Grass Valley PROFILE FAMILY v.2.5 - Manual (Page 137)

Using a Library System
Profile Family 137
Using a Library System
Media Manager supports both the PLS20 and the PLS200 library systems. The
PLS 20 Profile Library System is a stand-alone drive for reading and writing to
individual magnetic tape cartridges. The PLS 200 Profile Library System is a
robotic library that stores up to 80 magnetic tape cartridges. The PLS 200 is a
cost-effective mechanism for spot or news storage and management, plus a
solution and method for the long-term archival of material. Total storage
capacity is determined by the number of tape cartridges available and the video
compression method used (JPEG or MPEG).
Archiving a Bin or Clip
To archive a clip means to copy it from disk to a cartridge in the library system.
Clips are always copied into the library when archived: they are never moved.
To archive a bin means to copy all the clips and masters in the bin to the library
system without having to individually select each clip or master.
NOTE: The archiving operation copies the data to the tape cartridge, but
does not update the cartridge directory. Updates can occur when you
export the tape, or when you specifically perform an update. See
“Exporting a Cartridge” on page 142, and “Updating and Inventorying
Cartridges” on page 144.
To archive a bin or clip using a copy command:
1. Select the bin in the tree pane or the clip in the contents pane that you want
to archive. To extend the selection, press Shift-Up Arrow or Shift-Down
Arrow. Choose
Edit | Select All or Ctrl-A to select all the media in the
contents pane.
2. Choose Copy either from the Edit menu or from the shortcut menu with a
right-click. You can also click the Copy button on the toolbar.
3. In the tree pane, select the partition icon where you want to archive the bin
or clip.
4. Choose Paste or Paste Special either from the Edit menu or from the right-
click shortcut menu. You can also click the Paste button on the toolbar.
If there is a bin or clip with the same name in the partition where you want to
archive it, you are prompted to change the name or cancel the operation. Also,
a clip can only be added to a partition if there is enough space for it.