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Summary of Contents for Avid Technology AirSpeed Multi Stream
- Page 1 ® Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 2 Legal Notices Product specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technology, Inc. This product is subject to the terms and conditions of a software license agreement provided with the software. The product may only be used in accordance with the license agreement.
- Page 3 Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its documentation for any purpose and without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation.
- Page 4 The following disclaimer is required by Ultimatte Corporation: Certain real-time compositing capabilities are provided under a license of such technology from Ultimatte Corporation and are subject to copyright protection. The following disclaimer is required by 3Prong.com Inc.: Certain waveform and vector monitoring capabilities are provided under a license from 3Prong.com Inc. The following disclaimer is required by Interplay Entertainment Corp.: The “Interplay”...
- Page 5 Torq Xponent, Transfuser, Transit, TransJammer, Trigger Finger, Trillium Lane Labs, TruTouch, UnityRAID, Vari-Fi, Velvet, Video the Web Way, VideoRAID, VideoSPACE, VideoSpin, VTEM, Work-N-Play, Xdeck, X-Form, Xmon, XPAND!, Xponent, X-Session, and X-Session Pro are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Avid Training Services ..........21 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview ....... 23 Chapter 1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Models . - Page 8 Inspecting Components for Damage ....... . . 63 Installing AirSpeed Multi Stream in a Rack ....... 64 Rack-mount Requirements .
- Page 9 Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream ........
- Page 10 Configuration Requirements for AirSpeed Multi Stream ....99 AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Checklist ......100 (Option) Installing the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service .
- Page 11 Software Requirements for the Avid Editing Client ..... 157 AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Checklist ......158 Enabling Transfers for AirSpeed Multi Stream Servers in a Standalone Environ- ment .
- Page 12 Starting AirSpeed Multi Stream ........
- Page 13 Selecting Headframes ......... . . 220 Changing Headframe Sizes .
- Page 14 Search Syntax Rules ..........266 AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout ..... . 267 Chapter 9 Studio Concept.
- Page 15 Right-Click Menus ..........294 Connecting to an AirSpeed Multi Stream Server ......295 Enabling Transfers for AirSpeed Multi Stream Servers .
- Page 16 Playlist Keyboard Shortcuts ........325 Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream ......327 Chapter 11 Copying and Restoring Databases.
- Page 17 Viewing System Health Status Information ....... 342 Accessing the Knowledge Base ........343 Specifications.
- Page 18 Overview ............381 Up Convert AFD Examples .
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Page 19: Using This Guide
Avid editing system for editing. Use the Avid editing system to edit the captured media into sequences and send the sequence back to the AirSpeed Multi Stream for playout. This guide contains all the installation, configuration, and task-oriented instructions, conceptual information, and reference material you need to install, configure and use the Avid product. -
Page 20: Symbols And Conventions
Symbols and Conventions Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions: Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions. A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data. -
Page 21: If You Need Help
If You Need Help If You Need Help If you are having trouble using your Avid product: 1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in this guide. It is especially important to check each step of your workflow. 2. -
Page 23: Airspeed Multi Stream Overview
Console is an application that can be installed on up to ten PCs on your network. Each instance of the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console is able to connect to up to ten AirSpeed Multi Stream servers on your network. Once connected to an AirSpeed Multi Stream server (or servers), you can see the channels and inventory on the server(s) you are connected to. -
Page 24: Airspeed Multi Stream Models
This data includes the name of the clip, notes about its content, the dates captured, and so on. If the AirSpeed Multi Stream system has multiple databases installed, or if you have many machines networked together, there can be... - Page 25 Select the AirSpeed Multi Stream’s host name in the Send To Playback list on the Avid editing system and you can transfer a sequence to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. Then, use Avid iNEWS® Command to manage the playout of the sequence.
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Page 26: Hardware And Software Requirements
“Configuring Channels for Remote Control with Avid iNEWS Command, CaptureManager, or Interplay Capture” on page 130. AirSpeed Multi Stream creates a copy of all media captured to its local drives. The media remains there until deleted. Hardware and Software Requirements Your AirSpeed Multi Stream system requires specific Avid components and software versions;... -
Page 27: Optional Avid Applications
Avid Unity. For more information see “Connecting Ethernet Cables” on page AirSpeed Multi Stream connects to the Avid Unity network with a unique name and IP address. Avid Unity identifies each AirSpeed Multi Stream using either the AirSpeed Multi Stream name or the IP address. -
Page 28: Internal Storage
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview 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... -
Page 29: Software Overview
Editing application. When the composition is complete, you can send it to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server and it will play out the preserved ancillary data from the composition. The minimum software requirements are as follows: Media Composer v5.0 or later, or NewsCutter v9.0 or later... -
Page 30: Supported Media Formats
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview Supported Media Formats The media files created by AirSpeed Multi Stream and stored on Avid Unity workspaces are MXF compliant. AirSpeed Multi Stream supports the following Avid media formats: Media File Type Supported Formats Video (NTSC and PAL) •... -
Page 31: Capture Mode
Capture Mode Video and audio are captured through the SDI input and stored on an Avid Unity workspace. You can start a capture using the AirSpeed Multi Stream system software controls or via remote protocol. MXF Media Formats and Files... -
Page 32: Media Destination Selection
AirSpeed Multi Stream does not remember the last storage destination set. Captured media is first stored on the internal drives of the AirSpeed Multi Stream and then copied to the selected Avid Unity workspace. To avoid reaching the internal drive’s maximum storage capacity, AirSpeed Multi Stream can be configured to automatically delete the media that has been saved to a workspace. -
Page 33: Playback
Once you have edited your media, use the AirSpeed Multi Stream as a playout server. The AirSpeed Multi Stream allows you to play out up to four channels at the same time. In an Avid iNEWS environment, or when using a MOS-enabled newsroom system, use the Avid iNEWS®... -
Page 34: Studio Playout
Avid editing system sends a sequence to the Studio, any AirSpeed Multi Stream member of the Studio can play out the sequence. If one or more AirSpeed Multi Stream systems in the Studio are offline, any other AirSpeed Multi Stream still online in the Studio can perform the playout. -
Page 35: Play While Record
Play While Record • Items that are either transferred or in progress will display in the AirSpeed Multi Stream database window and will be playable if they have a duration of at least 20 seconds. • The priority is always on playout. The highest priority clips in the system are clips that are transferring and playing at the same time. -
Page 36: Edit While Capture
Edit While Capture with Auto Transfer – In this workflow, the media that is captured on the AirSpeed Multi Stream will be transferred directly to storage. The metadata (.aaf file) for the media is transferred to a predefined Avid MasterClips location (a folder on the ISIS 5000/7000 workspace). -
Page 37: Closed Caption
EIA/CEA-608 and EIA/CEA-708 ancillary caption data in HD formats. Up/Down/Cross (UDX) Conversion AirSpeed Multi Stream supports Up, Down or Cross (UDX) conversion of video formats. Using this feature, you can configure a channel to allow for conversion of a clip and its ancillary data (where available) to convert to a specific format for play-out. -
Page 38: Udx Terms And Examples
1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview UDX Terms and Examples This section describes the relevant UDX terms used in this guide to explain the video format behavior that occurs when various UDX options are selected. Examples are included where necessary. Terms described include the following: •... -
Page 39: Letterbox
Center-crop works when you are up-converting a 4:3 SD image to 16:9 HD, down-converting a 16:9 HD image to 4:3 SD, or cross-converting an SD image. AirSpeed Multi Stream supports the Center-Crop in the following conversion types: •... - Page 40 1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview Up Convert Center-Crop If you are up-converting a 4:3 SD image that already contains a letterboxed image, and want to convert it to a 16:9 HD output, you probably want to just remove the black bars from the top and bottom.
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Page 41: Anamorphic
Up-converted anamorphically to a 16:9 HD image. Active Format Description (AFD) Active Format Description (AFD) is a type of ancillary data that can be attached to each frame of video, both into and out of AirSpeed Multi Stream. The AFD data consists of two parts: •... -
Page 42: Autoafd
If one of the AutoAFD options is selected as the Up, Down, or SD-Cross convert option, then AirSpeed Multi Stream will use an intelligent algorithm to reshape or convert the video image. The conversion from input format to output format is detailed in Appendix D, “Up,... - Page 43 Up/Down/Cross (UDX) Conversion The AFD code is used to describe the video format before and after conversion. One of the primary purposes of using AFD to describe the image format is so that processing and display equipment can make intelligent choices. For example, if the starting image is a pillarboxed 4:3 image (AFD=9): When down converting this image to SD, an intelligent approach is to simply remove the black bars from the 2 sides.
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Page 44: International Character Support (Ics)
International Character Support (ICS) AirSpeed Multi Stream includes international character support (ICS). ICS allows you to display and input character in languages other than English. The AirSpeed Multi Stream application is qualified on an English operating system running locales for the following languages: French, Italian, German, Spansih, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. -
Page 45: Front And Rear Panels
AirSpeed Multi Stream in the event of a drive failure (indicated by the LED for the problem media drive going dark) or other problem. - Page 46 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:...
- Page 47 • Dark - Indicates that the AirSpeed Multi Stream is not playing, recording, or cueing, and nothing is cued. “Wink”. Enables you to physically • Blinking Green - Indicates that...
