Page 1 ® Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Using This Guide ..........17 Symbols and Conventions .
Page 8 Closed Caption........... . . 32 International Character Support (ICS) .
Page 9 Connecting Time of Day (TOD) LTC Cables ......63 Connecting Control and Communications Cables ..... . . 64 Connecting USB Devices (Mouse and Keyboard).
Page 10 Configuring Channels for Capturing Ancillary Timecode ....96 Configuring Channels for Playing Out Ancillary Timecode ... . . 96 Configuring the Avid Service Configuration for Interplay Workgroup .
Page 11 View Menu ........... . 135 Air Menu .
Page 12 Editing Clips ............167 Editing Clips Using the Item Properties Dialog Box.
Page 13 Chapter 7 Working with the Remote Console......199 Installing the Remote Console ........199 Starting the Remote Console .
Page 14 Channels Pane Keyboard Shortcuts ....... . 223 Chapter 8 Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream ......225 Reimaging Your System.
Page 15 Starting the Hardware Test ......... . . 257 Playing a Video Frame .
Page 17: Using This Guide
Using This Guide ® Unless noted otherwise, the material in this document applies to the Windows XP operating system.The majority of screen shots in this document were captured on a Windows XP system. The documentation describes the features and hardware of all models. Therefore, your system might not contain certain features and hardware that are covered in the documentation.
Page 18: If You Need Help
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action Italic font Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables. Courier Bold font identifies text that you type. Courier Bold font Ctrl+key or mouse action Press and hold the first key while you press the last key or perform the mouse action.
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Page 21: Airspeed Multi Stream Overview
AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview AirSpeed Multi Stream is a digital recorder or playback device designed to work seamlessly in Avid Unity environments (Avid Unity ISIS or Avid MediaNetwork). AirSpeed Multi Stream allows you to capture incoming media directly into Avid shared storage or play out media to air.
Page 22: Airspeed Multi Stream Models
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview AirSpeed Multi Stream Models The following AirSpeed Multi Stream models are available. • AirSpeed Multi Stream SD - Single VIO card SD only. The chassis number for this model is 7020-20280-XX. • AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG-2 HD - Dual VIO cards SD/HD. The chassis number for this model is 7020-20279-XX.
Page 23: Hardware And Software Requirements
Hardware and Software Requirements You can group from two to eight systems (a combination that is comprised of up to four AirSpeed Multi Stream servers, and the balance of original AirSpeeds) as a Studio by following an AirSpeed Multi Stream host naming method. Send a sequence to the Studio and all the AirSpeed Multi Stream systems in that Studio have the capability to playout the sequence.
Page 24: Optional Avid Applications
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview Optional Avid Applications Optional Avid applications and hardware include: • Avid iNEWS® Command • Avid CaptureManager • Avid IsoSync™ Software Installation The AirSpeed Multi Stream software must be installed and configured onsite. For more information, see “Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System”...
Page 25: Internal Storage
Hardware and Software Requirements Internal Storage The AirSpeed Multi Stream is equipped with four internal drives. These drives are used as a buffer for incoming media and storing playback media. These internal drives are pre-configured in a 4-way RAID 0 stripe. For more information, see “Inserting the Hard Drives”...
Page 26: Software Overview
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview Software Overview The AirSpeed Multi Stream system software supports all networking and operational requirements of the AirSpeed Multi Stream. Digital Input and Output Selection The AirSpeed Multi Stream can capture and play back video from serial digital interface (SDI) connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream as follows: •...
Page 27: Capture Mode
Software Overview Media File Type Supported Formats HD LGOP • HDV25mb 1080i • XDCAM-EX 35mb 1080i • XDCAM-HD 17.5mb 1080i • XDCAM-HD 35mb 1080i • XDCAM-HD 50mb 1080i • XDCAM-HD 50mb 720p • XDCAM EX 35mb 720p For SD, each format supports 29.97 and 25 FPS. For HD, each format supports 59.94 and 50 FPS.
Page 28: Media Destination Selection
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview that it contains, so an MXF file can contain video and/or audio, as well as ANC data at any resolution or compression. In many instances, MXF files encapsulate media that is already formatted to one of the existing industry standards. MXF allows for easy exchange of material between file servers, tape streamers and digital archives.
Page 29: Headframes
Headframes For best results, do not use unmirrored (unprotected) workspaces. Performance and behavior is unpredictable. For more information on protecting workspaces, see your Avid Unity ISIS or MediaNetwork documentation. For data integrity of your media, Avid recommends that you always use protection to avoid data loss.
Page 30: Studio Playout
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview Before you can send your sequence to the AirSpeed Multi Stream from an Avid editing system, you must add the AirSpeed Multi Stream to your Send To Playback list in the Avid editing application. Adding an AirSpeed Multi Stream to the Send to Playback list is done by adding the AirSpeed Multi Stream Host Name to the TMClient.ini tab of the Transfer settings.
Page 31: Play While Transfer
Play While Transfer Play While Transfer Play While Transfer (PWT) allows the AirSpeed Multi Stream to playout media after approximately 20 seconds of media has been transferred from the shared storage. The transfer of the entire clip from the Avid editing system is not required with this option. The following applies with regards to Play While Transfer: •...
Page 32: Closed Caption
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview This is a system intensive process. It is recommended that you limit other activities on the AirSpeed Multi Stream system (such as playback, re-ingest transfers, and so on) while performing a PWR. For more information, see “Playing While Recording a Clip (PWR)”...
Page 33: Front And Rear Panels
Front and Rear Panels For additional information on using ICS, see International Character Support on the Avid Knowledge Base. Front and Rear Panels AirSpeed Multi Stream uses industry-standard video input and output connections in addition to network and control connections. The AirSpeed Multi Stream is designed for a 19-inch (483-mm) rack occupying one and a half rack units (1.5RU).
Page 34 1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview The Power button shuts down and restores power to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. The Reset button restarts AirSpeed Multi Stream server, without powering off the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. The functions of the 9 LEDs on the front of the AirSpeed Multi Stream system are described in the following table: Description State...
Page 35 Front and Rear Panels Description State LTC In Detected • Steady Green - Indicates a valid LTC-In has been detected. • Blinking Amber - Indicates a LTC signal is detected, but it is an incorrect or bad signal. • Dark - No LTC connection detected.
Page 36: Visual Status Information
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview Media Drive LED example The following diagram shows the a media drive and points out the location of the green media drive LED on the front of the AirSpeed Multi Stream system. Media Drive LED The Media Drive LED display a steady green light when the drive is ready.
Page 37 Front and Rear Panels The following diagram shows the rear media connections for the AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG-2 HD model. EXPANSION EXPANSION PORT 1 PORT 2 CONSOLE SERIAL ETHERNET IN/THRU IN/THRU The following diagram shows the rear media connections for the AirSpeed Multi Stream DNxHD model.
Page 38: Chassis Label Location (All Models)
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview Chassis Label Location (All Models) This section explains each of the interface connections for all of the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis models. The chassis identification label is on the top of the chassis. If your AirSpeed Multi Stream does not have a label in this location, see the documentation that came with your AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis.
Page 39 Front and Rear Panels For a description of each connector, see the following table. Label Function EXPANSION PORT 1 and 2 A general purpose input/output for remotely controlling the AirSpeed Multi Stream, 29-pin DVI connector. For example, you can invoke a GPI command to start capturing and another one to stop capturing.
Page 40: Video/Ltc Connections (Sd Model)
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview Video/LTC Connections (SD Model) The following figure identifies the video and timecode connectors on the AirSpeed Multi Stream SD model. EXPANSION EXPANSION PORT 1 PORT 2 CONSOLE SERIAL IN/THRU IN/THRU ETHERNET For a description of each connector, see the following table. Number Label Function...
Page 41 Front and Rear Panels Number Label Function REF (IN/THRU) (Reference Can be used as either: Input/loopthrough) • Video reference (REF) input for a black burst/tri-level or house sync signal, BNC connector. • Video reference (REF) loop through sync signal for daisy-chaining the house sync to other media equipment, BNC connector.
Page 42: Video/Ltc Connections (Mpeg-2 Hd Model)
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview Video/LTC Connections (MPEG-2 HD Model) The following figure identifies the video and timecode connectors on the AirSpeed Multi Stream. EXPANSION EXPANSION PORT 1 PORT 2 CONSOLE SERIAL ETHERNET IN/THRU IN/THRU For a description of each connector, see the following table. Number Label Function...
Page 43 Front and Rear Panels Number Label Function OUT 6 Serial Digital Interface output number 6, BNC connector. OUT 7 Serial Digital Interface output number 7, BNC connector. Not used. OUT 8 Serial Digital Interface output number 8, BNC connector. Not used. REF (IN/THRU) (Reference Can be used as either: Input/loopthrough)
Page 44: Video/Ltc Connections (Dnxhd Model)
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview Video/LTC Connections (DNxHD Model) The following figure identifies the video and timecode connectors on the AirSpeed Multi Stream DNxHD model. EXPANSION EXPANSION PORT 1 PORT 2 CONSOLE SERIAL ETHERNET IN/THRU IN/THRU For a description of each connector, see the following table. Number Label Function...
Page 45 Front and Rear Panels Number Label Function REF (IN/THRU) (Reference Can be used as either: Input/loopthrough) • Video reference (REF) input for a black burst/tri-level or house sync signal, BNC connector. • Video reference (REF) loop through sync signal for daisy-chaining the house sync to other media equipment, BNC connector.
Page 46: Keyboard And Mouse
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview Keyboard and Mouse You need to provide your own USB keyboard and mouse to navigate through the AirSpeed Multi Stream UI. The keyboard and mouse plug directly into the USB connectors in the rear of the chassis. Using a PS2 keyboard or mouse with a PS2 to USB connector might cause problems with the system.
