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10Starting Up and Shutting Down MediaServer Systems. . . . . . . . . 222Starting Up the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1008. Reattach the diskette drive to the bracket assembly.9. Connect the power and SCSI signal cables through the drive bracket to the MediaDrives as

10111. Lower the bracket assembly onto the support post in the chassis. Slide the assembly forward until the diskette drive is ßush against the front

10215. Connect the remaining end of the SCSI signal cable to the connector on the SiliconExpress IV board as shown in Figure 5-18.16. Remove the three

10319. Connect the loose end of the MediaDrive power cable to power socket D on the power supply as shown in Figure 5-19.nIf the access to the power s

104CHAPTER 6User Control and Serial Device ConnectionsThis chapter provides information on installing user control and serial devices. Standard user c

105nTo connect each record and playback channel to a dongle and a record/engi-neering workstation, see Chapter 10.Control and Serial DevicesThe contro

106Serial DevicesThe following serial devices connect to the serial port and allow you to transfer information to and from the system:¥ ModemFor commu

107Figure 6-1 User Control for NewsCutter and Media RecorderFigure 6-2 shows the connections for a a keyboard, mouse, dongle, and an Avid remote contr

108Figure 6-2 User Control for Single- and Multichannel AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutterDCYYR-YR-YB-YB-YCompositeCompositeUI Monitor Keyboard Remo

109Connecting Serial DevicesFigure 6-3 shows how to install a modem and a customer-supplied printer.nWhen using the modem, turn off AppleTalk (NewsCut

11Chapter 15 MaintenanceAirPlay MP Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235Daily AirPlay MP Maintenance . . . . .

110Using AirPlay MP Remote ControlsThe remote control is a user interface that operates AirPlay MP from a remote location. Figure 6-4 shows the deskto

111CHAPTER 7Video, Decks, and GPI Control ConnectionsThis chapter provides information on the video input/output and GPI control connections for Avid

112Multichannel AirPlay MP Ð Each record and playback channel uses a customer-supplied playback monitor for displaying the video recorded or edited on

113MonitorsThis chapter describes how to connect two types of monitors. The Avid-supplied UI monitor displays a command menu bar for operating the sys

114Reference SignalAll systems require an analog video reference signal. The video reference signal must be provided to several of the system componen

115Figure 7-1 Video I/O for Analog Broadcast PanelYYR-YR-YB-YB-YCompositeCompositeUI Monitor Keyboard Remote GPIOutputInputAnalog video source(a deck,

116Figure 7-2 Video I/O for Digital Broadcast PanelDigitalUI Monitor Keyboard Remote GPITime Code InSerialPorts1243Out 1Input Out 2AnalogRef In Monito

117Configuring the MonitorWhen turning on the Avid Media Processor for the Þrst time or after reconÞgure the ABVB, use the Monitor control panel to sel

118Connecting Deck ControlThis section explains how to control a deck using either: ¥ A serial control cable to link the Avid Media Processor directly

119Figure 7-4 V-LAN VLXi Deck ControlConnecting a Reference SignalAll Avid DNG systems require a video reference signal from a black burst generator o

12Broadcast Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

120nA single source video feed can be routed to other ÒgenlockÓ connectors by using ÒTÓ connector. The video input connector on the Video Slave Driver

121Connecting GPIsAvid DNG systems support a general-purpose interface (GPI). Special video effects and character generation can be triggered with GPI

122Table 7-1 Avid GPI Controller Pin Assignments Pin # Signal Function Pin # Signal Function Pin # Signal Function1 IN1 Stop 18 VCC +5 V pull-up 35 GN

123The V-LAN VLXi GPI controller in shown in Figure 7-7. Table 7-2 lists the V-LAN VLXi serial pin assignments. All outputs are open collector type; t

124Table 7-2 V-LAN VLXi Serial Pin AssignmentsVLXi Pin Function1 Shield/ground2 Receive A(Ð)3 Transmit B(+)4 Transmit common/ground5 Not used6 Receive

125CHAPTER 8Audio ConnectionsAll Avid DNG systems include a four-channel audio interface or the optional Avid eight-channel audio interface attached t

126About Audio HardwareAvid systems includes the following three devices for sampling, recording, and playing audio:¥ Audio interface¥ Pro Tools board

127Eight-Channel Audio InterfaceThe Avid eight-channel audio interface is optional hardware that pro-vides connectors for eight channels of analog aud

128cConnect digital audio input only if a valid, uninterrupted digital signal is available for the system. If digital audio input is disrupted, system

129Figure 8-1 Audio Input and Output Using the Four-Channel Audio Interface, AB Amplifier, and SpeakersIn OutIn OutAES/EBUS/PDIFInCH3 CH2 CH1CH4CH1CH2C

13FiguresFigure 1-1 Sample NewsCutter System Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Figure 1-2 Sample Media Recorder System Layout. . . . . . . . . .

