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- Page 1 Hardware Setup Manual EDIUS NX PCI-X / EDIUS NX PCI-e / EDIUS NX Express / HDSTORM F095807232...
- Page 2 (4) However we do not take any responsibility for malfunctions arising from use, irrespective of the points outlined in (3). (5) Irrespective of whether it was due to a usage error, Thomson Grass Valley takes no responsibility for extraordinary, incidental or derivative claims, including those for lost earnings generated by the application of this product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Before Using
Grass Valley warrants that for this period the product will be in good working order. Should our product fail to be in good working order, Thomson Grass Valley will, at its option, repair or replace it at no additional charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to misuse, abuse or non-Thomson Grass Valley authorized alternations, modifications and/or repair. -
Page 6: Danger
Do not remove the cover or modify the Product. Fire, electric shock or malfunction may result. For internal inspection or repair, please contact your system integrator or Thomson Grass Valley directly. CAUTION The following conditions indicate the potential for bodily harm, damage to hardware or loss of data. -
Page 7: Fcc Notice
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed, and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 8: Operation Environment
Empty bus slots satisfying the below performance are required: Main board: EDIUS NX PCI-X ....Using 1 PCI (64bit / 66MHz PCI ver2.1) * You can also use two 32bit / 33MHz PCI (PCI Spec. Revision 2.1) slots, if you are editing in SD resolutions only. - Page 9 ► DVD-ROM drive Required for software installation. DVD-R / RW or DVD+R/RW drive is required when creating DVD-Video with Canopus DVD Creator. ► Windows XP SP2 or later (32bit) Windows Vista SP1 or later (32bit)* Windows Vista SP1 or later (64bit)* * Windows Vista SP1 includes the following operation systems.
- Page 10 ► DVD-ROM drive Required for software installation. DVD-R / RW or DVD+R/RW drive is required when creating DVD-Video with Canopus DVD Creator. ► Windows XP SP2 or later (32bit) Windows Vista SP1 or later (32bit)* Windows Vista SP1 or later (64bit)* * Windows Vista SP1 includes the following operation systems.
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Page 11: Limitations
* Cannot be used in Windows Vista (64bit). Limitations Following are limitations to use HDSTORM / EDIUS NX Express / EDIUS NX PCI-X / EDIUS NX PCI-e. Please also see the Readme text included in the installation DVD- ROM for the latest information. -
Page 12: Support
Support Customer Support For questions regarding hardware setup and usage, please contact your local Thomson Grass Valley office, distributor or the store where you have purchased this product. Web-site Including EDIUS, the latest company information is announced at our web-site: http://desktop.grassvalley.com/ The latest drivers utilities, product manuals, FAQs, etc. -
Page 13: Hardware Setting
* The product components vary depending on the product of your purchase. POINT See the instruction manual for your PC (motherboard) for the PCI slot (PCI Express slot) type. <EDIUS NX PCI-X> • Set the main board (NHX-E1) in the normal PCI slot (64bit / 66MHz PCI). •... -
Page 14: Setting The Sub Board
Setting the Sub Board ► EDIUS NX PCI-X / PCI-e / Express Expansion board (HX-HD1) Set the audio cable (4pin-4pin) to the main board. Audio cable (unbranched end) Tightly slide expansion board (HX-HD1) in PCI slot and fix the bracket temporarily. - Page 15 Connect main and expansion boards with the board connection cable (6pin-6pin). Main board Expansion board (HX-HD1) Board connection cable (6pin-6pin) Connect main and expansion boards with the audio cable (4pin-4pin). Audio Cable 4pin-4pin * Do not use these two connectors when connecting the expansion board. POINT •...
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Page 16: Hardware Mpeg Engine Board
Hardware MPEG Engine board Connect the power cable to the Hardware MPEG Engine board. * The component connectors do not exist on some board. Tightly slide Hardware MPEG Engine board in PCI Express slot and fix the bracket temporarily. Connect main and Hardware MPEG Engine boards with the board connection cable (6pin-6pin). - Page 17 Connect main and Hardware MPEG Engine boards with the DV cable. * You can use either of the two DV connectors on the Hardware MPEG Engine board. DV cable * The component connectors do not exist on some board.
