Product specifications

Avid|DS 5.0 Release Notes • November 2001 9
Parameters of AVX Plug-ins in 24p OMF Files Do Not Conform
24p OMF files created by the Media Composer and/or Symphony systems do not contain parameter information for
AVX plug-ins. When you import this kind of OMF file into the Avid|DS system, the AVX effects are recreated at the
correct location, but all the parameters are at their default values. No entry is added in the OMF log.
Hardware
Avid Equinox Update
This update should be performed on IBM ZPro systems ONLY, not on Intergraph GT1 or SGI Zx10 systems.
Incorrect Reports of Equinox Video Subsystem Version by System Diagnostic Utility
Depending on your system, the following may be reported by the System Diagnostic utility. Either of these are
correct, and you can ignore the red warning light displayed for this driver.
§ Wensleydale: 2.46 or 162.70
§ Monterey: 3.124, 3.35, or 3.39
Video Synchronization Issue with the Equinox Break-Out-Box
If you eject a tape during a capture session, horizontal or vertical synchronization shift may occur. To prevent this,
do one of the following:
§ Set the deck to read an internal test pattern image to prevent the synchronization from breaking, or
§ Feed the deck with a valid SD or HD video signal image.
Equinox Break-Out-Box Limitation if Used with a Routing Switcher
You may experience a jittery or absence of video signal if you are using the Equinox Break-Out-Box with a routing
switcher. You may be required to install video reclocker devices at the input and output of your video signal to
eliminate the problem.
Hardware Synchronization Status
The Hardware Synchronization Status indicator on the status bar is green when the audio/video signals are in sync
with the external source. If the system is running on an internal sync clock, the sync status indicator turns an amber
color, indicating that the video and/or audio signals are in sync with the internal clock. If the indicator turns red, it
means that the signals are out of sync.
Support for NTSC-J Analog Output
You can now set the analog outputs (composite and S-VHS) of the Equinox Break-Out-Box to NTSC-J. Contact
Avid|DS Customer Service if you want to turn on this feature on your break-out-box.
Bad or Incorrect House Sync Signals are Detected and Not Used
If you have a bad or incorrect house sync signal, the Genlock LED on the Equinox Break-Out-Box blinks and
Avid|DS switches to the internal sync signal generated by the Equinox Break-Out-Box.
Support for JL Cooper External Controller Is Not Installed by Default
Before you can use the JL Cooper External Controller, you must enable it.