130Figure 8-2 Audio Input and Output Using the Optional Eight-Channel Audio InterfaceComputer 1ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT

131Connecting a Reference SignalAll Avid DNG systems require a video reference signal from a black burst generator or the house black reference signal

132Configuring AudioOnce the audio components are connected, use the following sections to conÞgure the audio hardware. The hardware only needs to be c

1333. ConÞgure the dialog box so it looks like the previous example. a. Choose the Card slot number that is being used for your sys-tem. Only the slot

134The following dialog box opens.3. Select 442 Card as the Card Type.4. ConÞgure the dialog box so it looks like the previous example. However, choos

135d. Choose a digital format:Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcast Union (AES/EBU)(Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format (S/PDIF)e. Choose th

136CHAPTER 9Storage Drive ConnectionsThis chapter supplies information on connecting external storage drives to Avid systems. All the storage drives d

137Shared libraries use an Avid MediaShareª with MediaDocks, one or two MRS enclosures, multiple MRS enclosures with storage expanders, or RAID. Chapt

138Media Storage Drive OptionsMedia storage drive options include:¥ Multidrive rack-mountable storage (MRS)Each rack-mounted enclosure can contain as

139Understanding SCSI HardwareThis section provides background information about the hardware used to connect storage drives to the system. Informatio

14Figure 5-5 Discharging Static Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Figure 5-6 Removing Slot Covers and Hold-Down Rails . . . . .

140However, knowing which hardware to use is complicated because each storage expander could be installed inside an MRS enclosure, which also contains

141The basic drive-sharing architecture is illustrated in Figure 9-2.Figure 9-2 Multichannel AirPlay MP SCSI Network for Sharing DrivesWhen a channel

142Although you can play events directly from the central shared library, normally events are downloaded to local storage buffers for playback. Using

143Due to the high data transfer rates associated with digital audio and video, Avid systems use wide, 68-pin SCSI connections to link the Avid Media

144ATTO SiliconExpress BoardsAll media storage devices are connected to the Avid Media Processor via a SiliconExpress board installed in the Avid Medi

145Figure 9-4 shows the mating single-ended or differential SCSI cables for the connectors shown in Figure 9-3.cUse the appropriate single-ended or di

146Figure 9-5 shows the location of the SCSI connectors on the MRS enclosures. Figure 9-6 shows the location of the SCSI connectors on the Þxed and re

147Figure 9-7 SCSI Connectors on the MediaDockSCSI TerminatorsAfter the storage devices are connected to the system, one or more terminators are used

148Figure 9-8 SCSI TerminatorsnThe MediaDock ships with an Avid ultra, wide 68-pin (blue) terminator. Terminate the SCSI bus B (OUT) connector on the

149nSCSI IDs for AirPlay MP systems are set at the factory before they are shipped.cEach device connected to a SiliconExpress board must have a unique

15Figure 7-6 Avid GPI Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Figure 7-7 V-LAN VLXi GPI Connections. . . . . . . . . . . .

150Figure 9-11 Setting SCSI IDs on MediaDrivesThe MediaDock control panel displays two numbers, one on either side of a colon. The number on the left

151To assign SCSI bus ID numbers to the devices on the system: 1. Press and hold the Slot button for 5 seconds. This activates Set Mode and the colon

1522. Set the SCSI ID for each drive in the MRS to a unique number from 0-6, inclusive.3. Plug a single-ended terminator into the available SCSI port

153b. Plug the other end of the cable into a single-ended SCSI port on the MRS.cUse only Þngers to tighten the jack screws on the cable connectors. Ex

154Connecting MRS Enclosures with Storage ExpandersThis procedure describes how to connect two MRS enclosures that include storage expanders to a chan

155b. Plug the other end of the cable into a SCSI port on an MRS that does not include a storage expander.cAn MRS that includes a storage expander and

156Figure 9-15 Cables, SCSI IDs, and Terminators for MRS with Storage Expanders YYR-YR-YB-YB-YCompositeCompositeUI Monitor Keyboard Remote GPITime Cod

157Connecting SCSI RAID UnitsUse the following procedure in conjunction with the RAID documentation that comes with the RAID units. This procedure sum

158Connecting 9-GB MediaDrivesThe following procedure applies when connecting Þxed and removable drive chassis to a system. cFailure to install storag

159Connecting the MediaShare LibraryThe Avid MediaShare is a SCSI router that allows you to connect several Avid video and audio systems to a shared g

16Figure 9-17 Avid MediaShare Connectors and Power Switch . . . 160Figure 9-18 MediaDock Slots and SCSI Buses (Tower Configuration). . . . . . . . .

