Setup guide

Chapter 1 Avid DS Overview and Site Preparation
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Additional Equipment
The following table lists he additional peripherals and cables required for a typical
Avid DS Nitris workstation.
Avid MEDIArray
Rackmount configuration — Rack Units: 3
(SD version of Avid DS Nitris only)
Height: 6.1
Width: 17.5
Depth: 24.0
Height: 15.45
Width: 44.5
Depth: 60.9
Wacom tablet Width: 9.0
Depth: 12.0
Width: 22.9
Depth: 30.5
Hardware Component Dimensions (Continued)
Hardware component
Dimensions
(Inches)
Dimensions
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Additional Equipment
Device Description
House sync generator The house sync must have the same video format (NTSC or PAL)
as your video equipment, as well as the project that you create
in Avid DS Nitris.
You will need a tri-level sync generator for HD projects.
Video monitor HD or NTSC/PAL
HD video cable Use high-quality video cable certified for HDTV.
Videotape recorder (VTR) VTRs connect to the base unit through an RS-422 cable and RS-
232 signal converter.
For a list of approved HD VTRs, contact your Avid DS reseller.
Video distribution amplifier Distributes the house sync signal between separate devices
including the Avid Nitris DNA equipment.
Digital waveform monitor Measures the luminance and chrominance video signals
Speakers and amplifier Analog and/or digital audio equipment and converters for
converting audio signals
USB-MIDI The USB port provides control of external controllers, such as the
JL Cooper MCS-3800. MIDI control requires a separately
purchased cable and the proper MIDI driver.