Installation guide

Codec Update
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The changes affect only DNxHD 1080i/59.94 and DNxHD 1080i/50 formats. All progressive
formats, for example, 720p and 1080p are unaffected.
Installing Updated Codec Files
Copy the updated codec files from the Avid Media Composer v4.0, Avid Symphony v4.0 or
the Avid NewsCutter v8.0 and place them in the appropriate folder of the earlier version
(3.x, 7.x and above) editing application.
To update to the latest codec files:
1. Make sure the editing application is not running.
2. Go to the following location in the Avid Media Composer v4.0, Avid Symphony v4.0 or
the Avid NewsCutter v8.0 application.
(Macintosh) Right-click the editing application executable. Select Show Package
Contents > Contents > SharedSupport > AVX2_Plug-Ins > Codecs
(Windows) Program Files > Avid > Avid Editing Application > AVX2_Plug-Ins >
Codecs
3. Copy the following files:
CodecManager.avx
CMAvidHDCodec.avx
4. Access the previous version editing application.
5. Paste the two files in the following location.
(Macintosh) Right-click the editing application executable. Select Show Package
Contents > Contents > SharedSupport > AVX2_Plug-Ins > Codecs
(Windows) Program Files > Avid > Avid Editing Application > AVX2_Plug-Ins >
Codecs
6. Restart the editing application.
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The previous version of the editing application must also have the latest Avid QuickTime
codecs (v2.1). The Avid QuickTime codecs executable is supplied with the latest editor
installer. Run the AvidCodecsLESetup.exe (Windows) or AvidCodecsLE.pkg (Macintosh) on
any editor system that will be playing back new media.