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Page 48: Visual Status Information
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. A blinking green LED indicates drive activity. -
Page 49: Rear Media Connections (All Models)
The AirSpeed Multi Stream supports industry-standard inputs and outputs to provide flexibility for individual requirements. Back panels for all AirSpeed Multi Stream models are shown below. The following diagram shows the rear media connections for the AirSpeed Multi Stream SD model. EXPANSION... - Page 50 1 AirSpeed Multi Stream Overview The following table lists the audio and video inputs and outputs for all models of the AirSpeed Multi Stream. Model names are referenced when differences apply. Connector Description Expansion Ports 1 and 2 2 GPIO inputs to be used with Avid supplied GPIO breakout cables.
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Page 51: Chassis Label Location (All Models)
Front and Rear Panels 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 52 (Avid Unity ISIS, or MediaNetwork). Port 4 is reserved for use for connecting and configuring the AirSpeed Multi Stream over a network interface. For more information, see “Connecting to AirSpeed Multi Stream Over...
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Page 53: Video/Ltc Connections (Sd Model)
Front and Rear Panels 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 54 If you are only using one REF IN signal, and not looping, the 2nd connection must be terminated with a 75 ohm-rated terminator.If the AirSpeed Multi Stream is in the middle of your reference loop, connect the remaining REF IN/THRU conector to the next device’s REF input.
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Page 55: Video/Ltc Connections (Mpeg-2 Hd Model)
Front and Rear Panels Video/LTC Connections (MPEG-2 HD Model) The following figure identifies the video and timecode connectors on the AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG-2 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 56 LTC (LTC IN/THRU) Can be used as either: • Longitudinal timecode input, BNC. Provides a feed to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server for an analog timecode signal, allowing an alternate source generated timecode to be applied to the captured material.
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Page 57: Video/Ltc Connections (Dnxhd Model)
Front and Rear Panels 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 IN/THRU IN/THRU ETHERNET For a description of each connector, see the following table. Number Label Function... - Page 58 If you are only using one REF IN signal, and not looping, the 2nd connection must be terminated with a 75 ohm-rated terminator. If the AirSpeed Multi Stream is in the middle of your reference loop, connect the remaining REF IN/THRU conector to the next device’s REF input.
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Page 59: Video/Ltc Connections (Avc-Intra Model)
Front and Rear Panels Video/LTC Connections (AVC-Intra Model) The following figure identifies the video and timecode connectors on the AirSpeed Multi Stream AVC-Intra 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 60: Keyboard And Mouse
LTC (LTC IN/THRU) Can be used as either: • Longitudinal timecode input, BNC. Provides a feed to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server for an analog timecode signal, allowing an alternate source generated timecode to be applied to the captured material. -
Page 61: Installing The Hardware And Setting Up Your System
AirSpeed Multi Stream. Do not connect multiple AirSpeed Multi Stream servers to your Avid Unity environment until you have assigned a new unique IP address to each AirSpeed Multi Stream. -
Page 62: Unpacking And Inspecting Your System
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 63: Verifying Components
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, and AVC-Intra models) •... -
Page 64: Installing Airspeed Multi Stream In A Rack
The AirSpeed Multi Stream is designed to be installed horizontally in a rack. Installing the AirSpeed Multi Stream on an angle or in a sloped console causes the internal drives to wear faster than the intended life of the drive. -
Page 65: Rack-Mount Kit Contents
• 8 – rack-nut clips • Avid service ID card (one label is affixed to the top of the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis) Use your own rack hardware if your rack has threaded holes or unique fasteners. Positioning the AirSpeed Multi Stream in the Rack The following procedure helps you decide where to install the AirSpeed Multi Stream in the rack. -
Page 66: Securing The Airspeed Multi Stream Chassis In The Rack
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). The AirSpeed Multi Stream needs to be positioned at the proper baseline position (see the preceding figure). - Page 67 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...
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Page 68: Inserting The Hard Drives
If the front bezel is not installed on the front of your chassis, you can clip it on. Inserting the Hard Drives Once you have installed the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis into the rack, you must next insert the four hard drives into the front of the chassis. -
Page 69: Cabling Up The Airspeed Multi Stream
“Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream” on page Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream Once the AirSpeed Multi Stream is securely installed in the rack, and the drives are installed, you are now ready to connect the appropriate cables to the rear panel of the AirSpeed Multi Stream to the external devices for your particular site. -
Page 70: 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 71: Connecting Video Reference Cables
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. If the AirSpeed Multi Stream is in the middle of your reference loop, connect the remaining REF IN/THRU connector to the next device’s reference input. -
Page 72: Connecting Sdi Video Input Cables (For Sd Models)
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System Connecting SDI Video Input Cables (for SD Models) The SDI Video Input 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, see “Video/LTC Connections (SD Model)”... -
Page 73: Connecting Sdi Video Input Cables (For Mpeg-2 Hd Models)
“Video/LTC Connections (MPEG-2 HD Model)” on page When an AirSpeed Multi Stream channel is in Record mode, the signal present at the video input will display on the corresponding video output. The following illustration shows the location of the SDI IN video connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG-2 HD chassis. -
Page 74: Connecting Sdi Video Input Cables (For Dnxhd Models)
“Video/LTC Connections (DNxHD Model)” on page When an AirSpeed Multi Stream channel is in Record mode, the signal present at the video input will display on the corresponding video output. The following illustration shows the location of the SDI IN video connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream DNxHD chassis. -
Page 75: Connecting Sdi Video Input Cables (For Avc-Intra Models)
“Video/LTC Connections (AVC-Intra Model)” on page When an AirSpeed Multi Stream channel is in Record mode, the signal present at the video input will display on the corresponding video output. The following illustration shows the location of the SDI IN video connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream AVC-Intra chassis. -
Page 76: Connecting Sdi Video Output Cables (For Sd Models)
SD. The following procedure describes which connector to use. To find the exact location, “Video/LTC Connections (SD Model)” on page When an AirSpeed Multi Stream channel is in Record mode, the signal present at the video input will display on the corresponding video output. -
Page 77: Connecting Sdi Video Output Cables (For Mpeg-2 Hd Models)
“Video/LTC Connections (MPEG-2 HD Model)” on page When an AirSpeed Multi Stream channel is in Record mode, the signal present at the video input will display on the corresponding video output. The following illustration shows the location of the SDI OUT video connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG-2 HD chassis. -
Page 78: Connecting Sdi Video Output Cables (For Dnxhd Models)
“Video/LTC Connections (DNxHD Model)” on page When an AirSpeed Multi Stream channel is in Record mode, the signal present at the video input will display on the corresponding video output. The following illustration shows the location of the SDI OUT video connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream DNxHD chassis. -
Page 79: Connecting Sdi Video Output Cables (For Avc-Intra Models)
“Video/LTC Connections (AVC-Intra Model)” on page When an AirSpeed Multi Stream channel is in Record mode, the signal present at the video input will display on the corresponding video output. The following illustration shows the location of the SDI OUT video connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream AVC-Intra chassis. -
Page 80: Connecting Time Of Day (Tod) Ltc Cables
Connect your time of day (TOD) LTC timecode source to one of the connectors (labelled LTC IN/THRU) as shown in the following diagram. If the AirSpeed Multi Stream is the last device in your reference loop, terminate the remaining LTC Loopthrough connector with a 75 ohm-rated terminator. If the AirSpeed Multi Stream is in the middle of your LTC loop, connect the remaining LTC IN/THRU connector to the next device’s LTC input. -
Page 81: Connecting Control And Communications Cables
“Connecting USB Devices (Mouse and Keyboard)” on page 82 • “Connecting Ethernet Cables” on page 83 • “Connecting to AirSpeed Multi Stream Over the Network” on page 84 • “Connecting Expansion Port Cables” on page 85 • “Connecting Remote Serial Cables” on page 86 •... -
Page 82: Connecting Usb Devices (Mouse And Keyboard)
To connect the keyboard and mouse cables: 1. Connect a USB compatible mouse to one of the USB connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream. 2. Connect the USB compatible keyboard to the other USB connector on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream. -
Page 83: Connecting Ethernet Cables
However, Port 4 is reserved for use for connecting and configuring the AirSpeed Multi Stream over a network interface. For more information on connecting and configuring the AirSpeed Multi Stream in this manner, see “Connecting to AirSpeed Multi Stream Over the Network” on page 84 These connections are not gangable. -
Page 84: Connecting To Airspeed Multi Stream Over The Network
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 85: Connecting Expansion Port Cables
Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream 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 86: 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 87: Connecting The Vga Cables
2. Connect the other end to your VGA monitor. Connecting the Power Cords The last step you must perform when cabling up your AirSpeed Multi Stream is to connect the power cords. Two U.S. IEC power cords are shipped with the . If your local power distribution is not compatible with the supplied cords, you must provide your own IEC power cables that are compatible with your country’s power system. -
Page 88: Setting Up Your System
2 Installing the Hardware and 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. -
Page 89: Changing The Computer Name
Setting Up Your System (Option) Create a Windows User Account on the AirSpeed Multi Stream, as described in “Creating a Windows User Account on the AirSpeed Multi Stream” on page Configure your shared storage, as described in “Configuring Your Shared Storage” on page Set up remote access to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server, as described in “Setting Up... -
Page 90: Adjusting The Date, Time And Time Zone
“Configuring Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping” on page Configuring Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping With all of your media drives inserted, and the AirSpeed Multi Stream powered on, you need to configure your media drives for RAID 0 striping within Windows. -
Page 91: Creating Raid 0 Striping In Windows
This topic contains information on how to create RAID 0 striping in Windows. To create RAID 0 Striping in Windows: 1. Power on the AirSpeed Multi Stream. 2. Navigate to C:\Installables\Utils\Windows\Scripts. There are two batch files in this folder that you need to run. -
Page 92: Reconfiguring Media Drives For Raid 0 Striping (For Previously Striped Drives)
2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System 7. Close the Computer Management dialog box. The next step is to verify your network connection. For more information, see “Verifying Your Network Connection” on page Reconfiguring Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping (for Previously Striped Drives) This procedure should be used only if this system has been previously configured for RAID 0 Striping within Windows. - Page 93 Setting Up Your System The Import Foreign Disks dialog box opens. 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.
