Product specifications

Avid|DS 5.0 Release Notes • November 2001 3
Decks
Internal tests were performed on the following Sony and Panasonic HD decks:
Sony HDW-500 and HDW-F500
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The HDW-F500 has been certified with all 1920x1080 formats: 23.97, 24, 25,
29.97, and 30 frames per second, both segmented frame and interlace (for 25, 29.97 and 30 frames per second).
Like any multi-format device, you should use the preset that corresponds to the frame rate of your sequence.
The HDW-500 transport is very similar to the HDW-F500.
Panasonic AJ-HD3700
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This device has been certified for these frame rates: 23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, and 30 frames per
seconds.
Like any multi-format device, you should use the preset that corresponds to the frame rate of your sequence. The 25
and 29.97 presets are also suitable for operation (525 and 625 lines) with the standard definition version of the
Avid|DS system.
Panasonic AJ-HD150 and AJ-HD150P (DVC Pro HD format)
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These devices have been certified for these frame
rates: 25, 29.97, and 30 frames per second.
Like any multi-format device, you should use the appropriate preset that corresponds to the frame rate of your
sequence. The 25 and 29.97 presets are also suitable for operation (525 and 625 lines) with the standard definition
version of the Avid|DS system.
Note: The 720 progressive format is currently not supported by the Avid|DS HD system. Users have reported using
the AJ-HD2700 successfully. In this case, use the HD3700 preset.
Drivers
Drivers CD Installation Shortcuts
If you use Netscape Navigator, you cannot run the shortcut on the CD, since it only allows you to save the files to
your system. To work around this, browse the files on the CD to run the removal or installation executable files.
Computer System
Known Issues
Intergraph GT1 system BIOS
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The BIOS does not allow you to set the boot device to the AGP graphics card.
Because of this limitation, you cannot use a single monitor with the Fire GL1 graphics card. The Avid|DS viewer
requires the AGP card to properly display the image information.
Silicon Graphics Zx 10 System BIOS
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If you reinstall (flash) the computer BIOS, you must access its Configuration
Menu (F2) to modify the boot device settings. The BIOS default sets the AGP graphics card as the default boot
device, but on an Avid|DS system the boot device must be the PCI card to force it as the left monitor, and to get the
Avid|DS viewer on the AGP graphics card connected to the right monitor. Note that the AGP boot device BIOS
default is correct if you are using a single monitor configuration with the Zx10.