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- Page 1 Avid AirSpeed ® ® Installation and User’s Guide Avid ™ m a k e m a n a g e m o v e | m e d i a ®...
- Page 2 The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement. You can obtain a copy of that license by visiting Avid's Web site at www.avid.com. The terms of that license are also available in the product in the same directory as the software.
- Page 3 Open Media Management, ProEncode, Pro Tools, QuietDrive, Recti-Fi, RetroLoop, rS9, rS18, Sci-Fi, Softimage, Sound Designer II, SPACE, SPACEShift, SpectraGraph, SpectraMatte, Symphony, Trilligent, UnityRAID, Vari-Fi, Video Slave Driver, VideoSPACE, and Xdeck are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
AirSpeed Overview ........ - Page 6 Separating the Slide Rails ......... 41 Positioning the AirSpeed in the Rack ....... . 42 Attaching the Outer Rails to the Rack .
- Page 7 Configuring the AirSpeed ........
- Page 8 AirSpeed Operations ........
- Page 9 Studio Concept ........... . 119 Creating the Studio on the AirSpeed ....... . 119 Adding the Studio to Your WorkGroup .
- Page 10 Appendix A Chassis 0010-07109-xx ........135 Control Connections.
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Page 11: Using This Guide
® Congratulations on your purchase of an Avid AirSpeed multichannel media server. You can use your AirSpeed to capture and output broadcast-quality media. 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. -
Page 12: If You Need Help
If the latest information for your Avid product is provided as printed release notes, they ship with your application and are also available online. If the latest information for your Avid product is provided as a ReadMe file, it is supplied in your Avid application folder as a PDF document (ReadMe.pdf) and is also available online. -
Page 13: Chapter 1 Airspeed Overview
Send To Playback list on the Avid editing system and you can transfer a sequence to the ™ ® ™ AirSpeed server. Then use AirSpeed CountDown or Avid iNEWS ControlAir manage the playout of the sequence. You can group from two to five AirSpeed servers as a... - Page 14 Media that you previously captured plays back in the UI monitor on the front of the AirSpeed as well as through the connections on the back of the AirSpeed. You can play back two streams of video at the same time. Use the UI playback buttons to select the video stream you want to view.
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Page 15: Hardware And Software Requirements
Future releases and updates require you to load the software on your Avid Unity MediaManager server where the AirSpeed can access the new or old versions. AirSpeed software is installed using the Setup > Software tab in the AirSpeed UI. For more information, see... -
Page 16: Synchronization
Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview Synchronization When AirSpeed is capturing media, the sync is locked to the input signal. During playback, the outgoing media should be locked to the house reference signal provided on the Reference In connector on the rear of the AirSpeed. For information on video reference output and configuration, see “System Config Tab”... -
Page 17: Mediamanager Client
“Network Tab” on page Internal Storage The AirSpeed is equipped with four internal SCSI drives. These drives are used as a buffer for incoming media and storing playback media. The AirSpeed is equipped with four internal drives. These internal drives are in a 4-way RAID 0 stripe. -
Page 18: User Interface
User Interface The front panel of the AirSpeed unit provides a monitor that has the option to display the AirSpeed UI. The UI provides windows for capturing media, playing media, and configuring the AirSpeed. The AirSpeed UI is explained in “User Interface”... -
Page 19: Software Overview
The AirSpeed can capture and play back video from serial digital interface (SDI) connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed. Digital audio input and output connectors are also on the rear panel. Digital audio is available through the following AES/EBU BNC connections: •... -
Page 20: Supported Media Formats
Capture Mode AirSpeed captures real-time events or media. Video and audio are captured through the SDI input and stored on an Avid Unity workspace. You can start a capture using the front panel operational controls or the Avid Pilot application. -
Page 21: Retroloop
Short Chunking Period to the minimum value of 15 seconds and both the Transitional Interval and Chunking Period to 3 minutes. Chunking values are set in the Setup > Channel tab of the AirSpeed UI. For chunking time constraints, see “Channels Tab”... -
Page 22: Media Formats And Files
Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview Media Formats and Files The AirSpeed creates media and metadata files in the OMFI or MXF MediaFiles directories on the target workspaces. If the system’s unique MediaFiles directory is not present on the selected network media drive, the AirSpeed creates one. The AirSpeed also creates a subdirectory under the OMFI MediaFiles (for OMF) or Avid MediaFiles (for MXF) directory. -
Page 23: Mxf Files
Record button for quick captures. Captured media is first stored on the internal drives of the AirSpeed and then copied to the selected Avid Unity workspace. To avoid reaching the internal drive’s maximum storage capacity, AirSpeed can be configured to automatically delete the media that has been saved to a workspace. -
Page 24: Playback
AirSpeed UI and controlled using the Operational Control buttons. Load a clip in the Play button of the AirSpeed UI and press the Play button on the front of the AirSpeed to view the clip in the UI and playback monitor. -
Page 25: Studio Playout
Play while transferring (PWT) is a feature that allows you to begin playing out media from the AirSpeed as soon as 5 seconds of media has been transferred. You do not need to wait for the transfer from the Avid editing system to finish. When PWT is not used, the media is not available until the media is completely transferred. -
Page 26: Front And Rear Panels
Avid recommends using the Virtual Network Computing (VNC) application to configure the AirSpeed when access to the AirSpeed is not available or when a keyboard and mouse are not attached. For more information see, “Virtual Network Computing” on page 131. - Page 27 Front and Rear Panels You can lock the front panel controls and buttons disabling the Front Panel Control option in the Setup > System Config tab in the AirSpeed UI; see “System Config Tab” on page When you disable the front panel, capture and playback functions are done through remote applications.
