MOTU HDX-SDI User Manual page 29

Installing the HDX-SDI Mac OS X
CHAPTER 4
Software
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR MAC OS X
Install the HDX-SDI software as follows:
1 Insert the HDX-SDI Installer CD and launch
the installer.
2 Follow the installer's directions.
What does the OS X installer do?
The installer checks the computer to make sure it
satisfies the minimum system requirements for
your MOTU PCI video interface. If so, the installer
proceeds with the OS X installation. Drivers are
installed, along with Final Cut Pro Easy Setups and
several support applications, summarized in the
table below.
Software component
MOTUPCIVideo.kext
MOTUVOut.component
FCP MOTU RT Enabler.txt
MOTU HDX-SDI Easy Setups
MOTU Video Setup
Location Purpose
/System/Library/ Driver for the HDX-SDI. Provides support for
Extensions video, audio and machine control.
/Library/Quicktime Provides support for the HDX-SDI's video
features for QuickTime applications such as
Final Cut Pro.
/Library/Applica- Provides real time output to the HDX-SDI's
tion Support/Final video outputs.
Cut Pro System Sup-
port/Plugins
Library/Application Provides over 100 Easy Setups for Final Cut
Support/Final Cut Pro's Easy Setup feature. These help you
Pro System Support/ quickly configure Final Cut for the HDX-SDI.
Custom Settings/
Applications folder Provides access to all of the HDX-SDI's video
and audio settings.
HDX-SDI Easy Setups for Final Cut Pro
Easy Setups are a convenient way to universally
configure all of the crucial settings for the
HDX-SDI in Final Cut Pro, according to video
format you choose for your project. The HDX-SDI
Easy Install option installs dozens of Easy Setups
for your convenience.
For more information
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See "Easy setups" on page 44
See chapter 6, "MOTU
Video Setup" (page 33)
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