Page 47: Installing The Hardware And Setting Up Your System
Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System This chapter provides information on hardware installation (including unpacking and inspecting, and installing in a rack), cable connections, and system set up instructions. Also included is information on configuring your shared storage and setting up remote access to the AirSpeed Multi Stream.
Page 48: Unpack And Inspect Checklist
Avid recommends that you keep all packaging materials for at least 90 days. If you need to return a system to Avid Technology, Inc., the system must be repackaged in its original packaging material to ensure that there is no damage to the system during shipment.
Page 49: Verifying Components
Unpacking and Inspecting Your System Verifying Components Once you have unpacked everything, verify that you have the following boxes or components: • AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis • Media drives (4 per system) • Expansion Port cables (one cable for SD and DNxHD models, two cables for MPEG-2 HD models) •...
Page 50: Installing Airspeed Multi Stream In A Rack
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System Installing AirSpeed Multi Stream in a Rack The AirSpeed Multi Stream is designed for 19-inch (483-mm) rack enclosures and requires one and a half EIA rack units (1.5RU), or 2.6 inches (66.7-mm) of rack space. AirSpeed Multi Stream provides rack nuts for those rack enclosures that do not have threaded holes.
Page 51: Rack-Mount Kit Contents
Installing AirSpeed Multi Stream in a Rack Rack-mount Kit Contents The rack-mount kit contains the following: • 2 – rear rack support brackets (right and left) • 2 – plastic rack ear covers • 2 – plastic rack ear cover clips (attached to the rack ears on the chassis) •...
Page 52: Securing The Airspeed Multi Stream Chassis In The Rack
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System To position the AirSpeed Multi Stream in the rack enclosure and attach the rack-nut clips: 1. Select a position in the rack where you can mount the AirSpeed Multi Stream at eye level (or lower).
Page 53 Installing AirSpeed Multi Stream in a Rack To secure the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis in the rack: 1. Screw the left and right mounting brackets to the rear of the rack as shown in the following figure. 2. Lift the chassis and place the rear of the chassis onto the rear brackets, and line up the rack ears on the front panel to where you want to position the rack.
Page 54: Inserting The Hard Drives
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System 3. Screw the chassis to the front of the rack through the ears of the chassis as shown in the following figure. 4. Insert the rack ear covers on the rack ear clips. If the front bezel is not installed on the front of your chassis, you can clip it on.
Page 55: Cabling Up The Airspeed Multi Stream
Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until all drives are installed in the chassis. Once the drives are installed, you can begin cabling up the AirSpeed Multi Stream for your site. For more information, see “Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream”...
Page 56: Connecting Sdi And Video Reference Cables
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System • Connecting Expansion Port Cables • Connecting the Console Cables Connecting SDI and Video Reference Cables The SDI and Video Reference connections are marked on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream.
Page 57: Connecting Sdi Video Input Cables (For Sd Models)
Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream To connect video reference cables: 1. Ensure that you have the proper SDI video (75 ohm-rated) interface coaxial cables available. 2. Connect a composite video reference source (house reference, blackburst, or tri-level) to one of the reference input connectors (labelled REF IN/THRU). If the AirSpeed Multi Stream is the last device in your reference loop, terminate the remaining Ref Loopthrough connector with a 75 ohm-rated terminator.
Page 58: Connecting Sdi Video Input Cables (For Mpeg-2 Hd Models)
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System Connecting SDI Video Input Cables (for MPEG-2 HD Models) The SDI Video Input connections are marked on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG-2 HD. The following procedure describes which connector to use. To find the exact location, see “Video/LTC Connections (MPEG-2 HD Model)”...
Page 59: Connecting Sdi Video Input Cables (For Dnxhd Models)
Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream Connecting SDI Video Input Cables (for DNxHD Models) The SDI Video Input connections are marked on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream DNxHD. The following procedure describes which connector to use. To find the exact location, see “Video/LTC Connections (DNxHD Model)”...
Page 60: Connecting Sdi Video Output Cables (For Sd Models)
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System Connecting SDI Video Output Cables (for SD Models) The SDI Video Output connections are marked on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream SD. The following procedure describes which connector to use. To find the exact location, “Video/LTC Connections (SD Model)”...
Page 61: Connecting Sdi Video Output Cables (For Mpeg-2 Hd Models)
Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream Connecting SDI Video Output Cables (for MPEG-2 HD Models) The SDI Video Output connections are marked on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG-2 HD. The following procedure describes which connector to use. To find the exact location, see “Video/LTC Connections (MPEG-2 HD Model)”...
Page 62: Connecting Sdi Video Output Cables (For Dnxhd Models)
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System Connecting SDI Video Output Cables (for DNxHD Models) The SDI Video Output connections are marked on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream DNxHD. The following procedure describes which connector to use. To find the exact location, see “Video/LTC Connections (DNxHD Model)”...
Page 63: Connecting Time Of Day (Tod) Ltc Cables
Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream Connecting Time of Day (TOD) LTC Cables The LTC IN/THRU connections are clearly marked on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream. The AirSpeed Multi Stream automatically synchronizes the system clock to LTC IN if the signal is present.
Page 64: Connecting Control And Communications Cables
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System Connecting Control and Communications Cables The following figure identifies the connectors used to connect the control and communication cables. The illustration shows the rear of the MPEG-2 HD model. The location of the control and communication connections is the same for all models. For the exact location of the control and communication connectors, see “Control Connections (All Models)”...
Page 65: Connecting Usb Devices (Mouse And Keyboard)
Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream Connecting USB Devices (Mouse and Keyboard) You need to provide a standard USB compatible keyboard and mouse. The keyboard and mouse plug directly into either of the USB ports on the rear of the chassis. Or, if you have a splitter, you can connect both to one USB connecter and leave the other USB connector open for other purposes (such as a removable USB hard drive).
Page 66: Connecting Ethernet Cables
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System Connecting Ethernet Cables All AirSpeed Multi Stream models come equipped with four Ethernet connectors. Although all four are functional, we currently support the use of two connectors (Ports 1 and 2) in a redundant configuration.
Page 67: Connecting To Airspeed Multi Stream Over The Network
Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream Connecting to AirSpeed Multi Stream Over the Network You can connect a PC (a remote PC or laptop, for example) to the AirSpeed Multi Stream via the Port 4 Ethernet connection on the rear panel. This allows you to bring the AirSpeed Multi Stream online over a network interface using a remote PC or laptop, a network cable, and VNC software.
Page 68: Connecting Expansion Port Cables
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System Connecting Expansion Port Cables The Expansion Port connections on the AirSpeed Multi Stream are for your GPIO devices. Each Expansion port has 4 LTC out BNCs (1 per SDI channel, LTC 1-4), and a General Purpose I/O Pins Connector (DB25), and other connections that are not enabled in the current version.
Page 69: Connecting Remote Serial Cables
Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream Connecting Remote Serial Cables The following illustration shows the equipment needed to connect a serial controller device to an AirSpeed Multi Stream server, using standard RJ-45 Category 5 Ethernet cable. This cable must be a straight cable with all eight conductors wired. For details on each RJ-45 connector with signals, see “RS-422 Serial Remote RJ45 Connector Specifications”...
Page 70: Connecting The Vga Cables
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System Connecting the VGA Cables The VGA input is used to connect a VGA monitor to the AirSpeed Multi Stream. CONSOLE VGA input To connect to the VGA: 1. Attach one end of the VGA cable to the VGA input on the back of the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis.
Page 71: Setting Up Your System
Setting Up Your System Setting Up Your System Once you have cabled up your AirSpeed Multi Stream, and the system is powered on, you must perform some basic system setup before you configure the software. The default Administrator password is blank. Press Enter. Do not try to type a password. Some USB flash devices might not appear in a Safely Remove Hardware dialog box even though they are plugged in.
Page 72: Changing The Computer Name
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System Changing the Computer Name This topic contains information on how to change the computer name on your AirSpeed Multi Stream system. To change the computer name: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. The Control Panel opens.
Page 73: Configuring Media Drives For Raid 0 Striping
Setting Up Your System 3. Click on the Time Zone tab. 4. Select the time zone for your site from the drop menu. 5. Click OK to close the dialog box. 6. The next step is to configure your media drives for RAID 0 Striping. For more information, see “Configuring Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping”...
Page 74: Reconfiguring Media Drives For Raid 0 Striping (For Previously Striped Drives)
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System 6. Under the Storage icon, click the Disk Management icon. The Computer Management dialog box should look like the following example: 7. Clos ethe Computer Management dialog box. The next step is to verify your network connection.
Page 75 Setting Up Your System Make sure that all Avid applications or Windows applications ( such as Disk Management ) that would use the Media disk drive are not running. To reconfigure Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping within Windows: 1. Right-click on My Computer, and select Manage from the menu. The Computer Management dialog box opens.
Page 76 2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System 4. Make sure the Foreign disk group (4 of 4 disks) check box is selected, and click OK. The Foreign Disk Volumes dialog box opens. 5. Click OK. All Media disks will be reconfigured back to RAID 0 striping as shown below. 6.
Page 77: Verifying Your Network Connection
Setting Up Your System Verifying Your Network Connection Once you have the AirSpeed Multi Stream server connected to your network, you should verify your network connection. This involves assigning a static or dynamic IP address based on the requirements for your site. This enables you to communicate with your shared storage infrastructure (ISIS or MediaNetwork).
Page 78: Configuring Your Shared Storage
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System The Full Name and Description fields are optional. 6. Type a password for this user account in the Password field. 7. Retype the password in the Confirm password field. 8. Uncheck the “User must change password at next logon” option. 9.
