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Contents Contents Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Avid|DS Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Chapter 4 Assembling the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Before Assembling the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 The Keyboard, Mouse, and Graphic Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The Computer Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 The Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 The Avid MediaDock LVD . . .
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Before You Start Where to Find Information The Avid®|DS package includes a comprehensive set of learning materials. With this Roadmap, you’ll know where to find the information you need to get up and running quickly and effectively. ? Start with the Workstation Setup Guide to prepare your site for Avid|DS and assemble your workstation. Use the Installation & Administration Guide should you need to reinstall and license any of the components, or for tips on the daily maintenance of your system.
About This Guide About This Guide This guide provides information on: • The components of the workstation • Proper assembly of the workstation • Necessary additional peripherals • Troubleshooting ? Following these guidelines can help ensure the successful installation of your workstation, and avoid delays in getting your workstation up and running. This guide is intended for anyone who is installing an Avid|DS 5.
Before You Start Mouse, Pen and Keyboard In Avid|DS, you can use a two-button mouse (with wheel) or a pen and tablet. The left and right mouse buttons perform different operations. Unless otherwise stated, use the left mouse button. The mouse and pen operate slightly differently. All the procedures in this guide are documented for the mouse. You can, however, easily use a pen or the keyboard. The following table shows the terms relating to the mouse, pen, and keyboard.
Avid|DS Support Avid|DS Support Technical support for Avid|DS is provided by your Avid reseller working together with Avid|DS Customer Service. Immediate assistance for any technical issue is available through our hotline, e-mail, and web support services. Licensing Support You must contact your reseller to request a license for your Avid|DS system. You can do this through your reseller or through the license request form under Licensing at http://softimage.com/avidds.
Before You Start Corporate Addresses You can reach Avid Technology, Inc. at the following addresses: Corporate Headquarters Avid Technology, Inc. Avid Technology Park One Park West Tewksbury, MA 01876 tel: 800 949-AVID or 978 640-6789 fax: 978 640 1366 web: avid.com ? European Headquarters Avid Technology Europe Ltd. Westside Complex Pinewood Studios Pinewood Road Iver, Buckinghamshire SLO ONH United Kingdom tel: 44 175 365 5999 fax: 44 175 365 4999 Asian Headquarters Avid Technology (S.E. Asia) Pte.
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Chapter 1 • Package Contents In This Chapter... This chapter provides an overview of the hardware, software, and documentation included with your Avid|DS workstation. Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Package Contents Package Contents Your Avid|DS workstation contains hardware, software, and documentation. Hardware ? After carefully unpacking the hardware, verify all of the items on the packing slip before setting up your workstation. And, make sure that you write down the serial number of all the devices.
Chapter 1 • Package Contents Software Most of the software that you receive on CD is also installed on your workstation's hard drive. You should keep the Software, Drivers, and Recovery CDs in a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software or any of the drivers.
Package Contents Documentation Document ? The complete Avid|DS documentation set includes: Format Version Description Release Notes Print 5 Describes known problems and provides workarounds. Workstation Setup Guide Print 5 Shows you how to prepare for and set up your workstation hardware. Installation & Administration Guide Print 5 Provides instructions on how to reinstall the current version of Avid|DS, and perform workstation administration tasks.
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Chapter 2 • Site Preparation In This Chapter... This chapter describes how to prepare your site for an Avid|DS workstation. Site Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Additional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Site Planning Site Planning When preparing your site, you must consider the environmental, electrical, and space requirements for your Avid|DS workstation, as well as any additional equipment that you may need to purchase and its requirements.
Chapter 2 • Site Preparation In addition, make sure your site meets the following electrical specifications: ? Component Voltage Frequency IBM IntelliStation Z Pro workstation 100 to 127 V AC (NA) 200 to 240 V AC (Intl) 47 to 63 Hz 21-inch IBM P260 monitors 100 to 240 V AC 50 to 60 Hz Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box 100 to 240 V AC 50 to 60 Hz Avid MediaDock LVD storage system 90 to 264 V AC (fully configured) 50 to 60 Hz Avid MEDIArray Fibre Channel storage (standard definition version of Avid
Site Planning If you purchase the optional rack mount kit for the base unit, it mounts in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. The Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box, MEDIArray, MediaDock LVD storage system, and DUA II audio convertor can also be mounted in the same or another equipment rack. The following table lists the dimensions of the major hardware components: Dimensions (inches) Dimensions (centimeters) Base unit (tower) Height: 17.3 Depth: 8.5 Width: 23.9 Height: 44.0 Depth: 21.6 Width: 60.