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Page 28: Panelless Model
131. • Avid AirSpeed Pilot — used to capture media and play it back. The application is also used to set the audio gain. The audio gain controls only appear in the Pilot application when accessing an panelless AirSpeed. For more information see, the Avid FlightPlan and Pilot User’s Guide or online Help. -
Page 29: Visual Status Information
LED State Function Constant Yellow Indicates the AirSpeed is powered on and idle Blink Red Indicates an new clip has been created, and the AirSpeed is waiting to start capturing Constant Red Indicates the AirSpeed is capturing Blink Green Indicates a clip has been loaded, and the AirSpeed is ready to play out... -
Page 30: Audio Knobs And Leds
Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview Use the Channel Select buttons to switch between the Capture mode or the two Playout channels. You can either watch the video that is being captured or play back two channels of video that were just captured. - Page 31 Select the Play 1 channel by pressing the Channel Select button 1. Play a test tone clip and use the audio gain control knobs to adjust the audio gain outputs on the rear of the AirSpeed associated with that playout channel. The audio output channels map to the Play 1 and Play 2 channels as described the “Channels Tab”...
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Page 32: Headphone Jack, Volume, And Channel Select
Headphone Jack, Volume, and Channel Select A stereo headphone jack is provided on the AirSpeed front panel. The jack provides output for two audio channels at a time. Select channels 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, or 7–8 using the audio channel select knob. -
Page 33: Operational Control Buttons
Jog wheel Operational Control Buttons The following figure shows the operational control buttons. These buttons have a backlight to help determine the capturing state of the AirSpeed. The following table lists the functions of these buttons; “User Interface” on page 63 lists all the front panel button functions. -
Page 34: Rear Media Connections
(25-pin cable included) Keyboard and Mouse You need to provide your own PS/2 keyboard and mouse to navigate through the AirSpeed UI. The keyboard and mouse plug directly into the PS/2 connectors rear of the chassis. For more information, see... -
Page 35: Control Connectors
(SD) serial digital interface (SDI) networks. This enables you to transport high quality HD compressed media greater distances than with HD-SDI. When the Avid DNxchange is connected to the AirSpeed you can capture HD into your SD workgroup environment. The Avid DNxchange is a rack-mounted I/O device which can be populated with two transcoder channels. -
Page 36: Hd Video With Airspeed
DNxchange channels. The HD playback and captured media cannot be viewed from the input and output connections on the back of the AirSpeed or the AirSpeed UI and playback monitor on the front. The HD embedded data needs to be played out through a DNxchange channel to be decoded back into HD media. - Page 37 If you have several AirSpeeds capturing HD media, connect one of the SDI Out connectors from each AirSpeed to a router. Also connect the router to a DNxchange channel that is configured for Play mode. Use the HD Out of the DNxchange play channel to view the HD media on each AirSpeed by selecting the AirSpeed source to route to the DNxchange play channel.
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Page 39: Chapter 2 Installation
The AirSpeed ships with slide rails, brackets, and rack-mount screws. When the inner slide rails are mounted to the AirSpeed and the outer slide rails are mounted to the rack, you can secure the AirSpeed in the rack so it doesn’t slide forward. If your rack has threaded holes, you might have to supply your own rack fasteners. -
Page 40: Checking The Contents Of The Rack-Mount Kit
AirSpeed airflow is from the front of the chassis enclosure to the rear. Make allowances for cooling air to be available to the front panel surface and no restrictions at the rear. -
Page 41: Separating The Slide Rails
Front rail bracket Separating the Slide Rails You need to separate the slide rails and attach the inner “movable” section to the AirSpeed and the outer “fixed” section to the rack rails. To separate the slide rails: 1. Slide the slide rail completely open. -
Page 42: Positioning The Airspeed In The Rack
To position the AirSpeed in the rack enclosure and attach the rack-nut clips: 1. Select a position in the rack where you can mount the AirSpeed at eye level (or lower). The AirSpeed needs to be positioned at the proper baseline position (see the following figure). -
Page 43: Attaching The Outer Rails To The Rack
2. From the inside of the enclosure rail, slide the rack-nut clips over the holes where the AirSpeed rails and front panel will secure to the rack enclosure; see the following figure. Each front rack-mounting rail needs 4 rack-nut clips and 2 rack-nut clips for each rear mounting rail. - Page 44 2. Attach the front of the outer slide rail to the front mounting rail with the two flat-head screws. If you haven’t already attached the rack-nut clips for the AirSpeed bezel (if necessary), place a rack-nut clip just above and below the holes used for the front slide rail. For more information, see “Positioning the AirSpeed in the Rack”...
- Page 45 Installing AirSpeed in a Rack 3. Attach the rear of the outer slide rail to the rear mounting rail with the two truss-head screws. Attaching the Outer Rail Assembly to the Rear of the Rack and Adjusting the Support Rail...