1602. If the system is using a single-ended SCSI adapter board, replace it with a SiliconExpress 4D board (see Chapter 5 for information on installing

161Connecting Storage Drives to the MediaShare UnitIf you disconnected any external single-ended or differential SCSI storage drives from the Avid sys

162The MediaDock chassis can also be positioned on its side and rack-mounted. The MediaDock unit is shown in Figure 9-18. See the Avid MediaDock Setup

163Naming DrivesAll Þxed and removable drives are formatted before they are delivered to you. For some systems, the drives are given the name Media, s

164CHAPTER 10Multiple Channel ConnectionsThis chapter applies only to multichannel AirPlay MP systems. It explains how to set up the record/engineerin

165About Connecting ChannelsThe individual channels in a multichannel AirPlay MP system are connected using the record/engineering workstation and Eth

166Figure 10-1 User Interface ADB Switch (Front View)The record/engineering monitor displays the selected channelÕs user interface, including a comman

167Figure 10-2 shows how to connect the user interface ADB switch to the channels in a multichannel AirPlay MP system. Figure 10-2 Connecting the Reco

168nTrackballs and other input devices that were speciÞcally designed to work with the Macintosh can be installed instead of a mouse. After installing

169Figure 10-3 Ethernet Connections87654321OUTINAn Asante FriendlyNet 10T adapter for each channel(appearance may vary)To the built-In Ethernet port o

17Figure 17-5 Digital Broadcast Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275Figure 17-6 Analog Broadcast Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . .

170CHAPTER 11Client/Server HardwareThis chapter provides an overview of the AvidNet client/server hardware components. It includes a description of ea

171Table 11-1 AvidNet Hardware Item Quantity PurposeAvid certiÞed server 1 Stores and manages bins and media.Windows NT¨ database console1Console for

172The switches, the Ethernet hub, and the RAID storage are rack-mountable. Figure 11-1 shows a sample layout of the major components.Figure 11-1 Samp

173ServersThe server stores and plays back media at the request of clients. The Silicon Graphics CHALLENGE DM and XL servers are the only two Avid cer

174Figure 11-3 shows the front of the CHALLENGE XL server hardware.Figure 11-3 CHALLENGE XL ServerBlower access doorCardcage 1System controllerSCSI bo

175Database ConsoleThe customer is responsible for supplying a database console computer with a Windows NT operating system. This console computer req

176ATM SwitchesThe ATM switches transfer media data between clients and the server. Most AvidNet client/server conÞgurations use one ASX 1000 ATM swit

177Figure 11-4 ASX 200BX SwitchNetwork ModulesA typical ATM switch may contain up to four network modules. Network modules are swappable units contain

178Figure 11-5 Switch PortsThe status LEDs to the right of each port indicate the status of the connection. The top LED describes the status of the re

179nIf upgrading to the 2.0 Release with twelve clients, ports A1 through A4 and B1 are connected to the CHALLENGE ATM boards on both ASX 200 switches

18TablesTable 1-1 NewsCutter and Media Recorder Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Table 1-2 NewsCutt

180Ethernet HubThe Ethernet hub routes bin data between the clients and the server. The hub is a Cabletron¨ SEHI-24. Network printers, NewsViewª, Medi

181Status LEDsThe status LEDs are part of the Cabletron Systems LANVIEW¨ Status and Monitoring Diagnostics System. Use the LEDs to monitor the status

182RAID Storage UnitsAvidNet uses RAID storage units to store media Þles. Ciprico and MegaDrive storage units are described in the following sections.

183Control PanelFigure 11-7 describes the control panel on the front of the Ciprico array. Figure 11-7 Ciprico Front PanelTable 11-5 deÞnes the contro

184Power Supply ShuttlesThe array contains dual hot-swappable power supplies. Each power supply is in an individual shuttle and can be replaced withou

185Figure 11-8 shows the front of a single MegaDrive drive array and Figure 11-9 shows the back.Figure 11-8 MegaDrive FrontFigure 11-9 MegaDrive BackD

186LCD InterfaceThe LCD interface provides a direct interface to the MegaDrive controller. During normal operations, the LCD interface displays the Me

187DrivesEach MegaDrive chassis can house up to six 9-GB drives (the standard is four or Þve). Drives 1 through 4 contain media data, drive 5 is a par

188Fault AlarmIf a drive or any other component in the MegaDrive array fails, the MegaDrive sounds an alarm and displays the problem in the LCD interf

189Figure 11-11 Direct RAID Connections to the ServerIn conÞgurations with more than eight RAID units, eight are connected directly to the server, and

19Table 17-3 Avid System Rack Enclosure Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . 267Table 17-4 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

190Figure 11-12 RAID Connections to the Server and Other RAID UnitsPower Cycling RAID UnitsPower cycling RAID units involves shutting them off, then t

1915. Wait for the ÒonlineÓ or ÒOKÓ message to appear in the display of each RAID, about one minute after you turn it on. If the power supply on a Meg

192CHAPTER 12ConÞguring Multichannel AirPlay MPThis chapter describes how to conÞgure multichannel AirPlay MP systems. Before conÞguring the multichan

193Naming the Channels and Enabling Program LinkingWhen installing or conÞguring the software, do not turn on the shared library drives until all the