Chapter 2 • Site Preparation Additional Equipment A typical Avid|DS workstation requires the following additional peripherals and cables: ? Device Description House sync generator The house sync must have the same video format as your video equipment, as well as the project that you create in Avid|DS. You will need a tri-level sync generator for HD projects. Video monitor HD or NTSC/PAL Video tape recorder (VTR) VTRs connect to the base unit through an RS-422 cable.
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Chapter 3 • System Overview In This Chapter... This chapter gives you an overview of the hardware included with your Avid|DS workstation. System Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Signal Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 House Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ? Back Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Inputs and Outputs System Inputs and Outputs The following table describes the system inputs and outputs: Input/output Description Video In HD via BNC connector Video Out HD via BNC connector Composite via BNC connector S-video via S-video connectors Optical Digital Input ADAT and S/PDIF multichannel optical digital interface (ODI) Optical Digital Output ADAT and S/PDIF multichannel optical digital interface (ODI) USB Provides a communications link between the workstation and the Avid Equ
Chapter 3 • System Overview Signal Flow The following provides an overview of the signal flow during capture and playback. The Avid|DS software controls the process. Capture Capture mode lets you use Avid|DS to capture or play back video and audio from the VTR. ? • The video output of the VTR goes through the Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box to the Avid Equinox PCI card, and from there to the video storage array.
House Sync House Sync Whenever you use more than one video device, you need to have video synchronization. If the devices are not in sync, a monitor will show rolling, tearing, or incorrect colors in the picture whenever you transfer the video between devices. A sync generator or house sync provides the synchronizing composite signal to all other devices (video and audio) that must lock to the main video program.
Chapter 3 • System Overview Master house sync generator ? NTSC/PAL black-burst generator Tri-level sync generator Video Distr. Amp Video Distr.
Back Panel Overview Back Panel Overview On the back panel of your base unit, four expansion cards are installed for use with Avid|DS. The back panel also contains ports for connecting the mouse, keyboard, monitors, and software protection key (dongle). Workstation Cards ? The following table describes the function of each expansion card installed in the workstation. Expansion cards are installed in the workstation’s PCI and AGP slots.
Chapter 3 • System Overview Card Placement The following illustration shows the placement of cards in the expansion slots of a deskside workstation. AGP slot: Wildcat video PCI slot 1: Used by the Wildcat 4210. These connectors are not used in Avid|DS.
Back Panel Overview Adaptec Card Connections The following illustration shows the connections on the Adaptec 39160 card. This is the storage adapter included with HD systems and with standard definition versions of Avid|DS that use the Avid MediaDock LVD storage. For more information on the Adaptec card, refer to the vendor documentation. Very high density connectors ? Channel 2/B Channel 1/A Emulex Card Connections The following illustration shows the connections on the Emulex Fibre Channel controller.
Chapter 3 • System Overview Disk Subsystem In a standard configuration, one Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) SCSI disk drive is installed in the base unit, and eight LVDS disk drives are installed in the Avid MediaDock LVD. The system disk drive is formatted with three partitions for storing operating system files, project files, and audio files. The Avid MediaDock LVD drives are formatted as a striped volume for video file storage.
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Chapter 4 • Assembling the System In This Chapter... This chapter gives you detailed instructions for connecting an Avid|DS workstation base unit to the peripheral devices. Before Assembling the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 The Keyboard, Mouse, and Graphic Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The Computer Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ? The Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Assembling the System Before Assembling the System Before setting up your system, consult the Read Me First document or Release Notes to make sure that there are no changes, additions, or deletions to the procedures in this chapter. The required expansion cards are installed and configured for Avid|DS. You should not remove or modify these cards. ? For detailed instructions on setting up the base unit hardware, refer to the IBM documentation.