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Page 46: Attaching Inner Rails To The Airspeed
41), attach the inner slide rails to the AirSpeed. To attach the inner slide rails: 1. Position the inner slide rail against the side of the AirSpeed so that the tapered end and release spring clip of the inner slide rail is toward the back of the unit. -
Page 47: Securing The Airspeed In A Rack
To secure the AirSpeed to the rack enclosure: 1. Lift and position the AirSpeed so that the inner slide rails attached to the sides of the AirSpeed align with the outer slide rails secured to the rack. -
Page 48: Sdi And Video Cables
If the AirSpeed is the last device in your reference loop, terminate the remaining Ref Out connector with a 75 terminator. If the AirSpeed is in the middle of your reference loop, connect the remaining Ref Out connector to the next device’s reference input. -
Page 49: Audio Cable
6. Connect the MON connector (additional composite output) to an appropriate composite analog monitor. Audio Cable Avid provides an analog audio cable harness with the Avid AirSpeed. The cable uses a DB- 25 connector on one end, and eight industry-standard XLR male audio connectors on the other end. -
Page 50: Timecode Cables
Chapter 2 Installation Timecode Cables To connect longitudinal timecode (LTC) cables: Connect your LTC timecode source to the LTC IN connector. The LTC Out functionality has not been implemented. LTC Connection REMOTE 1 GPIO LTC IN LTC OUT 1 LTC OUT 2 ANALOG AUDIO OUT REMOTE 2 LTC in... -
Page 51: Ps/2 Connections
Connect an Ethernet CAT-5 cable with a RJ-45 connector from the GigE connector to an Gigabit (1000BASE-T) Ethernet switch. If the AirSpeed system is connected to only a single additional device (for example, a network with a single node at each end), no switch is required when using Gigabit Ethernet (GigE). -
Page 52: Remote Serial Connection
Remote Serial Connection The following illustration shows the equipment needed to connect an AirSpeed CountDown PC to an AirSpeed server, using standard RJ-45 Category 5 Ethernet cable. This cable must be a straight cable with all eight conductors wired. DB-9 to RJ-45... -
Page 53: Gpio Connection
3. Connect the other end of the GPIO cable to the GPIO device. Power Cord An U.S. IEC power cord is shipped with the AirSpeed. If your local power distribution is not compatible with the supplied cord, you must provide your own IEC power cable that is compatible with your country’s power system. -
Page 54: Turning The Airspeed On And Off
Chapter 2 Installation Turning the AirSpeed On and Off To turn on up the AirSpeed: Press the AirSpeed power switch, located on the rear panel. This is a spring-loaded switch that does not stay recessed after you press it. Power Switch... -
Page 55: Workgroup Requirement
Reset is displayed twice. 5. After the text in the console has stopped for approximately 10 seconds, press the power switch located on the rear chassis panel to turn the AirSpeed off. Workgroup Requirement You must have the Avid Unity workgroup environment already operating before adding the... -
Page 56: Configuration
MediaManager host name (if DNS is present, if not use an IP address) Some setting changes require you to power cycle the AirSpeed. A message appears in the UI and playback monitor when you must power cycle the AirSpeed for the changes to take effect. -
Page 57: Setting The Time Zone, Date, And Time
Setting the Time Zone, Date, and Time AirSpeeds are shipped from Avid with the default time zone set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). When setting up the AirSpeed for the first time, you need to select your time zone, then set the date and time. -
Page 58: Accessing The Airspeed Through Telnet
This procedure is one way to get to the a time zone utility in the AirSpeed console. This procedure is not recommended because some selections are difficult to select without a color UI. -
Page 59: Setting Up For Transferring To Unity
8. Close the Telnet application. Setting Up for Transferring to Unity After setting up the appropriate Avid Unity settings for the AirSpeed in the Setup > Network tab, enter the settings for the MediaManager and PortServer in the Setup > Send tab. -
Page 60: License Agreement
Chapter 2 Installation License Agreement Once the AirSpeed is connected to the Avid Unity environment, you must accept the Avid End User License Agreement. AirSpeed uses an Avid Unity Ethernet client license. Multiple Domain Names and DNS servers In the event there is a failure with the primary domain and DNS server, multiple domains and DNS servers can be used as backups. -
Page 61: Static Mounted Workspaces
There is a separate gain control for each of the eight audio output channels. While the tone is playing, monitor the audio out on the rear of the AirSpeed with a scope to fine tune the output audio. Use the eight audio gain control knobs to vary the output. For more information see “Audio Knobs and LEDs”... - Page 62 Chapter 2 Installation...
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Page 63: User Interface
• Capture Button • Setup Button • Diagnostic Button • Shutdown Button Introduction to the AirSpeed User Interface The following figure shows the AirSpeed user interface (UI) with the Play button selected. AirSpeed User Interface UI buttons Button information Dashboard... -
Page 64: Airspeed Ui Buttons
The AirSpeed UI is divided into the following sections: • Play button — allows you to play recorded clips that are on the internal AirSpeed drives. You can play back clips on two separate channels. While playing back clips you can enter Mark IN and Mark OUT points and create locators. -
Page 65: Common Ui Buttons
“Accessing the Setup Subtabs” on page Common UI Buttons The following buttons are used throughout the AirSpeed UI. Not all of the buttons are used in each UI window. The meanings of the common AirSpeed UI buttons are described in the following table. -
Page 66: Play Button
Unload button Delete button Most of the text boxes in the AirSpeed UI require input from a keyboard. After entering information in a text field, press the Enter key to enter the data and advance to the next field. The Tab key also advances you to the next user input field. Shift+Tab does not bring you... - Page 67 Play Button • Name — Type the name of the clip you want to view. You can type in the Video ID instead. Once you press Enter, the Video ID displays. • Video ID — Type the reference identification (ID) for the video you want to view. You can type in the Name instead.