1946. Next to Program Linking, click Start to turn on the linking option.7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each remaining record and playback channel in

195The System Folder is located on the Avid startup disk on the desktop, or startup screen, for each channel. Completing the Channel LinksFollow these

1964. In the window that opens, double-click AirPlay, which is the owner name.5. Select Program Linking in the next window that appears, then click th

1976. Double-click the Guest in the Users & Groups window and select Program Linking in the window that opens.7. Close the Guest window.8. Repeat

198The Þrst time the multichannel AirPlay MP system is launched, access should be correctly conÞgured for all channels on the system. Most systems are

199a. Scroll to the volume name. If you rename a volume, do not use leading or trailing spaces or change the shared library preÞx.b. On the next line

2 Copyright and Disclaimer Product specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technolog

20PrefaceThis guide provides hardware information for Avid¨ broadcast and Digital News Gathering (DNG) systems. The guide explains how to install and

200AirPlay MP automatically creates a bin called AirPlay Database bin. This bin provides easy access to new material on the system. For example, if yo

201Quitting from the Database Server WindowThe Database Server window does not have a Close box; it usually runs in the background on the control or r

2023. Double-click Multichannel.The multichannel dialog box appears.4. To choose the playback channel, click next to Playback channel.5. Type the corr

203nThis option updates time displays on the playback channel during playback. If the system has a control channel, do not select this option because

204Configuring the Record ChannelTo conÞgure the record channel:1. Complete the steps in ÒConÞguring Playback ChannelsÓ on page 201.2. At the Avid Medi

2055. If the system is a single channel with record, click to select Show Clocks While Playing.nThis option updates time displays on the record channe

206¥ If you select Trim Media To Marks, type a handle size in the Add Secs Before Mark IN and Secs After Mark OUT boxes. This provides handles on each

2073. Click next to Control channel.4. Click the check box next to Playback channel #1 Connect to it. 5. Click Find, next to Playback channel #1 Conne

2089. Click to select Connect To It for the Local Database.10. Click to select Connect To It for the Server Database.11. Click Find to Þnd the Server

209The following illustration shows playback channel 1 conÞgured to download media from the shared drives.cYou should download events to the local dri

21Included in This ManualThe Table of Contents that precedes this preface lists all topics included in the book. They are presented with the following

210The multichannel settings dialog box appears.3. Click next to Local channel.4. Click OK or press Return.5. To bring the channel online again, you m

211Grouping ChannelsYou can group channels to provide simultaneous rolling, redundancy, or multicasting. When you play a grouped playlist in the contr

2122. Double-click Channel Grouping.The Channel Groupings dialog box appears.3. For each channel that you want to group, choose Group 1 from the group

213nTo loop grouped channels, activate each playlist and click the Loop button.Grouped channels are indicated in the Status Bar panel. In the followin

214CHAPTER 13Starting Up and Shutting DownThis chapter describes how to start up and shut down all Avid DNG systems. When powering on for the Þrst tim

215Starting Up and Shutting Down SystemsThe following procedures explain how to launch and shut down NewsCutter, Media Recorder, single-channel AirPla

2164. After all other hardware has been on for 10 seconds, press the power-on key at the top right corner of the keyboard (see Figure 13-1).Figure 13-

217If a supporting Þle is missing, there are initialization (INIT) conßicts, or hardware problems are found, a dialog box similar to the following app

218This conÞguration report can also be displayed when not in the application by using AppleÕs SimpleText.Shutting Down the SystemTo shut down the sys

219Starting Up and Shutting Down Multichannel AirPlay MP SystemsThese directions explain how to start up and shut down all multichannel AirPlay MP sys

22nA note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions.cA caution means that a speciÞc action you take c

220b. Press the power-on key at the top right corner of the record/engineering keyboard. This keyboard is connected to the user interface ADB switch (

221Shutting Down Multichannel AirPlay MP SystemsAlways shut down the system in the correct order.cFailure to follow the instructions in this chapter f

222Starting Up and Shutting Down MediaServer SystemsThese directions explain how to start up and shut down the CHALLENGE XL and DM MediaServer systems

223Shutting Down the ServerTo shut down the server, you must be logged in as root. Use the shutdown command:% shutdown -g0nThe prompt used in the abov

224CHAPTER 14Operating SafelyThis chapter describes the basic principles for operating all Avid DNG systems safely.While using the system, feel free t

225Back up the bins and projects on 3.5-inch diskettes after each editing or scheduling session.Why Saving is ImportantWhile you work, the project is

226Make backups of work bins and projects on 3.5-inch diskettes at the end of every editing or scheduling session. Then if the original Þles are lost,

227The Avid Media Processor copies the folder and its contents onto the diskette.4. Drag the diskette icon to the Trash to eject it.Hints for Recordin

228Store Media Files on MediaDrives—Projects on the Avid System DriveMixing in a few small bin and project Þles with large media Þles can cause drive