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Page 94: Verifying Your Network Connection
“Verifying Your Network Connection” on page 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 95: Creating A Windows User Account On The Airspeed Multi Stream
(recommended Avid1234) that is consistent with an Interplay and ISIS user name and password. The password does not have to be the same for all three (AirSpeed Multi Stream, ISIS, and Interplay). It should be the same for AirSpeed Multi Stream and ISIS, but the Interplay user name and password can be different depending on security for your site. -
Page 96: Configuring Your Shared Storage
To set up remote access to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server: 1. Select the third party remote access tool of your choice. 2. Set up remote access to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. For more information, see the documentation for your remote access tool. -
Page 97: General Configuration Procedures
“Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System” on page General Information Before configuring your AirSpeed Multi Stream, you should read the topics in this section first to see how they apply to your configuration. For more information, see the following topics: •... -
Page 98: User Names And Passwords
3 General Configuration Procedures User Names and Passwords It is important to have the correct user names and passwords for your AirSpeed Multi Stream environment. For more information on the requiremenrts for your environment, see the following topics: • “User Names and Passwords for Interplay and ISIS Environments” on page 98 •... -
Page 99: License Agreements
This user must have Read/Write permission to the appropriate workspaces. Passwords are case sensitive. License Agreements Once the AirSpeed Multi Stream is launched, you must accept the Avid End User License Agreement. Configuration Requirements for AirSpeed Multi Stream Each AirSpeed Multi Stream must be configured with the following: •... -
Page 100: Airspeed Multi Stream Configuration Checklist
Depending on your site’s configuration, some tasks are optional. (Option) If your site uses Avid iNEWS Command or CaptureManager, or Interplay Capture to control AirSpeed Multi Stream channels for capture or playout, you need to install the Interplay AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. -
Page 101: (Option) Installing The Airspeed Multi Stream Device Service
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 102: Creating A New Database In The Airspeed Multi Stream Application
3 General Configuration Procedures Creating a New Database in the AirSpeed Multi Stream Application When you create a new database in the AirSpeed Multi Stream application, you must set it to the default database. We recommend that you only create one database on the AirSpeed Multi Stream. This database must be created on the E: drive, and it must be shared. - Page 103 Avid recommends you keep the paths and drives that AirSpeed Multi Stream sets under File > Advanced Options. AirSpeed Multi Stream requires that the hard disk on which your database will be stored must be the E: drive.
- Page 104 3 General Configuration Procedures The following table describes the Advanced Options (display only) fields in the Create New Database Window. Create New Database Window — Advanced Options Setting Description Advanced Options — Clip Location • Computer Name This field displays the network name of the machine where the clip files will reside.
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Page 105: Setting The Default Database
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Checklist Setting the Default Database Another important task to perform in AirSpeed Multi Stream, especially after you have created a new database, is to set a default database. This is especially important if you have more than one database. - Page 106 3 General Configuration Procedures See the Channel Configuration Dialog Box Field Description table for more detailed information on the fields in the dialog box. Channel Configuration Dialog Box Field Descriptions Field Description Channel Select Use this field to select the channel that you want to configure. Each channel maps to the corresponding MiniMonitors in the application (Channel 1 maps to MiniMonitor 1, Channel 2 maps to MiniMonitor 2, etc.)
- Page 107 The fields in this section are described below: • Ancillary Data Output Enabled? - Check this box to allow the ancillary data to be played out from the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. • Slot 1-4 - Lists the four available slots for selecting input data (metadata).
- Page 108 (ATC, VITC) when a clip is played. The behavior is as follows: • When selected, the AirSpeed Multi Stream forces the output timecodes to follow along from the base time associated with the clip. •...
- Page 109 AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Checklist Field Description (Continued) Output Format Behavior This field is used to select the output format behavior for the channel. Options and descriptions are as follows: • Fixed - Selecting this option only plays clips that are the same as your video standard on the selected channel.
- Page 110 Appendix D of this guide, and will use Center-crop if AFD does not exist in the video. For information on the AFD codes used by AirSpeed Multi Stream for input and output AFD, including examples of their corresponding video...
- Page 111 16:9 HD format, the image would be scaled vertically and horizontally using all pixels (anamorphically) For information on the AFD codes used by AirSpeed Multi Stream for input and output AFD, including examples of their corresponding video formats when performing Up conversion with AirSpeed Multi Stream, see Appendix D - “Up, Down, Cross Convert (UDX) Examples”...
- Page 112 16:9 SD format, the image would be scaled vertically and horizontally using all pixels (anamorphically) For information on the AFD codes used by AirSpeed Multi Stream for input and output AFD, including examples of their corresponding video formats when performing Down conversion with AirSpeed Multi Stream, see Appendix D - “Up, Down, Cross Convert (UDX) Examples”...
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Page 113: Configuring Channels On Airspeed Multi Stream
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Checklist Configuring Channels on AirSpeed Multi Stream This topic contains information on how to configure channels on the AirSpeed Multi Stream. To configure channels on AirSpeed Multi Stream: 1. Select File > Preferences > Channel Configuration. - Page 114 (ATC, VITC) when a clip is played. The behavior is as follows: When selected, the AirSpeed Multi Stream forces the output timecodes to follow along from the base time associated with the clip. When not selected, the output timecode is based the data in the ancillary track.
- Page 115 13. (Option) Select the option for the type of conversion you want AirSpeed Multi Stream to perform on the incoming video from the appropriate list box. Available list boxes are:...
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Page 116: Configuring Channels For Capturing Ancillary Timecode
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Page 117: Configuring Channels For Remote Control With Avid Inews Command
Command, it must be configured to join a second workgroup—the same workgroup as the Command Servers. The AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service can be configured to be controlled by up to two Command systems. To configure Channels for Remote Control with Avid iNEWS Command: 1. - Page 118 The right panel displays information as shown in the following screen. 6. 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.
- Page 119 AirSpeed Multi Stream). For more information, see “Inventory” in the Avid iNEWS Command User’s Guide. 14. (Option) If you are using AirSpeed Multi Stream with a Command server that is in a different Interplay Framework Workgroup than the Interplay Engine, the AirSpeed Multi Stream must be configured to join both the Interplay Framework Workgroup and the Command Framework Workgroup.
- Page 120 20. Click Yes to restart the service. The service will be restarted. 21. Click OK to close the dialog box. The AirSpeed Multi Stream server should show up in the Interplay Service Configuration when viewing the Server list for both the Command and Interplay Framework workgroups.
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Page 121: Configuring Communication Protocols In Airspeed Multi Stream
AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Checklist 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. - Page 122 4. In the Port field, specify the serial port that you want to use for the protocol. These ports are listed as Port1 - Port8 in the menu, and correspond to the Serial ports 1-8 on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis. 5. (Option) Select the desired control protocol and check the desired options.
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Page 123: Configuring General Purpose Interface (Gpi) Inputs And Outputs
Outputs in AirSpeed Multi Stream. To configure General Purpose Interface (GPI) Inputs and Outputs: 1. Make sure that GPI triggers are enabled in AirSpeed Multi Stream. This is done by selecting File > Preferences > Enable GPI Triggers. A check mark indicates that GPI triggers are enabled in AirSpeed Multi Stream. - Page 124 3 General Configuration Procedures 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.
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Page 125: Configuring Your Avid Editor To Work With Airspeed Multi Stream
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. Server Ready - If this value is selected, it indicates that the AirSpeed Multi Stream is up and available for use. -
Page 126: Optional Airspeed Multi Stream Configuration Procedures
3 General Configuration Procedures 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 267. 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 127 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. This option directs AirSpeed Multi Stream to place new clips at the end of the workspace, making them easier to find.
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Page 128: Configuring Auto Logon
3 General Configuration Procedures 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 Auto Logon: 1. -
Page 129: Locking Channel Assignments
Airspeed Multi Stream video server (depending on your configuration, SD, MPEG-2 HD, or DNxHD) at the same time using one button. Before using IsoSync, you must have set a default database in AirSpeed Multi Stream. For more information on installing and using the Avid IsoSync application, see the Avid... -
Page 130: Configuring International Character Support
3 General Configuration Procedures 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 131 Optional AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Procedures 4. In the Regional Options tab, do the following: a. In the “Standards and formats” area, select a language. b. In the “Location” area, select your country. 5. Click the Languages tab.
- Page 132 3 General Configuration Procedures 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.
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Page 133: Configuring The Software In A Workgroup Environment
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Page 134: Airspeed Multi Stream Workgroup Configuration Checklist
IP address to each AirSpeed Multi Stream. Once these requirements are met, and you have installed all of the necessary hardware and software for your site, you can configure the AirSpeed Multi Stream. For more information on specific tasks involved when configuring AirSpeed Multi Stream, see “AirSpeed Multi... - Page 135 Command, it must be configured to join a second workgroup—the same workgroup as the Command Servers. The AirSpeed Multi Stream device service can be configured to be controlled by up to two Command systems. To configure the Avid Service Framework on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server: 1.