Chapter 4 • Assembling the System The Keyboard, Mouse, and Graphic Tablet The keyboard and mouse come with attached cables for connecting them to the back panel. The WACOM graphic tablet comes with a power transformer and a DB-9 cable. The following illustration shows the keyboard, mouse, and WACOM tablet connections on a deskside workstation. For more information, refer to the WACOM documentation. ? Keyboard Mouse WACOM tablet To connect the keyboard and mouse 1.
The Computer Monitors The Computer Monitors Your workstation comes with two 21-inch monitors for Avid|DS. Place the monitors side-by-side in your work area. Each monitor comes with a DVI cable and a power cable. For more information on the card and cables, refer to the Wildcat 4210 and monitor documentation. ? On a rack mount workstation, the video ports are to the left when viewing the back of the workstation base unit.
Chapter 4 • Assembling the System The Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box The Avid|DS workstation also includes the Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box, which provides the high definition and standard definition input and output from your workstation. The front panel of the break-out-box has several status LEDs and a power switch. The status LEDs are as follows: ? LED Status HD The break-out-box is in HD mode (as opposed to SD). SD The break-out-box is in standard definition mode.
The Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box The back panel of the break-out-box has several connectors that provide the following: • USB connection • Digital tether that transfers video signal data between the workstation’s Avid Equinox PCI card and the break-out-box • Sync output to the Avid Equinox PCI card ? • HD video input from a VTR or other device • HD video outputs to VTRs or monitors If either of the HD video outputs is not being used, terminate it with a 75-ohm terminating resistor.
Chapter 4 • Assembling the System To connect the Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box to the workstation 1. Make sure that the power switch on the break-out-box is in the Off position. 2. Attach the power cord to the power connector at the back of the breakout-box and plug it into a power outlet. 3. Locate the USB cable in the break-out-box kit. 4. Plug one end of the cable into the USB connector on the back of the break-out-box. ? 5.
The Avid MediaDock LVD The Avid MediaDock LVD The Avid MediaDock LVD is the default storage system that ships with Avid|DS. You can connect the Avid MediaDock LVD storage system directly to the Adaptec controller in the Avid|DS workstation with the included SCSI cables. The controller is installed before your Avid|DS workstation is shipped. ? ESM module Drive shuttles I/O module Front Back The Avid MediaDock LVD storage system The Avid MediaDock LVD has eight slots for LVD shuttle drives.
Chapter 4 • Assembling the System Single-Enclosure Configuration The single-enclosure configuration is the simplest of the three supported storage configurations. The single Avid MediaDock LVD is attached to the Avid|DS workstation in a dual bus configuration as shown below.
The Avid MediaDock LVD Two-Enclosure Configuration The two-enclosure configuration uses two MediaDock LVDs, each in a single bus configuration (each enclosure connected to a single SCSI bus) as shown below. In this configuration you can use a maximum of sixteen drives, eight in each MediaDock or on each SCSI bus.
Chapter 4 • Assembling the System 7. On both Avid MediaDock LVD #1 and #2, place the configuration switches on the ESM and I/O modules into position 1. Make sure you do not terminate the I/O modules with SCSI terminators. The I/O and ESM modules have internal termination. ? Three-Enclosure Configuration The three-enclosure configuration uses two Avid MediaDock LVDs in single bus configurations and one Avid MediaDock LVD in a dual bus configuration.
The Avid MediaDock LVD Before assembling this storage configuration, you must replace the ESM on Avid MediaDock LVD #1 and #2 with an SRM (SCSI Repeater module). Contact your Avid|DS reseller to obtain the necessary replacement module. To connect the Avid MediaDock LVD in a three-enclosure configuration 1. Locate one of the SCSI cables in the Avid MediaDock LVD kit. ? 2. Attach the very-high-density connector of the cable to the channel 1/A connector of the Adaptec controller. 3.