229Choose Drives with Enough Storage SpaceChoose MediaDrives with enough space to store the material. If you are recording from a Mark IN to a Mark OU

23Related DocumentationThe following documents provide more information pertaining to broadcast and DNG products:¥ Avid NewsCutter UserÕs Guide Ñ desc

230Keep Only One System Folder OnlineThe System Folder includes all the software required to operate the Avid Media Processor. It is stored on the int

231Unplugging the Keyboard or MouseUnplug the keyboard or mouse only when the Avid Media Processor is turned off.cUnplugging the keyboard or mouse whi

232Switch MediaDrives SafelyMediaDrives contain media Þles. Media Þles are the digital video and audio the system captures and uses for playing back.

233cMake sure you use the correct SCSI cables, addresses, and termina-tion when setting up the new storage conÞguration. Do not use the Mount command

234nTo reconnect storage devices, see Chapter 9. Always read the latest documentation supplied with the drives. Technology and procedures change over

235CHAPTER 15MaintenanceThis chapter describes maintenance routines that should be done on a regular basis to minimize problems from occurring on the

236¥ Apple Menu Items folder should contain the following:- AirPlay application alias- Chooser (installed as part of Macintosh O/S)- Control Panels al

237Daily AirPlay MP MaintenancePerform the following procedure on AirPlay MP systems each day.1. Restart each channel of the system.a. Quit out of Air

238Weekly AirPlay MP MaintenanceCheck that the date and time are correct on each channel. Select the Date and Time window from the Control Panels fold

2392. Check for creating and .write Þles using the Find File utility.a. Type creating in the Find File window and click Find.b. If Find File locates a

24CHAPTER 1NewsCutter and Media Recorder IntroductionThis chapter introduces the hardware for NewsCutter and Media Recorder. The introduction includes

240c. Type creating and click Find.d. If Find File locates a creating Þle, an Items Found window will open. Select the creating Þles in this window an

241¥On the playback channels, highlight only the buffer drive partitions and click Repair.f. Choose Quit from the Disk First Aid File menu.2. Run Nort

242b. Open the AirPlay MP folder.c. Drag all old As Run Logs to the Trash. These logs are identiÞ-able by the date in their names. nThis does not incl

243Maintaining Drives with Disk First AidEvery drive has a directory or drive index that tells the system where Þles reside. If the drive directory be

2443. If you are checking the system drive or a shared drive, click OK in the warning dialog box that appears.The Disk First Aid window opens. This wi

2455. Click the Verify button to verify the selected drive. Disk First Aid veriÞes the selected drive and reports the results.If errors appear when te

246CHAPTER 16TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about solving or preventing common problems.When You Run into TroubleWhile using the sys

247Click the OK button in the window to clear the message. If the system does not respond, turn off the Avid Media Processor.To help diagnose and corr

248If possible, save any open documents before restarting the Avid Media Processor. If the system does not respond to any input, or if the debugger sc

249Solutions to Common ProblemsThe following are possible problems followed by their possible solutions.The Avid Media Processor is turned on but the

25NewsCutter SystemThe Avid Media Processor is a computer that serves as the central processing unit (CPU) for NewsCutter. The system and peripheral b

250A diskette icon with a blinking question mark appears during startup.The blinking question mark indicates that the Avid Media Processor cannot Þnd

251¥ Try starting with a different startup diskette (such as the Disk Tools diskette). If the Òsad MacintoshÓ icon appears again, note any screen mess

252The Avid Media Processor cannot read a diskette.If you see a message that a diskette is unreadable, try one of the following:¥ If the diskette has

253¥ If you have another mouse or pointing device, try connecting and using it. (Turn off the Avid Media Processor Þrst.) If it works, there is probab

254¥ If you have access to another keyboard, try using it instead. Unplug the keyboard and try a mouse only. (Turn off the Avid Media Processor before

255¥ Avid applications do not run while other applications are running. Check the Apple pull-down menu and verify no other applications are running.¥

256¥ The application may have special procedures for opening documents with different Þle formats. See the information that came with the program.¥ Tr

257¥ Rebuild the desktop by holding down the Option-k keys while starting the Avid Media Processor. Keep holding down the keys until you see a message

2581. Go to the desktop and double-click the AVIDdrive Formatter icon. The utility is usually located in the Utilities folder. It opens to the Select

2595. Click the close box in the upper left corner of the Select Window to close the utility.The mounted drive should appear on the desktop and in the

26NewsCutter LayoutFigure 1-1 shows all standard and optional NewsCutter components except for a source of reference video or a black burst generator.