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Page 136: Configuring The Avid Service Configuration For Interplay Workgroup
Interplay Capture for capture or playout. If your site is: Using Avid iNEWS Command, Avid CaptureManager, or Avid Interplay Capture to control AirSpeed Multi Stream channels for capture or Playout, you must install the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service. For more information, see “(Option) -
Page 137: Configuring The Avid Service Configuration
AirSpeed Multi Stream server, if the Avid Service Framework is installed on the workstation To configure the Avid Service Configuration: 1. On the AirSpeed Multi Stream, select Start > Programs > Avid > Avid Framework > Avid Service Configuration. The Select Workgroup dialog box opens. -
Page 138: Setting Up Your Credentials For Connection To Interplay
4 Configuring the Software in a Workgroup Environment 5. Type a password if you have one. If not, click OK. The Avid Service Configuration dialog box opens. Setting Up your Credentials for Connection to Interplay The next step is to set up your credentials to Interplay using the Service tab of the Avid Service Configuration dialog box. -
Page 139: Setting Up User Profiles
For more information, see the Avid Interplay Engine and Avid Interplay Archive Manager Administration Guide. 2. On the AirSpeed Multi Stream server, select Start > Programs > Avid > Avid Framework > Avid Service Configuration. The Avid Service Configuration dialog box opens. -
Page 140: 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. The Record and Destination Templates tabs are also used to specify the audio settings for each template that you use to record a high-res resolution and H.264 proxy resolution. - Page 141 AirSpeed Multi Stream Workgroup Configuration To set up your record and destination templates: 1. Click the Record Templates tab. The Record Templates tab opens. 2. Select a pre-defined Record template from the list, and click the Copy button. A new Record template based on the one you selected is created.
- Page 142 Clip ID Clip Name In order for clips that are generated to have a unique name in the AirSpeed Multi Stream database, type “.$n” at the end of the clip name. If you leave the Clip Name field blank in the Service Configuration, you will be allowed to enter a clip name using the AirSpeed Multi Stream user interface.
- Page 143 Proxy Interplay Folder Path - In most cases, do not specify a folder in the Proxy Interplay Folder Path field, because it creates an unnecessary clip. AirSpeed Multi Stream creates metadata in catalogs and incoming media by default. 11. In the Workspace field, specify the workspace or workspaces in which AirSpeed Multi Stream should store the ingested media.
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Page 144: Selecting Default Templates
4 Configuring the Software in a Workgroup Environment Selecting Default Templates Use the Default Templates tab to select the Record template, proxy resolution, and Destination template for each channel you are going to record. To select default templates: 1. Click the Default Templates tab. The Default Template tab opens. The following example shows the Default Templates tab as it would appear on an AirSpeed Multi Stream system that has H.264 proxy capabilities. - Page 145 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.
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Page 146: Setting Up Inventory Rules
When this selection is disabled, an Editor will not be able to overwrite a clip that exists on the AirSpeed Multi Stream, even when they select the “overwrite” flag in the send-to-playback dialog of the editor. This is to prevent unexpected or unauthorized overwriting of assets on the server. - Page 147 “Generate local MPEG-1 proxy after playback transfer completes” check box. Otherwise, leave it blank. MPEG-1 proxies are for local playback on the AirSpeed Multi Stream only. They do not get transferred to shared storage. Under heavy loads, generating proxies while ingesting or playing out can inhibit system performance.
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Page 148: Launching Transfer Manager
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Page 149: Configuring Channels For Remote Control With Avid Inews Command, Capturem
Command Servers. For more information, see the Avid iNEWS Command Administrator’s Guide. The AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service can be configured to be controlled by up to two Command systems. To configure Channels for Remote Control with Avid iNEWS Command, CaptureManager, or Interplay Capture: 1. - Page 150 On the Device Settings tab, enter the second workgroup, and then enter the name of the Command workgroup. c. If the AirSpeed Multi Stream will be controlled by two Command systems, enable the second system and enter the numerical value of that system, such as 2. Options include 1-10.
- Page 151 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.
- Page 152 AirSpeed Multi Stream). For more information, see “Inventory” in the Avid iNEWS Command User’s Guide. 15. (Option) If you are using AirSpeed Multi Stream with a Command server that is in a different Interplay Framework Workgroup than the Interplay Engine, the AirSpeed Multi Stream must be configured to join both the Interplay Framework Workgroup and the Command Framework Workgroup.
- Page 153 AirSpeed Multi Stream Workgroup Configuration 17. On the AirSpeed Multi Stream, access the Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box, and click on the Lookup tab. The Lookup tab opens. 18. On the Command server, access the Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box, and click on the Lookup tab.
- Page 154 This is done by clicking the Add button in the Workgroup area. The Add Workgroup dialog box opens. 20. Add a new Command workgroup on the AirSpeed Multi Stream by typing the name of your Command workgroup in the Enter the Workgroup Name field.
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Page 155: Configuring The Software With A Standalone Transfer Manager
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Page 156: Standalone Transfer Manager Configuration
“standalone” environments, the Transfer Manager (TM) application acts as the transfer agent between the Avid editors and the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console application. For AirSpeed Multi Stream to work in a standalone environment, it is necessary to configure a standalone Transfer Manager. Depending on the version of NewsCutter or Media Composer (or editor software) you are using, you will have Avid®... -
Page 157: Configuration Requirements For Airspeed Multi Stream
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Page 158: Airspeed Multi Stream Configuration Checklist
After installing and configuring the Interplay Transfer Engine on the Avid editor, you must install and launch the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console. Once launched, you must enable transfers on the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console to allow communication between it and the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. - Page 159 Select Start > Programs > Avid > Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console. The Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console application will automatically launch. 3. Connect to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server that you want to use. For more information, see “Connecting to an AirSpeed Multi Stream Server” on page 295.
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Page 160: Installing, Configuring And Starting The Interplay Transfer Engine
Ingest and Playback settings on the Interplay Transfer Engine to allow communication with the AirSpeed Multi Stream. Finally, you must start the Interplay Transfer Engine. These instructions are only a subset of the instructions for installation and configuration of the standalone Transfer Manager Engine. -
Page 161: Installing The Interplay Transfer Engine On The Avid Editor
Standalone Transfer Manager Configuration Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine on the Avid Editor This topic contains information on how to install a Interplay Transfer Engine on the Avid editor. To install a Interplay Transfer Engine on the Avid editor: 1. Insert the Avid Interplay Transfer CD-ROM and double-click the Launch.exe file. The Main Menu page opens. -
Page 162: Configuring The Interplay Transfer Engine For A Standalone Environment
5 Configuring the Software with a Standalone Transfer Manager Configuring the Interplay Transfer Engine for a Standalone Environment After installing the Interplay Transfer Engine on the Avid editor, you must configure the Interplay Transfer Engine to operate in a standalone environment. To configure the Interplay Transfer Engine for a Standalone Environment: 1. -
Page 163: Starting The Interplay Transfer Engine On The Avid Editor
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Page 164: Configuring The Standalone Settings For The Avid Editor
5 Configuring the Software with a Standalone Transfer Manager Configuring the Standalone Settings for the Avid Editor Once all of the required software is installed, you must next configure the standalone settings for the Avid editor. To configure the standalone settings for the Avid Editor: 1. -
Page 165: Configuring The Airspeed Multi Stream For Standalone Transfer
The next step is to configure the AirSpeed Multi Stream server for standalone transfer. To configure the AirSpeed Multi Stream for standalone transfer: 1. On the AirSpeed Multi Stream server, select Start > Programs > Avid > Avid Framework > Avid Workgroup Properties. - Page 166 5 Configuring the Software with a Standalone Transfer Manager 2. In the Login tab, make sure that the “Automatically join the preferred workgroup” option is not selected. This is so you are prompted to select a Workgroup in the Avid Service Configuration. 3.
- Page 167 9. Click Yes to restart the service. The service will be restarted. 10. Click OK to close the Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box. 11. The next step is to configure the Service Configuration on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. For more information, see “Configuring the Integration Service on the AirSpeed Multi...
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Page 168: Configuring The Integration Service On The Airspeed Multi Stream
5 Configuring the Software with a Standalone Transfer Manager Configuring the Integration Service on the AirSpeed Multi Stream The next step is to configure the Integration Service on the AirSpeed Multi Stream for use in a standalone environment. There are six stages (one optional) to configure the Avid Service Configuration for Standalone AirSpeed Multi Stream. - Page 169 Standalone Transfer Manager Configuration 2. In the left pane, within your AirSpeed Multi Stream server name, select “Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream-Integration Service”. 3. On the Service tab, deselect both the “Interplay Enabled?”and “Transfer Engine Enabled?” check boxes. Disabling both of these check boxes, disables Interplay and your Transfer Engine in the Monitor application.
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Page 170: Setting Up User Profiles
Setting Up User Profiles The next step is to set up user profiles to create a user that will have the necessary privileges to administer the AirSpeed Multi Stream with the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console. To set up user profiles: 1. -
Page 171: Setting Up Record Templates
171. Setting Up Record Templates Once you have configured your AirSpeed Multi Stream with a standalone Transfer Manager, you must set up your Record templates for your AirSpeed Multi Stream capture. Record templates can only be set up through the Avid Service Configuration. - Page 172 5 Configuring the Software with a Standalone Transfer Manager To set up your Record templates: 1. Click the Record Templates tab. The Record Templates tab opens. 2. Select a pre-defined Record template from the list, and click the Copy button. A new Record template based on the one you selected is created.