- Page 68 Click Unload if you want to clear the Play button window and view a different clip. Click Delete if you want to delete the clip from the internal AirSpeed drive. The text fields in the Play button will also clear.
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Page 69: Capture Button
Unload button Delete button Most of the text boxes in the AirSpeed UI require input from a keyboard. After entering information in a text field, press the Enter key to enter the data and advance to the next field. The Tab key also advances you to the next user input field. - Page 70 VITC — the time base is taken from the SDI input. If no VITC is present, the default starting timecode value is 02:22:22:22. LTC — the time base is taken from the LTC input on the rear of the AirSpeed. If no LTC is present, the default starting timecode value is 01:11:11:11.
- Page 71 Capture Button To load and recapture a clip: 1. Access the AirSpace UI by pressing Channel Select button 1 or 2. 2. Do one of the following: Type in the Video ID in the Video ID text box and press Enter Click the Browse button, select a clip from the menu, and click OK.
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Page 72: Setup Button
Chapter 3 User Interface Setup Button The following figure shows the Setup button. The Setup button contains six subtabs that divide the settings into groups. Once you enter your settings in a subtab, click the Save button to save and enter the settings. If you make a mistake, click the Revert button to return to the last saved settings. -
Page 73: Diagnostic Button
“Dashboard” on page The SMPTE output connector on the rear of the AirSpeed provides a alarm signal (SMPTE 269M) if the AirSpeed is in an error condition. For the location of the connector and a description of the signal, see “Chassis 0010-07109-xx”... -
Page 74: Shutdown Button
SMPTE alarm is triggered. CRC errors are automatically cleared when the AirSpeed restarts. The clear button clears both the recent and total errors. Shutdown Button Click the Shutdown button to turn off or restart the AirSpeed. The Shutdown button is shown below. Shutdown Button Selections •... -
Page 75: Chapter 4 Configuring The Airspeed
UI. You can change the AirSpeed configuration settings remotely using the Virtual Network Computing (VNC) application from any client on the Avid Unity Media Network. Use the VNC application to configure the AirSpeed when access to the AirSpeed is not available or when a keyboard and mouse are not attached. - Page 76 Chapter 4 Configuring the AirSpeed You need a keyboard and mouse connected to the rear of the AirSpeed to select and enter data using the AirSpeed UI; see “Control and Communications Cables” on page Alternatively you can also use the VNC application to access the AirSpeed UI. The following figure shows the Setup button, which is divided into six subtabs.
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Page 77: Network Tab
• Use the following IP Address — You are required to provide the following information: IP Address — Enter the IP address you want to assign to the AirSpeed. Subnet Mask — Enter your subnet mask values. Default Gateway — Enter the address for your network’s default gateway (option). -
Page 78: System Config Tab
When you enter an IP address for a NTP Server, click the Save button and confirm you want to make the changes by clicking OK in the dialog box. AirSpeed checks to see if the NTP server is running. If the NTP server is not running or in a valid state, the NTP Server checkbox is deselected, and the IP address is reset to NO. - Page 79 The following types are available: Changing the media format alters the available capture time. For example, if you change from DV 25 to DV 50, your AirSpeed’s available capturing time is cut roughly in half. DV compression DV 25 — captures the most DV media on your workspace DV 50 —...
- Page 80 Do not select Drop Frame if you are using PAL. Drop — is short for Drop Frame and puts the AirSpeed into Drop Frame mode (only in NTSC format). Non Drop — is short for Non Drop Frame and puts the AirSpeed into Non Drop Frame mode. •...
- Page 81 Media is deleted after it has been transferred and saved to the Avid Unity workspace. If AirSpeed is unable to transfer the media or if the workspace is filled, AirSpeed continues to capture until the internal drives are filled.
- Page 82 Chapter 4 Configuring the AirSpeed When you click the Next button, a second set of system configuration selections become available; see the following “Setup Button — System Config (Second Window)”. Click the Previous button to return to the first System Config selections.
- Page 83 • TC Shown On OSD — Provides an on-screen display (OSD) in the AirSpeed UI > Capture > Source TC text box of how much time has past or is left during a capture.
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Page 84: Avid Pilot, Avid Flightplan, And Vnc Password Requirements
Setting Passwords to Access AirSpeed When you attempt to log into AirSpeed from the Avid Pilot, the Avid FlightPlan, or the Virtual Network Computing (VNC) applications, you are prompted for a password. A password is required even if you have not set one. The default password for Avid Pilot and Avid FlightPlan is . -
Page 85: Channels Tab
5. Click Save to save the new password, or Cancel to not make any changes and return to the previous settings. The new password is required next time you log in to this AirSpeed with Avid Pilot, Avid FlightPlan, or VNC. - Page 86 The first window of the Channel tab displays the following: • Control Configurations — This menu allows you to control the AirSpeed through a remote controller. AirSpeed supports the following remote controller configurations: Local/Network Record or Play — Local and network clients have full control of the AirSpeed.
- Page 87 Channels Tab VDCP Play1 Play 2 — VDCP clients can connect to AirSpeed and use each of the Play channels independently. Network, local, and Sony BVW clients cannot control the AirSpeed and no captures can be performed. Sony Play1 or Record — Sony BVW VTR protocol. Sony BVW clients can control the AirSpeed through the RS-422 remote connector.