2602. Rotate the mouse ball cover on counterclockwise and remove the cover.3. Turn the mouse right-side up to remove the ball from its socket.4. Remov

261CHAPTER 17Hardware SpeciÞcationsThis chapter provides information about requirements for the site where the Avid system is installed and the physic

262Source RequirementsAvid systems accept video and audio that adhere to broadcast standards. Excessive jitter and/or noise on a signal is not an acce

263Environmental Requirements Table 17-1 lists the environmental speciÞcations for a standard broadcast environment.Component Weights and DimensionsTa

264AudioTwo-channel audio ampliÞer (optional)Yes 1 2 x 19 x 12 in (5 x 48 x 30 cm) 16 lb (7 kg)Audio interface Yes 1 2 x 19 x 9 in (5 x 48 x 23 cm) 3

265Mouse No Ñ 1 x 2 x 4 in (2.5 x 5 x 10 cm) 0.3 lb (0.1 kg)Disk drives (local and shared library)Avid MediaDrives No Ñ 4 x 10 x 11 in (10 x 25 x 28

266Monitors14-inch UI monitor No Ñ 14 x 14 x 14.5 in (36 x 36 x 37 cm)31 lb (14 kg)17-inch record/engineering monitor No Ñ 16 x 16 x 17 in (41 x 41 x

267Avid-Supplied Rack SpecificationsAvid provides a rack-mount housing for the AirPlay MP systems. The enclosures are expandable to include one, two, o

268A cooling fan is mounted on the top panel of the rack. Provide a minimum clearance of 12-inches above the rack for the air to exhaust.Figure 17-1 s

269Be sure the installation site provides adequate front and back service access, as shown in Figure 17-2.Figure 17-2 Rack Dimensions and Service Acce

27Media Recorder SystemMedia Recorder uses the same basic hardware as NewsCutter. However, it has a smaller UI monitor.Media Recorder LayoutFigure 1-2

270The base of each rack has casters and leveling feet that you can remove to bolt the enclosure to the ßoor (see Figure 17-3).Figure 17-3 Base for a

271Avid rack-mount systems now include a power sequencer. This component allows the entire rack to be started up with a single switch. The power switc

272AudioAudio interface Auto-sensing 100 to 120 V ac220 to 240 V ac60 Hz50 Hz16 WTwo-channel audio ampliÞer Switch selectable120 V ac220 V ac60 Hz50

273Disk drive systemsMediaDrives Auto-sensing 120 V ac, + 10%240 V ac, + 10%60 Hz50 Hz70 WMediaDock Switch selectable83 to 245 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 140 W

274Broadcast PanelsOne of three possible rear broadcast panels may be attached to the Avid Media Processor. Broadcast panels originally contained all

275Figure 17-4 Original Broadcast Panel ConnectorsFigure 17-5 Digital Broadcast Panel ConnectorsAnalogInputsYYR-YR-YB-YB-YCompositeCompositeAnalog Ref

276Figure 17-6 Analog Broadcast Panel ConnectorsSerial PortsThe original broadcast panel contains six serial ports; the other two panels have four. Th

277Table 17-5 lists the pin assignments for the serial connectors. Not all serial devices use every signal.Table 17-5 Pin Assignments for Serial Conne

278Keyboard, Remote, and GPI ConnectorsThe keyboard, remote control, and GPI connectors are 9-pin female connectors. Figure 17-8 shows the pinouts for

279UI Monitor PortThe UI monitor port is the connection for the UI monitor. It uses a 15-pin female connector. Figure 17-9 shows the pinouts for the U

28NewsCutter and Media Recorder InstallationThe basic steps for installing a NewsCutter or Media Recorder system are:1. Unpack and position or mount t

280Avid Broadcast Video BoardWhen the broadcast panel is removed from the Avid Media Processor, plug the UI monitor directly into the Avid Broadcast V

281Table 17-8 lists the pin assignments for the ABVB 15-pin analog connector.Table 17-8 NuBus ABVB Video Connector Pin AssignmentsPin Signal1 Y out2 C

282When the ABVB has the serial digital top card installed, a 9-pin male connector is used. Figure 17-11 shows the pinouts for the digital video conne

283CHAPTER 18Supported DecksThis chapter provides a list of Avid compatible decks. Direct Serial ControlEach deck listed in this section can connect d

284Table 18-1 Direct Serial Control: Fully Supported Decks Manufacturer Model Format CommentsAmpex¨CVR-60, 65, 70, 75 Betacam SP Same as Sony BVW seri

285Conditionally Supported Direct Serial ControlThe decks listed in Table 18-2 can be used for logging and recording, but not for digital cut to timec

286Logging Only Direct Serial ControlTable 18-4 lists the decks to be used only for logging. They are not sup-ported for recording or digital cuts.Son

287V-LAN ControlThe following decks are supported with V-LAN control. The V-LAN VLX hardware is software conÞgurable.Fully Supported V-LAN ControlTabl

288Panasonic AU-550, 620, 630, 640, 650, 660MII MIISony BVH-2000, 2000PM SBV 1-inchSony BVH-2180, 2180PM SBV 1-inchSony BVH-2500, 2700, 2800SBV 1-inch

