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Contents Preface Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Included in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symbols and Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Related Documentation .
Single-Channel AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Components . . . . . . . . . . 38 Storage Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Chapter 3 Multichannel AirPlay MP Introduction Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP System . . . . . . . . . . .
Broadcast Panel and Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Peripheral Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expanding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing Internal MediaDrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 6 User Control and Serial Device Connections Control and Serial Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ConÞguring Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 ConÞguring the Four-Channel Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 ConÞguring the Avid Eight-Channel Audio Interface . . . . . . 133 Chapter 9 Storage Drive Connections About Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Storage Drive Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buffer Drives and Shared Library . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 10 Multiple Channel Connections About Connecting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Record/Engineering Workstation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . User Interface ADB Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ADB Switch Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the ADB Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Ethernet Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fast, Wide SCSI-2 Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Cycling RAID Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swapping RAID Unit Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Up and Shutting Down MediaServer Systems. . . . . . . . . Starting Up the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shutting Down the Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebooting the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting Up an ATM Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shutting Down an ATM Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 15 Maintenance AirPlay MP Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daily AirPlay MP Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekly AirPlay MP Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monthly AirPlay MP Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single-Channel Monthly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multichannel Monthly Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Broadcast Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard, Remote, and GPI Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UI Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avid Broadcast Video Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures Figure 1-1 Sample NewsCutter System Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Figure 1-2 Sample Media Recorder System Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Figure 2-1 Sample Layout for a Single-Channel AirPlay MP or AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Combination System . . . . . 36 Figure 3-1 Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Figure 3-2 Rack-Mounted Components for Single-ChannelWith-Record AirPlay MP . . . . . . . . .
Figure 5-5 Discharging Static Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Figure 5-6 Removing Slot Covers and Hold-Down Rails . . . . . . . 89 Figure 5-7 Handling NuBus Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Figure 5-8 Aligning the Peripheral Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Figure 5-9 Dislodging the Power Harness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Figure 5-10 Removing the Air Baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7-6 Avid GPI Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Figure 7-7 V-LAN VLXi GPI Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Figure 8-1 Audio Input and Output Using the Four-Channel Audio Interface, AB Amplifier, and Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Figure 8-2 Audio Input and Output Using the Optional Eight-Channel Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Figure 8-3 Reference Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 9-17 Avid MediaShare Connectors and Power Switch . . . 160 Figure 9-18 MediaDock Slots and SCSI Buses (Tower Configuration). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Figure 10-1 User Interface ADB Switch (Front View) . . . . . . . . . . 166 Figure 10-2 Connecting the Record/Engineering Workstation . . 167 Figure 10-3 Ethernet Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Figure 11-1 Sample CHALLENGE XL Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 17-5 Digital Broadcast Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Figure 17-6 Analog Broadcast Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Figure 17-7 9-Pin Serial Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Figure 17-8 Keyboard, Remote, and GPI Connector . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Figure 17-9 UI Monitor Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Figure 17-10 ABVB Analog 15-Pin Video Connector. . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables Table 1-1 NewsCutter and Media Recorder Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Table 1-2 NewsCutter and Media Recorder Storage Options . . 33 Table 2-1 Components for Single-Channel AirPlay MP or AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Combination . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Table 2-2 Single-Channel AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/ NewsCutter Combination System Storage Options . . 42 Table 3-1 Components for Each Channel in a Single-ChannelWith-Record AirPlay MP System .
Table 17-3 Avid System Rack Enclosure Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Table 17-4 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Table 17-5 Pin Assignments for Serial Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Table 17-6 Keyboard, Remote, and GPI Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Table 17-7 UI Monitor Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . 279 Table 17-8 NuBus ABVB Video Connector Pin Assignments.
Preface This guide provides hardware information for Avid¨ broadcast and Digital News Gathering (DNG) systems. The guide explains how to install and operate the hardware for AvidÕs NewsCutter¨ editing system, Media Recorder¨ recording system, and AirPlay¨ MP playback system that are all based on the Avid Media Processor. The Avid MediaServerª hardware is explained for server and client applications.
Included in This Manual The Table of Contents that precedes this preface lists all topics included in the book. They are presented with the following overall structure: ¥ The Þrst three chapters introduce the DNG products and list the standard and optional components of each. References to detailed installation information to speciÞc chapters are also provided. ¥ The body of the guide provides information on opening the Avid Media Processor and describing its internal components.
n A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions. c A caution means that a speciÞc action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data. w A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm. Follow the guidelines in the manual or on the unit itself when handling electrical equipment. If You Need Help If you are having trouble using your Avid Digital News Gathering (DNG) product, you should: 1.
Related Documentation The following documents provide more information pertaining to broadcast and DNG products: ¥ Avid NewsCutter UserÕs Guide Ñ describes how to operate the NewsCutter system and software. ¥ Avid MediaServer Administration Guide Ñ describes the administrative functions of the MediaServer. ¥ Avid MediaServer Client UserÕs Guide Ñ describes how to operate MediaServer clients and software. ¥ Avid AirPlay MP UserÕs Guide Ñ describes how to operate the AirPlay MP system and software.
CHAPTER 1 NewsCutter and Media Recorder Introduction This chapter introduces the hardware for NewsCutter and Media Recorder. The introduction includes an overview of each system, a list of the standard and optional components, and references to conÞguration information later in this guide. NewsCutter and Media Recorder Overview NewsCutter is a disk-based, nonlinear, random access system for editing news stories, commercials, promotional material, and other broadcast needs.
NewsCutter System The Avid Media Processor is a computer that serves as the central processing unit (CPU) for NewsCutter. The system and peripheral boards installed in the Avid Media Processor convert the incoming video and audio analog signals into digital format for storage. A user interface (UI) monitor displays the user interface, including command menus and buttons. The keyboard and mouse serve as communication devices for entering commands and operating the system.
NewsCutter Layout Figure 1-1 shows all standard and optional NewsCutter components except for a source of reference video or a black burst generator. The rack shown in the Þgure is not supplied with a NewsCutter system.
Media Recorder System Media Recorder uses the same basic hardware as NewsCutter. However, it has a smaller UI monitor. Media Recorder Layout Figure 1-2 shows all standard and optional Media Recorder components except for a source of reference video or a black burst generator. The rack shown in the Þgure is not supplied with a Media Recorder system.
NewsCutter and Media Recorder Installation The basic steps for installing a NewsCutter or Media Recorder system are: 1. Unpack and position or mount the Avid Media Processor on a desktop or rack, respectively. 2. Connect the communication and control devices, such as the keyboard and mouse. 3. Connect the audio hardware. 4. Connect program input/output devices, such as one or more decks, feeds, or routers. 5. Connect the monitors. 6. Connect the disk drives for storing digital video and audio. 7.
describes each piece of hardware and lists the chapters where information on connecting the components is provided. Table 1-1 NewsCutter and Media Recorder Components Components Purpose of Components See: Avid Media Processor The rack-mountable computer that runs the system; Chapter 4 has industry-standard connectors for broadcast video input and output.
Table 1-1 NewsCutter and Media Recorder Components (Continued) Components Purpose of Components See: User control devices Devices that allow the user to control the system. Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Apple¨ design keyboard, mouse, The keyboard is for typing commands; the mouse selects and drags items displayed on the UI monitor; mouse pad, and color keycaps the keycaps show the commands mapped to each key. Dongle Serial port devices A ÒkeyÓ that provides access to the system software.
Table 1-1 Components NewsCutter and Media Recorder Components (Continued) Purpose of Components See: Customer-supplied deck A video deck for playing and recording source Chapter 7 material. Also for recording from the Avid system to videotape. Router or other video device A router output or feed that can provide video input Chapter 7 to the system.
Table 1-1 NewsCutter and Media Recorder Components (Continued) Components Purpose of Components See: Audio hardware Interface devices for sampling, recording, and playing audio. Chapter 8 Audio interface (standard) (also called the Pro Tools) Converts analog to digital format and/or accepts Chapter 8 AES/EBU digital audio (48 kHz locked to video) to and from digital audio for the Pro Tools board.
Table 1-2 NewsCutter and Media Recorder Storage Options Options Description See: MediaDock chassis An enclosure that houses up to eight 3.5-inch ÒConnecting the MediaDockÓ drives or up to four 5.25-inch drives. The on page 161 chassis can stand alone or be rack mounted. Drives slide into slots and plug into a SCSI bus in the chassis. 9-GB MediaDrives ÒConnecting 9-GB MediaDrivesÓ Individual 9-GB MediaDrives linked in a single-ended SCSI chain connected to a on page 158 SiliconExpress IV board.
CHAPTER 2 Single-Channel AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Introduction This chapter introduces the hardware for single-channel AirPlay MP and the AirPlay MP/NewsCutter combination system. The introduction includes an overview of each system, a list of the standard and optional components, and references to conÞguration information later in this guide. AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Overview Avid AirPlay MP is a disk-based, random-access playback system.
Single-Channel AirPlay MP The Avid Media Processor is a computer that serves as the CPU for AirPlay MP. The system and peripheral boards installed in the Avid Media Processor convert the incoming video and audio analog signals into digital format for storage. A UI monitor displays the user interface; a keyboard and mouse serve as communication devices for entering commands and operating the system. A playback monitor displays material the system is playing or recording.
AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Layout Figure 2-1 shows the standard and optional components for singlechannel AirPlay MP or an AirPlay MP/NewsCutter combination system.
Single-Channel AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Installation Avid fully integrates single-channel AirPlay MP systems; the AirPlay MP/NewsCutter combination system requires assembly. The basic steps for installing or checking the connections for a singlechannel AirPlay MP or AirPlay MP/NewsCutter combination system are: 1. Set up the Avid Media Processor. 2. Connect the communication and control devices. 3. Connect the audio hardware. 4.
AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Components Table 2-1 lists the standard and optional hardware for single-channel AirPlay MP and the AirPlay MP/NewsCutter combination system. The table brießy describes each piece of hardware and lists the chapters where information on connecting the components is provided.
Table 2-1 Components for Single-Channel AirPlay MP or AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Combination (Continued) Component ATTO SiliconExpress 4D (differential) board (optional) Purpose of Component See: Chapter 5 Connects the Avid Media Processor to wide, differential SCSI storage devices. Required if using storage expander hardware or connecting disks to the Avid Media Processor using long cables. Digidesign Pro Tools board (also Works with the audio interface to process digital called the SA4 board) audio.
Table 2-1 Components for Single-Channel AirPlay MP or AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Combination (Continued) Component Purpose of Component See: UI monitor Chapter 7 Displays the user interface, which includes a menu bar for entering commands to operate the system, and bins for displaying source shots (called clips) and edited material (called stories). Customer-supplied playback monitor Displays incoming video when recording. Also displays material during the work session.
Table 2-1 Components for Single-Channel AirPlay MP or AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Combination (Continued) Component Purpose of Component General-purpose interface (GPI) Triggers external hardware to play or create effects, (optional) generate characters, or create other special video effects using a parallel control interface. Audio hardware See: Chapter 7 Interface devices for sampling, recording, and playing audio.
Table 2-2 Options Single-Channel AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Combination System Storage Options Description See: MediaDock chassis An enclosure that houses up to eight 3.5-inch ÒConnecting the MediaDockÓ on drives or up to four 5.25-inch drives. The page 161 chassis can stand alone or be rack mounted. Drives slide into slots and plug into a SCSI bus in the chassis.
CHAPTER 3 Multichannel AirPlay MP Introduction This chapter introduces the hardware for multichannel AirPlay MP systems. The Þrst half of the chapter describes single-channel-withrecord AirPlay MP; the second half describes two- or three-channel AirPlay MP. The introduction includes an overview of each system, a list of the standard and optional components, and references to conÞguration information later in this guide.
Shared library of storage disks SCSI network UI monitor Playback monitor UI monitor Keyboard and mouse Keyboard and mouse Avid Media Processor Avid Media Processor Playback monitor Buffer Buffer Audio Audio hardware Audio hardware Audio Video Video Video and audio input/ output devices Figure 3-1 Video and audio input/ output devices Ethernet Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP Diagram Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP System The single-channel-with-record AirPlay MP includes two cha
The conÞguration allows you to: ¥ Simultaneously record and play back material ¥ In an emergency, switch the record channel to take over playback from the playback channel The single-channel-with-record AirPlay MP system comprises two identical channels. Each channel includes an Avid Media Processor as the CPU, with additional system boards and video and audio hardware to convert incoming video and audio to digital format for storage.
n In contrast to the single-channel-with-record AirPlay MP system that provides one record and one playback channel, single-channel AirPlay MP includes only one channel that alternates between recording and playing back. Two- and three-channel AirPlay MP systems include one record channel, one or more playback channels, as well as an independent control channel to provide a centralized interface for the system.
Avid-supplied racks Speaker/amplifier unit (optional for each channel) Customer-supplied switcher (optional for each channel) Avid GPI controller (optional for each channel) V-LAN VLXi (one or more required for GPIs, external events, or decks without Avid direct serial protocol) GPI Controller Audio for each channel: Video Slave Driver (top) Audio interface (bottom) VLX Power Sequencers (one for the shared library and each channel) b D0 D1 D3 D2 Ethernet hub O Playback channel Channel components
Playback channel workstation Record channel workstation Customer-supplied playback monitor for each channel UI monitor UI monitor Modem (optional for each channel) AirPlay Remote Control Keyboard Mouse Customer-supplied deck, feed, router, or other video input/output device Figure 3-3 Keyboard Mouse AirPlay MP remote control (optional for each channel) Additional Components for Single-Channel-WithRecord AirPlay MP 48
Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP Installation Avid fully integrates the single-channel-with-record AirPlay MP system. You need only to connect the system to your house signals and equipment. However, if you need to check or reinstall the system, follow these basic steps: 1. For each channel, including one playback channel and one record channel: a. Set up the Avid Media Processor. b. Connect the communication and control devices, such as the keyboard and mouse. c. Connect the audio hardware. d.
c Some third-party software conßicts with Avid broadcast software, causing unpredictable system operation. Before installing any thirdparty software, call Avid Broadcast Customer Support to Þnd out if the software will degrade the Avid system performance. Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP Components Table 3-1 lists the components included in each individual channel. Table 3-2 lists the components that link the channels together.
