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Avid Technology DS Systems Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Avid System Setup Guide...

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    Legal Notices Product specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technology, Inc. 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.
  • Page 3 AudioMarket, AudioPages, AudioSuite, AudioVision, AutoSync, Avid, Avid Advanced Response, Avid DNA, Avid DNxcel, Avid DNxHD, AVIDdrive, Avid DS Assist Station, Avid EditStar, Avid Learning Excellerator, Avid Liquid, Avid Liquid Chrome Xe, Avid MEDIArray, Avid Mojo, AvidNet, AvidNetwork, Avid NewStar, Avid Remote Response,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Avid DS System Setup........

  • Page 7: Using This Guide

    This guide is intended for system administrators who are involved in setting up the hardware required for the successful operation of the Avid DS system. ® The material in this document applies to the Windows operating system.

  • Page 8: If You Need Help

    To view these online versions go to www.avid.com/readme. 3. Check the documentation that came with your Avid DS system or your hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues. 4. Visit the online Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/onlinesupport. Online services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

  • Page 9: Avid Ds System Setup

    Avid DS system. This guide only deals with the hardware/physical aspects of an Avid DS environment. Users should refer to the Avid DS Installation guide for information pertaining to the software setup and to the ReadMe for a list of supported platforms.

  • Page 10: Electrical Requirements

    4 Avid DS System Setup Electrical Requirements Your site should meet the following electrical requirements: • Adequate power outlets for each workstation component, so you do not need extension cords. • At least three 15-amp circuits available for the workstation, I/O breakout box and the Avid storage system (more if you use extra accessories.)

  • Page 11: Securing The I/O Breakout Box In A Rack

    Rack Mounting the I/O Breakout Box • Circuit Overloading: When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Use appropriate equipment nameplate ratings. • Reliable Earthing: Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment. Give particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit, such as the use of power strips.

  • Page 12: I/O Breakout Box Overview

    Dual-Link Card Connections The dual-link card comes standard with every Avid DS. It provides the necessary dual-link input and output channels for high-resolution sources like HDCAM SR and used for capture, conform, finishing and mastering in high-resolution workflows.
  • Page 13 I/O Breakout Box Overview Dual-link HD SDI card (Slot 4 on the HP-xw8600) HD interconnect cable Mini-BNC cable I/O breakout box (rear view) CONNECT TO HOST SDI In 1/A In 2/B Out 1/A Out 2/B Connect the mini-BNC cable to the corresponding in and out connectors on the I/O breakout box and the HD SDI dual-link card.

  • Page 14: Keyboard, Mouse, And Graphics Tablet Connections

    The driver for the graphics card should be installed on your system, but it is also located on the Avid DS Software and Drivers DVD. Unique video property settings and system BIOS are used. For more information consult your Avid representative.

  • Page 15: Avid Unity Shared Storage Connections

    You can configure your cables in several ways depending on your camera, video deck, and client monitor. The audio and video output signals are available to each output connector at the same time. Avid DS does not include industry-standard video cables. The following sections describe several possible connections: You can control this equipment remotely with the serial connection on the workstation (see “Video Deck Connections”...

  • Page 16: Video Connections

    Digital Audio Connections Avid DS uses 8 XLR connectors to carry the audio signal, in AES3 (AES/EBU) format, in and out of the system. Alternatively, you can use the BNC connectors as shown here. The selection you make depends on the type of deck you use.

  • Page 17: Reference Signals

    To ensure proper sync for your configuration, see the documentation that ships with each of your video devices. Avid applications require that the VTR and the Avid DS hardware be genlocked to the same timing source when capturing or outputting a digital cut.
  • Page 18 You can use an analog video distribution amplifier to distribute a tri-level sync signal. • Analog video routing switchers: Avid DS has separate inputs for the SD and HD sync. Consider using an analog routing switcher to select between the various tri-level sync signals.

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Deck Control

    RS-232 to RS-422 serial adapter. The adapter converts an RS-232 signal to an RS-422 signal to control a VTR from the Avid DS workstation. An optional RS-232 to RS-422 serial adapter kit is available through Avid.

  • Page 20: Serial And Midi Port Device Connections

    4 Avid DS System Setup To connect a single deck to your system: 1. Locate the serial adapter kit. 2. Attach one end of a 9-pin cable to the end of the serial adapter labeled RS-232. 3. Attach the other end of the 9-pin cable to the serial port on the workstation or to the serial connector of the USB-to-serial adapter.

  • Page 21: Connecting Jl Cooper Fader Controllers

    Both of the fader controllers connect to a USB-to-MIDI converter that connects to a USB port on the system. The Avid DS system supports the JL Cooper MCS-3800 media command station. For more details, see the Avid DS Support Center web site.
  • Page 22 4 Avid DS System Setup MIDI cable SELECT MIDI OUT MIDI IN EXPANDER POWER Out B Out A In B Button (In position) USB/ MIDI IN A IN B Thru OUT A OUT B IN A MIDI cable to In A...
  • Page 23 8. Make sure the button on the front of the USB-to-MIDI converter is pushed in. Refer to External Controller Setup on the Avid DS Support site or Using an External Controller in the Avid DS Help for information on interfacing with the Avid DS software.
  • Page 24 4 Avid DS System Setup...

  • Page 25: Index

    Index Index Avid Unity Fader controller Fibre Channel board connecting JL Cooper Avid Unity ISIS Avid Unity MediaNetwork Graphics card Black burst reference described Hardware monitors, connecting HD SDI card Cables connecting serial control Computer monitors, connecting Connecting video decks I/O breakout box Connecting hardware Connectors...
  • Page 26 Index Video devices, connecting Optional serial adapter kit Peripherals devices Planning, site electrical requirements environmental requirements Rack-mount securing the I/O breakout box in Requirements electrical environmental RS-232 to RS-422 serial adapter SCSI storage systems Serial control controlling a video deck Site planning Requirements environmental Site planning requirements...

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