 16, 33 R
I Rack
Icon mounting equipment, getting started 18
Show Player 54 Reference
Inspection video
system 17 connect 39
Installation Release
basic, getting started 16 verification 61
optical SFP and Fibre Channel 56 Removal

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optical SFP and Fibre Channel 58 W

Replace Wrapper formats
firmware and PCapps files 73 supported 8
S
SFP
installation
procedures, optical 56
removal procedures
optical 58
Show Player icon 54
Status LED
4000 Series MediaStore 44
Switch
Ethernet 16, 33
System
capabilities, getting started 14
diagram
SystemManager 45
power-up, getting started 43, 55
verify
diagram 47
file system 51
SystemManager
enter network password dialog 45
logging on 45
logon screen 45
system
diagram 45

U
Unpacking
and inspection 17
Upgrade
disk drive firmware 70
handling upgrade failures 73
MediaDirector
firmware, properties screen 66
firmware, upgrade screen 68
MediaPort
firmware, upgrade screen 65

V
Verify
file system 51
players 52
system diagram 47
Version Information Screen
getting started 50
Video
connect, getting started 40

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