Grass Valley M-Series iVDR User Manual v.2.0.10 - Manual (Page 42)

42 M-Series User Manual 20 April 2005
Chapter 1 Installing the M-Series iVDR
1GBaseT Configuration: Data and streaming between iVDRs
After making 1GBaseT network connections as described in “Connecting the
Ethernet network cabling” on page 37 , use the following procedure to configure the
network settings.
Once the 1GBaseT network configured, you can perform the following tasks:
• General networking tasks such as file sharing or importing/exporting from
networked devices using standard media file formats (AVI DV25/GXF).
• Remote control of the iVDR using devices and applications software developed for
the M-Series iVDR that use industry standard remote control protocols over
Ethernet.
• Stream media transfers between iVDRs using the General Exchange Format (GXF)
as described in SMPTE 360M. GXF streaming transfers allow loading and playing
a clip before the transfer is complete.
Setting up the 1GBaseT network for streaming transfer support has the following
network requirements:
• No DHCP and WINS, DNS, etc. Do not use automatic mechanisms for network
settings. Static IP addresses must be used on the iVDRs. All name resolution
must be through hosts files located on each networked device.
• The host name of all peer iVDRs must be added to a host registry using the
iVDR Configuration tool.
Procedure summary:
• “Set the static IP address”
• “Set up hosts files”
• “Add network hosts names for streaming”
Set the static IP address
This procedure guides you to relevant settings. It is assumed that you understand
Ethernet networks in general and your specific network needs and that you can apply
that understanding to make the settings required for a streaming network using
standard Windows procedures. If you need help with these procedures, contact your
network administrator.
To set up the static IP address on the 1GBaseT adapter:
1. If you normally operate your M-Series iVDR using the optional Front Panel
touch-screen, you should connect keyboard and mouse before proceeding. Refer to
“Keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor connections” on page 26 for instructions.
You will likely find it easier to configure your network using a keyboard and
mouse rather than the touch-screen. You may need to restart Windows to make the
mouse and keyboard operational.
2. Shut down AppCenter as follows:
a. In the AppCenter toolbar, select System , then choose Shutdown in the pop-up
menu.
The Shutdown dialog box appears.