Page 79: Setting Up Remote Access To The Airspeed Multi Stream Server
Setting Up Your System Setting Up Remote Access to the AirSpeed Multi Stream Server To remotely access the AirSpeed Multi Stream server from another system, we support the use of both VNC and Remote Desktop remote access tools. To set up remote access to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server: 1.
Page 80 2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System...
Page 81: Configuring The Software
Configuring the Software This chapter provides information on configuring the AirSpeed Multi Stream and related software in a Workgroup environment. For more information, see the following topics: • General Information • AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration • Optional AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Procedures Prior to proceeding with AirSpeed Multi Stream configuration, ensure that your AirSpeed Multi Stream is installed and connected using the information in “Installing the Hardware...
Page 82: General Information
3 Configuring the Software General Information Before configuring your AirSpeed Multi Stream, you should read the topics in this section first. For more information, see the following topics: • Interplay and ISIS Environments • License Agreements Interplay and ISIS Environments When you are adding an Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream server in an Interplay workgroup, it is important to have consistent user names and passwords throughout your AirSpeed Multi Stream, Interplay, and ISIS clients.
Page 83: Airspeed Multi Stream Configuration
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration AirSpeed Multi Stream operates as a member of an integrated Interplay workgroup to utilize built in Interplay Transfer and shared storage. Configuration Requirements for AirSpeed Multi Stream Each AirSpeed Multi Stream must be configured with the following: •...
Page 84: Airspeed Multi Stream Configuration Checklist
3 Configuring the Software AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Checklist The following table provides a checklist of tasks that must be performed when configuring your AirSpeed Multi Stream. Depending on your site’s configuration, some tasks are optional. Configure the Avid Framework Workstation, as described in “Configuring the Avid Framework Workstation Workgroup”...
Page 85: Configuring The Avid Framework Workstation Workgroup
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Configuring the Avid Framework Workstation Workgroup The Avid Framework Workstation was pre-installed on your system with a default workgroup. This topic describes how to delete the default workgroup, and configure the Avid Framework Workstation to join the workgroup for your site. This Avid Framework Workstation contains the following components: •...
Page 86: (Option) Installing The Airspeed Multi Stream Device Service
3 Configuring the Software 6. Add a new workgroup by typing the name of your workgroup in the Enter the Workgroup Name field. 7. Click OK. 8. Click Apply. The Restart Avid Services message box opens. 9. Click Yes to restart the service. The service will be restarted.
Page 87: Creating A New Database In The Airspeed Multi Stream Application
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration 4. Click Next. The License Agreement dialog box opens. 5. Read the License Agreement, accept the terms, and click Next. 6. Click Install to install the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service. 7. You now must create a new database for the AirSpeed Multi Stream. For more information, see “Creating a New Database in the AirSpeed Multi Stream Application”...
Page 88 3 Configuring the Software A message dialog box opens saying a record template must be created before a newly created database can be used. Click OK to close the dialog box. 3. Enter information indicating where to place the various files that make up the database. As you enter data into the Database Path field, AirSpeed Multi Stream will complete many of the fields for you.
Page 89 AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Create New Database Window — Database Type (Continued) Setting Description • Database Path This must contain the full local path name of the directory where the new database will reside. This path must include the E:\ drive letter for the local drive (such as, E:\1080i\) •...
Page 90: Setting The Default Database
3 Configuring the Software Create New Database Window — Database Type (Continued) Setting Description • YUV icon This must contain the full local path name of the directory where the YUV headframe images will reside. It is automatically filled in when the Database path is entered, and it cannot be changed.
Page 91: Configuring Channels On Airspeed Multi Stream
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Configuring Channels on AirSpeed Multi Stream When configuring channels on AirSpeed Multi Stream, you use the Channel Configuration dialog box. Tasks that can be done in the Channel Configuration dialog box include the following: • Select a channel, and decide if you want it’s corresponding MiniMonitor to display •...
Page 92 3 Configuring the Software Field Description (Continued) Channel Name Use this field to type a channel name which will appear in the upper right hand corner of the corresponding MiniMonitor. Video Standard Use this field to select the video standard for the selected channel. Mini-Monitor Control Use this field to select the behavior of the MiniMonitor for each channel.
Page 93 AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Field Description (Continued) DNx Ancillary Data The DNx Ancillary Data section contains a check box that enables the output. For each slot (1-4), you can then select the type of metadata you want to input, and ensure the slot is enabled. The fields in this section are described below: •...
Page 94 3 Configuring the Software To configure channels in AirSpeed Multi Stream: 1. Select File > Preferences > Channel Configuration. The Channel Configuration dialog box opens. 2. Select the channel you want to configure from the Channel Select list box. The channel number you select corresponds to the MiniMonitor it will display on.
Page 95 AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration If Cue Item is selected, you can cue the clip instead of playing the clip directly for the channel with focus by double-clicking on a clip in the database, dragging and dropping a clip from the database to the MiniMonitor, or dragging and dropping a clip between the MiniMonitors.
Page 96: Configuring Channels For Capturing Ancillary Timecode
3 Configuring the Software Configuring Channels for Capturing Ancillary Timecode This topic contains information on how to configure channels for capturing ancillary timecode. To configure channles for capturing ancillary timecode: 1. On the Channel Configuration dialog box, make sure one of your slots is configured for Ancillary Time Code (ATC), and that it is enabled.
Page 97: Configuring The Avid Service Configuration For Interplay Workgroup
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Configuring the Avid Service Configuration for Interplay Workgroup This topic describes how to configure the Avid Service Configuration for Interplay Workgroup, including creating Record and Destination templates. Before you configure the Avid Service Configuration, you must create a user with an AirSpeed Multi Stream user name with matching passwords (recommended Avid1234) in both Interplay and Unity.
Page 98: Setting Up Your Credentials For Connection To Interplay
3 Configuring the Software 3. Click to expand your AirSpeed Multi Stream server name to see the following services: AirSpeed Multi Stream Integration Service Avid Workstation Service Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service (optional) 4. Select the AirSpeed Multi Stream Integration Service. The Administrator Password Needed dialog box opens.
Page 99: Setting Up Record And Destination Templates
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration c. In the User Name and Password fields, type the user name and password that was created in the Interplay Administration tool. For more information, see the Avid Interplay Access Administration Guide. 2. Click the Apply button (upper left) to log in. Setting Up Record and Destination Templates Once you have set up your credentials for connection to Interplay, you must set up your record and destination templates for your AirSpeed Multi Stream capture and playback.
Page 100 3 Configuring the Software 5. In the Audio Settings section, do the following: a. (Option) Assign a name for each audio stream by typing a name for the audio settings in the Name field next to the stream you want to name. b.
Page 101 AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration 9. In the Name field, type a name for your new Destination template. Do not include these characters in the Name field: <, >, The names of your Destination templates must be unique. You cannot have two Destination templates with the same name.
Page 102: Selecting Default Templates
3 Configuring the Software Selecting Default Templates Next, you must setup your default templates that AirSpeed Multi Stream will use for your site. To select default templates: 1. Click the Default Templates tab. 2. (Option) For each channel, select the Record and Destination template that best fits your site’s requirements from the menus.
Page 103 AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration For more information, see “Modifying Clip File Data” on page 178. 3. (Option) If you want to send HD media to the AirSpeed Multi Stream, select the location from the “HD send-to-playback format based on” list. At least one channel in the AirSpeed Multi Stream must be designated as HD for this option to be available in the menu.
Page 104: Setting Up Inventory Rules
3 Configuring the Software Setting Up Inventory Rules Next, you can set up Inventory rules. To set up inventory rules: 1. Click the Inventory tab. The Inventory tab opens. 2. (Option) If you want to generate a low-res proxy after playback transfer completes, click the “Generate a low-res proxy after playback transfer completes”...
Page 105: Launching Transfer Manager
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration 3. (Option) If you want to delete media after ingest completes click the “Delete after ingest transfer complete” check box. This will only delete media directly off the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. Media transferred onto ISIS and Interplay still resides there after deletion from AirSpeed Multi Stream.
Page 106: Manager
3 Configuring the Software Configuring Channels for Remote Control with Avid iNEWS Command or CaptureManager This topic contains information for configuring AirSpeed Multi Stream channels for remote control with an Avid iNEWS Command or CaptureManager system. Before you configure AirSpeed Multi Stream channels for remote control with Command or CaptureManager, all of the hardware and software pertaining to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server must be installed and configured, including the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service (from the Avid iNEWS Command DVD).
Page 107 AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration d. If using CaptureManager for ingest control, enable it by clicking Yes next to the “Enable Avid Interplay CaptureManager” field and entering the hostname of the CaptureManager server in the CaptureManager System Service field. e. Click Apply. Upon applying the new settings, and if the CaptureManager is enabled, the system will append a port number to the end of the hostname you entered for the CaptureManager Server.
Page 108 3 Configuring the Software 6. Select Avid Inventory Manager. The right panel displays information as shown in the following screen. 7. Do the following: a. Verify that AirSpeed Multi Stream is listed as a device. b. Verify that there is inventory. The count (# of objects) will be listed. c.
Page 109 AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration d. Channel Index (AirSpeed Multi Stream has 8 playback channels indexed between 1 and 8, although only up to 6 simultaneous playbacks are supported). For more information on device channels, see “Device Channels” in Chapter 3 of the Avid iNEWS Command Administrator’s Guide.
Page 110 3 Configuring the Software 16. Access the Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box, and click on the Lookup tab. The Lookup tab opens. 17. Make sure you have a Workgroup entry for both the Command Framework Workgroup and the Interplay Framework Workgroup. You should already have the Interplay FrameWork Workgroup added, so you just need to add one for the Command Framework Workgroup.