- Page 88 VITC is present, the default starting timecode value is 02:22:22:22. LTC — When this option is selected, the time base is taken from the LTC input on the rear of the AirSpeed. If no LTC is present, the default starting timecode value is 01:11:11:11.
- Page 89 Retroloop Time between 60 seconds and 14280 seconds (approximately 4 hours). Enter the time for the Retroloop text boxes in seconds. AirSpeed continuously captures media in a loop, using this predetermined amount of time. Once the event happens, you trigger a normal Record mode and the capture continues until stopped.
- Page 90 Chapter 4 Configuring the AirSpeed Internal Drive Capture Time per Video and Audio Format Resolution 16-bit Audio 24-bit Audio DV 25 36 GB drives 28620 seconds 26820 seconds (7 hours 57 minutes) (7 hours 27 minutes) 73 GB 61260 seconds...
- Page 91 (16 hours 28 minutes) The number of channels selected for the capture does not affect the predetermined amount of space. AirSpeed assumes eight tracks of audio are being captured in Retroloop mode. For a description of Retroloop, see “Capture Mode” on page 20.
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Page 92: Destination Template
VITC is located on the input. The selections are 12 to 19. Click Save to save your channel settings, or Revert to cancel any changes and return to the previous settings. After the settings are saved, restart the AirSpeed to enable the changed settings. - Page 93 Destination Template The following figure shows an example of the Destination Template tab. Setup Button — Destination Template The Destination Template tab displays the following: • Template — The information displayed in this text box displays the currently loaded template. To load a template, select a template from the Stored Template list, then click Activate.
- Page 94 When a workspace is added to Avid Unity, the scan detects the new workspace and adds the name to the Workspace list on AirSpeed. If a workspace has been removed from the Avid Unity, the workspace is deleted from Workspace list.
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Page 95: Software Tab
Setup Button — Software The Software tab displays the following: • Server — This text box is used to type the URL to a web page where the AirSpeed ISO images are located. • Available Versions — List the available versions of software in the location designated by the Server text box. -
Page 96: Software-Naming Convention
8. In the omm directory, create a directory named “airspeed.” 9. Copy the AirSpeed_nn.iso file into the airspeed directory. If you rename the AirSpeed .iso file, you must follow the naming requirements listed in “Software-Naming Convention” on page Software-Naming Convention When you store the AirSpeed software on the MediaManager server for AirSpeed upgrades, you must follow strict naming conventions. -
Page 97: Loading Software
AirSpeed ISO images in the following location on the MediaManager server: MediaManager_name /omm/airspeed/ 3. Select Setup > Software. 4. In the Server text box, type in a URL to a web page where the list of AirSpeed ISO images are located. For example: MediaManager_name/omm/airspeed/ 5. -
Page 98: Send Tab
Chapter 4 Configuring the AirSpeed Send Tab The Send tab is used to select the destination for the media in the Avid Unity environment. It also sets the communication between the other servers on the network. The following figure shows a sample Send tab window. -
Page 99: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
The BW Mgmt ISIS selections are not available when MediaNetwork is selected in the Shared Storage Type menu. Play or Ingest — Should be selected if the AirSpeed will be playing out or capturing media. Ingest Only — Should be selected if the AirSpeed will be capturing media. The AirSpeed play out function should not be used with this setting. -
Page 100: Network Test
The power-on self-test does not test the external interface connections. Network Test You can contact the AirSpeed with the ping command to see if the AirSpeed is seen by the network. To verify communication from a client system (such as a NewsCutter) which is on the Avid Unity network, obtain the IP address of the target AirSpeed. -
Page 101: Message Log
Up to five message log files are store on the internal drive and can be reviewed on the AirSpeed display. The log file names are runa, runa.0, runa.1, and so on. The latest file is always saved as runa. The oldest file, runa4, is deleted when a new file is created. - Page 102 Chapter 4 Configuring the AirSpeed...