Table 3-1 Components for Each Channel in a Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP System (Continued) Component Purpose of Component See: ATTO SiliconExpress IV board Connects the Avid Media Processor to buffer storage Chapter 5 devices. Connects to wide, single-ended SCSI storage devices, is conÞgured using software, and handles two video streams for real-time effects.
Table 3-1 Components for Each Channel in a Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP System (Continued) Component Purpose of Component See: Monitors Display video and information required to run the system. Chapter 7 UI monitor (high-resolution, color multisync monitor) Chapter 7 Displays the central user interface, which includes a menu bar for entering commands to operate the system, bins displaying events, and playlists showing the events to air on each channel.
Table 3-1 Components for Each Channel in a Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP System (Continued) Component V-LAN VLXi control Purpose of Component See: If a deck does not support Avid direct serial protocol, control is possible via V-LAN VLXi hardware, which includes a transmitter and appropriate receivers.
Table 3-2 Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP: Additional System Components System Component Purpose of Component See: System enclosure (rack) Expandable rack housing for the system. Chapter 17 Ethernet Chapter 11 A high-speed network for transmitting database information ¨ between channels. Conforms to IEEE 802.3 speciÞcations for 10Base-T networks. Uses standard, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) telephone cable; can also use co-axial cable.
Record/engineering workstation Control workstation User interface ADB switch Ethernet Avid Media Processor Buffer (optional) Avid Media Processor Avid Media Processor Buffer Audio hardware Buffer Buffer Audio hardware Audio hardware Video/audio input/output Video/audio input/output Control channel Avid Media Processor Record channel Playback channel 1 SCSI network Shared library of storage disks Figure 3-4 Three-Channel AirPlay MP Diagram 55 Audio hardware Video/audio input/output Play
Two- and Three-Channel AirPlay MP Systems Two- and three-channel AirPlay MP systems include a control channel to provide a centralized interface for the system and two or three record/playback channels. Only one channel can record at a time, but any of the record/playback channels can serve as the record channel. The systems also provide local and central storage for digital video. The multichannel conÞguration allows you to: ¥ Simultaneously record and play back material.
video output can be either analog or serial digital format depending on the type of video board installed in the system). The material plays back in real time. Each playback and record channel does not have its own UI monitor for displaying the user interface or keyboard and mouse for operating the channel. Instead, each channel is linked to the record/engineering workstation through a user interface ADB switch.
Audio for each channel: Video Slave Driver (top) Audio interface (bottom) Speaker/Amplifier (optional for each record/ playback channel) Power Sequencer (one for the shared library and each channel) Avid-supplied racks Customer-supplied switcher (optional for each record/playback channel) Avid GPI controller (optional for each record/playback channel) GPI Controller V-LAN VLXi (one or more required for GPIs, external events, or decks without Avid direct serial protocol) VLX b D0 D1 D3 D2 b O D
Record/engineering workstation Control channel workstation Playback monitor for each record and playback channel UI monitor Record/engineering monitor Modem (optional for any record/playback channel) User interface ADB switch AirPlay Remote Control VIDEO SWITCH 1 Keyboard Mouse 2 3 4 Keyboard Mouse Customer-supplied deck, feed, router, or other video input/output device AirPlay MP remote control (optional for each record/playback channel) Figure 3-6 Three-Channel AirPlay MP Additional Comp
However, if you need to check or reinstall the system, follow these basic steps: 1. For each channel: a. Set up the Avid Media Processor. b. Connect the communication and control devices, such as keyboard and mouse. c. Connect the audio hardware. d. Connect input/output devices, such as one or more decks. e. Connect a UI monitor to the control channel, but not to the record or playback channels. f. Connect the buffer disk drives for storing digital video and audio. 2.
Two- and Three-Channel AirPlay MP Components Table 3-3 and Table 3-4 list the standard and optional components for two- and three-channel AirPlay MP systems. The tables brießy describe each piece of hardware and list the chapters where information on connecting the components is provided. Table 3-3 lists the components required to set up individual channels. A system must include one control channel; it also has two or three playback channels or a record channel with one or two playback channels.
Table 3-3 Multichannel AirPlay MP Channel Components (Continued) Channel: Component System boards Purpose of Component See: Auxiliary video and audio processors installed in the Avid Media Processor. Chapter 5 Control Record Playback Avid Broadcast Video Board (ABVB) Processes video input and output. Compatible with either analog video (composite or component) or component serial digital video, depending on the top card selected for the board.
Table 3-3 Multichannel AirPlay MP Channel Components (Continued) Channel: Component Purpose of Component Control Apple design keyboard, mouse, mouse pad and color keycaps Chapter 6 The keyboard is for typing commands; the mouse selects and drags items displayed on the UI monitor; the keycaps show the commands mapped to each key. Control Record Playback Dongle A ÒkeyÓ that provides access to the system software.
Table 3-3 Multichannel AirPlay MP Channel Components (Continued) Channel: Component Purpose of Component See: Record Playback Displays incoming video when recording. Also displays material during the work session. Chapter 7 Customer-supplied playback monitor Video input and output devices Hardware for bringing video into and out of the Chapter 7 Avid system. Record Playback Customer-supplied deck A customer-supplied deck for viewing and recording source material.
Table 3-3 Multichannel AirPlay MP Channel Components (Continued) Channel: Component Audio hardware Purpose of Component See: Interface devices for sampling, recording, and playing audio. Chapter 8 Converts analog to digital format and/or accepts AES/EBU digital audio (48 kHz locked to video) to and from digital audio for the Pro Tools board.
Table 3-4 Multichannel AirPlay MP Linking Components System Components Purpose of Components See: System enclosure (rack) Expandable rack housing for the system Chapter 17 Ethernet A high-speed network for transmitting control and database information between channels. Conforms to IEEE 802.3 speciÞcations for 10Base-T networks. Uses standard, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) telephone cable. Chapter 11 Asante 10T hub/8 The center of the Ethernet ÒstarÓ conÞguration.
AirPlay MP Storage Options Table 3-5 lists the storage options available for single- and multichannel AirPlay MP systems. The listing includes a brief description of the storage option and where to Þnd the installation instructions for each option. Table 3-5 Options AirPlay MP Storage Options Description See: MediaDock chassis An enclosure that houses up to eight 3.5-inch ÒConnecting the MediaDockÓ on page 161 drives or up to four 5.25-inch drives. The chassis can stand alone or be rack mounted.
Table 3-5 AirPlay MP Storage Options (Continued) Options Description Shared library (buffer storage) Each channel is connected to the shared library, ÒMultichannel Storage which is a group of SCSI storage disks used as ConÞgurationsÓ on page 140 a central storage location for digital media. Material recorded on a channelÕs buffer disks is transferred to the shared library for long-term storage, then transferred back to a buffer for playback.
CHAPTER 4 Avid Media Processor Overview The core of all Avid DNG client systems is the Avid Media Processor with a broadcast connector panel attached to the back to accept input and output signals. This chapter identiÞes the Avid Media Processor hardware and its connections. About the Avid Media Processor The Avid Media Processor is the central processor that runs each Avid broadcast system. The Avid Media Processor is based on the Apple Macintosh¨ computer.
The Avid Media Processor provides 100 MHz of processor performance with an enhanced NuBus¨ design to allow for six expansion slots. The main system board contains the PowerPC 601 100-MHz CPU and features two NuBus slots, diskette and hard disk controllers, as well as Apple Desktop Bus (ADB), AppleTalk¨, SCSI controllers, graphics support circuits, microphone, speaker, printer, Ethernet, and modem ports. The NuBus expander contains four additional NuBus slots.
Avid System Cabling Guidelines Please note the following guidelines when setting up the system. ¥ The conÞguration of the Avid Media Processor and the disks must be maintained according to the standards described in this guide. Rearranging disks without following the standards described in this guide for SCSI cabling, IDs, and termination can cause the system to malfunction. ¥ Do not use SCSI cables other than those supplied by Avid.
Avid Media Processor Hardware Figure 4-1 shows the Avid Media ProcessorÕs front user controls and the location of the internal drives. Use only 3.5-inch diskettes in the diskette drive. Diskette drive Reset button Interrupt button Hard disk drive (Internal) Figure 4-1 Avid Media Processor (Front View) Figure 4-2 shows the hardware ports located on the back of the Avid Media Processor. This Þgure shows the analog broadcast panel attached to the Avid Media Processor.
Video inputs Serial ports Video outputs Composite Power cord socket R-Y B-Y Y Input Composite R-Y B-Y Y Output Accessory socket (not used) Serial Ports 4 3 Peripheral board slots 2 Time Code In Analog Ref In 1 Timecode In UI Monitor Keyboard Remote GPI Power switch Apple SCSI port (not used) Avid GPI port UI monitor Ethernet port Figure 4-2 SiliconExpress SCSI port Avid remote control port Keyboard ADB port Avid Media Processor (Rear View with Analog Broadcast Panel) One of two p
Digital Input Serial Ports 4 Out 1 Out 2 3 Analog Ref In 2 Monitor Out Time Code In 1 UI Monitor Figure 4-3 Composite Keyboard Remote Digital Broadcast Panel Connectors R-Y B-Y Y Input Composite GPI R-Y B-Y Y Output Serial Ports 4 3 2 Time Code In Analog Ref In 1 UI Monitor Figure 4-4 Keyboard Remote GPI Analog Broadcast Panel Connectors 74
Plugging in the Avid Media Processor Plug in the Avid Media Processor before connecting anything to it. The plug grounds and protects the Avid Media Processor from electrical damage while you set up the system. Surge protection and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) are recommended for all systems. Do not turn on the Avid Media Processor until at least the keyboard and UI monitor have been attached. c The Avid Media Processor is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug.
Macintosh Basics The software installed on Avid Media Processor runs by using the Macintosh operating system. After connecting the applicable components to the Avid system (described in the following chapters), learn how to create folders, move Þles, and perform other system tasks by referencing the online Macintosh Guide. To access the guide: 1. Click the question mark icon on the Apple menu bar at the top right corner of the screen. 2. Choose Macintosh Guide from the pull-down menu.
Peer-to-Peer Networking Avid offers a peer-to-peer networking solution called the AvidNetª Transfer Tool. The Transfer Tool provides media transfer and sharing capabilities as well as a standalone application for transferring Þles between Avid systems. The Transfer Tool might require a network board to be installed in the Avid Media Processor. When speciÞed, an optional network board is preinstalled in Avid systems.
CHAPTER 5 Avid Media Processor Hardware This chapter explains how to install or replace peripheral boards, additional memory, and internal MediaDrives. Avid DNG systems come with the following peripheral boards installed. NewsCutter Ð The Avid Broadcast Video Board (ABVB) with analog or serial digital top board, Advanced JPEG board, Pro Tools, and ATTO SiliconExpress IV boards are standard. An optional upgrade is the Advanced JPEG board.
Multichannel AirPlay MP Ð The Avid Media Processor for each channel requires a complete set of peripheral boards, including the ABVB with analog or serial digital top board, Advanced JPEG, Pro Tools, and two SiliconExpress boards (Version IV for connecting buffer drives and Version 4D for connecting the shared library of drives).
¥ ABVB with serial digital top board - For component serial digital (4:2:2) video input/output (provides one input and two outputs) - Does not accept analog video input - Provides composite analog monitor output - Requires analog video genlock source - Controls both the UI and playback monitor displays The compression board uses an algorithm developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) to compress the video for storage.
Additional Peripheral Boards In addition to the video boards, a system must include ¥ The Pro Tools board (also referred to as the sound accelerator or SA4 board) for processing audio. ¥ The SiliconExpress board, which assists with media storage and retrieval. - Version IV (single-ended SCSI) is for connecting fewer drives closer to the Avid Media Processor. - Version 4D (differential SCSI) is for connecting more drives farther from the Avid Media Processor.
The following Avid peripheral boards must be installed in a superslot: ¥ ABVB ¥ Avid compression boards - Advanced JPEG ¥ FORE Systems¨ ATM switch Figure 5-1 identiÞes the NuBus connectors inside the Avid Media Processor. The bridge board connects the system board to the NuBus extender board. The NuBus extender provides four additional NuBus connectors inside the Avid Media Processor. All peripheral boards are installed into the NuBus connectors.
Table 5-1 outlines the peripheral slot conÞgurations for Avid Media Processor. The slots are hardware set and cannot be changed.
Table 5-2 c NuBus Slot Power Usage (Continued) NuBus Board +5 Volt Power Usage ABVB w/analog top board 2.62 A ABVB w/digital top board 2.52 A Hurdler serial port expander board 1.24 A Pro Tools audio (SA4) 1.8 A 100Base-T adapter 0.8 A FORE Systems ATM Switch 2.5 A Exceeding the maximum power consumption could damage the peripheral boards, Avid Media Processor, or both.
n Even if not removing the broadcast panel, unplug the keyboard to prevent accidently turning on the Avid Media Processor. 3. Remove the broadcast panel as follows. If the panel does not need to be removed, go to step 4. a. Loosen the two panel thumbscrews that hold the broadcast panel to the rear of the Avid Media Processor (see Figure 5-2). b. Tilt the panel away from the Avid Media Processor and lift the mounting tabs out of their slots in the rear panel.
c. Disconnect the appropriate cables between the Avid Media Processor and the broadcast panel (see Figure 5-3). Monitor port Ethernet port Sound out (not used) SCSI port (not used) Timecode in High-density monitor port (not used) ADB port Modem port Printer port Figure 5-3 Connectors When Broadcast Panel Is Not Attached 4. Open both front doors (see Figure 5-4). a. Pull open the left door by gripping it from the bottom of the door. b. Release the two tabs on the right door and pull open.
5. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the top cover (shown in Figure 5-4) by turning them counterclockwise. 6. Remove the top cover from the Avid Media Processor. Lift the front of the cover upward and pull to release it from the retaining slots in the rear of the Avid Media Processor.
7. Put on a wrist strap and attach the ground clip to the Avid Media Processor chassis (see Figure 5-5). You are grounded properly only if the Avid Media Processor is plugged in. Always do this before you touch any parts or install components inside the Avid Media Processor. c c Semiconductor devices are vulnerable to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use an ESD wrist strap or other grounding device to ensure against electrostatic discharge.
c Only use NuBus boards designed speciÞcally for the Avid Media Processor as described under ÒNuBus Slot ConÞgurationsÓ on page 81. Rearranging factory-installed NuBus peripheral boards may result in conÞgurations that do not function properly. Follow these steps if installing a NuBus peripheral board: 1. Remove the top cover from the Avid Media Processor. Use the procedure described in ÒBroadcast Panel and Cover RemovalÓ on page 84 to remove the cover. 2.
4. Remove the board from its staticproof bag. Hold the board by its outer edges to avoid touching the connector on the bottom of the board. Connector Figure 5-7 Handling NuBus Boards 5. Align the connector end of the board with the NuBus connector in the Avid Media Processor (see Figure 5-8).
6. Press the board Þrmly until the connector is seated. Do not force the board. If you meet with a lot of resistance, pull it out, inspect the connector pins, and try again. 7. Install the board hold-down rail. 8. Replace the broadcast panel if you removed it. a. Reconnect any cables that you disconnected. For details see Table 5-3. b. Carefully place the excess cables into the broadcast panel, making sure they do not bind. c. Hook the mounting tabs in their slots in the rear panel. d.
Table 5-3 Broadcast Panel Cable Connections (Continued) Cable Connection SIO cable 4 Connects to the second connector of the serial expander board. SIO cable 5 Connects to the third connector of the serial expander board. SIO cable 6 Connects to the bottom connector of the serial expander board. Timecode cable Connects to the Apple microphone IN connector below the panel. 9. Replace the Avid Media Processor top cover and tighten the top cover screws.
To install SIMMs in the Avid Media Processor: 1. Remove the top cover from the Avid Media Processor. Use the procedure described in ÒBroadcast Panel and Cover RemovalÓ on page 84 to remove the cover. 2. Discharge any static electricity by touching the power-supply case. 3. Put on a wrist strap and attach the ground clip to the Avid Media Processor chassis (see Figure 5-5). You are grounded properly only if the Avid Media Processor is plugged in.
6. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the air bafße as shown in Figure 5-10. Air baffle Screws Figure 5-10 Removing the Air Baffle 7. Pivot the power supply up as shown in Figure 5-11. Use care when lifting the power supply to ensure the drive and fan power cables connected to power sockets are not stressed. If these are stressed, disconnect them from the power supply. Be sure to reconnect them before powering on the Avid Media Processor.
Power supply uplock (located on the lower back corner of the power supply; not shown) D C B A Power sockets Figure 5-11 Moving the Power Supply 95
8. Install the new SIMMs as shown in Figure 5-12. SIMMs must be installed in identical pairs, in the slots marked on the system board. First pair, second pair, and so on (order or blank slot pairs do not matter). Insert the SIMM into the slot on a 45-degree angle, then rotate the SIMM to the upright position until it snaps into place. If there seems to be too much resistance, do not force the SIMM. Reinsert it and try again. Figure 5-12 Installing SIMMs 9.
c Before lowering the power supply, ensure the fanÕs power cable is securely connected to power socket A on the power supply. Proper air ßow is critical to system performance. 11. Replace the air bafße. 12. Replace the Avid Media Processor top cover and tighten the top cover screws. You might have to press the top cover to align the screws and holes properly. 13. Reconnect any cables previously disconnected from the broadcast panel.
2. Loosen the captive screw that secures the drive mounting bracket to the chassis as shown in Figure 5-13. Mounting bracket screw Support post Figure 5-13 Removing the Drive Bracket Assembly 3. Slide the bracket assembly toward the rear of the unit until the assembly clears the support post. 4. Lift the assembly out of the chassis. There should be enough slack in the diskette drive cables so that the assembly can be raised out of the unit.
5. Remove the four screws securing the diskette drive to the bracket assembly as shown in Figure 5-14 and remove the diskette drive. Figure 5-14 Diskette Drive Screws 6. Position the MediaDrives so that the drive bracket holes match up with the screw holes in the drive. 7. Secure each MediaDrive to the bracket assembly as shown in Figure 5-15 with four screws.
8. Reattach the diskette drive to the bracket assembly. 9. Connect the power and SCSI signal cables through the drive bracket to the MediaDrives as follows (see Figure 5-16). n The SCSI signal cable provides four SCSI connectors. The end of the SCSI cable that has the SCSI connector farthest away from the other three connectors must be connected to the SiliconExpress IV board. a. Connect the MediaDrives to the middle two SCSI signal cable connectors. b. Connect the drive power cables to the MediaDrives.
11. Lower the bracket assembly onto the support post in the chassis. Slide the assembly forward until the diskette drive is ßush against the front bezel. 12. Tighten the captive screw that secures the bracket assembly. Mounting bracket screw Support post Figure 5-17 Removing the Drive Bracket Assembly 13. Locate the SiliconExpress IV board. 14. Remove the board hold-down rail and lift the SiliconExpress IV board out of the chassis.
15. Connect the remaining end of the SCSI signal cable to the connector on the SiliconExpress IV board as shown in Figure 5-18. 16. Remove the three terminators from the SiliconExpress IV board. SCSI cable SCSI board terminators Hold-down rail Figure 5-18 Internal SCSI Cable Connection and Terminators n Route the cable to minimize front-to-rear air ßow disruption. 17. Reinstall the SiliconExpress IV board in its NuBus slot. 18. Install the board hold-down rail.
19. Connect the loose end of the MediaDrive power cable to power socket D on the power supply as shown in Figure 5-19. If the access to the power socket is tight, see ÒExpanding MemoryÓ on page 92 for information on how to raise the power supply and gain more access to the socket. D C B A n Figure 5-19 Connecting the MediaDrive Power Cable to the Supply 20. Replace the Avid Media Processor top cover and tighten the top cover screws.
CHAPTER 6 User Control and Serial Device Connections This chapter provides information on installing user control and serial devices. Standard user control devices for all systems include a keyboard, mouse, and dongle. SpeciÞc devices for Avid systems are listed as follows. NewsCutter Ð A modem is standard, a customer-supplied printer is optional. Media Recorder Ð A modem and a customer-supplied printer are optional.
n To connect each record and playback channel to a dongle and a record/engineering workstation, see Chapter 10. Control and Serial Devices The control devices not only provide security, but are used to input and operate Avid DNG systems. Use serial devices to transfer information to or from the system. Control Devices These control devices are used to operate the Avid broadcast system: ¥ Dongle Prevents unauthorized access to the system; this copyright protection device is required to run the software.
Serial Devices The following serial devices connect to the serial port and allow you to transfer information to and from the system: ¥ Modem For communicating with the Avid Bulletin Board System, which provides technical tips and information, and allows you to send feedback to Avid directly. ¥ Customer-supplied printer For printing paper copies of system data, such as the information stored in bins or playlists.
Avid Media Processor Composite R-Y B-Y Y R-Y B-Y Y Serial Ports 4 Input Composite Output 3 2 Time Code In Analog Ref In 1 UI Monitor Keyboard Remote GPI To Keyboard port Apple-design keyboard cable Built-in cable Dongle with cable Apple-design keyboard Figure 6-1 Mouse with cable User Control for NewsCutter and Media Recorder Figure 6-2 shows the connections for a a keyboard, mouse, dongle, and an Avid remote control for AirPlay MP systems.
Avid desktop remote control Avid rack-mounted remote control DC Rack-mounted remote control cable Desktop remote control cable Avid Media Processor Composite R-Y B-Y Y R-Y B-Y Y Input Composite Output Serial Ports 4 3 2 Time Code In Analog Ref In 1 UI Monitor Keyboard Remote GPI To Keyboard port To remote control port Apple-design keyboard cable To power Dongle with cable Built-in cable Apple-design keyboard Mouse with cable Figure 6-2 User Control for Single- and Multichannel Ai
Connecting Serial Devices Figure 6-3 shows how to install a modem and a customer-supplied printer. n When using the modem, turn off AppleTalk (NewsCutter requires that AppleTalk always be off). Select Chooser from the Apple menu. At the bottom of the Chooser window, click the Inactive button under AppleTalk.
Using AirPlay MP Remote Controls The remote control is a user interface that operates AirPlay MP from a remote location. Figure 6-4 shows the desktop remote control and Figure 6-5 shows the rack-mountable version.
CHAPTER 7 Video, Decks, and GPI Control Connections This chapter provides information on the video input/output and GPI control connections for Avid systems. All systems include UI and playback monitors and require a video reference signal. All DNG systems can connect to a deck or other video device. n Information on compatible decks is listed in Chapter 18. Video input and output connections are made to the Avid Broadcast Video Board (ABVB); see Chapter 5 if installing the ABVB.
Multichannel AirPlay MP Ð Each record and playback channel uses a customer-supplied playback monitor for displaying the video recorded or edited on that channel. These record and playback channels are also connected to a record/engineering workstation which provides the UI monitor for one channel at a time. The control channel has a UI monitor for displaying the central user interface. Support for GPIs is optional. For instructions on connecting multichannels, see Chapter 10.
Monitors This chapter describes how to connect two types of monitors. The Avid-supplied UI monitor displays a command menu bar for operating the system and bins for organizing source clips and edited stories. A customer-supplied playback monitor displays incoming video when the system is recording or edited material during playback. Both monitors are connected to the ABVB, which is installed in the Avid Media Processor.
Reference Signal All systems require an analog video reference signal. The video reference signal must be provided to several of the system components and meet the standard NTSC or PAL speciÞcations. See ÒConnecting a Reference SignalÓ on page 119. Connecting Monitors and Video Input/Output Figure 7-1 shows how to connect the UI monitor to an analog broadcast panel. Figure 7-2 shows how to connect the UI monitor and video deck to a digital broadcast panel and the customer-supplied playback monitor.
Analog video source (a deck, router, or feed) Customer-supplied cables for either analog composite or analog component (Y, R-Y, B-Y) video input Avid Media Processor Composite R-Y B-Y Y R-Y B-Y Y Input Customer-supplied cable for analog composite video output Composite Output UI Monitor Keyboard Remote GPI To UI monitor port Customer-supplied playback monitor UI monitor UI monitor cable To monitor connector Figure 7-1 Video I/O for Analog Broadcast Panel 115
Analog video source (a deck, router, or feed) Customer-supplied cable for component serial digital (4:2:2) video outputs (two outputs) Customer-supplied cable for component serial digital (4:2:2) video Input Digital Input Out 1 Serial Ports 4 Avid Media Processor Out 2 3 Analog Ref In 2 Monitor Out Time Code In 1 UI Monitor Keyboard Remote GPI Customer-supplied playback monitor To UI monitor port Customer-supplied cable for analog composite video output UI monitor cable UI monitor To mon
Configuring the Monitor When turning on the Avid Media Processor for the Þrst time or after reconÞgure the ABVB, use the Monitor control panel to select the monitor color settings. 1. Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu. A window opens. 2. Double-click Monitors. A window similar to the following opens. 3. Select the monitor settings: a. Select Colors by clicking the circle beside Colors. b. Highlight Millions for the number of colors. 4.
Connecting Deck Control This section explains how to control a deck using either: n ¥ A serial control cable to link the Avid Media Processor directly to a deck that supports Avid direct serial protocol (see Figure 7-3). ¥ V-LAN VLXi deck controllers to link the Avid Media Processor to a deck that does not support Avid direct serial protocol (see Figure 7-4).
Deck To remote connector on deck Customer-supplied cables (required only if the deck does not have a built-in timecode reader) 9- to 9-pin cable (shipped with the V-LAN VLXi) Timecode out To serial A SERIAL PARALLEL REF Timecode in SERIAL A TIMECODE A IN OUT SERIAL B TIMECODE B IN OUT LAN CF AC VLX TRANSMITTER VLX 2R DUAL RECEIVER To VLXi transmitter serial input V-LAN VLXi VLXi cable To serial port 2 (modem port) Composite R-Y B-Y Y R-Y B-Y Y Input Composite Output Serial Ports 4
n A single source video feed can be routed to other ÒgenlockÓ connectors by using ÒTÓ connector. The video input connector on the Video Slave Driver is a high impedance connection and is not terminated in a 75-ohm load. The reference signal connects to the Video Slave Driver and Avid Media Processor, as well as any deck and V-LAN VLXi that are part of the system. The Video Slave Driver then uses the slave clock signal to synchronize the audio interface (see Figure 7-5).
Connecting GPIs Avid DNG systems support a general-purpose interface (GPI). Special video effects and character generation can be triggered with GPIs. The Avid system interprets the GPI trigger directive, which tells the system when to trigger an external source. A V-LAN VLXi (GPI) or Avid GPI controller is required to use this interface. The GPI can control the Stop, Standby, Play, Record, Recue, Skip, and Tally functions.
