Grass Valley M-Series iVDR User Manual v.2.0.10 - Manual (Page 32)

32 M-Series User Manual 20 April 2005
Chapter 1 Installing the M-Series iVDR
Accessing the Windows desktop
For some tasks, such as configuring for Ethernet networking, you must access the
Windows operating system. Use the following procedure to minimize AppCenter.
To access the Windows desktop do the following:
• In the Toolbar select System , then choose Minimize .
AppCenter minimizes and the Windows desktop appears.
To maximize, select the maximize button on the AppCenter title bar.
CAUTION: The M-Series is not a general purpose Windows
workstation. The Windows configuration on the iVDR has been
specifically set for use as a real time device. The M-Series iVDR is
configured for automatic logon allowing unattended booting. To avoid
partial or total system failure, do not modify any operating system
settings unless approved by Grass Valley, including but not limited to
the following:
— Do not use the User Manager
— Do not use the Disk Administrator
— Do not load any third party software
— Do not install any Windows updates other than “critical updates”
without contacting Grass Valley Product Support
Configuring for basic operation
Use the following procedures to configure the iVDR for basic record and play
operations under local control.
For complete configuration procedures refer to Chapter 4, Modifying Configuration .
Configuration tasks:
• “Select system settings” on page 32
• “Select the video input” on page 34
• “Select the audio input (digital models only)” on page 35
• “Select timecode source” on page 36
Select system settings
1. On the Toolbar, select System and choose Configuration .
The Configuration dialog opens.
2. On the Configuration dialog select System .
The System configuration page appears. The settings on this tab apply system-wide
to all record and play channels.
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