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Page 103: Airspeed Operations
Deleting Clips • Timecode Modes Power-On Functions The AirSpeed does not require any input to fully boot. To turn on the AirSpeed from the powered off state, use these guidelines: • Observations during the power-on self test (POST): All front panel lights come on for a period. This can be used to detect if lights are burned out or defective. -
Page 104: Airspeed Startup Defaults
UI damaged and not operable — A problem was detected with the user interface (UI) circuit. The boot process will continue to boot up the AirSpeed although you might not be able to view the built-in UI and playback monitor. -
Page 105: Button And Wheel Functions
Button and Wheel Functions Button and Wheel Functions The behavior of the AirSpeed buttons is described in this section. The following figure identifies the location of these items. Front Panel Buttons and Wheels Shuttle wheel Jog wheel Channel Select buttons... -
Page 106: Channel Select Button 2
You cannot select the second play out channel from the front panel or the AirSpeed Pilot application. The Channel Select button 2 on the front panel is disabled and the second play channel selection in AirSpeed Pilot is disabled. -
Page 107: Play Button
If you press Play and there is no clip loaded for the selected channel, “No clip loaded” is displayed in the UI dashboard. Record Button When the AirSpeed is capturing, the red Record button is lit. • Pressing button 2 has no function. -
Page 108: Fast Forward Button
Fast Forward Button AirSpeed is fast forwarding when the button is lit. Regardless of what is on the UI monitor (video, Play 1, Play 2, or Record) when Fast Forward is pressed, the selected channel (1 or 2) fast forwards the loaded clip. -
Page 109: Rewind Button
If the AirSpeed is idle and there is no clip loaded on the selected channel, the Stop button is not lit. • If the AirSpeed is idle and there is a clip loaded on the selected channel, the Stop button is lit. •... -
Page 110: Jog Wheel
Jog Wheel The Jog wheel functions as follows: • If AirSpeed is idle and no clip is loaded on the selected channel (Stop is not lit), Jog has no function. • If the AirSpeed is idle and a clip is loaded on the selected channel (Stop is lit), turn the Jog wheel to advance or rewind the current clip. -
Page 111: Mark In Button
Mark IN Button The Mark IN button functions as follows: • If the AirSpeed is idle and no clip is loaded on the selected channel (Stop button is not lit), pressing Mark IN has no function. • When in Play mode and Mark IN is pressed, a Mark IN point is placed on the clip. The timecode appears on the display. -
Page 112: Retroloop Mode
• When in RetroLoop mode, pressing Mark OUT has no function. RetroLoop Mode When Record and Rewind buttons are lit, AirSpeed is in RetroLoop mode. You cannot enter RetroLoop mode if a clip is loaded. To enter RetroLoop mode: Press the Fast Forward and Rewind buttons simultaneously. -
Page 113: Deleting Clips
Deleting Clips Deleting Clips You can manually delete clips from the AirSpeed UI. You can also delete clips from the Avid Pilot, Avid FlightPlan, and AirSpeed CountDown applications; see the Help for more information. To delete clips in the Play button: 1. -
Page 114: Clip Duration Verses Total Duration
You can view the Clip Duration and the Total Duration by loading the desired clip into a Capture/Monitor controller. AirSpeed supports three types of user timecode indexes called “clip absolute,” “clip relative,” and “virtual tape.” Clip Absolute Timecode Mode You can use Absolute mode when you select it on the Capture/Monitor panel (or in the Pilot application). -
Page 115: Clip Relative Timecode Mode
Timecode Modes Clip Relative Timecode Mode Clip Relative timecode is exactly the same as Clip Absolute until you set a Mark IN or a Mark OUT to move the beginning or end of an event’s playback. After you have selected a Mark IN value, the absolute timecode can be any value at that IN point, but its relative timecode is 0. - Page 116 Chapter 5 AirSpeed Operations Conceptually, Virtual timecode provides a 24-hour space (or “virtual tape”) in which to record media. This virtual tape initially appears to the user as “pre-striped” or containing black/silence. The default Mark In value and the default beginning of Virtual Tape media are both 1 hour (01:00:00:00).
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Page 117: Timecode Values For Network Links To Clips
Virtual Tape time that clip is located. Since default NewsCutter sequences are created with the beginning at time 00:00:00:00, when AirSpeed receives such an event, it is placed at the default Virtual time of 01:00:00:00 (one hour) for convenience in subsequent editing operations. - Page 118 Chapter 5 AirSpeed Operations The reverse is true also when clips are linked from AirSpeed to the NewsCutter. Any event with an IN point (in Virtual Tape time) of 01:00:00:00 creates NewsCutter footage with a start time of zero. Any other event IN point creates footage with start time equal to the IN...
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Page 119: Chapter 6 Airspeed Studio And Playout
The Studio consists of a group of AirSpeeds that can share a playout request. When media is sent to the Studio, all the AirSpeeds in the Studio are sent the media. Each AirSpeed in the Studio is capable of performing the playout even if some of the Studio members are offline. -
Page 120: Adding The Studio To Your Workgroup
Chapter 6 AirSpeed Studio and Playout Name the AirSpeed in the Setup > Network > Host Name text box of the AirSpeed UI. For more information on the network settings, see “Network Tab” on page 77. The following figure is an example of how you would name three AirSpeed members to create a Studio. - Page 121 Studio Concept 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 122: Using The Studio
If you are adding an individual AirSpeed to the Send to Playback list, type the AirSpeed Host Name in the Server text box as it appears in the Setup > Network tab of the AirSpeed UI. 6. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup text box. This can be any name you give your workgroup. -
Page 123: Monitoring Studio Transfers
Avid editing application. This dialog box can be minimized again, but cannot be closed. The following figure shows the AirSpeed Studio Transfer Monitor dialog box as it appears on the Avid editing system. -
Page 124: Transfer Status Window
Chapter 6 AirSpeed Studio and Playout AirSpeed Studio Transfer Monitor Dialog Box The dialog box provides a tree listing of the AirSpeed members in the Studio with the transfer results. The AirSpeed Studio Transfer Monitor dialog box is updated in the Avid editing application as the media transfers. - Page 125 Using the Studio The Transfer Status window opens. Transfers display as one entry in Transfer Status window. Although multiple sequences might be included in the transfer, the window displays status for the entire transfer. If one or more members of the Studio are not available, the transfer immediately displays an Error with corresponding text.