Table 7-1 Avid GPI Controller Pin Assignments Pin # Signal Function Pin # Signal Function 1 IN1 Stop 18 VCC +5 V pull-up 35 GND Ground 2 VCC +5 V pull-up 19 GND Ground 36 VCC +5 V pull-up 3 OUT5 Assignable* 20 IN2 Play/record 37 GND Ground 4 OUT6 Assignable 21 IN3 Standby 38 VCC +5 V pull-up 5 OUT7 Assignable 22 IN4 Recue 39 GND Ground 6 OUT8 Assignable 23 IN8 Reserved 40 VCC +5 V pull-up 7 OUT1 Assignable 24 IN7 Reserved 41 GND Ground 8 OU
The V-LAN VLXi GPI controller in shown in Figure 7-7. Table 7-2 lists the V-LAN VLXi serial pin assignments. All outputs are open collector type; they ßoat when off and connect to ground when on. Each output can drive up to 100 mA with an operating voltage range of up to 30 V. The parallel port uses standard parallel pin assignment. See the documentation that come with the V-LAN VLXi.
Table 7-2 V-LAN VLXi Serial Pin Assignments VLXi Pin Function 1 Shield/ground 2 Receive A(Ð) 3 Transmit B(+) 4 Transmit common/ground 5 Not used 6 Receive common/ground 7 Receive B(+) 8 Transmit A(Ð) 9 Shield/ground 124
CHAPTER 8 Audio Connections All Avid DNG systems include a four-channel audio interface or the optional Avid eight-channel audio interface attached to a Pro Tools audio board and Video Slave Driver. This chapter provides audio hardware information for each system. NewsCutter Ð The system includes an audio ampliÞer and two speakers or the optional, rack-mountable speaker/ampliÞer combination.
About Audio Hardware Avid systems includes the following three devices for sampling, recording, and playing audio: ¥ Audio interface ¥ Pro Tools board ¥ Video Slave Driver The audio interface, which is connected to the Pro Tools board, converts analog or Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcast Union (AES/EBU) digital audio (for example, audio from a videotape or CD) to and from digital audio for the Pro Tools board.
Eight-Channel Audio Interface The Avid eight-channel audio interface is optional hardware that provides connectors for eight channels of analog audio input and eight channels of output with high-resolution 15-segment LED output metering. Note that Avid DNG systems accept up to four channels of input and output. The unit also provides four AES/EBU-format digital audio input channels and four output channels.
c Connect digital audio input only if a valid, uninterrupted digital signal is available for the system. If digital audio input is disrupted, system errors occur. Digital audio devices that use 48 kHz sample rates can be connected. ¥ AES/EBU is a format used with professional digital audio equipment. ¥ Some digital audio tapes (DATs) use a Sony/Phillips Digital interface (S/PDIF) format found in consumer digital audio equipment.
Speaker wire shipped with speaker and amplifier (Amplifier and speakers are optional for Media Recorder.
Composite R-Y B-Y Y Input Composite R-Y B-Y Y Output Serial Ports 4 3 2 Time Code In Analog Ref In 1 UI Monitor Keyboard Remote To Pro Tools audio board GPI Avid Media Processor Data cable (shipped with audio board) Balanced male XLR connectors for analog Ch1-Ch4 audio output to deck or other audio destination Balanced female XLR connectors for analog Ch1-Ch4 audio input from deck or other audio source Balanced, three-conductor XLR jacks for Ch1/2 and Ch3/4 AES/EBU digital output and input
Connecting a Reference Signal All Avid DNG systems require a video reference signal from a black burst generator or the house black reference signal (see Figure 8-3). The reference signal connects to the Video Slave Driver and Avid Media Processor, as well as any deck and V-LAN VLXi that are part of the system. The Video Slave Driver then uses the slave clock signal to synchronize the audio interface.
Configuring Audio Once the audio components are connected, use the following sections to conÞgure the audio hardware. The hardware only needs to be conÞgured the Þrst time you run the system. Configuring the Four-Channel Audio Interface If your system has the standard four-channel audio interface, use the Pro Tools software to conÞgure your audio hardware the Þrst time you run your system.
3. ConÞgure the dialog box so it looks like the previous example. a. Choose the Card slot number that is being used for your system. Only the slot with the audio interface board will be detected. b. Choose 48000 for the Sample Rate. DNG systems only support a sample rate of 48000. 4. If you are using Digital audio inputs, change the Ch 1, 2 Input to Digital, the Digital Format to S/PDIF, and the Sync Mode to Digital.
The following dialog box opens. 3. Select 442 Card as the Card Type. 4. ConÞgure the dialog box so it looks like the previous example. However, choose the Card slot number that is being used for your system. a. Choose 888 I/O as the Peripheral. b. Choose 48000 as the Sample Rate. c. Choose the appropriate Sync Mode: Internal Ð Sets the clock and timing for the sample rate internally.
d. Choose a digital format: Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcast Union (AES/ EBU) (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format (S/PDIF) e. Choose the appropriate Ch 1, 2 Input: Analog Ð If using analog inputs, choose Analog. Digital Ð If using digital audio inputs, change the Ch 1, 2 Input to Digital, the Digital Format to S/PDIF, and the Sync Mode to Digital. -If you are using four digital inputs, click the Other Options button. The following dialog box opens.
CHAPTER 9 Storage Drive Connections This chapter supplies information on connecting external storage drives to Avid systems. All the storage drives described in this chapter connect to the ATTO SiliconExpress SCSI boards. n Chapter 5 provides instructions for installing ATTO SiliconExpress boards. SpeciÞc devices for Avid systems are listed as follows. NewsCutter and Media Recorder Ð Attach MediaDrives, one or two MRS enclosures, and MediaDocks.
Shared libraries use an Avid MediaShareª with MediaDocks, one or two MRS enclosures, multiple MRS enclosures with storage expanders, or RAID. Chapter 3 provides a complete list of multichannel AirPlay MP options. About Storage Drives Avid systems include an Avid drive and MediaDrives. The Avid drive, or startup drive, is a hard disk drive installed inside the Avid Media Processor. It stores the software that is required to start and run the system.
Media Storage Drive Options Media storage drive options include: ¥ Multidrive rack-mountable storage (MRS) Each rack-mounted enclosure can contain as many as four drives. ¥ Multiple MRS enclosures with storage expanders Some of the MRS enclosures include storage expanders, which make it possible to connect more drives to the system. ¥ Redundant arrays of independent drives (RAID) Each RAID enclosure includes media storage drives and a backup drive for restoring lost media.
Understanding SCSI Hardware This section provides background information about the hardware used to connect storage drives to the system. Information on hardware preparation is included. See ÒConnecting Storage DrivesÓ on page 151 for step-by-step storage drive installation instructions. Drive Configurations Up to seven SCSI devices can be connected to a SiliconExpress IV single-ended board.
However, knowing which hardware to use is complicated because each storage expander could be installed inside an MRS enclosure, which also contains MediaDrives. An MRS enclosure that includes a storage expander can also be connected to an enclosure that contains only drives. See ÒConnecting MRS Enclosures with Storage ExpandersÓ on page 154 for procedures.
The basic drive-sharing architecture is illustrated in Figure 9-2. Shared library of storage drives SCSI network Playback channel Playback channel Local drive Figure 9-2 Playback/record channel Local drive Local drive Control channel Local drive Multichannel AirPlay MP SCSI Network for Sharing Drives When a channel records new material, the digitized video is stored on the buffer drives for the channel. The system uploads the material to the shared library of storage drives.
Although you can play events directly from the central shared library, normally events are downloaded to local storage buffers for playback. Using buffers with a shared library increases the reliability of the system. When each channel plays material from its own buffer drives, the demands placed on the shared library are reduced, the same event can play on multiple playback channels, and there is no single point of failure.
Due to the high data transfer rates associated with digital audio and video, Avid systems use wide, 68-pin SCSI connections to link the Avid Media Processor to the media storage drives. There are two types of wide SCSI connections: ¥ Single-ended SCSI For linking fewer storage devices close to the Avid Media Processor. ¥ Differential SCSI For linking storage devices farther away from the Avid Media Processor, using storage expanders for connecting more storage devices, and for higher data rates.
ATTO SiliconExpress Boards All media storage devices are connected to the Avid Media Processor via a SiliconExpress board installed in the Avid Media Processor. When the system is recording and playing video, the SiliconExpress board provides a fast SCSI connection for transferring digital media between the Avid Media Processor and each storage device. Avid Media Processors can include one or two, single-ended or differential SiliconExpress boards. All SiliconExpress IV boards have 68-pin connectors.
Figure 9-4 shows the mating single-ended or differential SCSI cables for the connectors shown in Figure 9-3. c Use the appropriate single-ended or differential SCSI cables specially designed and supplied by Avid. Terminate the system as described in ÒSCSI TerminatorsÓ on page 147.
Figure 9-5 shows the location of the SCSI connectors on the MRS enclosures. Figure 9-6 shows the location of the SCSI connectors on the Þxed and removable drive chassis. Figure 9-7 shows the location of the SCSI connectors on the MediaDock chassis.
MediaDock Unit GPI failure and reset port SCSI bus A (IN) connector SCSI Bus A (OUT) SCSI Bus A (IN) SCSI bus A (OUT) connector SCSI Bus B (IN) SCSI Bus B (OUT) SCSI bus B (IN) connector SCSI bus B(OUT) connector 68-pin high density SCSI connectors Figure 9-7 SCSI Connectors on the MediaDock SCSI Terminators After the storage devices are connected to the system, one or more terminators are used to terminate each SCSI chain.
50-pin narrow terminator Single-ended terminator (purple, gray, or blue with male jackscrews) Figure 9-8 n Differential terminator (red with female jackscrews) SCSI Terminators The MediaDock ships with an Avid ultra, wide 68-pin (blue) terminator. Terminate the SCSI bus B (OUT) connector on the rear of the MediaDock chassis (see Figure 9-9) when the MediaDock is conÞgured as a single bus conÞguration.
n SCSI IDs for AirPlay MP systems are set at the factory before they are shipped. c Each device connected to a SiliconExpress board must have a unique SCSI ID that is in the acceptable range for the storage system option. Failure to set the IDs according to the speciÞcations for the storage option could damage the drives. Figure 9-10 shows the SCSI ID display locations on the back of the MRS enclosures. Figure 9-11 shows the SCSI ID locations on the back of the external MediaDrive.
Decreases the ID Press these switches to change the SCSI ID. 5 Increases the ID + 5 Figure 9-11 Setting SCSI IDs on MediaDrives The MediaDock control panel displays two numbers, one on either side of a colon. The number on the left represents the selected slot location or terminator position; the number on the right is the slotÕs SCSI ID assignment or internal terminator status.
To assign SCSI bus ID numbers to the devices on the system: 1. Press and hold the Slot button for 5 seconds. This activates Set Mode and the colon in the center of the digital readout ßashes. 2. Press the Slot button repeatedly until the left digit of the readout displays the target slot location. 3. Press the SCSI ID button repeatedly until the right digit of the readout displays the SCSI ID number you want to assign to the bay.
2. Set the SCSI ID for each drive in the MRS to a unique number from 0-6, inclusive. 3. Plug a single-ended terminator into the available SCSI port on the MRS.
b. Plug the other end of the cable into a single-ended SCSI port on the MRS. c Use only Þngers to tighten the jack screws on the cable connectors. Excess torque can damage the screw socket. 2. Use a 12-inch 68- to 68-pin single-ended SCSI cable to connect the Þrst MRS to a second MRS that includes no more than three drives: a. Plug one end of the cable into the remaining single-ended SCSI port on the Þrst MRS. b. Plug the other end into a single-ended SCSI port on the second MRS. 3.
Connecting MRS Enclosures with Storage Expanders This procedure describes how to connect two MRS enclosures that include storage expanders to a channel to provide local or buffer storage. Figure 9-15 shows a diagram of the connections. To install MRS enclosures with storage expanders: 1. Use a 68- to 68-pin differential SCSI cable to connect the Avid Media Processor to an MRS that includes a storage expander and three drives: a.
b. Plug the other end of the cable into a SCSI port on an MRS that does not include a storage expander. c An MRS that includes a storage expander and an attached MRS that includes only drives can enclose a total of no more than seven drives. 4. Set the SCSI ID for each drive and storage expander: a. Set the SCSI ID for each storage expander to a unique number from 0-6, inclusive. b. Set the SCSI ID for each drive connected to a particular storage expander to a unique number from 0-6, inclusive. 5.
Avid Media Processor Composite R-Y B-Y Y R-Y B-Y Y Input Composite Output Differential connector Single-ended connector Serial Ports 4 3 2 Time Code In Analog Ref In 1 UI Monitor Keyboard Remote GPI To SiliconExpress 4D board Differential cable Differential terminator or Differential cable to attach another MRS with a storage expander Differential cable Storage Expander SCSI0ID 0 SCSI LUN ID 0 Storage Expander SCSI LUN ID 2 SCSI1ID 1 SCSI LUN ID 0 SCSI LUN ID 1 SCSI LUN ID 2 SCSI
Connecting SCSI RAID Units Use the following procedure in conjunction with the RAID documentation that comes with the RAID units. This procedure summarizes connecting differential SCSI units to Avid systems. Additional server information can be found in Chapter 11. 1. Use a 68- to 68-pin differential SCSI cable to connect a RAID unit to the Avid Media Processor: a. Plug one end of the cable into a differential SCSI connector on the Avid Media Processor. b.
Connecting 9-GB MediaDrives The following procedure applies when connecting Þxed and removable drive chassis to a system. c Failure to install storage devices correctly can prevent the system from starting or operating successfully. Use only Avid-supplied cables for optimal performance. Use up to seven drives. A chassis includes two drives. 1. Use a 68- to 68-pin single-ended SCSI cable to attach a MediaDrive to the Avid Media Processor: a.
Connecting the MediaShare Library The Avid MediaShare is a SCSI router that allows you to connect several Avid video and audio systems to a shared group of storage drives. MediaShare allows up to four editors to collaborate on projects from separate workstations, or work on separate parts of the same project concurrently. Figure 9-16 shows the location of the status display and the button used for selecting display choices.
