Installation guide

CinéWave 4.7 Configuration and Qualification Guide for Mac OS 10.3.6
11/11/2004
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CinéWave Card and Breakout Box Installation and Configuration
Installation of the CinéWave Card into a Power Macintosh G4:
The CinéWave card can be installed into any of the Apple Power Macintosh G4’s PCI slots. If a
MDD system is being used, the CinéWave card should be installed in-line with the fan assembly in
order to insure the maximum cooling effect.
Installation of the CinéWave Card into a Power Macintosh G5:
When installing the TARGA Ciné Engine into a PCI-X equipped Power Mac G5 (Single and Dual
1.8 GHz and Dual 2 GHz), any combination of PCI slots can be used. However, each slot
configuration has specific settings requirements and comes with its own unique performance
expectations. When installing into any of the above mentioned G5s, we strongly recommend placing
the Fibre Channel or SCSI card in Slot 2 and the CinéWave card in Slot 4 to provide the best
performance and heat dissipation. Please consult the CinéWave 4.7 Installation and Configuration
Guidelines before configuring your hardware and software.
Connecting the Breakout Boxes:
Five different breakout boxes are available for use with CinéWave:
 Pro Analog Breakout Box
 Pro Digital Plus Breakout Box
 Pro Digital Breakout Box
 Pro Digital And Analog Breakout Box
 Pro HD Digital Breakout Box
Two different types of Breakout Boxes (e.g., analog with digital) can be connected to the TARGA
Ciné Engine for simultaneous use. However, when HD is used, only one HD Breakout Box at a time
can be connected (i.e., 2 non-HD boxes can be connected, 1 HD box and another type box can be
connected, but 2 HD boxes cannot be connected). Also, when an HD Breakout Box is used, a
standard definition (non-HD) Breakout Box must be connected to Digital Tether Connector 1.
Installation of the CinéWave Software:
Please refer to page 2-2 of the CinéWave 4 RT Hardware and Software Installation Guide for
detailed software installation instructions.
CinéWave System Preference Pane Configuration:
Please refer to page 2-4 of the CinéWave 4 RT Hardware and Software Installation Guide for
detailed instructions regarding the configuration of the CinéWave System Preference Pane.
Sound System Preference Pane Configuration:
Please refer to page 2-13 of the CinéWave 4 RT Hardware and Software Installation Guide for
detailed instructions regarding the configuration of the Sound System Preference Pane.
Particularly with digital audio sources, it is important to set the appropriate input setting in the
Sound System Preferences prior to launching Final Cut Pro, attempting capture and/or editing
presets. The selected setting should match the format of the valid signal being fed to the attached
CinéWave Breakout Box. Failure to make appropriate selections may result in errors, including
inability to capture.