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Some third-party software conßicts with Avid broadcast software,
causing 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.
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. These
tables list all the standard and optional components for single-
channel-with-record AirPlay MP systems. The tables brießy describes
each piece of hardware and lists the chapters where information on
connecting the components is provided.
Table 3-1 Components for Each Channel in a Single-Channel-With-Record
AirPlay MP System
Component Purpose of Component See:
Avid Media Processor The rack-mountable Avid Media Processor 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 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