2. If the system is using a single-ended SCSI adapter board, replace it with a SiliconExpress 4D board (see Chapter 5 for information on installing system boards). 3. Use a 68- to 68-pin differential SCSI cable to connect Avid system to the Avid MediaShare: a. Plug one end of the differential cable into a SiliconExpress 4D board installed in the Avid Media Processor. b. Plug the other end of the cable into a differential SCSI host connector on the back of the MediaShare (see Figure 9-17).
Connecting Storage Drives to the MediaShare Unit If you disconnected any external single-ended or differential SCSI storage drives from the Avid system, you can reconnect them to the MediaShare unit. The drives connected in the following procedure will become the shared library of storage drives. To connect the shared library of storage drives to the Avid MediaShare unit: 1. Connect the SCSI cable to the Avid MediaShare unit as follows: a.
The MediaDock chassis can also be positioned on its side and rackmounted. The MediaDock unit is shown in Figure 9-18. See the Avid MediaDock Setup and UserÕs Guide for the many possible storage conÞgurations.
Naming Drives All Þxed and removable drives are formatted before they are delivered to you. For some systems, the drives are given the name Media, so you must give each drive a unique name the Þrst time you start the system. When turning on the Avid system, each online Þxed and removable drive should appear on the desktop. c Do not change the names of drives on the multichannel AirPlay MP systems. The drives are given unique names during system integration and testing.
CHAPTER 10 Multiple Channel Connections This chapter applies only to multichannel AirPlay MP systems. It explains how to set up the record/engineering workstation by connecting each playback and record channel to a video/keyboard switch, which in turn is connected to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP Ð This system includes Ethernet but not the record/engineering workstation.
About Connecting Channels The individual channels in a multichannel AirPlay MP system are connected using the record/engineering workstation and Ethernet. Each playback and record channel is connected to the user interface ADB switch. The user interface ADB switch then connects to the monitor, keyboard, and mouse and is referred to as the record/ engineering workstation. In addition, an Ethernet hub connects each Avid Media Processor in the system.
VIDEO SWITCH 1 2 3 4 These buttons correspond to the channels connected on the back of the switch. Figure 10-1 User Interface ADB Switch (Front View) The record/engineering monitor displays the selected channelÕs user interface, including a command menu bar. You can use keyboard and mouse controls to select channels. Select the channels by typing a command or choosing them with the mouse from the menu bar displayed on the monitor.
Figure 10-2 shows how to connect the user interface ADB switch to the channels in a multichannel AirPlay MP system. Record/engineering monitor To monitor UI monitor cable User interface ADB switch 4 3 2 1 C Use C ports for the record/engineering workstation. To channel 1 monitor input port Apple-design keyboard with cable Use ports 2 and 3 for linking record and playback channels 2 and 3.
n Trackballs and other input devices that were speciÞcally designed to work with the Macintosh can be installed instead of a mouse. After installing the multichannel AirPlay MP hardware, install the multichannel AirPlay MP system software to link the channels and activate the record/engineering workstation. n For multichannel AirPlay MP software installation instructions, see Chapter 12. Connecting Ethernet Channels Ethernet transfers the control and database information between channels.
To the built-In Ethernet port on the back of the Avid Media Processor (each channel labeled with this symbol) An Asante FriendlyNet 10T adapter for each channel (appearance may vary) Power indicator Link integrity indicator Ethernet 10T cables (RJ45 telephone jacks on each end) 1 2 3 OUT 4 5 6 IN Ethernet Hub (appearance may vary) Figure 10-3 Ethernet Connections 169 7 8
CHAPTER 11 Client/Server Hardware This chapter provides an overview of the AvidNet client/server hardware components. It includes a description of each component and instructions for performing some common procedures. The server is not supplied by Avid. Your Avid representative can provide you with a list of Avid certiÞed vendors. The ATM switches, Ethernet hub, and MegaDrives are all components of a MediaServer.
Table 11-1 AvidNet Hardware Item Quantity Purpose Avid certiÞed server 1 Stores and manages bins and media. Windows NT¨ database console 1 Console for running Informix¨ OnLine Dynamic Server software. Sever programming terminal 1 Interface to server OS and switch. Handles media data trafÞc between clients and the server. FORE Systems ATM switches ASX-200BX 1 or 2 ASX-1000 (alternative) 1 Cabletron SEHI-24 Intelligent Ethernet hub 1 RAID storage Store media.
The switches, the Ethernet hub, and the RAID storage are rackmountable. Figure 11-1 shows a sample layout of the major components.
Servers The server stores and plays back media at the request of clients. The Silicon Graphics CHALLENGE DM and XL servers are the only two Avid certiÞed servers. For operating and hardware information, see the documentation that is provided with the server. Figure 11-2 shows the CHALLENGE DM server hardware.
Figure 11-3 shows the front of the CHALLENGE XL server hardware.
Database Console The customer is responsible for supplying a database console computer with a Windows NT operating system. This console computer requires the components speciÞed in Table 11-2. Table 11-2 Database Console Requirements Component SpeciÞcation Processor Intel ¨ Pentium ¨ Pro; 200 MHz. Memory 128-MB; internal system memory. Hard drive 4-GB intelligent device electronics (IDE) hard drive with NTFS format; primary drive that contains the operating system and 3 GB of database information.
Table 11-2 Database Console Requirements (Continued) Component SpeciÞcation SCSI tape drives Two Windows NT compatible, SCSI tape drives; these tape drives must be able to work simultaneously with each other. Both connect to the SCSI accelerator board and are used to back up the database. A minimum of four compatible tapes are required. The total number of tapes depends on the database size. Network board TCP/IP compatible network board; required for network and server connections.
OC3 ports Network interface module Dual power supply switches C RX1 RX1 RX1 RX1 RX1 RX1 RX1 RX1 D A TX1 RX1 TX1 RX1 TX1 RX1 TX1 RX1 TX1 RX1 TX1 RX1 TX1 RX1 TX1 RX1 B TX1 TX1 TX1 TX1 TX1 TX1 TX1 TX1 RESET AvidNet SER Switch control processor (SCP) module ETH PWR NEXT SELECT Ethernet port Display LED Port status LEDs Figure 11-4 ASX 200BX Switch Network Modules A typical ATM switch may contain up to four network modules.
RX1 A RX1 TX1 A1 RX1 TX1 A2 RX1 TX1 A3 Transmit indicator TX1 A4 Receive indicator Figure 11-5 Switch Ports The status LEDs to the right of each port indicate the status of the connection. The top LED describes the status of the receive line, and the bottom LED describes the status of the transmit line. When these LEDs are green, the port is receiving or transmitting data. ATM data transmission is rapid, so the lights may appear to be blinking.
Table 11-3 ASX 200BX ATM Switch Connections From To Connection Type Port A1 Server ATM board fa0 Fiber Port A2 Server ATM board fa1 Fiber Port A3 Server ATM board fa2 Fiber Ports B1 and up Client ATM boards Fiber Ethernet port Ethernet hub, port X Unshielded twisted pair Port A1 Server ATM board fa3 Fiber Port A2 Server ATM board fa4 Fiber Port A3 Server ATM board fa5 Fiber Ports B1 and up Client ATM boards Fiber Ethernet port Ethernet hub, port X Category 5 Ethernet cable
Ethernet Hub The Ethernet hub routes bin data between the clients and the server. The hub is a Cabletron¨ SEHI-24. Network printers, NewsViewª, MediaServer, and the MediaServer database all connect the Avid Media Processors through the Ethernet hub. The Ethernet hub looks similar to the one shown in Figure 11-6.
Status LEDs The status LEDs are part of the Cabletron Systems LANVIEW¨ Status and Monitoring Diagnostics System. Use the LEDs to monitor the status of various hub components. Table 11-4 describes the status LEDs. Table 11-4 Cabletron Systems Status LED LED Description PWR When this LED is on (green), the hub is receiving power normally. If this LED is off, there is a problem with the hubÕs power. CPU During normal operation, this LED blinks green.
RAID Storage Units AvidNet uses RAID storage units to store media Þles. Ciprico and MegaDrive storage units are described in the following sections. Ciprico The Ciprico 7000 is a RAID level 3, high-availability storage device. The medium over which it transfers data to and from the host is Þberoptics. The protocol it uses is Fibre Channel. Fibre Channel is a new ANSI standard designed speciÞcally to provide high-speed data transfers using several network topologies.
Control Panel Figure 11-7 describes the control panel on the front of the Ciprico array. LCD display Drive 5 Drive 6 Drive 4 In set LED Drive 7 Drive 3 Drive 8 Rocker arrow switch Drive 2 Drive 1 Drive 9 Array busy Select Key Built-in self-test (BIST) error Inefficient Use Figure 11-7 Ciprico Front Panel Table 11-5 deÞnes the controls. Table 11-5 Ciprico User Controls Control Function Rocker arrow switch Use the rocker arrow switch to move through the menu.
Table 11-5 Ciprico User Controls (Continued) Control Function Select key After using the rocker arrow switch to maneuver through the menu, press the select key to selected a new option or default value. Defaults are indicated by an asterisk. Power Supply Shuttles The array contains dual hot-swappable power supplies. Each power supply is in an individual shuttle and can be replaced without turning off the array. No manual switching is required to set the input voltage.
Figure 11-8 shows the front of a single MegaDrive drive array and Figure 11-9 shows the back.
LCD Interface The LCD interface provides a direct interface to the MegaDrive controller. During normal operations, the LCD interface displays the MegaDrive logo. When the MegaDrive is booted or encounters a fault, the LCD displays status or informational messages.
Table 11-6 Controller LEDs (Continued) LED Green Red Yellow Support systems (right) Normal One of the fans has failed. Call Avid. Drives Each MegaDrive chassis can house up to six 9-GB drives (the standard is four or Þve). Drives 1 through 4 contain media data, drive 5 is a parity drive, and the auxiliary drive is an unpowered optional spare. The drives are numbered as shown in Figure 11-10.
Fault Alarm If a drive or any other component in the MegaDrive array fails, the MegaDrive sounds an alarm and displays the problem in the LCD interface. The LCD interface shows what has malfunctioned, the time and date of the malfunction, the total number of malfunctions occurring, and what to do to Þx the problem. To silence the alarm, press the Down button next to the LCD. Power Supplies Each MegaDrive unit uses three identical power supplies (see Figure 11-9).
Terminator SCSI cable to server Server RAID units Figure 11-11 Direct RAID Connections to the Server In conÞgurations with more than eight RAID units, eight are connected directly to the server, and additional units are daisy chained to the Þrst eight, as shown in Figure 11-12.
SCSI cable to RAID unit Terminator SCSI cable to server Server RAID unit Figure 11-12 RAID Connections to the Server and Other RAID Units Power Cycling RAID Units Power cycling RAID units involves shutting them off, then turning them back on again. 1. Shut down the MediaServer application (see Chapter 13). 2. Shut down the server. 3. Shut off the RAID unit. 4. With the server terminal at the maintenance menu, turn on the RAID units.
5. Wait for the ÒonlineÓ or ÒOKÓ message to appear in the display of each RAID, about one minute after you turn it on. If the power supply on a MegaDrive unit fails (the alarm will go off), shut off the MegaDrive unit, reseat the power supply, and try again. The power supply in Ciprico units can be swapped while the unit is running. See the Ciprico Disk Array 7000 Disk Array Guide for more information. Swapping RAID Unit Drives You can swap drives in a RAID array while the unit is running.
CHAPTER 12 ConÞguring Multichannel AirPlay MP This chapter describes how to conÞgure multichannel AirPlay MP systems. Before conÞguring the multichannel AirPlay MP, install the basic software on each individual channel, as described in the Release Notes. n c The AirPlay MP 4.0 release does not support multichannel conÞgurations. Failing to follow the startup instructions in this chapter could damage the Avid Media Processor or storage disk drives.
Naming the Channels and Enabling Program Linking When installing or conÞguring the software, do not turn on the shared library drives until all the software installation and settings are completed. The central library data and drive conÞgurations could get corrupted. To name the channels and enable the program linking: 1. Start the Avid Media Processor for each channel in the system. 2. Use the record/engineering workstation to access the desktop, or startup screen, for the Þrst record or playback channel.
6. Next to Program Linking, click Start to turn on the linking option. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each remaining record and playback channel in the system. Name the successive channels Channel 2, Channel 3, and so on. AutoGuest The AutoGuest init is installed in the System Folder for each channel in the system. When AutoGuest is enabled, the enabled channels can share Þles with each other.
The System Folder is located on the Avid startup disk on the desktop, or startup screen, for each channel. AutoGuest INIT 2.0 Completing the Channel Links Follow these directions for each channel in the system, including the control, record, and playback channels. 1. Use the record/engineering workstation to access the desktop, or startup screen, for a channel. 2. Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu. 3. Double-click Users & Groups.
4. In the window that opens, double-click AirPlay, which is the owner name. Owner Guest 5. Select Program Linking in the next window that appears, then click the close box to return to the Users & Groups window.
6. Double-click the Guest in the Users & Groups window and select Program Linking in the window that opens. Close box 7. Close the Guest window. 8. Repeat the steps in this section for each remaining channel in the system. 9. Close the Users & Groups window and start the AirPlay MP software on each channel. To launch the AirPlay MP software: a. Double-click the Avid system drive icon. b. Double-click the Avid AirPlay folder icon. c. Double-click the AirPlay icon.
The Þrst time the multichannel AirPlay MP system is launched, access should be correctly conÞgured for all channels on the system. Most systems are conÞgured by Avid. By default, new disks are conÞgured with write access for all channels. If you are adding additional disks, you should lock all channels, except the record channel. c If you assign two channels write access to the same volume, you will corrupt the volume. Do not change write access unless you are certain of what you are doing.
a. Scroll to the volume name. If you rename a volume, do not use leading or trailing spaces or change the shared library preÞx. b. On the next line type L to lock the drive or U to unlock a drive. Unlocked drives have write access to the central disk array. c Do not assign two channels write access to the same volume. c. Type 0 (zero) to indicate how frequently the drive information should be updated. This is an Avid system requirement.