Chapter 4 • Assembling the System Avid Unity MediaNet Avid Unity MediaNet is the facility-class media network for content creators that lets you share a single storage between multiple workstations. You need to have an Emulex fibre channel controller installed in your Avid|DS workstation to connect to MediaNet. The Emulex fibre channel controller is available as an option when you purchase Avid|DS. Contact your Avid|DS reseller for more information on using Avid|DS with MediaNet.
The Avid MEDIArray The Avid MEDIArray The Avid MEDIArray is an optional storage solution available with the standard definition version of Avid|DS. You need to install an Emulex fibre channel controller board to connect the Avid MEDIArray storage to your Avid|DS workstation. The Emulex fibre channel controller is available as an option when you purchase Avid|DS. Contact your Avid|DS reseller for information on obtaining the Emulex fibre channel controller.
Chapter 4 • Assembling the System The Machine Control Cable The machine control cable included with Avid|DS consists of the DataMate DM 7015 or Rosetta Stone adapter, a 3-foot RS-232 cable, and a 10-foot RS422 cable. The adapters perform an RS-232 to RS-422 signal conversion that lets you control a VTR from your Avid|DS workstation. The two cables are both standard 9-pin male-to-male data cables. The adapters includes two diagnostic LEDs (power and data).
Peripheral Devices Peripheral Devices Peripheral devices, such as VTRs and DATs, connected to your workstation allow you to capture and output video/audio material. You can control this equipment remotely with Avid|DS. Video Connections ? You can connect HD VTRs and video monitors to your workstation. Although you should use a house sync, Avid|DS can capture and output using an internal sync signal generated by the Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box.
Chapter 4 • Assembling the System 7. Plug one end of a BNC sync cable into the Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box’s Genlock Input and the other into the house sync. ? RS-232 cable to COM 1 RS-232 to RS-422 convertor USB cable RS-422 cable to VTR Digital tether Digital VTR House sync Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box Video monitor Using Internal Sync Using internal sync lets you capture and play back video without the benefit of having a house sync signal.
Peripheral Devices Audio Connections The connections between the Mykerinos audio card, DUA II audio convertor, and VTR may vary depending on the type of audio equipment and VTR you have. Use the following illustration and steps as a guideline for connecting the Mykerinos audio card and audio equipment.
Chapter 4 • Assembling the System DUA II Configuration Connecting the optical cables from the DUA II to Input B and Output B allows the DUA II to get a sync signal directly from the Mykerinos card. Input A and Output A on the Mykerinos card are S/PDIF only and do not support a sync signal. The DUA II has eight DIP switches which are located along the right side of the DUA II unit.
The Software Protection Key The Software Protection Key The software protection key (dongle) provides copy protection for the software that is installed on your workstation. Avid|DS will not start unless the dongle identification number matches the information in the license file on your workstation's hard drive. ? The dongle does not require batteries as it receives electrical power from the parallel port. So, before attaching the dongle, you should verify that the parallel port is active.
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1 A B C D E F G H Index A ? Adaptec card connections 33 attaching software protection key 55 audio devices, connecting 53 Avid Equinox Break-Out-Box 40 connecting 42 Avid Equinox PCI card connections 32 Avid MediaDock LVD, connecting 43 Avid MEDIArray 49 Avid Unity MediaNet 48 Avid|DS discussion group 8 B back panel, workstation 31 C cables 42, 43 fibre channel 49 machine control, assembling 50 capture, signal flow 28 cards 31 Adaptec card connection 33 Avid Equinox PCI card connections 32 Emulex card
Index ? 1 A B C D E F G H MediaNet 48 MEDIArray, connecting 49 module ESM 47 I/O 47 SRM 47 monitors, connecting 39 mouse connecting 38 conventions 10 Mykerinos card connections 32 O outputs and inputs, system 27 P package contents 15 hardware 15 software 16 pen conventions 10 peripherals 24 devices 51 phone support 11 planning, site 21 to 23 electrical requirements 21 environmental requirements 21 space requirements 22 playback, signal flow 28 R Release Notes 8 requirements 21 to 23 electrical 21 env
