User manual

Catalyst® V3 Media Server User Manual 3
Chapter 2:
QuickStart
This Chapter describes the steps to quickly setup and begin using a Catalyst Media Server.
These instructions also ship with your product as a Startup Sheet for the model you
purchased.
Inspecting Your Catalyst Media Server
The Catalyst Media Server is contained in a roadcased equipment rack designed to protect
the product during transport. As you unpack the Media Server rack, verify that it is
undamaged. If the product is damaged or parts are missing, notify both the shipping
company and your sales agent immediately.
Before returning merchandise, contact your High End Systems dealer/distributor for a
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. The factory cannot accept goods shipped
without an RMA number. Return a damaged product for repair in its original roadcase. High
End Systems assumes no responsibility for products damaged during transport.
See “Appendix D: Product and Safety Information” for more information on warranties
provided by HighEnd Systems for your product.
Unpacking the Roadcase
Unlatch and remove the top lid from the roadcase.Verify that the following contents are
stored in the lid and remove any you need for your application:
•LCD monitor
•Keyboard
•Mouse
• IEC TO 110v Adapter to attach an additional
monitor or device like a firewire drive to the power
conditioner in the server rack
• IEC 220v power cord optional for 220v applications
• USB Serial Adapters: One RS232 for serial devices
and One RS422 for Deck Control
• A Mac G5 power cord and phone cable (only
needed if you upgrade your G5 computer in the
future)
• Documentation for the G5, Power Conditioner, VDA, USB PCI CD, and a Catalyst
Software CD-ROM
Top Lid
Base
Server Rack