AirPlay MP automatically creates a bin called AirPlay Database bin. This bin provides easy access to new material on the system. For example, if you record new clips on the record channel, the new clips appear in the AirPlay Database bin. You can then drag the clips to a different bin. Since all new clips appear in the AirPlay Database bin, the bin could easily contain thousands of clips for commercial insertion applications. This would make it very difÞcult to identify new material.
Quitting from the Database Server Window The Database Server window does not have a Close box; it usually runs in the background on the control or record channel. Click in the Database Server window to activate the window. Choose Quit from the File menu to close the window and leave the application. Relaunching the Database Server Window Avid systems ship with the AirPlay¥Database alias in the Startup Items folder. The Database Server window opens automatically when the Avid Media Processor is turned on.
3. Double-click Multichannel. Settings button Double-click here The multichannel dialog box appears. 4. To choose the playback channel, click next to Playback channel. Channel number Click here 5. Type the correct channel number. 6. If the system is a single channel with record, click to select Show Clocks While Playing.
n This option updates time displays on the playback channel during playback. If the system has a control channel, do not select this option because updating displays requires additional processing time. 7. Click to select Connect To It for the Local Database. 8. Click to select Connect To It for the Server Database. 9. Click Find to Þnd the server database application. A dialog box opens. Your system might not display any AppleTalk Zones. This is normal. Click here Click here 10.
Configuring the Record Channel To conÞgure the record channel: 1. Complete the steps in ÒConÞguring Playback ChannelsÓ on page 201. 2. At the Avid Media Processor system that you want to be the record channel, click the Settings button in the Project window. (On a three-channel system, channel 3 is usually the record channel.) 3. Double-click Multichannel. Settings button Double-click here The multichannel dialog box appears. 4. To choose the record channel, click next to Record channel.
Click here 5. If the system is a single channel with record, click to select Show Clocks While Playing. n This option updates time displays on the record channel during playback and recording. If the system has a control channel, do not select this option because updating displays requires additional processing time. 6. Click to select Connect To It for the Local Database. 7. Click to select Connect To It for the Server Database. 8. Click Find to Þnd the Server Database application. A dialog box appears.
¥ If you select Trim Media To Marks, type a handle size in the Add Secs Before Mark IN and Secs After Mark OUT boxes. This provides handles on each event in case you need to reset the marks. 11. Click OK or press Return. Configuring the Control Channel To conÞgure the control channel: 1. On the Avid Media Processor that serves as the control channel, click the Settings button in the Project window. 2. Double-click Multichannel.
3. Click next to Control channel. Click here 4. Click the check box next to Playback channel #1 Connect to it. 5. Click Find, next to Playback channel #1 Connect to it. A dialog box opens. Click here 6. Click to highlight AirPlay Channel 1. 7. Click OK or press Return. 8. Repeat steps 4 to 7 for any additional playback channels on the system.
9. Click to select Connect To It for the Local Database. 10. Click to select Connect To It for the Server Database. 11. Click Find to Þnd the Server Database application. A dialog box appears. 12. Click to select the application and click OK. The application is usually stored in the AirPlay Folder on the control channel. It is called AP•Database. 13. Click OK or press Return.
The following illustration shows playback channel 1 conÞgured to download media from the shared drives. Download/upload indicator Event being downloaded Media sharing button c You should download events to the local drives before playing. You can only play directly from the central disk array if no other channel is accessing the disk array. For example, if the record channel began uploading while you were playing from the central disk array, the system would experience video underruns.
Settings button Double-click here The multichannel settings dialog box appears. 3. Click next to Local channel. Click here 4. Click OK or press Return. 5. To bring the channel online again, you must complete the steps described in ÒConÞguring Playback ChannelsÓ on page 201.
Grouping Channels You can group channels to provide simultaneous rolling, redundancy, or multicasting. When you play a grouped playlist in the control channel, the active playlist simultaneously plays in each grouped channel. The active playlist in each channel is indicated by the red position arrow. For redundancy, load the same playlist in two channels. For multicasting, open different playlists. You can also group channels by using a GPI to command the channels to play.
2. Double-click Channel Grouping. Settings button Double-click here The Channel Groupings dialog box appears. 3. For each channel that you want to group, choose Group 1 from the group pop-up menu that appears. Channel 3 Group menu 4. Click OK or press Return. 5. To remove channels from the group, complete steps 1 to 4, but choose None from the pop-up menu.
n To loop grouped channels, activate each playlist and click the Loop button. Grouped channels are indicated in the Status Bar panel. In the following example, channels 1 and 3 are grouped together. The green LED is lit for the active channel. Playback channels that are controlled by the control channel are indicated with an Active Connection symbol in the channel selector.
CHAPTER 13 Starting Up and Shutting Down This chapter describes how to start up and shut down all Avid DNG systems. When powering on for the Þrst time, or after reconÞguring the storage devices, double-check the following: c n c ¥ All interface and power cable connections ¥ SCSI IDs ¥ SCSI termination Failure to follow the instructions in this chapter for starting up and shutting down the system could damage the Avid Media Processor or storage drives.
Starting Up and Shutting Down Systems The following procedures explain how to launch and shut down NewsCutter, Media Recorder, single-channel AirPlay MP, and the AirPlay MP/NewsCutter combination systems. See ÒStarting Up and Shutting Down Multichannel AirPlay MP SystemsÓ on page 219 for information about multichannel AirPlay MP systems. Starting Up the System AirPlay MP systems are shipped with a power sequencer. All AirPlay MP components are connected to the sequencer.
4. After all other hardware has been on for 10 seconds, press the power-on key at the top right corner of the keyboard (see Figure 13-1). Power-on key Figure 13-1 Power-On Key The Avid Media Processor goes through its startup process, then the desktop appears. 5. Double-click the Avid system drive icon. 6. Double-click the Avid application folder icon. 7. Double-click the Avid application icon for the system. The application launches and the Project Selection dialog box opens.
If a supporting Þle is missing, there are initialization (INIT) conßicts, or hardware problems are found, a dialog box similar to the following appears. Choose the appropriate option: ¥ Click Save to save a copy of the report. A window might open asking where to the save conÞguration report Þle on the Avid Media Processor. ¥ Click Quit to stop the software from launching. ¥ Click OK to launch the application. The software will launch, but problems may occur (depending on the detected failure).
This conÞguration report can also be displayed when not in the application by using AppleÕs SimpleText. Shutting Down the System To shut down the system: 1. Quit the application and back up the bins and projects. n Avid recommends that you safeguard the project by backing up the bins and projects on 3.5-inch diskettes before shutting down the system. See Chapter 14 for information on backing up bins and projects. 2. Choose Shut Down from the Special menu to turn off the Avid Media Processor desktop. 3.
Starting Up and Shutting Down Multichannel AirPlay MP Systems These directions explain how to start up and shut down all multichannel AirPlay MP systems. See ÒStarting Up and Shutting Down SystemsÓ on page 215 for information about NewsCutter, Media Recorder, and single-channel AirPlay MP systems. Starting Up Multichannel AirPlay MP Systems n When setting up the multichannel AirPlay MP system for the Þrst time, locate and identify which are the playback, record, and control channels.
b. Press the power-on key at the top right corner of the record/ engineering keyboard. This keyboard is connected to the user interface ADB switch (see Figure 13-2). User interface ADB switch Power-on key VIDEO SWITCH 1 2 3 Keyboard 4 Channel selection buttons Figure 13-2 User Interface ADB Switch and Power-On Key The Avid Media Processor for the selected channel goes through its startup process, then the desktop appears. c. Start the multichannel AirPlay MP application on the channel.
Shutting Down Multichannel AirPlay MP Systems Always shut down the system in the correct order. c Failure to follow the instructions in this chapter for shutting down the system could damage the Avid Media Processor or storage disk drives. 1. Shut down one channel at a time: a. Quit the application and back up the bins and projects. n Avid recommends that you safeguard the project by backing up the bins and projects on 3.5-inch diskettes before shutting down the system.
Starting Up and Shutting Down MediaServer Systems These directions explain how to start up and shut down the CHALLENGE XL and DM MediaServer systems. n Although the layout of the hardware is different in the XL and DM models, the procedures for turning the server on and off, rebooting the server, and using the System Controller are the same. When you see the maintenance menu, the shutdown is complete. At this point, you can turn off the server by pressing the power switch to Off.
Shutting Down the Server To shut down the server, you must be logged in as root. Use the shutdown command: % shutdown -g0 n The prompt used in the above example may differ depending on the server. Rebooting the Server To reboot the server, you must be logged in as root. Use the reboot command: wvid> reboot n The prompt used in the above example may differ depending on the server. The system displays the prompt again, then a series of status messages.
CHAPTER 14 Operating Safely This chapter describes the basic principles for operating all Avid DNG systems safely. While using the system, feel free to experiment with the software by trying new commands, using new techniques, and adjusting various settings to learn what works best for you. In most cases you can avoid damaging the system or destroying the Þles as long as you follow a few simple operational rules.
Back up the bins and projects on 3.5-inch diskettes after each editing or scheduling session. Why Saving is Important While you work, the project is only stored in volatile RAM. If the power fails and the system shuts down unexpectedly, the Avid Media Processor loses everything stored in RAM. Saving the bins and projects protects the work by copying the information from RAM to the storage drives.
Make backups of work bins and projects on 3.5-inch diskettes at the end of every editing or scheduling session. Then if the original Þles are lost, the bin and project backups can be reinstalled. Batch record the clips and stories to re-create any lost media Þles. Backing Up Bins and Projects NewsCutter users should back up bins and projects at the end of every editing session to avoid losing work.
The Avid Media Processor copies the folder and its contents onto the diskette. 4. Drag the diskette icon to the Trash to eject it. Hints for Recording Use the guidelines in this section to ensure the best results when recording. Choose the Correct Storage Drive AvidÕs broadcast resolutions provide more picture detail and crisper sound, but also require faster drive access rates and more drive storage space than other digital video. Some drives cannot handle these demands.
Store Media Files on MediaDrives—Projects on the Avid System Drive Mixing in a few small bin and project Þles with large media Þles can cause drive fragmentation. To prevent fragmentation, store bins, projects, and other small Þles on the Avid system drive, where the Avid DNG system software is installed. Store all media Þles separately on the MediaDrives. c Do not run drive defragmentation software on Avid MediaDrives. These have been found to corrupt the audio and video Þles.
Choose Drives with Enough Storage Space Choose MediaDrives with enough space to store the material. If you are recording from a Mark IN to a Mark OUT and choose drives without enough storage, a dialog box appears. Switch to drives that have enough storage space for the clip and begin recording. If the drive Þlls during recording, a dialog box appears. Switch drives and the system continues recording at the timecode where it stopped recording. When you Þnish, edit the two clips together into one clip.
Keep Only One System Folder Online The System Folder includes all the software required to operate the Avid Media Processor. It is stored on the internal Avid system drive. If you store another copy of the System Folder on the Avid system drive or on any of the other drives attached to the Avid Media Processor, the system may become confused. The Avid Media Processor may access any of the online System Folders when starting Ñ you cannot be sure which it will use.
Unplugging the Keyboard or Mouse Unplug the keyboard or mouse only when the Avid Media Processor is turned off. c Unplugging the keyboard or mouse while the Avid Media Processor is turned on could damage the system board. As a result, the mouse and keyboard would no longer function. To unplug the keyboard or mouse: 1. Choose Quit from the File menu, or press k-Q, if you are running an application. 2.
Switch MediaDrives Safely MediaDrives contain media Þles. Media Þles are the digital video and audio the system captures and uses for playing back. During the scheduling session, you may need to switch drives to bring speciÞc media Þles online or to provide storage space for recording new media Þles. Although you can switch drives while the Avid Media Processor is running, Avid recommends turning off the Avid Media Processor before switching drives.
c Make sure you use the correct SCSI cables, addresses, and termination when setting up the new storage conÞguration. Do not use the Mount command from the SiliconExpress control panel to remount the drives. Switching Drives After Turning Off the System To switch a MediaDrive after turning off the system: 1. Choose Quit from the File menu to quit the software, or press k-Q. 2. Choose Shut Down from the Special menu on the desktop to turn off the Avid Media Processor. 3. Power off the MediaDrives. 4.
n c To reconnect storage devices, see Chapter 9. Always read the latest documentation supplied with the drives. Technology and procedures change over time. Use the correct SCSI cables, addresses, and termination when setting up the new storage conÞguration. Do not use the Mount command from the SiliconExpress control panel to remount the drives.
CHAPTER 15 Maintenance This chapter describes maintenance routines that should be done on a regular basis to minimize problems from occurring on the Avid DNG systems. AirPlay MP Maintenance Procedures As part of the maintenance routine, always make sure that the cooling fans and air ßow vents for the Avid components, racks, and storage devices are unrestricted. The following sections are AvidÕs recommended maintenance procedures.
¥ Apple Menu Items folder should contain the following: - AirPlay application alias - Chooser (installed as part of Macintosh O/S) - Control Panels alias (installed as part of Macintosh O/S) - Find File (installed as part of Macintosh O/S) - VScanner alias (multichannel only) - AirPlay¥Database alias (multichannel record only) The Apple Menu Items folder is located in the System Folder. All other items can be removed.
Daily AirPlay MP Maintenance Perform the following procedure on AirPlay MP systems each day. 1. Restart each channel of the system. a. Quit out of AirPlay. From the File menu, choose Quit. Click Quit in the dialog box that follows. b. From the Application menu (upper right corner of the screen), choose Finder. This step is only necessary if the Show Desktop function is turned off in the General Controls Control Panel. c. From the Special menu, choose Restart.