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Page 127: Chapter 7 Airspeed Operations With Other Avid News Applications
Transfer Setup Checklist Ensure that there is an appropriate network connection between the desired NewsCutter product / AirSpeed combination between which files are to be transferred, as described in “Installation” on page Ensure that communication is configured and tested on both the AirSpeed and NewsCutter product sides, as described in “Network Tab”... -
Page 128: Transferring Sequences From A Newscutter Product To Airspeed
Product’s Capture Tool This section provides instructions for loading a clip into the Avid NewsCutter product’s Capture tool. Before you send a sequence to an AirSpeed, follow the checklists below. AirSpeed Setup Checklist Ensure that the AirSpeed is properly installed, with all audio, video ports, and networking connected according to your specific requirements. -
Page 129: Configuring Airspeed To Work With A Newscutter Product Using Avid Pilot
Avid Pilot software. Configuring AirSpeed to Work with a NewsCutter Product using Avid Pilot The AirSpeed can be used as a video source for a NewsCutter product. Note the following: • The AirSpeed functions like a standard VTR to the NewsCutter product. -
Page 130: Transferring Clips From Airspeed To Newscutter Product
3. From the FlightPlan Server list, select the AirSpeed Server on which the event or group of events you want to copy is located. If the AirSpeed Server you want does not appear in the list, see the FlightPlan documentation for adding servers to this list. -
Page 131: Virtual Network Computing
1. Download and install the VNC Viewer software. 2. Start VNC Viewer. 3. In the VNC Viewer: Connection Details dialog box, type the AirSpeed name or the IP address of the AirSpeed, and click OK. 4. At the VNC Viewer: Authentication dialog box type... - Page 132 Chapter 7 AirSpeed Operations with Other Avid News Applications The default password for VNC is mars, you can change the password in the AirSpeed UI > Setup > System Config tab, see “Setting Passwords to Access AirSpeed” on page The AirSpeed UI displays in a window on your local system.
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Page 133: General Remote Control Setup
Remote Operations General Remote Control Setup Ensure that the video format and audio source are properly selected in the AirSpeed. For instructions, see “System Config Tab” on page Ensure that each desired function (Record/Playlist or Capture/Monitor) is properly configured for your application. See “System Config Tab”... -
Page 134: Remote Control From A System Using Sony Protocol (Such As An Edit Controller)
Capture/Monitor panel) has selected the Sony protocol item in that panel’s pop-up selector. “System Config Tab” on page For each rear panel in your AirSpeed configuration, ensure that the editing system’s RS- 422 port(s) are properly connected to the desired remote port(s) on the rear panel. -
Page 135: Appendix A Chassis 0010-07109-Xx
This appendix explains each of the interface connections on the AirSpeed chassis 0010- 07109-xx. The chassis identification label is on the bottom of the rear panel (near the SCSI connector). If your AirSpeed does not have a label in this location, see the documentation that came with the your AirSpeed chassis. -
Page 136: Control Connections
Connects to a network switch and provides a fast link to the Avid Unity environment. Only the port identified in the figure is used to communicate with the Avid Unity MediaManager. The second ethernet port is, used for manufacturing functions. -
Page 137: Audio Connections
AirSpeed Serial, Ethernet, and Timecode Identifiers (Continued) Number Label Function The Network status indicator in the AirSpeed UI is red if the Ethernet cable is plugged into the wrong port. For more information on the Network status indicator, see “Dashboard” on page... - Page 138 Appendix A Chassis 0010-07109-xx Audio Connectors DIGITAL AUDIO SMPTE AES/EBU CH 1-2 CH 3-4 CH 5-6 CH 7-8 CH 1-2 CH 3-4 CH 5-6 CH 7-8 REMOTE 1 GPIO LTC IN LTC OUT 1 LTC OUT 2 ANALOG AUDIO OUT REMOTE 2 SDI IN SDI OUT 1...
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Page 139: Video/Ltc Connections
Video/LTC Connections Video/LTC Connections The following figure identifies the video and timecode connectors on the AirSpeed. Video Connectors DIGITAL AUDIO SMPTE CH 1-2 CH 3-4 CH 5-6 CH 7-8 CH 1-2 CH 3-4 CH 5-6 CH 7-8 AES/EBU REMOTE 1... - Page 140 Video reference (REF) input for a black burst or house sync signal, BNC connector. LTC IN Longitudinal timecode input, female connector. Provides a feed to the AirSpeed server for an analog timecode signal, allowing an alternate source generated timecode to be applied to the captured material. LTC OUT 1 Longitudinal timecode output, male connector.