289Untested V-LAN ControlTable 18-6 lists the decks believed to work based on speciÞcations alone. However, Avid has not tested these decks and Þeld t

29describes each piece of hardware and lists the chapters where information on connecting the components is provided. Table 1-1 NewsCutter and Media R

290Logging Supported V-LAN ControlTable 18-7 lists the decks that support logging only. Problems with video stability during recording and deck contro

291AABVB See Avid Broadcast Video BoardADB port 253Advanced JPEG boarddescription 80power usage 83slot configuration 83AirPlay MPbin 199components 36,

292board slot 82, 83connections 178network 176network modules 177power 84, 271shutting down 223specifications 263starting 223Audioconfiguration 132con

293Bomb icon 246, 254Broadcast panelanalog 74, 115connectors 73, 274digital 74, 116original 275removal 84Broadcast serial expander 84Buffer drivesover

294DDatabaseAirPlay MP 199configuring array 197console 175control channel 206MediaServer 175playback channels 201record channel 204SCSI-NET 198Databas

295status LED 181overview 168port 168European Broadcast Union (EBU) 126Expanding memory 92Extensions folder 254External drives See MediaDrivesFFan pow

296JJoint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) See Advanced JPEG boardKKeyboarddescription 105pin assignments 278power-on key 216problem 253, 259LLayoutA

297CHALLENGE XL 174components 175connections 180console requirements 175database 175hardware 173layout 172maintenance 242memory 175modem 176networking

298two-channel systems 152NNaming channels 193Network100Base-T board 8410Base-T 168, 171ATM switch 176channels 65Ethernet hub 180MediaServer console 1

299Pro Toolsboard 81cable length 71configuring audio interface with 132description 29hardware 127power 84settings 127slot 83Problems, solutions to 249

3 Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Application of Council Directives: 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC. Standards to which

30User control devices Devices that allow the user to control the system. Chapter 6Apple¨ design keyboard, mouse, mouse pad, and color keycapsThe key

300IDson MediaDock 150problems with 249settings 148network 140overview 139, 142power usage 83RAID cables 171slot, board 81storage connectors 145tape d

301Slotconfiguration 81, 83MediaDock button 151SiliconExpress boards 83, 83Slot button 151Softwarestarting 215third-party 28Solutions to problems 249S

302Two- and three-channel AirPlay MP See Multichannel AirPlay MPUUploading 205User controlconnections 106devices 104User interface (UI) monitor 113, 2

31Customer-supplied deck A video deck for playing and recording source material. Also for recording from the Avid system to videotape.Chapter 7Router

32Storage OptionsTable 1-2 lists the storage options available for NewsCutter and Media Recorder systems. The listing includes a brief description of

33Table 1-2 NewsCutter and Media Recorder Storage Options OptionsDescription See:MediaDock chassis An enclosure that houses up to eight 3.5-inch drive

34CHAPTER 2Single-Channel AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter IntroductionThis chapter introduces the hardware for single-channel AirPlay MP and the

35Single-Channel AirPlay MPThe Avid Media Processor is a computer that serves as the CPU for AirPlay MP. The system and peripheral boards installed in

36AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter LayoutFigure 2-1 shows the standard and optional components for single-channel AirPlay MP or an AirPlay MP/News

37Single-Channel AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter InstallationAvid fully integrates single-channel AirPlay MP systems; the AirPlay MP/NewsCutter c

38AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter ComponentsTable 2-1 lists the standard and optional hardware for single-channel AirPlay MP and the AirPlay MP/N

39ATTO SiliconExpress 4D (differential) board (optional) Connects the Avid Media Processor to wide, differential SCSI storage devices. Required if usi

4 Contents Preface Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 About This Manual . . . . . . . .

40UI monitor Displays the user interface, which includes a menu bar for entering commands to operate the system, and bins for displaying source shots

41Storage OptionsTable 2-2 lists the storage options available for single-channel AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter systems. The listing includes a

42Table 2-2 Single-Channel AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Combination System Storage Options OptionsDescription See:MediaDock chassis An enclosu

43CHAPTER 3Multichannel AirPlay MP IntroductionThis chapter introduces the hardware for multichannel AirPlay MP systems. The Þrst half of the chapter

44Figure 3-1 Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP DiagramSingle-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP SystemThe single-channel-with-record AirPlay MP includ

45The conÞguration allows you to:¥ Simultaneously record and play back material¥ In an emergency, switch the record channel to take over playback from

46nIn contrast to the single-channel-with-record AirPlay MP system that pro-vides one record and one playback channel, single-channel AirPlay MP inclu

47Figure 3-2 Rack-Mounted Components for Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MPD0 D1D2D3OD0 D1D2D3OD0 D1D2D3OD0 D1D2D3OLINK STATUSD0 D1D2D3OGPI Contro

48Figure 3-3 Additional Components for Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MPAirPlay Remote ControlUI monitorModem (optional for each channel)Customer-