Page 111: Configuring Communication Protocols In Airspeed Multi Stream
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Configuring Communication Protocols in AirSpeed Multi Stream If you have external devices that will control AirSpeed Multi Stream (such as Automation systems), you can define communication protocols for each channel. The default protocol is set to NONE. The Protocol Setup dialog box is used to set up communication with external devices that control AirSpeed Multi Stream.
Page 112 3 Configuring the Software Protocol Setup Settings (Continued) Setting Description Database (blank=default DB) The pathname of the database in use. Leave this blank to use the default database. Story TC (only for VDCP) Enables you to specify story timecode cue in values as opposed to zero based offsets.
Page 113: Configuring General Purpose Interface (Gpi) Inputs And Outputs
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Configuring General Purpose Interface (GPI) Inputs and Outputs This topic contains information on how to configure General Purpose Interface (GPI) Inputs and Outputs in AirSpeed Multi Stream. To configure General Purpose Interface (GPI) Inputs and Outputs: 1.
Page 114 3 Configuring the Software 2. Open the Assign GPI Triggers dialog box by selecting File > Preferences > Assign GPIs. The Assign GPI Triggers dialog box opens. 3. Specify GPI triggers for your Inputs. GPI Input values are described below: OFF - If this value is selected, no triggers will work.
Page 115: Configuring Your Avid Editor To Work With Airspeed Multi Stream
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration It is important to note that for Channels 1, 2, 5, and 6, you can specify Play, Stop, Cue and Record triggers. For Channels 3 and 4, you canonly specify Play, Stop, and Cue triggers. 4. Specify GPI triggers for your Outputs. GPI Output values are described below: NONE - If this value is selected, the specified tally will not light up.
Page 116: Optional Airspeed Multi Stream Configuration Procedures
3 Configuring the Software For information on creating a Studio with up to four AirSpeed Multi Stream systems and four other original AirSpeed systems, see “AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout” on page 191. Optional AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Procedures This topic contains additional configuration settings that can be changed after you have configured your AirSpeed Multi Stream system.
Page 117 Optional AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Procedures 2. Select your options according to the following table, and click OK when you are done. Database Options Window Option Description Add Items to End of When you add a new clip to a workspace, AirSpeed Multi Stream Workspace searches through a workspace until it finds the next available number to assign that item.
Page 118: Configuring Auto Logon
3 Configuring the Software Configuring Auto Logon Auto Logon enables you to set up your AirSpeed Multi Stream server to not have to validate credentials every time you log on to the system. This is an optional step. To configure AutoLogon: 1.
Page 119: Locking Channel Assignments
Optional AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Procedures e. Click Apply. The information is saved in the registry, and the data in Current Group will be updated. 3. Click OK to close the dialog box. If you want to revert to the factory default (from the original system image), click the Factory Default button.
Page 120: Configuring International Character Support
3 Configuring the Software Configuring International Character Support You can specify a non-English keyboard layout and text entry format for the language in which you want to type. The operating system does not need to be in the same language as that in which you are typing.
Page 121 Optional AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Procedures 5. Click the Languages tab.
Page 122 3 Configuring the Software 6. In the “Text services and input languages” area, click Details. The Text Services and Input Languages dialog box opens. 7. In the “Installed services” area in the Settings tab, select a language and a keyboard layout for that language.
Page 123: Fundamentals
Fundamentals This chapter describes an overview of the various components of the AirSpeed Multi Stream application. The following topics are included: • Starting AirSpeed Multi Stream • AirSpeed Multi Stream Database Overview • Opening a Database • User Interface • Main Menu •...
Page 124: Starting Airspeed Multi Stream
4 Fundamentals Starting AirSpeed Multi Stream During the installation process, a shortcut to AirSpeed Multi Stream was installed on your computer’s desktop. Before starting AirSpeed Multi Stream, ensure that all Anti-virus software is completely disabled while the AirSpeed Multi Stream application is running. Anti-virus software can only be run when AirSpeed Multi Stream is off-line.
Page 125: Opening A Database
Opening a Database You can repair a database that has become damaged, remove unneeded files and reclaim disk space by rebuilding a database using the Rebuild Database Options dialog box. For more information on repairing an AirSpeed Multi Stream database, see “Rebuilding a Database”...
Page 126: Closing A Database
4 Fundamentals Closing a Database AirSpeed Multi Stream provides many ways to close previously opened databases. To close a database: Select the database, and then select File > Close. Click the X to the right of the Database window. Type Ctrl + F4. Locking and Unlocking a Database You can lock a currently selected database, so that other users cannot access it.
Page 127: Showing Properties For A Database File
Opening a Database Showing Properties for a Database File This feature displays properties for a selected database. This is the same dialog box that is displayed when you create a new database. The only difference is that the dialog box title will be “Database Properties”...
Page 128: User Interface
4 Fundamentals User Interface AirSpeed Multi Stream has a graphic user interface incorporating windows, toolbars and menus. The following illustration identifies the key elements of the AirSpeed Multi Stream user interface. The function and use of these elements is discussed in this chapter and throughout this guide.
Page 129: Main Menu
Main Menu Main Menu Located at the top of the application, the Main menu contains the following menus: • File • Edit • View • • Window • Help For more information, see each of the menu topics. • For information on the File menu, see File Menu •...
Page 130: File Menu
4 Fundamentals File Menu The File menu contains the following submenus. Each is described in the following table. File Menu Submenus Option Description Open Opens an existing database. For more information, see “Opening a Database” on page 125. Close Closes a currently selected database. For more information, see “Closing a Database”...
Page 131: File > Preferences Menu
Main Menu File Menu Submenus Option Description Recent Files Shows a list of the last ten windows closed. Use this list to quickly reopen these files without searching for them on your system. For a list of open windows, click the Window menu. Exit Closes the AirSpeed Multi Stream Application and exits to the Windows desktop.
Page 132 4 Fundamentals File > Preferences Menu Submenus Option Description Protocol Setup Configures communication with external devices that control AirSpeed Multi Stream (such as Automation systems). For more information, see “Configuring Communication Protocols in AirSpeed Multi Stream” on page 111. Database Option Enables you to tweak the behavior of how your databse works to your site’s preferences.
Page 133: File > Advanced Menu
Main Menu File > Advanced Menu The File > Preferences menu contains the following submenus allowing you to change your AirSpeed Multi Stream preferences. Each is described in the following table. File > Advanced Menu Submenus Option Description Rebuild Database Repairs a damaged database, removed unnecessary files, and reclaims disk space.
Page 134: Edit Menu
4 Fundamentals Edit Menu The Edit menu contains the following submenus. Each is described in the following table. Edit Menu Submenus Option Description Not implemented. Copy Copies selected clips from a database to the clipboard. Paste Pastes selected clips from the clipboard to the currently active database. Paste Master Clip Pastes selected master clips from the clipboard to the currently active database.
Page 135: View Menu
Main Menu View Menu The View menu contains the following submenus. Each is described in the following table. View Menu Submenus Option Description Show Main Toolbar Toggles the display of the Main Toolbar. For more information, see “Main Toolbar” on page 149.
Page 136: Air Menu
4 Fundamentals View Menu Submenus Option Description Text Right Displays the clip number to the right of the headframe. Details Displays detailed database information. Select Details Selects which items will be displayed in the database header. For more information, see “Changing the Order and Number of Fields in the Browse Window”...
Page 137: Window Menu
Main Menu Window Menu The Window menu contains the following submenus. Each is described in the following table. Window Menu Submenus Option Description New Window Creates a new windows that is a copy of the currently selected window. Cascade Arranges windows in an overlapped fashion. Tile Arranges windows in non-overlapped tiles.
Page 138: Network Tree
4 Fundamentals Network Tree Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+T Use the keyboard shortcut to show or hide the Network Tree. The Network Tree shows each AirSpeed Multi Stream system with its associated files. Each system is represented as a folder. To open a folder, click on the + sign to the left of the folder or double-click on the folder title.
Page 139: Expanding The Network Tree
Network Tree Expanding the Network Tree The Network Tree shows each AirSpeed Multi Stream with its associated files. Each system is represented as a folder. To expand the network tree: 1. Click the + (plus) sign to the left of the folder or double-click on the folder title. Once opened, the database (.pff) file appears.
Page 140: Browse Window
4 Fundamentals Network Tree Menu (Continued) Command Description Remove All Locks Removes the lock from a database that another user has accessed and locked or started a process such as copying. Browse Window The Browse Window, also known as the Database window, shown in the following illustration, is a headframe view of a database and has several modes and sort orders.
Page 141: Changing The Order And Number Of Fields In The Browse Window
Browse Window Changing the Order and Number of Fields in the Browse Window This topic contains information on how to change the order and quantity of fields in the Browse window. There are options for detailed and non-detailed views. When a Browse window is active and you select this command, you choose which details will show in the header and their corresponding information is shown to the right of the headframes.
Page 142: Changing The Sort Order Of Clips In The Browse Window
4 Fundamentals Changing the Sort Order of Clips in the Browse Window This topic contains information on changing the sort order of clips in the Browse window. To change the sort order of the clips in the Browse window: 1. Click View > Details. 2.
Page 143: Headframes
Headframes Sort Category (Continued) Option Description Media Id Clips are sorted alphabetically by a unique ID for the clip. Master Clip Clips are sorted numerically by their master clip numbers. Duration Clips are sorted numerically by their length. Transfer Status Clips are sorted alphabetically by their transfer status.
Page 144: Selecting Headframes
4 Fundamentals Green film icon with curved arrow: This clip has been set for loop play (available for SD clips only). A colored (yellow or blue) rectangle in the lower left corner of the clip indicates a 16x9 clip format. •...