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Page 18: Audio Output
* Note that onboard sound device (sound device installed in motherboard: for details, see the instruction manual for your PC or motherboard) might interfere with the board installed in slot depending on connector position of the device. EDIUS NX PCI-X/PCI-e/Express HDSTORM... - Page 19 Output from sound board Connect the audio cable to the terminal of sound board. EDIUS NX PCI-X/PCI-e/Express HDSTORM...
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Page 20: Setting The Nx Bay (Nhx-B10) (Optional)
Setting the NX Bay (NHX-B10) (Optional) ► For EDIUS NX PCI-X / PCI-e / Express Before setting the Bay, be sure that your work area is dust-free and dry. Prepare a phillips screwdriver, a slotted screwdriver and an empty box for removed screws in advance. - Page 21 Connect the internal connection cable to the main board. Internal connection cable Connect the DV cable to the sub board (HX-HD1 / Hardware MPEG Engine board). Sub board Set the NX Bay with screws.
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Page 22: Setting The Hdstorm Bay (Optional)
Setting the HDSTORM BAY (HQX-B10) (Optional)* POINT • To mount HDSTORM BAY, the space for 5 inch Bay and 4pin internal power terminal are required on the PC. * May be included depending on the product package. ► For HDSTORM Before setting the Bay, be sure that your work area is dust-free and dry. - Page 23 Connect the internal connection cable to the main board. Internal connection cable Set the HDSTORM BAY with screws. Connect the PC internal power cable to the power connecter.
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Page 24: Part Names
Part names EDIUS NX PCI-X / PCI-e / Express Main board (NHX-E1 / E2) Rear panel [1] Analog audio input terminal (stereo mini-jack) [2] Analog audio output terminal (stereo mini-jack) [3] Analog video input terminal (mini-DIN7pin) You can directly connect the S-video cable. Use the analog video terminal conversion cable in the package to connect the pin-jack (composite). [4] Analog video output terminal (mini-DIN7pin) You can directly connect the S-video cable. -
Page 25: Hdstorm Main Board (Hqx-E1) Rear Panel
HDSTORM Main board (HQX-E1) Rear panel [1] AUDIO terminal * The sound are output while editing. [2] HDMI IN terminal [3] HDMI OUT terminal POINT • If the board does not work properly, check the LED on the board. [1] Configuration status indicator The LED is lit in normal condition. -
Page 26: Hardware Mpeg Engine Board Rear Panel (Optional)
Hardware MPEG Engine board Rear panel (Optional) [1] DV terminal (IEEE1394 6pin) In case that the main board and the Hardware MPEG Engine board are connected internally with a DV cable, please do not input DV / HDV signal via the DV terminal (IEEE1394 6pin) on the Hardware MPEG Engine board. Use the DV terminal (DV 4pin) on the main board. -
Page 27: Hdstorm Bay Front Panel (Optional)
[8] INPUT AUDIO L (audio input / left) terminal [9] INPUT AUDIO R (audio input / right) terminal [10] OUTPUT S-VIDEO (S-Video output) terminal [11] OUTPUT VIDEO (composite video output) terminal [12] OUTPUT AUDIO L (audio output / left) terminal [13] OUTPUT AUDIO R (audio output / right) terminal HDSTORM BAY (HQ X- B10) Fr ont panel (Optional)*... -
Page 28: Software Installation / Uninstallation
Software Installation / Uninstallation Installing EDIUS This section explains how to install EDIUS both on Windows Vista and Windows XP. Notes • When you start up PC after setting up the board, "Found New Hardware"("Found New Hardware Wizard" in Windows XP) appears. Select [Cancel] here. - Page 29 Click [Yes] to agree the license agreement. Windows Vista Windows XP POINT • If you do not accept the terms, click [No]. If you do not agree to the license agreement, you cannot use this product. Notes • Be sure of reading through terms and conditions by scrolling whole description.
- Page 30 Click [Browse], and select the folder, to install in another folder. Windows Vista Windows XP Check on the component to install, and click [Next]. If you have been using EDIUS NX PCI-X / PCI-e / Express, check "HX-E1 / E2" to install it. For using HDSTORM, check "HQX-E1" to install. When AVC-Intra (optional) is mounted, check "AVC-C1".