Weekly AirPlay MP Maintenance Check that the date and time are correct on each channel. Select the Date and Time window from the Control Panels folder. The Control Panels are found in the Apple Menu Items list. Alternatively it can be found on the internal Avid drive in the Control Panels folder. The Control Panels folder is located in the System Folder. Monthly AirPlay MP Maintenance Perform the following procedures on AirPlay MP systems each month.
2. Check for creating and .write Þles using the Find File utility. a. Type creating in the Find File window and click Find. b. If Find File locates a creating Þle, the Items Found window will open. Select the creating Þles in this window and drag them to the Trash. c. Close the Items Found window and type .write (note the period before the word). Click Find. Select the .write Þles in this window and drag them to the Trash. d. Close the Find File windows. e.
c. Type creating and click Find. d. If Find File locates a creating Þle, an Items Found window will open. Select the creating Þles in this window and drag them to the Trash. e. Close the Items Found window and type .write (note the period before the word). Click Find. Select the .write Þles in this window and drag them to the Trash. f. Close the Find File windows. g. Choose Empty Trash from the Special menu and click OK.
¥On the playback channels, highlight only the buffer drive partitions and click Repair. f. Choose Quit from the Disk First Aid File menu. 2. Run Norton Disk Doctorª - Version 3.2 or higher (when using striped MediaDrives). a. Double-click on the Disk Doctor icon. b. Set Preferences (Disk Doctor Edit menu). Click Use Defaults, check box for Fix Automatically, uncheck box for Check for Defective Media. Click Save. Preferences only need to be set one time. c.
b. Open the AirPlay MP folder. c. Drag all old As Run Logs to the Trash. These logs are identiÞable by the date in their names. n This does not include the one labeled ÒAirPlay As Run Log.Ó It is the current As Run Log. d. From the Special menu, choose Empty Trash. Click OK. e. Close the AirPlay MP folder. f. Close the Avid system drive window. 5. On the single and record channels only, rebuild desktop Þles. a. Restart the record channel with the k-Option keys pressed.
Maintaining Drives with Disk First Aid Every drive has a directory or drive index that tells the system where Þles reside. If the drive directory becomes damaged or corrupted, the system will not be able to locate the Þles. If the system is reporting drive errors or if Þles cannot be opened, try running Disk First Aid to Þnd and repair errors on the drive before reformatting or calling Avid Broadcast Customer Support. Using Disk First Aid You can avoid drive errors by running Disk First Aid regularly.
3. If you are checking the system drive or a shared drive, click OK in the warning dialog box that appears. The Disk First Aid window opens. This window contains all the necessary controls for you to run Disk First Aid. Select a drive to verify or repair by clicking the icon in the drive selection window. Verify a drive Repair a drive Stop the process Drive First Aid instructions 4. Select the drive you want to verify by clicking the drive in the drive selection window.
5. Click the Verify button to verify the selected drive. Disk First Aid veriÞes the selected drive and reports the results. If errors appear when testing the Avid system drive, click Verify before repairing them. Click Repair for any MediaDrive errors. Verification results 6. If the drive needs to be repaired, click the Repair button. After the drive has been successfully repaired, choose Quit from the File menu to exit Disk First Aid.
CHAPTER 16 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about solving or preventing common problems. When You Run into Trouble While using the system, you may occasionally see a debugger screen, an error message, or experience a problem such as the pointer ÒfreezingÓ on the screen. If you have trouble with the Avid Media Processor, take a moment to read the information in this section. See ÒSolutions to Common ProblemsÓ on page 249.
Click the OK button in the window to clear the message. If the system does not respond, turn off the Avid Media Processor. To help diagnose and correct the problem, gather as much information about the situation as you can before starting over: ¥ Make a note of exactly what you were doing when the problem occurred. Write down the message on the screen and its ID number (if any).
If possible, save any open documents before restarting the Avid Media Processor. If the system does not respond to any input, or if the debugger screen is displayed, saving might not be possible. Try pressing k-Option-Esc to quit the program in use when the problem occurred; if this works, you can then save the documents open in other programs before restarting. To restart the Avid Media Processor, try the following steps: 1.
Solutions to Common Problems The following are possible problems followed by their possible solutions. The Avid Media Processor is turned on but the screen is dark. The Avid Media Processor or the monitor is not getting power, a program has darkened the screen, or the monitor controls are not adjusted properly. ¥ If using a screen saver software, press a key or move the mouse to turn off the screen saver. Remove the screen saver software from the Avid system drive.
A diskette icon with a blinking question mark appears during startup. The blinking question mark indicates that the Avid Media Processor cannot Þnd system software. Repair the damaged drive or reinstall system software from the supplied diskettes. Start the Avid Media Processor using the Disk Tools diskette. If repairing the drive does not help, call Avid Broadcast Customer Support. A diskette icon with an X appears and the diskette is ejected.
¥ Try starting with a different startup diskette (such as the Disk Tools diskette). If the Òsad MacintoshÓ icon appears again, note any screen messages and call Avid Broadcast Customer Support. ¥ Turn off all the peripheral devices and restart the system. The hard drive icon does not appear on the desktop.
The Avid Media Processor cannot read a diskette. If you see a message that a diskette is unreadable, try one of the following: ¥ If the diskette has never been used, you may simply need to initialize it. ¥ The diskette drive may need cleaning. Contact your local computer store. ¥ The diskette might be damaged. If you are trying to use a DOS diskette: ¥ The diskette might have been formatted incorrectly on a DOS computer.
¥ If you have another mouse or pointing device, try connecting and using it. (Turn off the Avid Media Processor Þrst.) If it works, there is probably something wrong with the mouse. ¥ Restart the Avid Media Processor with a different startup diskette (such as the Disk Tools diskette). If the mouse works, reinstall system software on the startup diskette. ¥ If the problem recurs, it may be due to an incompatible program.
¥ If you have access to another keyboard, try using it instead. Unplug the keyboard and try a mouse only. (Turn off the Avid Media Processor before connecting it.) ¥ Restart the Avid Media Processor with a different startup diskette (such as the Disk Tools diskette). If this solves the problem, reinstall the system software on the startup diskette. If none of these procedures solves the problem, call Avid Broadcast Customer Support. A dialog box with a picture of a bomb appears.
¥ Avid applications do not run while other applications are running. Check the Apple pull-down menu and verify no other applications are running. ¥ The application needs more memory or the Avid Media Processor ran out of memory. ¥ Quit the open applications and then open the application you want to use, or restart the Avid Media Processor. ¥ Use the applicationÕs Info window to give it more memory. For more information, refer to the online Macintosh UserÕs Guide.
n ¥ The application may have special procedures for opening documents with different Þle formats. See the information that came with the program. ¥ Try opening the document in another program. Some characters that can be displayed on the Avid Media Processor are not accurately displayed on DOS computers. You see a message that an application program cannot be found. The following dialog box appears if you try to open a document created using software that is not on the hard drive.
¥ Rebuild the desktop by holding down the Option-k keys while starting the Avid Media Processor. Keep holding down the keys until you see a message asking whether you want to rebuild the desktop. Click OK. ¥ If the document is from a DOS computer, use the PC Exchange control panel to specify which Macintosh program will open the document. The system fails to boot or hangs after drive installation. If the system fails to boot or it hangs after you install a drive: 1.
1. Go to the desktop and double-click the AVIDdrive Formatter icon. The utility is usually located in the Utilities folder. It opens to the Select Window, which displays bus and drive information along with buttons for the FormatterÕs main functions. SCSI buses Expand and collapse bus arrows Drive type SCSI ID and logical unit number Scan bus button Cursor sensitive help area Mount button 2. If the drive that you want to mount does not appear in the Select Window, then click the Scan Bus button.
5. Click the close box in the upper left corner of the Select Window to close the utility. The mounted drive should appear on the desktop and in the drive menus within the Avid application. 6. Click the Close button in the upper left corner of the window. The keyboard or mouse is pulled out. If the keyboard or mouse is pulled out: 1. Turn off the Avid Media Processor by using the power switch (see Figure 4-2). 2. Connect the keyboard or mouse. 3. Restart the system. Liquid is spilled on the keyboard.
2. Rotate the mouse ball cover on counterclockwise and remove the cover. 3. Turn the mouse right-side up to remove the ball from its socket. 4. Remove any dust from the ball and the socket. 5. Place the ball back into the socket. 6. Replace the mouse ball cover and rotate the cover clockwise to secure it. You See a “This product is not licensed” error message.
CHAPTER 17 Hardware SpeciÞcations This chapter provides information about requirements for the site where the Avid system is installed and the physical dimensions and power requirements for the Avid system components. Site Requirements The following are the site requirements for all Avid systems. Power Requirements Each channel of an Avid DNG product requires one circuit of 20 A, 110 to 120 V ac, 60 Hz or 10 A, 220 to 224 V ac, 50 Hz. Storage upgrades might require additional electrical service.
Source Requirements Avid systems accept video and audio that adhere to broadcast standards. Excessive jitter and/or noise on a signal is not an acceptable source. Synchronization Requirements A stable video reference source is required for synchronizing the system. Multichannel systems might require multiple feeds of the video reference. Printing Requirements The Avid Media Processor uses the standard Apple Macintosh serial port printing capabilities. You can use network printers via Ethernet connections.
Environmental Requirements Table 17-1 lists the environmental speciÞcations for a standard broadcast environment. Table 17-1 Environmental Specifications Condition Range Operating temperature 50°F to 75°F (10°C to 24°C) Storage temperature Ð40°F to 80°F (Ð40°C to 27°C) Relative humidity 8% to 80% / Wet bulb 82°F (27.7°C maximum) Altitude 0 to 6000 ft (0 to 1829 m) Component Weights and Dimensions Table 17-2 provides the dimensions and weights of Avid system components.
Table 17-2 Physical Specifications for Components (Continued) Rack Rack Mount Units Height x Width x Depth Weight Two-channel audio ampliÞer (optional) Yes 1 2 x 19 x 12 in (5 x 48 x 30 cm) 16 lb (7 kg) Audio interface Yes 1 2 x 19 x 9 in (5 x 48 x 23 cm) 3.8 lb (1.7 kg) Avid eight-channel audio interface (optional) Yes 2 3.5 x 19 x 9 in (8.9 x 48 x 23 cm) 7 lb (3.2 kg) Speakers No Ñ 10 x 6.5 x 7.5 in (25 x 17 x 19 cm) 7 lb (3.
Table 17-2 Component Mouse Physical Specifications for Components (Continued) Rack Rack Mount Units Height x Width x Depth Weight No Ñ 1 x 2 x 4 in (2.5 x 5 x 10 cm) 0.3 lb (0.1 kg) Disk drives (local and shared library) Avid MediaDrives No Ñ 4 x 10 x 11 in (10 x 25 x 28 cm) 15 lb (6.8 kg) MegaDrive MX/500 RAID Yes 8 7 x 19 x 20 in (18 x 48 x 50 cm) 65 lb (29.2 kg) Ciprico RAID Yes 4 7 x 17 x 22 in (18 x 43 x 56 cm) 75 lb (33.
Table 17-2 Component Physical Specifications for Components (Continued) Rack Rack Mount Units Height x Width x Depth Weight Monitors 14-inch UI monitor No Ñ 14 x 14 x 14.5 in (36 x 36 x 37 cm) 31 lb (14 kg) 17-inch record/engineering No monitor Ñ 16 x 16 x 17 in (41 x 41 x 43 cm) 38 lb (17.1 kg) 20- and 21-inch UI monitor Ñ 18 x 20 x 23 in (46 x 51 x 58 cm) 71 lb (32 kg) Ñ Ñ Ñ 1 1.75 x 19 x 7.
Avid-Supplied Rack Specifications Avid provides a rack-mount housing for the AirPlay MP systems. The enclosures are expandable to include one, two, or three racks, depending on the size of the system (see Table 17-3). Racks include rails, a ground bar, and cable tie bars for organizing and securing the systemÕs cables. A rail is mounted to each of the four corners of the rack. The rails have mounting holes from top to bottom.
A cooling fan is mounted on the top panel of the rack. Provide a minimum clearance of 12-inches above the rack for the air to exhaust. Figure 17-1 shows the front view of an enclosure that has been expanded to include two racks. 0.6 in (1.6 cm) cover height 3 in (7.6 cm) top panel height 0.6 in (1.6 cm) side panel width 75 in (191 cm) 66.5 in (169 cm) 17.5 in (44.
Be sure the installation site provides adequate front and back service access, as shown in Figure 17-2. 3 ft (1 m) service access space in back 22.06 in (56.2 cm) 19 in (48 cm) Ground bar Rack rail 0.6 x 1.4 in (1.6 x 3.5 cm) 30 in (76.2 cm) 24 in (61 cm) Front-to-back side support rails Rack rail Rack-mounted equipment removed for servicing 4.5 ft (1.
The base of each rack has casters and leveling feet that you can remove to bolt the enclosure to the ßoor (see Figure 17-3). 15.3 in (39 cm) 3.4 in (8.6 cm) Back Removable casters and leveling feet 23.3 in (59 cm) 30 in (76.2 cm) 0.3 in (0.8 cm) diameter hole for bolting down rack Front 3.4 in (8.6 cm) 22.06 in (56.2 cm) Figure 17-3 Base for a Rack (overhead view) Power Requirements Make sure the site has an adequate power source with overcurrent protection.
Avid rack-mount systems now include a power sequencer. This component allows the entire rack to be started up with a single switch. The power switch is also a circuit breaker. One power sequencer is included with each Avid Media Processor. Rack-mounted systems using 120 V ac require a female NEMA L5-20 connector located within 24 inches of the base of the rack. There must be one connector for each Avid Media Processor in a multichannel AirPlay MP system.