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Page 173: Selecting Default Templates
“Selecting Default Templates” on page 173. Selecting Default Templates Next, you must setup your default templates that AirSpeed Multi Stream will use for your site. For standalone Transfer Manager configurations, you will notice the Destination tab is greyed out. - Page 174 720p With each of these formats predefined, when you change the format for a given channel in the AirSpeed Multi Stream application and restart the application, the predefined template for that format will be applied to the appropriate channel. If the Format Default Templates are not predefined, and you switch formats of a given channel, the template for that channel will be set to NONE in the Avid Service Configuration, and you will need to manually configure each channel respectively.
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Page 175: Setting Up Inventory Rules
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Page 176: (Option) Installing The Airspeed Multi Stream Device Service
Interplay AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. The AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service (located on the Command CD) needs to be installed on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server that is being controlled by either Command. - Page 177 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”...
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Page 179: Setting Up For Team Configuration
Setting Up for Team Configuration This chapter provides information on setting up the AirSpeed Multi Stream for a Team configuration. In this configuration, AirSpeed Multi Stream supports playout automation applications such as iNEWS ® Command, DNF controllers and other solutions using VDCP or AMS API. -
Page 180: Team Configuration
Avid Interplay Transfer CD-ROM. You must be sure that your AirSpeed Multi Stream, ISIS storage, and your Avid editing client system times are in close proximity to each other. Otherwise media might appear to be offline. -
Page 181: Configuration Requirements For Airspeed Multi Stream
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Page 182: Airspeed Multi Stream Configuration Checklist
Configure standalone settings for the Avid editor, as described in “Configuring the Standalone Settings for the Avid Editor” on page 182. Set up the AirSpeed Multi Stream for Team configuration, as described in “Configuring the AirSpeed Multi Stream for Team Configuration” on page 184. - Page 183 Stream server (standaloneams-1) is listed at the top and the other AirSpeed Multi Stream servers are listed in the “Other Workgroups” section. b. In the Server field, type the name of the AirSpeed Multi Stream server that you want to perform the ingests and send to playback operations.
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Page 184: Configuring The Airspeed Multi Stream For Team Configuration
6 Setting Up for Team Configuration 4. In the Other Workgroups area, add the names of any other AirSpeed Multi Stream servers that you might use for ingest or send to playback. Make sure you use the same Workgroup name as you entered in the previous step. - Page 185 Team Configuration 2. In the Login tab, make sure that the “Automatically join the preferred workgroup” option is not selected. This is so you are prompted to select a Workgroup in the Avid Service Configuration. 3. Click the Lookup tab. 4.
- Page 186 9. Click Yes to restart the service. The service will be restarted. 10. Click OK to close the Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box. 11. The next step is to configure the Service Configuration on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. For more information, see “Configuring the Integration Service on the AirSpeed Multi...
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Page 187: Configuring The Integration Service On The Airspeed Multi Stream
Team Configuration Configuring the Integration Service on the AirSpeed Multi Stream The next step is to set up the Integration Service on the AirSpeed Multi Stream for use in a Team configuration. There are six stages (one optional) to configure the Avid Service Configuration for Team configuration. - Page 188 6 Setting Up for Team Configuration 2. In the left pane, within your AirSpeed Multi Stream server name, select “Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream-Integration Service”. 3. On the Service tab, click to disable the “Interplay Enabled?” check box, and leave the “Transfer Engine Enabled?”...
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Page 189: Setting Up User Profiles
Setting Up User Profiles The next step is to set up user profiles to create a user that will have the necessary privileges to administer the AirSpeed Multi Stream with the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console. To set up user profiles: 1. -
Page 190: Setting Up Record And Destination Templates
190. Setting Up Record and Destination Templates Once you have set up your AirSpeed Multi Stream in the Team configuration, you must set up your Record and Destination templates for your AirSpeed Multi Stream capture. Record templates can only be set up through the Avid Service Configuration. - Page 191 Team Configuration To set up your Record and Destination templates: 1. Click the Record Templates tab. The Record Templates tab opens. 2. Select a pre-defined Record template from the list, and click the Copy button. A new Record template based on the one you selected is created. 3.
- Page 192 7. Click the Destination Templates tab. The Destination Templates tab opens. Use the Destination Templates tab to specify the folder in which AirSpeed Multi Stream should store ingested clips and the workspace in which it should store the ingested media.
- Page 193 AirSpeed Multi Stream database, you can do so in the AirSpeed Multi Stream user interface by typing “.$n” at the end of the clip name in the Name field in either the Edit Template for Channel dialog box or the Item Properties dialog box.
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Page 194: Selecting Default Templates
6 Setting Up for Team Configuration 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 menu, select the Record template that best fits your site’s requirements. -
Page 195: Setting Up Inventory Rules
1080i With each of these formats predefined, when you change the format for a given channel in the AirSpeed Multi Stream application and restart the application, the predefined template for that format will be applied to the appropriate channel. If the Format Default Templates are not predefined, and you switch formats of a given channel, the template for that channel will be set to NONE in the Avid Service Configuration, and you will need to manually configure each channel respectively. - Page 196 When this selection is disabled, an Editor will not be able to overwrite a clip that exists on the AirSpeed Multi Stream, even when they select the “overwrite” flag in the send-to-playback dialog of the editor. This is to prevent unexpected or unauthorized overwriting of assets on the server.
- Page 197 10. Click Apply. 11. Close the AirSpeed Multi Stream Service Configuration dialog box. Next, If your site uses Avid iNEWS Command to control AirSpeed Multi Stream channels for capture or playout, you need to install the Interplay AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server.
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Page 198: (Option) Installing The Airspeed Multi Stream Device Service
Interplay AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. The AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service (located on the Command CD) needs to be installed on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server that is being controlled by either Command. -
Page 199: Fundamentals
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Page 200: Starting Airspeed Multi Stream
AirSpeed Multi Stream Database Overview The term “database” as used in AirSpeed Multi Stream refers to an actual database as well as all of the associated image and clip files that are associated with that database. Therefore, the term database can refer either to the actual database file itself, or the database file plus all of the associated files. -
Page 201: Opening A Database
Database window, also called the Browse window. This data includes the name of the clip, notes about its content, the dates captured, and so on. If the AirSpeed Multi Stream system has multiple databases created, there can be several folders in the Network Tree with one database (.pff) file in each folder. -
Page 202: Closing A Database
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Page 203: Showing Properties For A Database File
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Page 204: User Interface
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Page 205: Main Menu
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Page 206: File Menu
7 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 201. Close Closes a currently selected database. For more information, see “Closing a Database”... -
Page 207: File > Preferences Menu
For a list of open windows, click the Window menu. Exit Closes the AirSpeed Multi Stream Application and exits to the Windows desktop. File > Preferences Menu The File > Preferences menu contains the following submenus allowing you to change your AirSpeed Multi Stream preferences. - Page 208 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 136. Database Option Enables you to tweak the behavior of how your databse works to your site’s preferences.
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Page 209: 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 210: Edit Menu
7 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 211: View Menu
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Page 212: Air Menu
7 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”... -
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Help Menu Submenus Option Description Help Topics Displays the AirSpeed Multi Stream Online Help file. The Online Help provides links to topics that provide reference information, as well as step-by-steps instructions for using the AirSpeed Multi Stream. About Displays the copyright notice and software version number. -
Page 214: Network Tree
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Page 215: Expanding The Network Tree
Once opened, the database (.pff) file appears. There can be only one database (.pff) file within a database folder. A database is identified by the red and gray AirSpeed Multi Stream icon. It also has a .pff file extension. To access Network Tree menus: Right-click inside the Network Tree area to access the menu. -
Page 216: Browse Window
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Page 217: 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 218: Changing The Sort Order Of Clips In The Browse Window
7 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 219: Headframes
Headframes represent clip files that AirSpeed Multi Stream stores and manages. Green film icon upper right corner: This image is a clip residing on AirSpeed Multi Stream or another clip server. When the film icon turns RED, the clip will not play. For help in correcting the problem, see “Clip Headframes”... -
Page 220: Selecting Headframes
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Page 221: 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 222: Clip Numbers
115. For AirSpeed Multi Stream SD and DNxHD models, you have a maximum of four MiniMonitors. For AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG-2 HD models, you have a maximum of six MiniMonitors. There are two kinds of system channels: hardware and software. The MiniMonitor window might be hidden and revealed using the View menu, or by selecting Ctrl+M. -
Page 223: Preview Dialog Box
Preview Dialog Box Each MiniMonitor has the components shown in the following figure. 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. -
Page 224: Dockable Items
Click on the left side of the toolbar, and the bar will be undocked. You can then drag it anywhere within the top portion of the screen that you like. When you close the application, AirSpeed Multi Stream remembers the new location for these toolbars. Toolbars and windows can sometimes “disappear” when they are moved. For example, the toolbar might have moved behind another object where you cannot see it. -
Page 225: 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 226: Air Toolbar
7 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 227: 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 228: Selecting Clips
Select Input — Enables you to view the input for the channel. Options are Adaptive, Frame Avg., and Footprint. Playback Mode — Configures AirSpeed Multi Stream to play clips. Record Mode — Configures AirSpeed Multi Stream to record clips. Record — Prompts with the Item Properties dialog box before recording clips. -
Page 229: 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 230: 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 231: 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 232: General Keyboard Shortcuts
7 Fundamentals General Keyboard Shortcuts The following table describes the available General keyboard shortcuts for the AirSpeed Multi Stream. Description Escape Ends Spreadsheet Edit. When editing in the spreadsheet, moves to the next editable field. With focus on a MiniMonitor, goes to Previous frame of the clip. With focus on a MiniMonitor, goes to Next frame of the clip. -
Page 233: Preview Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts Description Shift + F2 Advances to the next Headframe size. Opens the Preview Window. Opens the Find dialog box Refreshes the view. Opens the Template dialog box. Performs a Take. Preview Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts The following table describes the available keyboard shortcuts available from within the Preview dialog box. - Page 234 7 Fundamentals Description Alt + N or Go to the Head Fr (Headframe) field. Alt+H Alt+T Go to the Time Code field. Escape Close dialog box...