- Page 31 - SD 128 MB or larger required, 256 MB or larger recommended - HD 256 MB or larger required, 512 MB or larger recommended Click [Install]. (Click [Continue Anyway] in Windows XP.) Windows Vista Windows XP This screenshot is of EDIUS NX PCI-X/ PCI-e/Express. Instead of [HX-E1], [HQX-E1] is displayed for HDSTORM. [AVC-C1] is displayed for AVC-Intra.
- Page 32 Select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now." and click [Finish]. The screen differs when you have installed the driver for HDSTORM, "HQX-E1" or the driver for AVC-Intra, "AVC-C1". Shut down and restart your PC. Windows Vista Windows XP PC restarts. Installation of EDIUS is completed. POINT • USB key in the package stores the license for using EDIUS. •...
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Page 33: Installing Attached Application Software
Installing Attached Application Software Install attached application software if necessary. This section explains how to install EDIUS both on Windows Vista and Windows XP. Notes • TitleMotion Pro may not be included in the package depending on the product of your purchase. Installing TitleMotion Pro TitleMotion Pro is the application software specific for the title creation. -
Page 34: Tools Folder Contents
Select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now." and click [Finish]. Windows Vista Windows XP PC restarts. Installation of TitleMotion Pro is completed. Tools Folder contents The following contents are provided in Tools Folder in the product DVD. Adobe Reader is included. Use it to view the PDF manuals provided. -
Page 35: Hqx-E1 Monitor
Included files are the default shortcut key file, "Avid shortcut for EDIUS.dat", "EDIUS Pro3 shortcut.dat", Keyboard "FinalCutPro shortcut for EDIUS.dat", and "FinalCutPro Shortcut shortcut for EDIUS (104 keys - English) .dat". Refer to Reference Manual for details to read the file. Canopus VideoOut Plug-ins is included. -
Page 36: Installing Dv Capture
Installing DV Capture This section explains how to install EDIUS both on Windows Vista and Windows XP. Set the product DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Open "Tools" folder, "DV Capture" folder, and double-click "CDVCap.exe". "InstallShield Wizard" dialog box appears. Click [Next]. Windows Vista Windows XP If you agree the license agreement, select "I accept the terms of the license agreement" and click [Next]. Windows Vista Windows XP Notes • Be sure to read through terms and conditions by scrolling whole description. - Page 37 Specify file user name and company name and click [Next]. Windows Vista Windows XP Specify the folder to install DV Capture, and click [Next]. Click [Change...] and select the folder, to install in another folder. Windows Vista Windows XP Click [Install]. Windows Vista Windows XP...
- Page 38 Click [Finish]. Windows Vista Windows XP...
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Page 39: Confirmation After Installation
[Properties]. Click [Device Manager]. Double click [Sound, video and game controllers]. *This screenshot is for EDIUS NX Express / EDIUS NX PCI-e. Confirm the device names. • [HX-E1] (EDIUS NX PCI-X) • [HX-E2] (EDIUS NX PCI-e / EDIUS NX Express) • [HQX-E1] (HDSTORM) • [Canopus Hardware MPEG Engine] (EDIUS NX Express) •... -
Page 40: Confirming Resource (In Windows Xp)
POINT • For more information on how to start up EDIUS, see "Starting EDIUS" "EDIUS User Guide / Reference Manual". POINT For EDIUS PCI-X/PCI-e, follow the procedures below and check the driver for the Expansion board. Referring to steps 1 and 2, open [Device Manager]. Double click the following items to check that the driver is installed. - Page 41 Select [Hardware] tab and click [Device Manager]. Double click [Sound, video and game controllers]. *This screenshot is for EDIUS NX Express / EDIUS NX PCI-e. Confirm the device names. • [HX-E1] (EDIUS NX PCI-X) • [HX-E2] (EDIUS NX PCI-e / EDIUS NX Express) • [HQX-E1] (HDSTORM) • [Canopus Hardware MPEG Engine] (EDIUS NX Express) •...