Table 17-4 Item Power Requirements (Continued) Type Voltage Frequency Power 60 Hz 50 Hz 16 W 60 Hz 50 Hz 300 W max 47 to 63 Hz 30 W 60 Hz 50 Hz 35 W Auto-sensing 100 to 120 V ac 220 to 240 V ac 60 Hz 50 Hz 16 W Auto-sensing 100 V ac 240 V ac 60 Hz 50 Hz 248 W @ 110 V ac, 60 Hz (conÞguration dependent) AirPlay MP remote control (desktop model) Auto-sensing 90 to 264 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 25 W AirPlay MP remote control (rack-mounted model) Auto-sensing 90 to 264 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 25 W Au
Table 17-4 Item Power Requirements (Continued) Type Voltage Frequency Power Disk drive systems MediaDrives Auto-sensing 120 V ac, + 10% 240 V ac, + 10% 60 Hz 50 Hz 70 W MediaDock Switch selectable 83 to 245 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 140 W (idle) 200 W (max) MediaShare Auto-sensing 90 to 240 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 25 W MegaDrive MX/500 RAID 110 V ac, 220 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 200 W (idle) Ciprico RAID Auto-sensing 100 to 120 V ac 200 to 240 V ac 60 Hz 50 Hz MRS expanders with or without storage expander
Table 17-4 Power Requirements (Continued) Item Type Voltage Frequency System enclosureÕs fan Dedicated 110 V ac or 220 V ac 60 Hz 50 Hz Power Video and input/output hardware Avid GPI controller Auto-sensing 90 to 64 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 25 W Black burst generator Switch Selectable 120 V ac 240 V ac 60 Hz 50 Hz 20 W User interface ADB switch (is not ac powered) Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ V-LAN and VLXi Auto-sensing 120 V ac 220 V ac 60 Hz 50 Hz 20 W Broadcast Panels One of three possible rear broadcast
Y R-Y B-Y Y R-Y B-Y Composite Analog Ref Digital Input Digital Ref Analog Inputs Analog Outputs 1 Time Code In Composite 2 3 1 Digital Out Monitor 4 5 6 Serial Ports Keyboard UI Monitor Remote Control GPI Figure 17-4 Original Broadcast Panel Connectors Digital Input Out 1 Serial Ports 4 Out 2 3 Analog Ref In 2 Monitor Out Time Code In 1 UI Monitor Keyboard Remote GPI Figure 17-5 Digital Broadcast Panel Connectors 275 2
Composite R-Y B-Y Y Input Composite R-Y B-Y Y Output Serial Ports 4 3 2 Time Code In Analog Ref In 1 UI Monitor Keyboard Remote GPI Figure 17-6 Analog Broadcast Panel Connectors Serial Ports The original broadcast panel contains six serial ports; the other two panels have four. The serial ports use 9-pin male connectors. Figure 17-7 shows the pinouts for the serial ports.
Table 17-5 lists the pin assignments for the serial connectors. Not all serial devices use every signal.
Keyboard, Remote, and GPI Connectors The keyboard, remote control, and GPI connectors are 9-pin female connectors. Figure 17-8 shows the pinouts for these connectors. 5 1 9 6 Figure 17-8 Keyboard, Remote, and GPI Connector Table 17-6 lists the pin assignments for the keyboard, remote, and GPI connectors.
UI Monitor Port The UI monitor port is the connection for the UI monitor. It uses a 15-pin female connector. Figure 17-9 shows the pinouts for the UI monitor connectors. 5 1 10 6 15 11 Figure 17-9 UI Monitor Connector Table 17-7 lists the pin assignments for the UI monitor connector.
Table 17-7 UI Monitor Connector Pin Assignments (Continued) Pin Signal 9 Not used 10 SYNC GND/HSYNC GND 11 MonID0 12 MonID1 13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC 15 COMPSYNC Avid Broadcast Video Board When the broadcast panel is removed from the Avid Media Processor, plug the UI monitor directly into the Avid Broadcast Video Board (ABVB). The NuBus ABVB will have either an analog or digital top card attached to it. The analog top card provides a external female 15-pin UI monitor connector.
Table 17-8 lists the pin assignments for the ABVB 15-pin analog connector.
When the ABVB has the serial digital top card installed, a 9-pin male connector is used. Figure 17-11 shows the pinouts for the digital video connector. 1 6 5 9 Figure 17-11 ABVB Digital 9-Pin Video Connector The following table lists the pin assignments for the ABVB serial digital 9-pin connector. The signals on pins 1 through 5 are provided on the digital broadcast panel via BNC connectors.
CHAPTER 18 Supported Decks This chapter provides a list of Avid compatible decks. Direct Serial Control Each deck listed in this section can connect directly to an Avid Media Processor via a serial cable (see Chapter 7). The cable links the serial port on the systemÕs computer to the serial remote connector on the deck. Special conditions or qualiÞcations that apply to some decks are described in this section. c The serial ports on the broadcast panel are not standard RS-422 pinouts.
Table 18-1 Direct Serial Control: Fully Supported Decks Manufacturer Model Format Comments Ampex¨ CVR-60, 65, 70, 75 Betacam SP Same as Sony BVW series. Panasonic¨ AG-7650, 7750 S-VHS LTC only, not VITC. Optional timecode board required. Panasonic AJ-D350 D3 Panasonic AU-60, 63, 65 MII MII protocol works for logging only. Panasonic AU-505 MII Portable deck. MII protocol works for logging only. Panasonic AU-550, 620, 630, 640 MII MII protocol works for logging only.
Conditionally Supported Direct Serial Control The decks listed in Table 18-2 can be used for logging and recording, but not for digital cut to timecode. If digital cut to timecode is required, use a V-LAN with these decks.
Table 18-3 Direct Serial Control: Untested Decks (Continued) Manufacturer Model Format Sony BVH-2180, 2180PM 1-inch Sony BVH-2500, 2700 1-inch Sony BVH-2800, 2830, 1-inch Sony BVH-2000PS, 2180PS 1-inch Sony BVH-2500PS, 2800PS 1-inch Sony BVH-2830PS 1-inch Sony DVR-1000 D2 Comments Logging Only Direct Serial Control Table 18-4 lists the decks to be used only for logging. They are not supported for recording or digital cuts.
V-LAN Control The following decks are supported with V-LAN control. The V-LAN VLX hardware is software conÞgurable. Fully Supported V-LAN Control Table 18-5 lists the fully supported V-LAN control decks.
Table 18-5 V-LAN Control: Fully Supported Decks (Continued) Manufacturer Model V-LAN VLXi Type Format Panasonic AU-550, 620, 630, 640, 650, 660 MII MII Sony BVH-2000, 2000PM SBV 1-inch Sony BVH-2180, 2180PM SBV 1-inch Sony BVH-2500, 2700, 2800 SBV 1-inch Sony BVH-2830, 3000, 3100 SBV 1-inch Sony BVH-2500PS, 2800PS, 2830PS SBV 1-inch Sony BVU-800, 820, 850, 870 SBV 3/4-inch U Optional timecode board required (TC-20, not TC-13).
Table 18-5 V-LAN Control: Fully Supported Decks (Continued) Manufacturer Model V-LAN VLXi Type Sony PVW-2800, 2600, 2650 SBV Betacam SP Sony PCM-7030 SBV DAT Format Comments Untested V-LAN Control Table 18-6 lists the decks believed to work based on speciÞcations alone. However, Avid has not tested these decks and Þeld test data is not available.
Table 18-6 V-LAN Control: Untested Decks (Continued) Manufacturer Model V-LAN VLXi Type Pioneer VDR-V1000, V100 VDR Rewrite Laser Sony LVR-3000, 4000 LVR Laser WORM Sony LVR-5000, 6000 LVR Laser WORM Sony LVA-7000, 8000 LVR Laser WORM Format Comments Logging Supported V-LAN Control Table 18-7 lists the decks that support logging only. Problems with video stability during recording and deck control have been reported.
Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W A single-channel-with-record layout 44 overview 43 starting 215 user interface ADB switch 165 AirPlay MP/NewsCutter basic installation 37 components 36, 38, 38 drives 41 layout 36, 36 overview 35 Alias creating 216, 220 VScanner 236 Altitude 263 Amperes 83 Amplifier 127 Analog broadcast panel 115 Analog video board 79 Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) 70 Apple menu items 236 Application fails 216 problems 254, 256 starting the software 215 Asante hub 54, 66 ATM swit
board slot 82, 83 connections 178 network 176 network modules 177 power 84, 271 shutting down 223 specifications 263 starting 223 Audio configuration 132 connections 125, 127, 127 files 228 hardware 32, 41, 53, 65 interface digital 127 eight-channel configuration 133 four-channel configuration 126 Pro Tools setup 132 master clock connection 128 overview 126 power 272 setup 134, 135 specifications 264 Audio Engineering Society (AES) 126 Auto-save 224 Avid Broadcast Video Board (ABVB) analog video top card 79
Bomb icon 246, 254 Broadcast panel analog 74, 115 connectors 73, 274 digital 74, 116 original 275 removal 84 Broadcast serial expander 84 Buffer drives overview 138 sharing 56 Component physical specifications 263 video 112 Composite video 112 Configuration checker 216, 217 restrictions 81 Configuring audio 132 central disk array 197 control channel 206 multichannel systems 199 playback channel 201 record channel 204, 204 Connecting ATM switch 178 audio 125, 127 deck control 118 Ethernet 168 GPIs 121 Media
fully supported decks 283 logging only decks 286 untested decks 285 Disk Doctor See Norton Disk Doctor Disk First Aid 240, 243 Disk Tools diskette 240 Diskette drive 70 Diskette problems 250, 252 Dongle connection 105 description 30 Drives configurations 139 connecting one MRS 151 connecting two MRS 152 do not appear 257 maintenance 243 MRS with storage expanders 154 naming 163 overview 137 power 273 sharing 142 specifications 265 Dual-bus configuration 162 D Database AirPlay MP 199 configuring array 197 c
status LED 181 overview 168 port 168 European Broadcast Union (EBU) 126 Expanding memory 92 Extensions folder 254 External drives See MediaDrives H Handles 206 Hardware eight-channel audio 127 Ethernet hub 180 four-channel audio 126 MediaServer 170, 173, 173 MegaDrive 182 specifications 261 starting up and shutting down 215 House clock 40, 128 House reference signal 31 Hub See Ethernet Humidity 263 F Fan power 274 Fiber connections 179 FORE Systems 84, 171 Four-channel audio configuring 132 interface 126
database 242 MediaServer 242 monthly 238 weekly 238 Marks 205 Master clips 229 Master clock connection 128 description 40 system driver 128 Media files 228 Media Processor See Avid Media Processor Media Recorder basic installation 28 components 27, 29 drives 32 layout 27 shutting down 218 starting 215 system overview 27 MediaDock buttons 151 chassis slots 138 control panel 148, 150 digital readout 151 dual-bus 162 power 273 specifications 265 MediaDock Shuttle 265 MediaDrives bracket 99 cabling, internal 10
CHALLENGE XL 174 components 175 connections 180 console requirements 175 database 175 hardware 173 layout 172 maintenance 242 memory 175 modem 176 networking, NewsView 180 operating system 176 overview 170 rebooting 223 shutting down 223 startup 222 storage 182 tape drive 175 MediaShare connectors 160 description 68 library 159 starting 219 MegaDrive power requirements 273 power supplies 188 specifications 265 volume 171 Memory database console 175 installed 70 installing 92 troubleshooting 247 Modem databa
two-channel systems 152 P Parity drive 182, 184 PC Exchange control panel 255, 257 Peer-to-peer 77 Peripheral boards inside Avid Media Processor 79 installing 88 Physical dimensions 263 Pin assignments ABVB (15-pin) 281 ABVB (26-pin) 282 GPI 122, 278 keyboard 278 mouse 278 serial 277 UI monitor 279 V-LAN VLXi 124 Playback channel components 61 configuring 201, 201 connections 164 storage 141 Ports ADB 253 Ethernet 178 network 177 Power cord 75 MegaDrive supply 188 on key 216 requirements 261, 270 sequencer
connections 166 description 66 overview 165 Recording across volumes 228 hints 227 Redundant arrays of independent drives See RAID Reference signal connections 119, 131 requirements 114 Remote control cable length 71 connections 110 description 39 installing 110 power 272 serial device 105 Requirements See Site requirements Reset switch 248 Resolution, video 80 Restarting ATM switch 223 RAID 190 Restrictions in configurations 81 Pro Tools board 81 cable length 71 configuring audio interface with 132 descri
RAID units 190 systems 218 SiliconExpress 4D board 39, 83, 139 IV board 29, 38, 83 SiliconExpress board 81, 101, 144 Single inline memory modules (SIMM) 92 Single-channel AirPlay MP basic installation 37 components 38 drives 41 starting 215 system overview 34, 35 with record components 46 Single-channel AirPlay MP with record basic installation 49 components 46, 50 diagram 44 layout 46 shutting down 221 starting 219 system overview 43 Single-ended SCSI board 81 cables 145 connectors 146 overview 142 termina
overview 137 RAID 171, 182 RAID connections 188 shared library 161 single-channel AirPlay MP 41 space 229 Supported decks 283 Surge protector 271 Swapping RAID units 191 Switch See also ATM switch power supply 270, 271 user interface ADB 266 Synchronization requirements 262 Synchronizing 128 System boards 38, 50, 62 enclosure 54 System Folder added files 247 Avid files 256 extensions 254 icon 230 Slot configuration 81, 83 MediaDock button 151 SiliconExpress boards 83, 83 Slot button 151 Software starting 2
V-LAN VLXi cable length 71 connections 120 control 113 deck connections 118 requirements 274 serial pin assignments 124 specifications 266 VScanner 236 Two- and three-channel AirPlay MP See Multichannel AirPlay MP U Uploading 205 User control connections 106 devices 104 User interface (UI) monitor 113, 279 User interface ADB switch connections 166 description 66 jumpers 166 overview 165 specifications 266 Users and groups, multichannel systems 197 W Weights of components 263 Windows NT 171, 175 V Video