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Page 235: Working With Clips
Recording durations with AirSpeed Multi Stream should be limited to values no greater than six hours. AirSpeed Multi Stream does not support recorded playout of clips that are less than 10 seconds in length. To record a clip: 1. - Page 236 8 Working with Clips 3. Right-click the MiniMonitor window and select Record Mode from the menu. The MiniMonitor turns red and displays REC MODE, indicating it is in Record Mode. The video signal present at the selected channel’s input will display in the corresponding channels output.
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Page 237: Playing While Recording A Clip (Pwr)
For MPEG-2 HD models, you can perform a maximum of two Play While Records (PWRs) at the same time on one AirSpeed Multi Stream. This is also true for AVC-Intra models, although we support two PWRs at 50mbit, or only one at 100mbit. - Page 238 8 Working with Clips 4. (Option) If you do not want to play the clip from the beginning, you can trim the In point of the clip to where you want it to start playback by doing the following: a. On the Playback MiniMonitor, locate the spot in the clip where you want to set the Mark In by using the J (Previous Frame) and L (Next Frame) keys to move to the desired start location.
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Page 239: 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 240 Control Buttons Button Description Stop Stops recording of the clip. AirSpeed Multi Stream then saves the clip to the active database. Pause Temporarily stops recording of the clip. When recording is paused, click on Record to resume or Stop to finish recording.
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Page 241: Copying Or Moving Clips
Copying or Moving Clips Copying or Moving Clips You can copy or move clips from one AirSpeed Multi Stream Database to another over a network in either of two ways: Drag and Drop or using the Clipboard. To copy a clip from one database window to another database window: 1. -
Page 242: Creating Subclips
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Page 243: Deleting Clips
Deleting Clips 8. Click the close window button to close the Preview dialog box. The new subclip is added to the Database. The film icon with an arrow indicates this is a subclip rather than a master clip. Deleting Clips Clips can be deleted from a database (or Browse window) as described below. -
Page 244: Editing Clips Using The Item Properties Dialog Box
8 Working with Clips Editing Clips Using the Item Properties Dialog Box To edit a clip: 1. Right-click the clip headframe and select Properties from the popup menu. The Item Properties dialog box appears. 2. Click the Clip tab. The dialog box provides the following fields for data entry: Item Properties —... - Page 245 None • TOD (LTC) If LTC is not attached to the system, the AirSpeed Multi Stream syncs to TOD system time. If LTC is attached to the system, the AirSpeed Multi Stream syncs to LTC time, not system time. •...
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Page 246: Editing Clips Using The Preview Dialog Box
8 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 Go To Current... - Page 247 Moves you to the beginning, end or headframe set point of the clip. Audio Channels AirSpeed Multi Stream records the audio portion of its clips in two stereo pairs. This allows you to record and play back two different sound tracks, for programs broadcast in two different languages.
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Page 248: Playback Controls
Moves you to the end of the clip. Renumbering Clips AirSpeed Multi Stream allows you to renumber one or more clip files at a time. To renumber clips in a database window: 1. Select the clip files to be renumbered in the Browse window. -
Page 249: Playing Clips
Playing Clips 2. Select Edit > Renumber. You can also select the clip or clips you want to renumber, and right-click and select Renumber. 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. -
Page 250: Cueing Clips
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Page 251: Selecting A Default Headframe For A Clip
Playing Clips Selecting a Default Headframe for a Clip You can select one of four default headframes for clips. To select a default headframe for a clip: 1. Select the clip you want to set a default headframe for. 2. Select File > Preferences > Default Headframe, and then select the item from the menu. Options are: First Frame Middle Frame... -
Page 252: Performing A Take
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Page 253: Changing A Clip's Headframe
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Page 254: Transferring A Clip To Interplay
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. Transferring a Clip to Interplay AirSpeed Multi Stream provides an easy way to transfer clips to your shared storage (Interplay). To transfer a clip to Interplay: 1. -
Page 255: Transfer Setup Checklist
To transfer sequences from your Avid Editor to AirSpeed Multi Stream: 1. After completing the sequence, right-click the sequence in the Timeline. 2. Select Send to Playback, and select the AirSpeed Multi Stream device from the pop-up menu which was configured in the TM Client setting. - Page 256 8 Working with Clips 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.
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Page 257: Editing The Current Template
Editing the Current Template 5. Click OK to close the dialog box and return to the previous window. When modifying a clip file’s database, you can only enter information in the Title, Category, User, Memo, and Media Id fields. The Number and Date fields are dimmed, indicating they cannot be changed. -
Page 258: Template For Channel And Item Properties - General Tab
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Page 259: Template For Channel And Item Properties - Clip Tab
Video Id The name of the clip as it appears to external controllers. This field is not editable from the AirSpeed Multi Stream user interface. 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. - Page 260 8 Working with Clips Clip Tab Settings Setting Descriptions Clip Name File name of the clip itself. To generate a new clip, leave this field blank. Master Clip If this is a sub-clip, the name of the master clip from which it was taken. In-point of this clip.
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Page 261: Template For Channel And Item Properties - Record Tab
Editing the Current Template 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 262 8 Working with Clips 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.
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Page 263: Template For Channel And Item Properties - Audio Tab
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Page 264: Searching For Clips
8 Working with 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 266. To search for clips: 1. Click View > Search, or press The Search dialog box opens. - Page 265 Searching for 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;...
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Page 266: Search Syntax Rules
8 Working with Clips Search Syntax Rules When entering the data for searches, use the following syntax rules: • A plus (+) sign before any expression makes that expression required. • A minus (–) sign before any expression excludes that expression. •... -
Page 267: Airspeed Multi Stream Studio And Playout
It also describes the steps in configuring the Studio. AirSpeed Studio is not supported in the Macintosh environment, or for standalone original AirSpeed systems. AirSpeed Studio is supported for AirSpeed Multi Stream servers configured in a Team Configuration, with the following minimum software versions: •... -
Page 268: Studio Concept
9 AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout Studio Concept The Studio consists of a group of devices (AirSpeed Multi Stream systems and original AirSpeeds) that can share a playout request. A maximum of five AirSpeed Multi Stream systems can be part of a Studio that is itself no larger than eight devices. When media is sent to the Studio, all the AirSpeeds in the Studio are sent the media. - Page 269 Creating a Studio This naming convention distinguishes the AirSpeed Studio and all other TransferManager Servers (including single AirSpeeds). AirSpeed and Studio names must also be added as a client on the TransferManager Server Configuration Window. Invalid or inactive playback server name entries in TMClient.ini can delay the Avid editor startup.
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Page 270: Using The Studio
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Page 271: Send To Playout Server Or Studio
Using the Studio 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 272: Monitoring Studio Transfers
9 AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout Monitoring Studio Transfers After you have sent a sequence to playback within the Avid editor, you can monitor the transfer in the Avid editor. The AirSpeed Studio Transfer Monitor dialog box automatically appears on the Avid editor the first time you send a sequence to a Studio. The dialog box first appears minimized in the application. -
Page 273: Transfer Status Window
Monitoring Studio Transfers Transfer Status Window The Transfer Status window displays all TransferManager activity. To open the Transfer Status window: Select Transfer > Status Window. 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. - Page 274 9 AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout If you have administrative privileges or you initiated the transfer, you can cancel, retry, pause, or resume transfers. The following table explains the TransferManager Status conditions. TransferManager Status Descriptions Status Description User Options...
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Page 275: Working With The Remote Console
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Page 276: Installing The Remote Console
10 Working with the Remote Console Installing the Remote Console This topic contains information on how to install the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console. To install the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console: 1. Locate the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console application file AirSpeedMultiStreamRemoteConsoleSetup.exe, and copy it to your desktop. - Page 277 Starting the Remote Console For Workgroup configurations, the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Client dialog box opens for you to type in your user name and password for Interplay. Otherwise, the Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console application will automatically launch.
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Page 278: User Interface
10 Working with the Remote Console User Interface The AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console has a graphic user interface consisting of 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 279: Main Menu
The File menu contains the following submenus. Each is described in the following table: File Submenus Option Description Connect Enables you to connect to an AirSpeed Multi Stream server to view Channel and Inventory. For more information, see “Connecting to an AirSpeed Multi Stream Server” on page 295. -
Page 280: Options Menu
10 Working with the Remote Console File Submenus Option Description Exit Closes the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Client application and exits to the Windows desktop. Options Menu The Options menu contains the following submenus which are described in the following table:... -
Page 281: About Menu
AirSpeed Multi Stream that you have connected to. For AirSpeed Multi Stream SD, DNxHD, and AVC-Intra models, you can view a maximum of four channels. For AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG-2 HD models, you can view a maximum of six channels. - Page 282 Recue Pause Record 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.
- Page 283 User Interface Channels Fields Option Description Channel Status The following channel statuses are available: • IDLE – No Active Clip • PAUSED – Active Clip paused • PLAYING – Active Clip Playing • SHUTTLING – Active Clip Shuttling • JOGGING – Active Clip Jogging •...
- Page 284 10 Working with the Remote Console 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.