Page 145: Changing Headframe Sizes
Headframes Changing Headframe Sizes Headframes can be displayed in three sizes: Large, Small and Tiny. To change sizes, click the desired size in the View Menu. A dot next to the menu entry indicates it is the currently selected size. The keyboard shortcut, Shift+F2 switches between the three settings each time the key combination is pressed.
Page 146: Clip Numbers
4 Fundamentals Clip Numbers Each clip has an individual number, and where applicable, a workspace number and a database number. In this example, the clip is identified by the number 19. Clips will play individually from any database that is accessible from the AirSpeed Multi Stream.
Page 147: Preview Dialog Box
Preview Dialog Box Clip number System channel number Function controls Record Stop Record Pause duration In Playback mode, the Pause button pauses the clip. However, in Record mode, the Pause button actually cues the clip for record. The next time you press the Record button, the record will begin immediately after the Record button is pressed.
Page 148: Dockable Items
4 Fundamentals For more information on using the Preview dialog box to edit clips, see “Editing Clips Using the Preview Dialog Box” on page 170. Dockable Items The Main toolbar, and the Air toolbar are dockable items. This means that they can be moved about the top of the screen (very confined area) in horizontal or vertical orientation.
Page 149: Main Toolbar
Main Toolbar Main Toolbar The Main Toolbar is usually displayed across the top of the application window and below the menu bar, providing quick point-and-click mouse access to many tools used in the application. To show or hide the Main Toolbar, choose Show Main Toolbar from the View Menu.
Page 150: Air Toolbar
4 Fundamentals Main Toolbar Icons (Continued) Icon Function Change the size of the headframes in the current window to Large Images Change size to Small Images Change size to Tiny Images Lock the Database Air Toolbar Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+i The Air Toolbar is usually displayed across the top of the application window below the menu bar and provides quick mouse access to two additional tools used for on-air operations.
Page 151: Right-Click Menus
Right-Click Menus Right-Click Menus Clicking the right mouse button accesses one of three function-specific popup menus. These menus act as additional shortcuts for the related functions. Right-clicking on a headframe displays this menu, allowing you to: • Play - Plays the clip file to the Preview MiniMonitor. •...
Page 152: Selecting Clips
4 Fundamentals When you right-click in a MiniMonitor window, this popup menu appears. A few of these are the same functions as the Air Menu. The most important functions are: Select Input — Enables you to view the input for the channel. Options are Adaptive, Frame Avg., and Footprint.
Page 153: Status Bar
Status Bar Status Bar Use the Status Bar command by selecting View > Status Bar to show or hide the Status bar which displays across the bottom of the application window. A check mark appears next to the Status Bar command in the View menu when the Status bar is displayed. The left area shows the action triggered by buttons and menu items as you move around the menu screen with arrow keys or the mouse cursor.
Page 154: Background Tasks
4 Fundamentals Background Tasks The Background Tasks feature allows you to program AirSpeed Multi Stream to perform time-consuming, low-priority tasks in the background while you continue your work. When AirSpeed Multi Stream is working on background tasks, a progress bar appears on the Status bar.
Page 155: Numeric Keypad
Numeric Keypad Numeric Keypad AirSpeed Multi Stream has different interpretations for the two sets of number keys on the keyboard. The numbers across the top of the keyboard are used to select the AirSpeed Multi Stream output channels. The numbers on the keypad (far right of the keyboard) are used to enter clip numbers.
Page 156: Keyboard Shortcuts
4 Fundamentals Keyboard Shortcuts This section contains information on the available keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see the following topics: • “General Keyboard Shortcuts” on page 156 • “Preview Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts” on page 157 General Keyboard Shortcuts The following table describes the available General keyboard shortcuts for the AirSpeed Multi Stream.
Page 157: Preview Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts Description Ctrl + V Pastes information from the Clipboard. Ctrl + X Cuts selected information to the Clipboard. Ctrl + Shift+V Pastes Master Clip (physical copy of essence). Deletes selected items. Shift + Del Cuts selected text from the Properties dialog to the Clipboard. Launches the Online Help.
Page 158 4 Fundamentals Description O (not zero) Cue to Out point. Ctrl + O Sets Out point. Alt + O Opens the Enter Outpoint dialog box. Cue to Headframe Ctrl + N Set HeadFrame. Alt + N Opens the Enter Headframe dialog box. Opens the set Duration dialog box.
Page 159: Chapter 5 Working With Clips
Working with Clips This chapter describes how to create individual clips, edit them, and subdivide them multiple times to generate sub-clips, each with its own in-point, out-point, database information and headframe. The following sections are included: • Recording a Clip •...
Page 160 5 Working with Clips 3. Right-click the MiniMonitor window and select Record Mode from the menu. The MiniMonitor turns red and displays the word Record, indicating it is in Record Mode. The video signal present at the selected channel’s input will display in the corresponding channels output.
Page 161: Playing While Recording A Clip (Pwr)
Recording a Clip Playing While Recording a Clip (PWR) The Play While Record (PWR) feature enables you to start recording a clip in SD or HD on one channel, and then begin to play the same recording out of another channel after 20 seconds.
Page 162 5 Working with Clips d. Edit the In point of the clip to match the value you selected in your Playback MiniMonitor by typing the value in the In field. You cannot modify the clip In point using the Properties dialog box. It must be done in the Browse window.
Page 163: Clip Recording Methods
Recording a Clip Clip Recording Methods To record clips, you must be in Record Mode. Right-click on a MiniMonitor to see the popup menu and select Record Mode. When a check mark appears beside it, Record Mode is the active mode. The table below describes the four clip recording methods that the AirSpeed Multi Stream supports: Recording Methods...
Page 164: Copying Or Moving Clips
5 Working with Clips The control buttons (Stop, Pause, and Record) change to red when active in the MiniMonitor while in Record Mode. Record Stop Pause Control Buttons Button Description Stop Stops recording of the clip. AirSpeed Multi Stream then saves the clip to the active database.
Page 165: Creating Subclips
Creating Subclips 3. With the two Browse windows open, tile them with one above the other. 4. Select the files you want to copy. 5. Do one of the following: Drag the files from one Browse window to the other and release the mouse button. Click Edit >...
Page 166 5 Working with Clips The Preview dialog box appears. 3. In the Preview dialog box, click the New Sub-Clip button. AirSpeed Multi Stream assigns the subclip a number. 4. Use the slider or thumbwheel controls to view the clip as necessary. 5.
Page 167: Deleting Clips
Deleting Clips Deleting Clips Clips can be deleted from a database (or Browse window) as described below. To delete clips from the database: 1. Select the database containing the item(s) to be deleted. 2. Select the desired image files. 3. Do one of the following: Press Delete Select Edit >...
Page 168 5 Working with Clips 2. Click the Clip tab. The dialog box provides the following fields for data entry: Item Properties — Clip Tab Option Description The in-point of this clip. The out-point of this clip. Duration The duration of this clip. Loop In The point in the clip where looping starts.
Page 169 Editing Clips Item Properties — Clip Tab (Continued) Option Description TC Src Check box that identifies the Timecode source for this clip. Options include: • None • TOD (LTC) If LTC is not attached to the system, the AirSpeed Multi Stream syncs to TOD system time.
Page 170: Editing Clips Using The Preview Dialog Box
5 Working with Clips Editing Clips Using the Preview Dialog Box To edit an existing clip: Right-click the headframe and select Preview from the popup list. The Preview dialog box opens. A proxy of the clip appears in the window. Monitor Mark In/Out Current...
Page 171 Editing Clips Preview Dialog Box Fields and Controls (Continued) Setting Description Mark In Specifies which portion of the clip to play. Click on the Mark In , Mark Out and Duration buttons to make changes to these items. Mark Out Duration Headfr (Headframe) Sets the headframe image.
Page 172: Playback Controls
5 Working with Clips Playback Controls The Playback controls are the buttons on the bottom of the Preview dialog box. Preview Dialog Box Playback Controls Button Description Moves you to the start of the clip Moves you to the previous frame of the clip. Stops the clip from playing.
Page 173: Playing Clips
Playing Clips The Renumber Items dialog box appears. 3. Enter the new clip file number. 4. (Option) Check the Keep Selection Order check box to renumber the clip files in the order you selected them. 5. Click OK. The clip files selected are given new numbers starting from the number specified. If clip files already exist within the destination range specified, a dialog box appears, asking if you want to overwrite the items at those numbers or place the new items at the next available numbers.
Page 174: Clip Headframes
5 Working with Clips Click+drag a headframe to the MiniMonitor to play the clip. Click+drag a clip from one MiniMonitor to another. If there is a clip in the Cue window under the MiniMonitor, press the Space bar cue the clip on the MiniMonitor.
Page 175: Selecting The Timecode For A Clip
Playing Clips Selecting the Timecode for a Clip You can select the timecode format for clips. Options are Dropframe, and Non-dropframe. To select a timecode format for a clip: 1. Select the clip you want to set timecode format for. 2.
Page 176: Changing A Clip's Headframe
5 Working with Clips The cued clip will transfer to the MiniMonitor and begin playing on the selected Output channel. Changing a Clip’s Headframe A clip's headframe image is taken from the first, middle or last frame of the clip, or it is completely black, depending on the Default Headframe setting.
Page 177: Transferring A Clip To Interplay
Transferring a Clip to Interplay 2. Move the timeline slider to until the picture field shows a frame you want to represent this clip. 3. Click the Headframe button to set the image. The clip now has a new headframe image and is ready to play. When a clip is a subclip of another master clip, it displays the subclip icon (arrow within the film icon) in the upper right corner.