- Page 42 POINT • For more information on how to start up EDIUS, see "Starting EDIUS" "EDIUS User Guide / Reference Manual". POINT For EDIUS PCI-X/PCI-e, follow the procedures below and check the driver for the Expansion board. Referring to steps 1 and 2, open [Device Manager]. Double click the following items to check that the driver is installed.
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Page 43: Uninstallation
Uninstallation Uninstalling driver and application software from Windows Vista Notes • Before starting uninstallation, close all the other applications that may be running in the task tray. • In order to uninstall, you must log in as a user with administrator privileges. Click "Start" menu and click "Control Panel". Click "Uninstall a program". -
Page 44: Uninstalling Driver And Application Software From Windows Xp
Alternative • Click "Start" menu and click "All Programs". Click and open "Canopus" folder, and click "Uninstall" in "EDIUS 5" folder. Then follow the procedure in Step4 to 6. Uninstalling driver and application software from Windows XP Notes • Before starting uninstallation, close all the other applications that may be running in the task tray. -
Page 45: License Transfer
License Transfer Transferring license When you are using EDIUS on a desktop PC where the numbers of USB ports are limited, or when you do not want to carry USB key, consider transferring EDIUS licenses. Make sure to read and understand the following notes before transferring licenses. -
Page 46: Transfer Between A Usb Key And A Local Disk Of A Pc
Open "Tools", "EdiusLM" and double-click "EdiusLM.exe". [EDIUSLM] dialog appears. Transfer between a USB key and a local disk of a PC Click "USB to PC" on the "EDIUS LM" dialog. Select the license to transfer and click [->]. To transfer from a PC to a USB key, click [<-]. Wait until the license is transferred, and click [Close]. -
Page 47: Transfer Between A Usb Key And Another Usb Key
Transfer between a USB key and another USB key Click the "USB to USB" tab on the "EDIUSLM" dialog. Select the license to transfer and click [->]. Remove the USB key, set the USB key to transfer the license to, and then click [Refresh]. Notes • Make sure to remove the USB key where the license had been stored, before setting the destination USB key. -
Page 48: Hardware Specifications
Hardware Specifications Main Board EDIUS NX PCI-X (NHX-E1) PCI Spec. Revision 2.1 For HD / SD edit: 64bit / 66MHz PCI PCI standard For SD edit: 32bit / 33MHz PCI DV terminal (DV 4pin) x 1 Digital video * OHCI board or Expansion board is required for HDV I/O. S terminal (Mini DIN7pin) x 1 * S cable can be directly connected. -
Page 49: Hdstorm (Hqx-E1)
S terminal (Mini DIN7pin) x 1 * S cable can be directly connected. Input * Use analog video connector conversion cable to connect RCA (composite) connector. Analog video S terminal (Mini DIN7pin) x 1 * S cable can be directly connected. Output * Use analog video connector conversion cable to connect RCA (composite) connector. -
Page 50: Expansion Board (Hx-Hd1)
Expansion board (HX-HD1) PCI standard PCI Spec. Revision 2.1 (32bit / 33MHz) Analog video Output HD / SD component output (BNC) x 3 Unbalanced audio (RCA pin-jack) x 2 Analog audio Output * Can simultaneously be used with audio output of main board. Board size 120mm (Width 93mm) consumption... - Page 51 720x480, 704x480, 640x480, NTSC 480x480, 352x240, 320x240, 176x120 Resolution 720x576, 704x576, 640x576, 480x576, 352x576, 352x288, 320x288, 176x144 Video Bit Rate MPEG4 32kbps to 8Mbps (VBR / CBR) NTSC 29.97fps / 14.985fps MPEG Frame Rate 25fps Encoding MPEG4 part Audio Bit Rate 64 to 160kbps Sampling 48kHz, 24kHz...
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Page 52: Nx Bay (Nhx-B10) (Optional)
NX Bay (NHX-B10) (Optional) Digital video DV terminal (DV 4pin) x 1 RCA pin jack x 1 Input S terminal x 1 Analog video RCA pin jack x 1 Output S terminal x 1 Input RCA pin jack x 2 (stereo 1 system) Analog audio Output RCA pin jack x 2 (stereo 1 system)