R&S VENICE Release Notes Software Version

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1 R&S VENICE Release Notes Software Version Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH Krepenstr. 8, Hanover, Germany Phone: Fax: Internet: Subject to change R&S is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. Trade names are trademarks of the owners. The following abbreviations are used throughout this document: R&S VENICE is abbreviated as R&S VENICE. 7DV Release Notes PAD-T-M: /02.00/CI/1/EN

2 Contents Contents 1 Information on the Current Version and History New s Modified s Improvements Known Issues Supported operating systems Modifications to the Documentation Firmware Update Validity Information Updating the Firmware Customer Support... 8 Release Notes R&S VENICE 3.1 2

3 Information on the Current Version and History 1 Information on the Current Version and History 1.1 New s The following table lists the new functions and indicates the version in which the new function was introduced: Improvements of VENICE 3.1: Version VENICE VENICE VENICE Installer Enhanced overall performance by adding boot options to the grub.conf. A reboot is necessary to make these modifications active. The installer prints out a message when the grub.conf was modified and therefore a reboot is needed. 1.2 Modified s The following table lists the modified functions and indicates the version in which the modification was carried out: Modifications of VENICE 3.1: Version VENICE VENICE VENICE Release Notes R&S VENICE 3.1 3

4 Information on the Current Version and History 1.3 Improvements The following table lists the improvements and indicate since which version the issue could be observed: Improvements of VENICE 3.1: since VENICE VENICE VENICE GUI Installer Server Server Improved GUI performance on all Mac OS X versions. Fixed temperature problem due to enhanced performance change introduced in VENICE This could lead to activate the red front LED because the temperature is about 3 C above the defined limit. A reboot is necessary to make these modifications active. The installer prints out a message when the grub.conf was modified and therefore a reboot is needed. Re-added dvslogwatch script to /etc/init.d. This script was moved to the new location under /opt/dvs/venice/script in VENICE Added logging of service tools/scripts to /var/log/messages under Linux. Only valid server configuration (ex: sync-settings) is saved. Important Audio Atomix HDMI firmware _7.1.5 is required (see chapter 3). Fixed a problem that could lead to wrong startup order of services under Linux when disabling and re-enabling services. Examples of possible problems: o Sync settings will be reset after a reboot instead of restoring previous settings. o Invalid license error when trying to connect to a channel. Fixed broken audio when switching from speeds other than 1.0x back to 1.0x. Release Notes R&S VENICE 3.1 4

5 Information on the Current Version and History 1.4 Known Issues The following table lists the known issues and indicate since which version the issue could be observed: Known Issues of VENICE 3.1: since VENICE GUI In some very rare cases on Linux systems, the client user interface must be closed via system commands/task manager if it does not end properly. VENICE View R&S VENICE View cannot display the "Time of Day" (ToD) timecode. 1.5 Supported operating systems The following table lists the supported operating systems: Supported operating systems of VENICE 3.1: since VENICE Windows 7, 8 (client only) Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9 (client only) RHEL 5.3, 6.2 (all 64 bit) Release Notes R&S VENICE 3.1 5

6 Modifications to the Documentation 2 Modifications to the Documentation The current user manual relates to software version 3.1. Release Notes R&S VENICE 3.1 6

7 Firmware Update 3 Firmware Update Atomix HDMI firmware version _7.1.5 Please note: Updating the Atomix HDMI firmware is mandatory for all systems listed below. Since _7.1.5 Fixed rare audio input error in conjunction with asynchronous SDI switching. If the incoming SDI signal was switched outside the switching line a persisting audio disturbance could happen _7.1.5 Fixed an issue of black pixel column on the left side of the picture which could occur when ingesting YUV422. This problem was introduced in firmware _ Increased tolerance for RS422 baud rate deviation (ex: improved VDCP hardware compatibility). 3.1 Validity Information Firmware update is compatible for the following devices: Supported systems for firmware update: Device VENICE 2U VENICE 4U Models All models Equipped with Atomix HDMI boards 3.2 Updating the Firmware Please follow the instructions "Update the Firmware on the VENICE Server" in the user's manual delivered with your VENICE system. Before updating the firmware on the VENICE server, it is recommended to update the VENICE server software. Depending on the installed video boards, it is necessary to install different firmware versions. Check the video board in the DVS Control Panel. Release Notes R&S VENICE 3.1 7

8 Customer Support 4 Customer Support Technical support where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our Customer Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone support and will work with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming or applications of Rohde & Schwarz equipment. Up-to-date information and upgrades To keep your system up-to-date and to be informed about new application notes related to your system, please send an to the Customer Support Center stating your system and your wish. We will take care that you will get the right information. Headquarters Phone: Fax: service.dvs@rohde-schwarz.com North America Phone TEST-RSA ( ) customer.support@rsa.rohde-schwarz.com Latin America Phone customersupport.la@rohde-schwarz.com Asia/Pacific Phone customersupport.asia@rohde-schwarz.com China Phone / customersupport.china@rohde-schwarz.com Release Notes R&S VENICE 3.1 8