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Page 285: Transport Buttons
User Interface Transport Buttons The Transport buttons are the buttons towards the bottom of each Channel. They are used to play, record, pause, eject, and recue the currently loaded clip. Transport Buttons Button Description Brings you back to the beginning of a clip that is playing in the Current Video ID field. Pauses the currently playing clip. -
Page 286: Inventory Pane
Inventory Pane The Inventory pane, shown in the following illustration, is a list view of an AirSpeed Multi Stream server’s inventory. You connect to an AirSpeed Multi Stream server using the File > Connect command. If you are connected to more than one AirSpeed Multi Stream server, you can toggle... - Page 287 User Interface Inventory Pane Fields (Continued) Option Description Creation Date The date the clip was created. Protected An identifier denoting whether this clip is protected from deletion. For information on protecting clips, see “Protecting or Unprotecting Clips from Deletion” on page 309.
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Page 288: Filter Controls
10 Working with the Remote Console Filter Controls The Filter Controls area displays beneath the Inventory panel. 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 “Filtering on a Clip Name or Video ID”... -
Page 289: Status Bar
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Page 290: View Playlists Mode
10 Working with the Remote Console View Playlists Mode The View Playlists mode is a part of the AirSpeed Multi Stream user interface that shows Playlists for each Playout channel you have on the selected AirSpeed Multi Stream server. The Remote Console Playlist enables you to easily create playlists and execute some basic tasks using these playlists on the AirSpeed Multi Stream. -
Page 291: Playlist Information Bar
User Interface Playlist Information Bar This topic contains information on the Playlist Information bar in the Remote Console Playlist View. Option Description Playlist Name The gray box to the left is used to type in a name for the Playlist. The pulldown menu to the right of this gray editable field contains the following items: •... -
Page 292: Clip Information Bar
10 Working with the Remote Console Clip Information Bar This topic contains information on the Clip Information bar in the Remote Console Playlist View. All Playlist column headings can be reordered by clicking on a column heading and dragging and dropping it to the desired location. You can resize column headings by clicking on the edge of a heading and dragging it. - Page 293 User Interface Option Description Follow • If the Follow check box is selected (green check mark) for this clip, the clip will automatically play if it is the next clip cued. • If the Follow check box is not selected for this clip, the Playlist will stop play when it gets to this clip.
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Page 294: Right-Click Menus
10 Working with the Remote Console Right-Click Menus The following right-click menus are available in the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console. Right-clicking on a clip in the Inventory pane displays this menu, allowing you to: • Toggle Delete Protect - Protects this clip file from being deleted. -
Page 295: Connecting To An Airspeed Multi Stream Server
316. Connecting to an AirSpeed Multi Stream Server This topic contains information on how to connect to an AirSpeed Multi Stream server in order to view channel and inventory information for that server. To connect to an AirSpeed Multi Stream server: 1. -
Page 296: Enabling Transfers For Airspeed Multi Stream Servers
10 Working with the Remote Console 2. In the Server Host Name field, type the host name of the AirSpeed Multi Stream server that you want to connect to, and click OK. If you are configured in a Standalone Transfer Manager, or Team configuration, once you successfully connect to an AirSpeed Multi Stream server, its host name appears in the Server Host Name list. - Page 297 2. Once connected, select File > Configure Transfer Engine. The Configure Transfer Engine dialog box opens. 3. Select the XDCAM AirSpeed Multi Stream server name that you want to configure from the Select Server list. The Select Server list displays the most recently used AirSpeed Multi Stream servers.
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Page 298: Using The Airspeed Multi Stream Remote Console
10 Working with the Remote Console Using the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console This topic contains information on how to perform some of the basic tasks in the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console. The following topics are included: • “Selecting Clips” on page 299 •... -
Page 299: Selecting Clips
Using the AirSpeed Multi Stream 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. - Page 300 10 Working with the 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.
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Page 301: Showing Or Hiding Columns In The Inventory Pane
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Page 302: Filtering On A Clip Name Or Video Id
10 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. Type a portion or the full clip name or video ID you want to filter on in the Filter field, and press Enter to run the filter. -
Page 303: Playing Clips
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Page 304: Cueing And Playing Clips Directly From The Current Video Id Field
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Page 305: Recording Clips
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Page 306: Recording Clips With Only A Video Id Specified (No Duration Or Name)
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Page 307: Recording Clips With Only A Duration Specified (No Video Id Or Name)
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Page 308: Editing The In And Out Points Of A Clip
10 Working with the 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 309: Protecting Or Unprotecting Clips From Deletion
1. In the Inventory pane, click on a clip you want to delete. 2. Press the Delete key. 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. -
Page 310: Transferring Clips To Interplay
Before you can transfer a clip to an Avid Editor, the following must be installed on an Avid Editor: • The standalone version of the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console application. • The TransferManager Client (TMClient). To transfer clips to an Avid Editor: 1. -
Page 311: Working With Playlists
Using the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console Working with Playlists The AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console allows you to enable Playlist View to create, edit, and execute Playlists on a per channel basis. You can create Playlists for up to the total number of Playout channels on the selected AirSpeed Multi Stream server. - Page 312 10 Working with the Remote Console Empty playlists appear to the right of each channel, and a check mark appears in the View Playlist menu item to indicate that the View Playlist mode is enabled. To return to the default mode, select Options > View Playlist again. 2.
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Page 313: Playlist Operations
Using the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console 5. (Option) Once you have clips in your Playlist, you can now do the following: Perform basic tasks involving entire Playlists, such as opening, saving, looping, and taking control of a Playlist. For more information, see “Playlist Operations”... -
Page 314: Clearing Playlists
When you take control of a Playlist for a channel, it means that only you can make changes to the Playlist. Users at another AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console will see a Lock icon next to the Playlist Name pulldown menu that indicates that this Playlist is locked and in use by someone else. -
Page 315: Setting Loop Behavior In The Playlist
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Page 316: Modifying Mark In/Mark Out Points For Clips In The Playlist
10 Working with the Remote Console Modifying Mark In/Mark Out Points for Clips in the Playlist This topic contains information on how to modify the Mark In and/or Mark Out points for clips in the Playlist. To modify the Mark In or Mark Out points for clips in the Playlist: 1. -
Page 317: Deleting Clips From The Playlist
Using the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console Deleting Clips from the Playlist This topic contains information on how to delete clips from the Playlist. To delete clips from the Playlist: Click the clip you want to delete, and press the Delete key (or right-click, and select Remove Clip from the menu). -
Page 318: Playing Clips In The Playlist
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Page 319: Performing An Edit While Capture (Ewc) With Drag And Drop
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Page 320: Performing An Edit While Capture (Ewc) With Auto Transfer
If you are in a Team configuration, you can use the Edit While Capture with Auto Transfer workflow to enable the AirSpeed Multi Stream server to capture directly to your shared storage workspace location configured in the Avid Service Configuration. The metadata for these clips will also be transferred to the location defined in the Master clip location (Standalone) field in the Avid Service Configuration. - Page 321 Using the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console 2. Do one of the following to locate your clip: From Windows Explorer, locate the clip(s) you want to EWC, then drag/drop the .AAF file into the Avid editor bin. The clip will be imported and an in-progress clip will appear in the Avid editor bin.
- Page 322 10 Working with the Remote Console 4. Highlight the .AAF file of the clip that you started to record, and click Open. The .AAF file will be imported, and an in-progress clip will appear in the Avid editor bin. Clips edited while in this in-progress state may encounter issues when being exported. It is required that if you are editing with an in-progress clip, and plan to export the composition, that you consolidate the clip before the export is performed.
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Page 323: Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts 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 324: Channel Keyboard Shortcuts
10 Working with the Remote Console Channel 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 325: Playlist Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts Action Keyboard Shortcut Precue a clip for Record Press the Ctrl + Enter keys. For more information, see “Cueing Clips for Record” on page 305. Open the Online Help. Press the F1 key. Playlist Keyboard Shortcuts The following table describes the available keyboard shortcuts when focus is in the Playlist. Action Keyboard Shortcut Play a clip... - Page 326 10 Working with the Remote Console...
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Page 327: Maintaining Your Airspeed Multi Stream
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Page 328: Copying And Restoring Databases
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Page 329: Checklist For Reimaging Your System
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Page 330: Saving And Restoring Your Settings
337. Saving and Restoring Your Settings In the event that you need to reimage your AirSpeed Multi Stream server, you should use the AirSpeed Multi Stream Setting Save and Restore Util tool to save and restore the settings on your AirSpeed Multi Stream server before you perform the reimage. -
Page 331: Loading The Windows Xpe Restore Image
Your settings will be restored, and you will be prompted to reboot your system. 13. Reboot the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. 14. Reinstall your software components (such as Storage client software, Interplay Framework software, AirSpeed Multi Stream application software, and so on) on your server. Loading the Windows XPE Restore Image This topic contains information on how to load a Windows XP Embedded (XPE) restore image on your AirSpeed Multi Stream system. - Page 332 Complete dialog box saying “Drive Image Completed Successfully.” 11. Press and hold the Power button on the front on the AirSpeed Multi Stream to turn it off. If the AirSpeed Multi Stream does not shut off when pressing the Power button, unplug the power supply to the AirSpeed Multi Stream.
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Page 333: Installing The Avid Service Framework
Command, it must be configured to join a second workgroup—the same workgroup as the Command Servers. The AirSpeed Multi Stream device service can be configured to be controlled by up to two Command systems. Although there are no specific changes you need to make to the Avid Service Framework for AirSpeed Multi Stream, if you want more information on configuring the Avid Service Framework settings, see “Configuring Workstation Settings”... -
Page 334: Installing Airspeed Multi Stream Application Software
This topic shows how to install the AirSpeed Multi Stream application software on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server. If your system has been pre-loaded with the AirSpeed Multi Stream software, you do not need to install it again at this time. You must perform this procedure only if you are upgrading your software. - Page 335 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.