Page 178: Transfer Setup Checklist
5 Working with Clips Transfer Setup Checklist Ensure that there is an appropriate network connection between the desired Avid editor / AirSpeed Multi Stream combination between which files are to be transferred, as described in “Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System” on page Ensure that communication is configured and tested on both the AirSpeed Multi Stream and Avid editing product sides, as described in “Locking Channel Assignments”...
Page 179 Modifying Clip File Data To modify a clip’s database information: 1. Click the headframe to select it. 2. Do one of the following: Press to bring up the Item Properties dialog box. Enter Right-click on the headframe and select Properties from the menu. The Item Properties dialog box opens to the General tab.
Page 180: Editing The Current Template
5 Working with Clips “Template for Channel and Item Properties — Record Tab” on page 184 “Editing Clips Using the Item Properties Dialog Box” on page 167 Editing the Current Template To edit the current template for a clip, select Edit > Edit Template. The Template for Channel dialog box appears when this command is selected.
Page 181: Template For Channel And Item Properties - General Tab
Editing the Current Template Template for Channel and Item Properties — General Tab The General tab defines the text data that will be associated with the clip. The General tab of the Item Properties dialog box shows the same fields as the Template for Channel dialog box, although only certain fields are editable.
Page 182: Template For Channel And Item Properties - Clip Tab
5 Working with Clips Information contained in the clip’s database is an extremely valuable tool. Any or all of the fields can be searched to create a new window containing clips matching the search criteria. Good databases result from careful and consistent use of fields for specific information, common abbreviations, and so on.
Page 183 Editing the Current Template Clip Tab Settings (Continued) Setting Descriptions Loop In Point in the clip where looping starts. This functionality is available for SD and DNxHD clips only. You cannot loop MPEG-2 HD clips. Master Clip Master clip, if any Base TC Base timecode used by the clip for time calculations TC Src...
Page 184: Template For Channel And Item Properties - Record Tab
5 Working with Clips Template for Channel and Item Properties — Record Tab The Record tab shows data rate in Mbit/s and has settings for video compression, audio input source and duration of the recorded clips. In Item Properties, this tab only gives information on the selected clip.
Page 185 Editing the Current Template Record Tab Settings (Continued) Setting Description Bitrate Mode Check this box to enable Variable Bit Rate recording. VBR can result in a better compression rate and smaller file sizes with the same level of image quality. Left unchecked, AirSpeed Multi Stream uses Constant Bit Rate (CBR) recording.
Page 186: Template For Channel And Item Properties - Audio Tab
5 Working with Clips Template for Channel and Item Properties — Audio Tab The Audio tab provides the name and type of audio clips. The Audio tab of the Item Properties dialog box shows the same fields as the Template for Channel dialog box, although no fields are editable.
Page 187: Searching For Clips
Searching for Clips Searching for Clips The Search dialog box is used to search the database for matching clips. For more information on basic searching, see “Search Syntax Rules” on page 188. To search for clips: 1. Click View > Search, or press The Search dialog box opens.
Page 188: Search Syntax Rules
5 Working with Clips To clear the fields in the search to return to the default state: Click Clear. Search information can be entered into any or all of the following fields. Search Fields Field Description Number These two fields set the range of clip file numbers to display. The left field contains the lowest clip file number;...
Page 189 Searching for Clips The following are search syntax examples. Search Syntax Examples Search String Results dog cat cow Matches all clips containing dog, cat, or cow +dog cat cow Matches all clips which contain dog. The cat and cow do not matter. +dog-cat Matches all clips which contain dog but do not contain cat.
Page 190 5 Working with Clips...
Page 191: Airspeed Multi Stream Studio And Playout
AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout This chapter describes the AirSpeed Studio functionality in the Avid Unity workgroup environment. It also describes the steps in configuring the Studio. AirSpeed Studio is not supported in the Macintosh environment or for standalone original AirSpeed systems.
Page 192: Creating A Studio
6 AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout Creating a Studio You create the Studio by naming up to eight AirSpeeds with a common Host Name and a unique number after the name. The name and the number are separated with a dash (–). Do not add any spaces between the name, dash, and number.
Page 193 Creating a Studio Invalid or inactive playback server name entries in TMClient.ini can delay the Avid editor startup. To add a Studio to an Avid editing system: 1. In the Avid editing application, click the Settings tab in the Project window. 2.
Page 194: Using The Studio
6 AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout 6. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup text box. This can be any name you give your workgroup. This entry is case sensitive. 7. Click OK. Using the Studio When the Avid editing application starts and connects to the Avid Unity environment, the playback devices are made available to the Avid editing system.
Page 195: Send To Playout Server Or Studio
Monitoring Studio Transfers Send to Playout Server or Studio The Studio name appears in the Avid editor’s Send To Playback list when you are connected to the studio. When a sequence is ready for playout, highlight the sequence and send it to the Studio in the playback list.
Page 196: Transfer Status Window
6 AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout The dialog box provides a tree listing of the AirSpeed members in the Studio with the transfer results. The AirSpeed Studio Transfer Monitor dialog box is updated in the Avid editor as the media transfers. A Studio monitor cannot be used to retry or pause transfers. Transferred items are listed in the dialog box until you quit the Avid editor or clear the list using the Transfer Status window options.
Page 197 Monitoring Studio Transfers The Transfer Status window opens. Transfers display as one entry in Transfer Status window. Although multiple sequences might be included in the transfer, the window displays status for the entire transfer. If one or more members of the Studio are not available, the transfer immediately displays an Error with corresponding text.
Page 198 6 AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout Right-click the status line of a particular transfer to select the user options.
Page 199: Chapter 7 Working With The Remote Console
Working with the Remote Console The AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote console is an application that is installed on a PC on your network. The Remote Console enables you to connect to one or more AirSpeed Multi Stream servers on your network. Once connected, you can see the channels and inventory on the server.
Page 200: Starting The Remote Console
7 Working with the Remote Console For information on starting the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console, see “Starting the Remote Console” on page 200. Starting the Remote Console During the installation process, a shortcut to AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console was installed on your computer’s desktop.
Page 201 Connecting to an AirSpeed Multi Stream Server The channel and inventory for that AirSpeed Multi Stream is loaded into the Remote Console with a Server tab just above the Inventory panel, showing the host name of that AirSpeed Multi Stream server. 3.
Page 202: User Interface
7 Working with the Remote Console User Interface The AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console has a graphic user interface incorporating a Main menu, a Channels pane (containing either 4 or 6 Channels depending on the AirSpeed Multi Stream model that is active), and an Inventory pane. The following illustration identifies the key elements of the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console user interface.
Page 203: Main Menu
User Interface Main Menu Located at the top of the application, the Main menu contains the following menus: • File • About For more information, see each of the menu topics. • For information on the File menu, see File Menu •...
Page 204: About Menu
7 Working with the Remote Console About Menu The About menu contains the following submenus. Each is described in the following table: About Menu Submenus Option Description About Selecting About > Version displays the copyright notice and software version number. Help Selecting About >...
Page 205: Channels Pane
User Interface Channels Pane The Channels pane contains up to six individual channels. Each channel represents a channel on the active AirSpeed Multi Stream that you have connected to. For AirSpeed Multi Stream SD and DNxHD models, you can view a maximum of four channels.
Page 206 7 Working with the Remote Console Channels Fields Option Description Channel ID Displays the AirSpeed Multi Stream server name followed by an underscore, and channel number (CH1-CH6). SD, DNxHD, and AVCI models only have 4 channels. Channel Format The format for the channel. Channel Status The following channel statuses are available: •...
Page 207: Transport Buttons
User Interface Channels Fields Option Description Duration / Remaining Displays the duration or time remaining of the currently loaded clip. The default is Duration. To toggle (change) the field name display between Duration and Time Remaining, right-click on the field, and select the name that you want to display from the menu.
Page 208: Inventory Pane
7 Working with the Remote Console Transport Buttons (Continued) Button Description Plays the clip that is loaded in the Current Video ID field. Records the clip that is loaded in the Current Video ID field. Stops and unloads a playing or recording clip from the channel. Inventory Pane The Inventory pane, shown in the following illustration, is a list view of an AirSpeed Multi Stream server’s inventory.
Page 209 User Interface Inventory Pane Fields Option Description Name The name of the clip. Video Id The unique video ID of the clip. Duration The duration of the clip. The In time of the clip. The Out time of the clip. Creation Date The date the clip was created.
Page 210: Status Bar
7 Working with the Remote Console Status Bar The Status Bar displays across the bottom of the Remote Console application window. The fields in the Status bar example indicate the following: Indicator Description Filter Enables you to filter on a clip name or video ID. For more information, see Clip Count Displays the number of clips on the selected (active) AirSpeed...
Page 211: Right-Click Menus
Using the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console Right-Click Menus Holding the mouse over the Inventory pane, and clicking the right mouse button accesses the following popup menu. Right-clicking on a clip displays this menu, allowing you to: • Toggle Delete Protect - Protects this clip file from being deleted. For more information, see “Protecting or Unprotecting Clips from Deletion”...
Page 212: Selecting Clips
7 Working with the Remote Console Selecting Clips You can select clips in the Inventory pane for playing, cueing, deleting, or transferring to Interplay. You can also select multiple clips for deletion only. There are two methods for selecting multiple clips. To select a single clip: Simply click on a clip you want to select.
Page 213 Using the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console 2. Click on the column heading again to reverse sort the items in the column. The following table describes how the columns are sorted. Sort Category Option Description Name Clips are sorted alphabetically by the name. Video Id Clips are sorted alphabetically by a unique ID for the clip.
Page 214: Filtering On A Clip Name Or Video Id
7 Working with the Remote Console Filtering on a Clip Name or Video ID This topic contains information on filtering on a clip name or video ID. To filter on a clip name or video ID: 1. To filter on a clip nameor video ID, type a portion or the full clip name or video ID you want to filter on in the Filter, and press Enter.
