Product specifications

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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. Start the system.
All Avid systems ship with the latest release of the Avid software
installed. However, if your system includes some third-party
software, you must install it yourself after reviewing the third-
party licensing agreements and terms. Exported systems might
not include some or any of the third-party software.
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Some third-party software conßicts with Avid DNG software, caus-
ing unpredictable system operation. Before installing any third-
party software, call Avid Broadcast Customer Support to Þnd out if
the software will degrade the Avid system performance.
NewsCutter and Media Recorder Components
The components listed in Table 1-1 are part of the NewsCutter and
Media Recorder systems, unless otherwise noted. The table brießy