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Page 141: Appendix B Specifications
Appendix B Specifications This appendix provides a detailed listing of all technical system specifications and connector pinouts. The following topics are discussed: • Physical Specifications • Audio Specifications • Video Specifications • Control and Synchronization Specifications • Data Specifications • Rear Panel Specifications •... -
Page 142: Audio Specifications
Appendix B Specifications Power and Environment Requirements Parameter Specification Power 100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz Auto Ranging, 470 Watts Environmental 10°C to 35°C, 90% RH non-condensing Audio Specifications Audio Specifications Parameter Specification Channels 8 Channels per Video Channel AES/EBU Sampling 48 KHz, 16 or 24 bit precision, Balanced Differential AC-3... -
Page 143: Video Specifications
Control and Synchronization Specifications Parameter Specification External Control RS-422 control for each play using VDCP and Avid external Application Program Interface (API) 8 GPI, 4 GPO (TTL Interface – Active low going signal see, “GPIO Connector Pin Assignments, Female” on page... -
Page 144: Data Specifications
SMPTE Alarm BNC connector, SMPTE 269M Contact Closure to ground (shell) Ethernet Port RJ-45 connector, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, or 1000BASE-T, auto sensing (only 1000BASE-T is qualified to use on AirSpeed for Avid Unity network inter-connections) Rear Panel Specifications Rear Panel Specifications... -
Page 145: Connector Pinouts
• Keyboard/Mouse In order to ensure emission compliance, all cables attached to connectors on the AirSpeed chassis must be fully shielded and properly grounded to the connector shell where possible. Remote 1 and Remote 2 The following table lists RS-422 specifications for the Remote 1 and Remote 2 female connectors on the rear panel. -
Page 146: Ethernet Connector Specifications
Appendix B Specifications RS-422 Remote 1 and Remote 2, Female Pin # Remote 1 Remote 2 Receive data 1 (+) Receive data 2(+) Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Transmit data 1 (+) Transmit data 2 (+) Receive data 1 (–) Receive data 2 (–) Ground Ground... -
Page 147: Gpio
Connector Pinouts GPIO The following table lists pin assignments for the 25-pin GPIO female connector on the AirSpeed chassis 0010-07109-xx rear panel. The GPIO connector on the AirSpeed chassis 0010-06715-xx rear panel requires the following adapter: Avid part number: 0070-03231-01 When AirSpeed chassis 0010-06715-xx has the GPIO adapter attached, the pinouts match the 0010-07109-xx pinouts listed in the following table. -
Page 148: Analog Audio Monitor
The following table lists pin assignments for the 25-pin Analog Audio I/O female connector on the rear panel. Avid provides the cable with the AirSpeed. In the following table, P indicates the positive signal, N indicates the negative signal and AA indicates analog audio. -
Page 149: Keyboard/Mouse
Connector Pinouts LTC Out LTC In male connector female connector LTC Timecode Input Connector Specifications, XLR Female Pin # Signal Function Ground + Line Positive differential signal – Line Negative differential signal Shielded cable must be used on each connection to maintain RFI compliance. Connect the shield of the cable to the shield of the connector. - Page 150 Appendix B Specifications...
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Page 151: Appendix C Regulatory And Safety Notices
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. Follow all warnings and cautions in the procedures. -
Page 152: Canadian Ices-003
EN55024:1998/EN61000 — 3-2, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-11 Manufacturer’s Name: Avid Technology, Inc. 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 3, Dublin 18, Ireland Type of Equipment:... - Page 153 MEDIArray II Drive, Meridien I/O box, NewsCutter, NewsCutter DV, NewsCutter XP, Pro Tools AVoption|V10, or Symphony configuration. (2) Products for the Mac OS X Operating System: products were tested in a typical Avid Adrenaline DNA, Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Film Composer, Media Composer, MediaDock, MediaDock 2+, MediaDrive, MediaRAID, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, Meridien I/O box, Pro Tools AVoption|V10, or Symphony configuration.
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Page 154: Disposal Of Waste Equipment By Users In The European Union
Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations John Kells, Australian Operations Manager Avid Technology (Australia) Unit B 5 Skyline Place French Forest NSW 2086... -
Page 155: Index
AES/EBU audio gain controls connector inputs digital inputs LEDs inputs and outputs output channels AirSpeed Studio Transfer Monitor dialog box outputs Alarm pinouts connector sampling SMPTE specifications Analog audio supported formats cable harness Australia EMC regulations... - Page 156 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Index Avid FlightPlan Mark IN application Mark OUT remote application operation control, with backlight Avid iNEWS ControlAir application operational control Avid Media Browse application Play Avid media formats Record Avid NewsCutter editing products Rewind...
- Page 157 Closed Caption Closed caption setting video Command prompt video reference Compliant media files Console Component, video output AirSpeed Compression messages HD capture mode Contact closure Compression type Control Compression, type panel Configuration protocol AirSpeed specifications...
- Page 158 EBU audio connector playback clips Edit button Deleting automatically Editor ingest Design of AirSpeed EIA rack units Destination Template, configuration Elapsed timecode Destination, storage Embedded audio Devices, audio connections Embedded software Diagnostic...
- Page 159 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Index Ethernet CAT-5 cable Gain control client license front panel connections knobs control interface Gateway data connection Genlock...
- Page 160 IN and OUT described pinouts Interlaced HD pinouts and specification Internal timecode drives timecode IP address configuring AirSpeed Managing bandwidth initial Manual MediaManager audio gain controls PortServer Pro audio output adjusts unique deletes ISO images Mark IN...
- Page 161 Output impedance specifications Output signal timing status indicator Overlay output connector test Overview, of AirSpeed time Overview, of Avid DNxchange time protocol TransferManager unix New projects, creating New Zealand EMC regulations 625 lines NewsCutter products editing products...
- Page 162 Play channels Play mode Play while transfer Playback Rack channels attaching rack nuts Playback clips installation delete requirements Playback list securing the AirSpeed in Playback monitor units Playback support Rack-mount – Playout installation available server kit contents process rack nuts...
- Page 163 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Index Record button condition when lit Safety information operation Sample rate, PAL used for quick captures Sampling Reference 16- or 24-bit...
- Page 164 Sony error during transfer BVW control monitor BVW extensions naming AirSpeed protocol setting number of members setting pause transfer Specifications playback server list analog audio output refresh playback server list audio Transfer Monitor...
- Page 165 System Director Send To Playback name sequences for Avid editing system virtual name in Send tab server list setting up the Avid editing system for settings in an Avid editing system Status window TransferManager Taiwan EMC regulations activity Tape Name...
- Page 166 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Index Unrestricted Sony Weight Unrestricted VDCP Wheel Update Version button USB connector shuttle Window, transfer status Workgroup compatibility environment...
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