Page 215: Playing Clips
Using the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console Filter Options Option Description Case Insensitive This is the default. If selected, whatever you type in the Filter field does not need to be case sensitive for the filter to find a match. For example, if you typed “Dog”, it would also find anything that has “dog”...
Page 216: Cueing And Playing Clips Directly From The Current Video Id Field
7 Working with the Remote Console Cueing and Playing Clips Directly from the Current Video ID Field This topic contains information on how to cue and play a clip directly from the Current Video ID field on an AirSpeed Multi Stream server channel. To cue and play a clip from the Current Video ID field: 1.
Page 217: Recording Clips
Using the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console Recording Clips There are two basic methods in which to record or capture clips. This topic contains information on the methods used to record clip on an AirSpeed Multi Stream server channel including: •...
Page 218: Recording Clips With Both A Video Id And Duration Specified
7 Working with the Remote Console Recording Clips with Both a Video ID and Duration Specified This topic contains information on how to record a clip on an AirSpeed Multi Stream server channel with both a Video ID and duration specified. To record a clip with both a Video ID and duration specified: 1.
Page 219: Editing The In And Out Points Of A Clip
Using the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console Editing the In and Out Points of a Clip This topic contains information on how to edit the In and Out points of a clip. To edit the In and Out points of a clip: 1.
Page 220: Protecting Or Unprotecting Clips From Deletion
7 Working with the Remote Console The clip will be deleted from the AirSpeed Multi Stream server and will not appear in the Inventory pane. To delete individual non-consecutive clips: Ctrl+click and select individual non-consecutive clips, and press the Delete key. To delete a series of clips: Shift+click and select multiple consecutive clips, and press the Delete key.
Page 221: Transferring Clips To Interplay
Using the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console Transferring Clips to Interplay This topic contains information on how to transfer clips to Interplay. To transfer clips to Interplay: 1. In the Inventory pane, click on a clip you want to transfer to Interplay. You can also select multiple clips at once: Ctrl+click and select individual non-consecutive clips.
Page 222: Keyboard Shortcuts
7 Working with the Remote Console Keyboard Shortcuts The AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console contains keyboard shortcuts to help you perform certain tasks quickly. Some of these keys can be used in combination with the use of a mouse. The following types of keyboard shortcuts are available: •...
Page 223: Channels Pane Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts Channels Pane Keyboard Shortcuts The following table describes the available keyboard shortcuts when focus is in the Channels pane. Action Keyboard Shortcut Select a channel Press the 1-6 keys where 1-6 represent the Channel number in the Channels pane. Only channels 1-4 are available for SD, and DNxHD models.
Page 224 7 Working with the Remote Console...
Page 225: Maintaining Your Airspeed Multi Stream
Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream This chapter contains information on how to maintain your AirSpeed Multi Stream system, including information on how to create a drive image, restore a drive image, rebuild a database, and replace a hard drive should one fail. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
Page 226: Checklist For Reimaging Your System
8 Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream For information on reimaging your system, see “Checklist for Reimaging Your System” on page 226. Checklist for Reimaging Your System The following table provides a checklist of tasks that must be performed when reimaging your AirSpeed Multi Stream system.
Page 227: Loading The Windows Xpe Restore Image
Reimaging Your System (Option) If you are using Avid iNEWS Command or Capture Manager to control AirSpeed Multi Stream, you need to install the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service (for Command and Capture Manager), as described in the topic “(Option) Installing the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service”...
Page 228 8 Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream 7. Press F4. The Save & Exit Setup dialog box opens. 8. With Yes selected, press Enter to save your configuration settings, and boot the system. 9. When the Restore Menu opens, in the Enter a choice? field, type 2 to recover both the C: and D: partitions (the entire system disk), and press Enter.
Page 229: Installing The Avid Framework Workstation
Reimaging Your System Installing the Avid Framework Workstation This topic describes how to install the Avid Framework Workstation on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. The Avid Framework Workstation must be installed before the AirSpeed Multi Stream application software is installed. This installation procedure also installs the following components on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server: •...
Page 230: Installing Airspeed Multi Stream Application Software
8 Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream 5. Type the name of your Workgroup in the field, and click Next. You can either create a new workgroup or join an existing one. If you are creating a new workgroup, make a note regarding the workgroup name so that it can be entered during other Avid Service Framework installations.
Page 231 Reimaging Your System To install the AirSpeed Multi Stream application software: 1. Navigate to the Avid_AirSpeed Multi Stream folder in the AirSpeed Multi Stream Installation location for your site. 2. Double-click AvidAirSpeedMultiStreamSetup.exe. You will be asked if you want to run this program. 3.
Page 232 8 Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream 6. Select your language from the Select License Language list. The default language is English. If you want to view a copy of the EULA License in all languages,the License file is located on your system. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Avid\Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream\Licenses\Avid, and select the PDF or RTF License file.
Page 233: Rebuilding A Database
Rebuilding a Database Rebuilding a Database This procedure contains information on how to rebuild a database. The rebuild database process attempts to repair damaged database structures. The rebuild of a database involves several phases. Before you rebuild a network database, make sure that it is not in use by somebody else.
Page 234 8 Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream Rebuild Database Options Option Description - Check Integrity This check box is not for Customer use. Checking this box could result in media loss. - Delete Orphans This check box is not for Customer use. Checking this box could result in media loss.
Page 235: Replacing Media Drives
Replacing Media Drives To rebuild a database: 1. Select File > Advanced > Rebuild Database. A warning message opens. Click OK to close it. 2. Verify that the Database - Recreate, and Headframes - Create if Missing options are selected. Currently, no other options are supported or recommended for customer use. 3.
Page 236: Accessing The Knowledge Base
8 Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream 2. In the Hosts column, select the AirSpeed Multi Stream that is in question (has issues). 3. In the left pane for the selected AirSpeed Multi Stream, click the service you want to review. Options are: Integration Service Avid Workstation Service Device Service (Optional)
Page 237: Specifications
Specifications This appendix provides a detailed listing of all technical system specifications and connector pinouts for all AirSpeed Multi Stream models. Models names are provided when there are differences in specifications based on model. The following topics are discussed: • Physical Specifications •...
Page 238: Power And Environment Requirements
A Specifications Power and Environment Requirements This section describes the power and environment requirements of the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis. Power and Environment Requirements Parameter Specification Power 100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz Auto Ranging, 780 Watts Environmental • Operating Temperature is 5°C to 40°C •...
Page 239: Video Specifications
Video Specifications Video Specifications This section describes the video specifications of the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis. Video Specifications Parameter Specification Video Channels (For SD models) Up to 2 Record or 4 Play Channels (For MPEG-2 HD models) Up to 4 Record or 4 simultaneous Play Channels (For DNxHD models) Up to 2 Record or 2 Play Channels 4 SDI Input, 8 SDI outputs ITU-R BT.-601 and ITU-R BT.-709 10 bit Serial Digital...
Page 240: Control And Synchronization Specifications
A Specifications Control and Synchronization Specifications This section describes the control and synchronization specifications of the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis. Control and Synchronization Specifications Parameter Specification External Control RS-422 control for each play using VDCP and Sony BVW Extensions, We also support an Avid external Application Program Interface (AMS API).
Page 241: Rear Panel Specifications
Rear Panel Specifications Rear Panel Specifications This section describes the rear panel specifications of the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis. Rear Panel Specifications Parameter Specification Serial Remotes 1-8 Serial Remotes 1 - 8 are all RJ45 connectors, RS-422 EXPANSION PORTs 1 and 2 29-Pin female DVI connectors.
Page 242: Connector Pinouts And Connections
A Specifications Connector Pinouts and Connections The following connectors are listed in this section: • RS-422 Serial Control Mechanism Connections • RS-422 Serial Remote RJ45 Connector Specifications • Ethernet Connector Specifications • Expansion Port Connector Specifications • LTC Timecode Connector Specifications •...
Page 243: Rs-422 Serial Remote Rj45 Connector Specifications
Connector Pinouts and Connections RS-422 Serial Remote RJ45 Connector Specifications The following table lists RS-422 specifications for the 8 Serial Remote RJ45 connectors on the rear panel on the AirSpeed Multi Stream. The column labelled “Automation Controller Pin Connections” lists the corresponding communication pin connections for an associated automation controller or similar device.
Page 244: Sony Bvw Extensions
A Specifications Sony BVW Extensions The following commands are implemented in Avid products as extensions to the Sony BVW protocol. These protocol extensions provide clip name processing support not covered under the Sony BVW specification. In the event of a transmission error, the listener will respond with a NACK followed by a status byte.
Page 245: Supported Optional Vdcp Commands
Connector Pinouts and Connections Supported Optional VDCP Commands The following commands are implemented in Avid products for the VDCP protocol. Avid supports all required VDCP commands, plus the following optional commands. In addition, Avid supports fixed 8 and variable length IDs up to 31 characters. The AirSpeed Multi Stream responds with an ACK upon successful completion of the commands listed in the following table.
Page 246 A Specifications Supported Optional VDCP Commands (Continued) Command Description 2x.1D - RENAME This command renames an ID in the video disk from the Original ID to the New ID. The Original ID will no longer exist once the command is executed. Video data does not need to be changed.
Page 247: Ethernet Connector Specifications
Connector Pinouts and Connections Ethernet Connector Specifications, Female Pin # Wire Color Signal Function White-Orange TD A+ Positive differential transmit Orange TD A– Negative differential transmit White-Green RD B+ Positive differential receive Blue TD C+ Positive differential transmit White-Blue TD C– Negative differential transmit Green RD B–...