- Page 336 AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service” on page 104. If you are not using Command or CaptureManager to control AirSpeed Multi Stream channels for Playout, you are ready to configure your AirSpeed Multi Stream. For more information, see “Configuring the Software in a Workgroup Environment” on page...
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Page 337: 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 338 Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream The check boxes are used to set parameters that affect how the rebuild is performed. Notice that the Database - Recreate, and Headframes - Create if Missing check boxes are preselected by default. As a general rule, each check box that is selected slows down the rebuild, but the rebuild will be more thorough.
- Page 339 Rebuilding a Database 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.
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Page 340: Identifying Bad Media Drives
11 Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream Identifying Bad Media Drives This topic shows how to identify bad media drives on your AirSpeed Multi Stream server. A bad drive is any media disk that cannot be recognized by Windows. To identify a bad media drive on your AirSpeed Multi Stream server: 1. - Page 341 4. Determine which Media disk is the bad drive by looking at the front of your AirSpeed Multi Stream server. In the AirSpeed Multi Stream servers, drives are numbered 0-3 from left to right. Therefore, as the following diagram shows, when looking at the front of the AirSpeed Multi Stream server, Disk 0 is the left most disk drive, and Disk 3 is the right most disk drive.
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Page 342: Replacing Media Drives
Viewing System Health Status Information In the event that you have any issues or failures with the AirSpeed Multi Stream server, use the Avid Health Monitor to view system health status information. The Avid Health Monitor is a good tool to have online when you contact Avid Technical Support. -
Page 343: Accessing The Knowledge Base
Accessing the Knowledge Base 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) TransferManager (this service might not be listed if the TM server is down) Information for the selected service populates in the right pane of the dialog box. - Page 344 11 Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream...
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Page 345: Chapter A 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: •... -
Page 346: Power And Environment Requirements
• Storage Temperature is -40°C to +70°C • Storage Humidity is 95% Max, non-condensing Audio Specifications This section describes the audio specifications of the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis. Audio Specifications Parameter Specification Channels For SD SDI, we support 8 channels (per stream) of embedded audio. -
Page 347: 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... - Page 348 A Specifications Video Specifications (Continued) Parameter Specification Video Compression • DV25 • DV50 • IMX30 • IMX50 • HDV25mb • MPEG-2-HD 35mb 1080i • MPEG-2-HD 17.5mb 1080i • MPEG-2-HD 35mb 1080i • MPEG-2-HD 50mb 1080i • MPEG-2-HD 50mb 720p • MPEG-2 HD 35mb 720p •...
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Page 349: Control And Synchronization Specifications
Support recording and playback of NTSC SD line 21 captioning as well as EIA/CEA-608 and EIA/CEA-708 ancillary caption data in HD formats. Data Specifications This section describes the data specifications of the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis. Data Specifications Parameter Specification Keyboard/Mouse Port 2 USB 2.0 connector, for USB compatible keyboard and mouse... -
Page 350: Rear Panel Specifications
A 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 351: Connector Pinouts And Connections
• USB 2 Connector Specifications In order to ensure emission compliance, all cables attached to connectors on the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis must be fully shielded and properly grounded to the connector shell where possible. RS-422 Serial Control Mechanism Connections Avid uses the industry standard guidelines for the RS-422 connection between capture and playout servers and the control mechanism. -
Page 352: Rs-422 Serial Remote Rj45 Connector Specifications
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 353: Sony Bvw Extensions
The AirSpeed Multi Stream implements a command to create a new clip. (capture function) Delete Clip The AirSpeed Multi Stream deletes the clip. If the clip is locked, the clip will not be deleted. Issuing a BVW eject command causes the currently active clip to be... -
Page 354: Supported Optional Vdcp Commands
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. In the event of a transmission error, the AirSpeed Multi Stream responds with a NACK followed by a status byte. - Page 355 2x.1F - NEW COPY This command creates a new ID in the video disk from an existing ID. In terms of the AirSpeed Multi Stream, a subclip is created. If the original clip is deleted, the subclip will also be deleted.
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Page 356: Ethernet Connector Specifications
A Specifications Ethernet Connector Specifications The following table lists the 4 Ethernet connectors (RJ-45) specifications on the chassis. 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... -
Page 357: Expansion Port Connector Specifications
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. Each Expansion port is equipped with 4 LTC Out BNCs (1 per SDI channel) along with a General Purpose I/O Pins Connector (DB25). - Page 358 A Specifications 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 359 Connector Pinouts and Connections 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 360 A Specifications 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 Ground2 Ground5...
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Page 361: Ltc Timecode Connector Specifications
Connector Pinouts and Connections 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 362 A Specifications...
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Page 363: 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 364: Diagnostic Window Explained
The Audio section allows you to select the Audio and Frequency to test the audio outputs. Reviewing Hardware Information The Information section of the Diagnostic window displays hardware information. To check the hardware information: 1. Navigate to C:\Program Files > Avid > Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream> Utilities > Diagnostics, and select AirspeedMultiStreamTest.exe. - Page 365 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 366 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...
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Page 367: 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 368 B Performing Hardware Diagnostics 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. Verify that you have connected the cable to the correct connections.
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Page 369: Playing A Video Frame
Playing a Video Frame Playing a Video Frame Playing a video frame allows you to test the video signal and configures the hardware to play a video image from the 8 outputs. The video image appears in the Video display. To play a video image: 1. - Page 370 B Performing Hardware Diagnostics 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.
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Page 371: Capturing From An External Video Source
Capturing from an External Video Source 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. Click the Video icon. The Video section opens. 2. -
Page 372: Testing Audio Outputs
B Performing Hardware Diagnostics 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 373: Capturing From The Play Frame Video (Loopback Mode)
Capturing from the Play Frame Video (Loopback Mode) 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 374: Error Log
B Performing Hardware Diagnostics 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. -
Page 375: Chapter C Network Teaming
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 376 C Network Teaming 3. Confirm the network driver is at least version 9.13.16.0. If it is not, upgrade to the latest version before continuing. 4. Open the “Teaming” tab and enable Team this adapter with other adapters check box.
- Page 377 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 378 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:...
- Page 379 Setting Up Network Teaming You can tell from the screen example above that one of the vlan20 connections is not plugged in. However, notice that the vlan20 team still says “Connected”. If you navigate to the adapter properties of the vlan20 team and open the settings tab, you will see a confirmation of that status:...
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Page 381: Up, Down, Cross Convert (Udx) Examples
(SD-Cross-Convert, Up-Convert, or Down-Convert) in the UDX Options area of the Channel Configuration dialog box. For more information, see “Configuring Channels on AirSpeed Multi Stream” on page 113. The following topics are covered: •... -
Page 382: Up Convert Afd Examples
D Up, Down, Cross Convert (UDX) Examples Up Convert AFD Examples The table below shows the input and output AFD and examples of their corresponding video formats when performing an Up convert. Input Video Format SD Video Format Output AFD HD Video Format •... -
Page 383: Down Convert Afd Examples
Down Convert AFD Examples Down Convert AFD Examples The table below shows the input and output AFD and examples of their corresponding video formats when performing a Down convert. SD Video Input Video Format HD Video Format Output AFD Format •... -
Page 384: Sd Cross Convert Afd Examples
D Up, Down, Cross Convert (UDX) Examples SD Cross Convert AFD Examples The table below shows the input and output AFD and examples of their corresponding video formats when performing an SD cross convert. There are two methods for SD cross conversion: •... -
Page 385: Warnings And Cautions
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 386: Modifications
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 387: Canadian Ices-003
Declaración de Confomidad Verklaring de overeenstemming Dichiarazione di conformità We/Wir/Nous/WIJ/Noi: Avid Technology 1925 Andover Street Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA European Contact: Nearest Avid Sales and Service Office or Avid Technology International B.V. Sandyford Business Center Unit 38 Carmenhall Rd Dublin 18, Ireland... - Page 388 Product Name(s):AirSpeed Multi Stream Model Number(s):7020-20279-XX, 7020-20280-XX, 7020-30015-XX, 702030069-XX Product Option(s): This declaration covers all options for the above product(s).
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Page 389: 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 390: Taiwan Emc Regulations
Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning... - Page 391 Compression rate deletes Configuration Avid AirSpeed online support connections training services system Avid iNEWS® Command Connections Avid NewsCutter editing products Ethernet, control and configuration Avid Unity rear server Connectors use of AirSpeed Multi Stream alarm Avid Unity MediaManager control network server...
- Page 392 Index 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...
- Page 393 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 394 Index specifications described Network Tree Preview dialog box New projects, creating Protocol New Zealand EMC regulations VDCP NewsCutter products editing products Protocol choices Non-English keyboard layout Protocol Setup NTSC Proxy 525 lines support Numeric Keypad Numeric keypad Quick Cue Record Quick Record Quick Save OMF (Open Media Format)
- Page 395 Index 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 Selecting Stills clear window...
- Page 396 Index Template dialog box streams Template, edit Thumbwheel Timecode connectors Warning, hard disk nearly full input connector WAVE format internal Weight LTC connector Window, transfer status specifications Windows, disappearing TMClient.ini tab Workgroup members listed in Studio environment playout Workspace window OMF Version 1.0 compliant TOD (time-of-day) timecode Workspace, place new clips at end of...
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- Page 398 Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 75 Network Drive Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information, Burlington, MA 01803-2756 USA www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com...
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