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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
Component Purpose of Component See:
Avid Media Processor The rack-mountable computer that runs the system;
has customized connectors for broadcast video input
and output. The CPU has a minimum of 72 MB of
RAM and a 250-MB or similar size internal hard drive
(called the Avid system drive) for storing the system
software.
Chapter 4
System enclosure (rack) Expandable rack housing for the system. Chapter 17
System boards Auxiliary video and audio processors installed in the
Avid Media Processor.
Chapter 5
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.
Chapter 5
Advanced JPEG (Janus) board
(optional)
Performs two-Þeld video compression using a JPEG
algorithm; handles two streams of video for real-time
effects.
Chapter 5
ATTO SiliconExpress IV board
(also called the SCSI controller)
Connects the Avid Media Processor to magnetic
storage devices. SiliconExpress IV is for wide, single-
ended SCSI storage devices.
Chapter 5