Page 248: Expansion Port Connector Specifications
A Specifications Expansion Port Connector Specifications This section contains information on the pin assignments for the two 29-pin Expansion Port female connectors labeled EXPANSION PORT 1 and EXPANSION PORT 2 on the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis rear panel. On the chassis, the GPIO connectors contain 18 GPI pins and 10 GPO pins that can be defined any way you want.
Page 249 Connector Pinouts and Connections The external connector and cable are Avid supplied. A shielded cable must be used on this connector to maintain RFI compliance. The shield of the cable should be connected to the connector’s shield or shell. GPIO Connector Pin Assignments, Male Pin # Signal Pin # Signal...
Page 250 A Specifications DB25 and BNC Connectors for LTC Out and SMPTE Alarm The 4 BNC Connectors on the other end of the GPIO cable are used for connecting LTC Out (BNCs labelled A-D) . The BNC connector labelled A can be used with MPEG-2 HD models to provide the LTC 1 Out when connected to Expansion Port 1, and LTC 5 Out when connected to Expansion Port 2.
Page 251 Connector Pinouts and Connections DB25 Connector Specifications The DB25 Connector on the other end of the Expansion Port cable has the following pinouts DB25 Connector Pin Assignments, Female Pin # Signal Pin # Signal Pin # Signal GP Input 0 Ground1 Ground5 GP Input 1...
Page 252: Ltc Timecode Connector Specifications
A Specifications LTC Timecode Connector Specifications The LTC In is an AC coupled differential input feeding a comparator which requires a minimum 100mV differential between the LTC+ and LTC-. Peak-Peak input levels can be anywhere between 300 mV and 5.3V. LTC Loopthrough displays Playback, Channel 2.
Page 253: Performing Hardware Diagnostics
Performing Hardware Diagnostics The Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream Hardware Test is a diagnostic program that is designed to test the Avid-specific hardware components in the Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream. Specifically, the diagnostic program can be used to verify that the Avid hardware is working properly and it can confirm compatibility with external audio and video devices.
Page 254: Diagnostic Window Explained
B Performing Hardware Diagnostics Diagnostic Window Explained The diagnostic window is divided into four sections: • The Information section displays revision and identification information about the Avid hardware, including Base Board Information, and VIO Board information. • The Hardware Test allows you to select the loopback cables that are connected to your system.
Page 255 Reviewing Hardware Information The Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream Hardware Test dialog box opens. The version shown in the following screen example is [01.02]. You might have a later version, and therefore, your values might be different.
Page 256 B Performing Hardware Diagnostics 2. Click the Information icon. A text editor opens and displays the information as follows: Philo Base Board Information Serial Number Part Number XPGA_T Revision FPGA_O Revision VIO Board Information (for Slot 1 and Slot 2) Serial Number Part Number FPGA_B Revision...
Page 257: Starting The Hardware Test
Starting the Hardware Test Starting the Hardware Test The core test verifies the baseboard and VIO board information. If you want, you can run additional tests by connecting loopback cables to their respective input signals. To begin testing: 1. Click the Hardware Test icon. The Hardware Tests section opens.
Page 258: Playing A Video Frame
B Performing Hardware Diagnostics 2. (Optional) To run additional tests, connect all the required external cables. 3. (Optional) Select the cables you connected and the additional tests you want to run from the “Select loopback cables installed” list. After you select the external cable installed, the required connections section displays information about where to connect the cable.
Page 259 Playing a Video Frame The Video section opens. 2. Click Play, and deselect Capture if it is selected. 3. In the Format field, select the video format that you want to test. For SD models, select only NTSC and PAL. For MPEG-2 HD systems, all formats are supported.
Page 260: Capturing From An External Video Source
B Performing Hardware Diagnostics 6. To stop play at any time, click Stop Video. Capturing from an External Video Source You can test capture and display video from a selected source. The video image appears in the Video display. To capture video: 1.
Page 261: Testing Audio Outputs
Testing Audio Outputs 5. Click Start Video. The video appears in the Video Display window. 6. To stop play at any time, click Stop Video. Testing Audio Outputs Audio testing allows you to configure the hardware to play audio tones from all of the audio output ports.
Page 262: Capturing From The Play Frame Video (Loopback Mode)
B Performing Hardware Diagnostics 2. Select the Audio tone: Count_16 Lo_1kHz Hi_1kHz 3. Select the Frequency (48kHz). 4. Click Play Audio. The audio tone plays. You will hear the spoken number of the audio channel. 5. To stop audio at any time, click Stop Audio. The video appears in the Video Display window, and appears in all other video outputs.
Page 263: Error Log
Error Log Error Log If an error is detected during a test, information about the error is recorded to the log file. The board information along with the log file is saved in a .txt file inside the folder DIAG_LOG_FILES. The name of the log file is AED_LOG_YBBKxxxxxx.TXT (where YBBKxxxxxx is the board serial number).
Page 264 B Performing Hardware Diagnostics...
Page 265: Chapter C Network Teaming
Network Teaming Overview Avid Service Framework (ASF) does not yet handle multiple vlan failover well. Therefore, if an AirSpeed Multi Stream that Capture is controlling were to have a network related failure on the primary network connection, the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service communication would not automatically start communicating on the other NIC.
Page 266 C Network Teaming 4. Open the “Teaming” tab and enable “Team this adapter with other adapters” check box.
Page 267 Setting Up Network Teaming 5. Create a network team by doing the following: a. Name the team (for example: “vlan 10 team” or “vlan 20 team”). b. Select the adapters to be included in the team. These are adapter port numbers, which do not correlate with the “Local Area Connection 1”...
Page 268 C Network Teaming In the Select a team type field, select the “Adapter Fault Tolerance” team type. d. Click Next until you are done. 6. Repeat step 5 for the second vlan team. The finished network connections should look like this: You can tell from the screen example above that one of the vlan20 connections is not plugged in.
Page 269 Setting Up Network Teaming...
Page 270 C Network Teaming...
Page 271: Chapter D Regulatory And Safety Notices
Regulatory and Safety Notices Warnings and Cautions Never install equipment if it appears damaged. Disconnect the power cord before servicing unit. Only perform the services explicitly described in this document. For services or procedures not outlined in this document, speak with authorized Avid service personnel.
Page 272: Class A Equipment
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to Avid hardware that are not expressly approved by Avid Technology may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to Avid hardware must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Page 273: Canadian Ices-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union Declaration of Conformity Declaration of conformity Konformitätserklärung Déclaration de conformité Declaración de Confomidad Verklaring de overeenstemming Dichiarazione di conformità We/Wir/Nous/WIJ/Noi: Avid Technology 1925 Andover Street Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA...
Page 274 D Regulatory and Safety Notices European Contact: Nearest Avid Sales and Service Office or Avid Technology International B.V. Sandyford Business Center Unit 38 Carmenhall Rd Dublin 18, Ireland declare under our sole responsibility that the product, erklären, in alleniniger Verantwortung,daß dieses Produkt, déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité...
Page 275: Disposal Of Waste Equipment By Users In The European Union
Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations Nigel Streatfield General Manager Avid Technology (Australia Unit B 5 Skyline Place French Forest NSW 2086...
Page 276: Taiwan Emc Regulations
D Regulatory and Safety Notices Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning...
Page 277 Index Index Symbols .PFF Bi-lingual recording and playback Browse Window Buttons Numerics front panel controls 1000BASE-T extensions 525 lines (NTSC) 625 lines (PAL) Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Add to End of Workspace option Catalogs Air Toolbar creating AirSpeed Studio Transfer Monitor dialog box Alarm Channel connector...
Page 278 Index control described keyboard Default Database Deleting automatically LTC time code Design of AirSpeed Multi Stream media input Destination, storage mouse Dialog box, transfer monitor pinouts Digital PS/2 input and output recorder sync Dimensions timecode DNS (Domain Name System) IP address USB 2.0 requirement Dockable Items...
Page 279 Index GigE (gigabit Ethernet) connector Language Good databases non-English, typing in License GPIO (general purpose input/output) agreement alarm connector List of AirSpeeds for playout connector LTC (longitudinal timecode) connector number of IN and OUT pinouts Hardware requirements pinouts and specification Headframe, defined timecode Headframe, with red film...
Page 280 Index server Power cycling specifications described Network Tree Preview dialog box New projects, creating Protocol New Zealand EMC regulations VDCP NewsCutter products editing products Protocol choices Non-ASCII characters in database Protocol Setup Non-English keyboard layout Proxy NTSC 525 lines support Numeric Keypad Quick Cue Record Numeric keypad...
Page 281 Index Right Mouse Menu rack units RS-422 rear panel connection reference sampling timecode USB 2.0 video Safety information video compression Sampling weight specifications Status Scrubber information SDI (serial digital interface) Storage configuration connector Storage destination inputs Streams, video Search section, Workspace/Search dialog box Studio Search syntax cancel transfer...
Page 282 Index Record Setup Template dialog box Warning, hard disk nearly full Template, edit WAVE format Thumbwheel Weight Timecode Window, transfer status connectors Windows, disappearing input connector Workgroup internal environment LTC connector Workspace specifications OMF Version 1.0 compliant TMClient.ini tab Workspace, place new clips at end of members listed in Studio Workspace/Search dialog box playout...

Avid Technology AirSpeed series Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 1 Airspeed Multi Stream Overview

Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware and Setting up Your System

Chapter 3 Configuring the Software

Chapter 4 Fundamentals

Chapter 5 Working with Clips

Chapter 6 Airspeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout

Chapter 7 Working with the Remote Console

Chapter 8 Maintaining Your Airspeed Multi Stream

Specifications

Performing Hardware Diagnostics

Chapter C Network Teaming

Chapter D Regulatory and Safety Notices

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