49Single-Channel-With-Record AirPlay MP InstallationAvid fully integrates the single-channel-with-record AirPlay MP system. You need only to connect t

5 Single-Channel AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/NewsCutter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 AirPlay MP and AirPlay MP/

50cSome third-party software conßicts with Avid broadcast software, causing unpredictable system operation. Before installing any third-party software

51ATTO SiliconExpress IV board Connects the Avid Media Processor to buffer storage devices. Connects to wide, single-ended SCSI storage devices, is co

52Monitors Display video and information required to run the system.Chapter 7UI monitor (high-resolution, color multisync monitor)Displays the central

53The components listed in Table 3-2 link the channels in the single-channel-with-record AirPlay MP system. V-LAN VLXi control If a deck does not sup

54Two- and Three-Channel AirPlay MP OverviewAvid AirPlay MP is a disk-based, random access playback system. As a replacement for the traditional video

55Figure 3-4 Three-Channel AirPlay MP DiagramAvid Media ProcessorBufferVideo/audioinput/outputControlworkstationRecord/engineeringworkstationBuffer Au

56Two- and Three-Channel AirPlay MP Systems Two- and three-channel AirPlay MP systems include a control channel to provide a centralized interface for

57video output can be either analog or serial digital format depending on the type of video board installed in the system). The material plays back in

58Figure 3-5 Three-Channel AirPlay MP Rack-Mounted ComponentsGPI ControllerVLXD0 D1D2D3OD0 D1D2D3OLINK STATUSD0 D1D2D3OD0 D1D2D3OD0 D1D2D3OD0 D1D2D3O

59Figure 3-6 Three-Channel AirPlay MP Additional ComponentsTwo- and Three-Channel AirPlay InstallationAvid fully integrates two- and three-channel Air

6 Broadcast Panel and Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Installing Peripheral Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60However, if you need to check or reinstall the system, follow these basic steps:1. For each channel:a. Set up the Avid Media Processor.b. Connect th

61Two- and Three-Channel AirPlay MP ComponentsTable 3-3 and Table 3-4 list the standard and optional components for two- and three-channel AirPlay MP

62System boards Auxiliary video and audio processors installed in the Avid Media Processor.Chapter 5ControlRecordPlaybackAvid Broadcast Video Board (A

63Control Apple design keyboard, mouse, mouse pad and color keycapsThe keyboard is for typing commands; the mouse selects and drags items displayed on

64RecordPlaybackCustomer-supplied playback monitorDisplays incoming video when recording. Also displays material during the work session. Chapter 7Vid

65Components for Linking the ChannelsThe components listed in Table 3-4 link the channels in a multichannel AirPlay MP system. Audio hardware Interfac

66Table 3-4 Multichannel AirPlay MP Linking Components System Components Purpose of Components See:System enclosure (rack) Expandable rack housing for

67AirPlay MP Storage OptionsTable 3-5 lists the storage options available for single- and multichannel AirPlay MP systems. The listing includes a brie

68Shared library(buffer storage)Each channel is connected to the shared library, which is a group of SCSI storage disks used as a central storage loca

69CHAPTER 4Avid Media Processor OverviewThe core of all Avid DNG client systems is the Avid Media Processor with a broadcast connector panel attached

7 ConÞguring Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 ConÞguring the Four-Channel Audio Interface

70The Avid Media Processor provides 100 MHz of processor performance with an enhanced NuBus¨ design to allow for six expansion slots. The main system

71Avid System Cabling GuidelinesPlease note the following guidelines when setting up the system.¥ The conÞguration of the Avid Media Processor and the

72Avid Media Processor HardwareFigure 4-1 shows the Avid Media ProcessorÕs front user controls and the location of the internal drives. Use only 3.5-i

73Figure 4-2 Avid Media Processor (Rear View with Analog Broadcast Panel)One of two possible broadcast panels might be attached to the rear of the Avi

74Figure 4-3 Digital Broadcast Panel ConnectorsFigure 4-4 Analog Broadcast Panel ConnectorsDigitalUI Monitor Keyboard Remote GPITime Code InSerialPort

75Plugging in the Avid Media ProcessorPlug in the Avid Media Processor before connecting anything to it. The plug grounds and protects the Avid Media

76Macintosh BasicsThe software installed on Avid Media Processor runs by using the Macintosh operating system. After connecting the applicable compone

77Peer-to-Peer NetworkingAvid offers a peer-to-peer networking solution called the AvidNetª Transfer Tool. The Transfer Tool provides media transfer a

78CHAPTER 5Avid Media Processor HardwareThis chapter explains how to install or replace peripheral boards, additional memory, and internal MediaDrives

79Multichannel AirPlay MP Ð The Avid Media Processor for each channel requires a complete set of peripheral boards, including the ABVB with analog or

8Chapter 10 Multiple Channel ConnectionsAbout Connecting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Record/Engineeri

80¥ ABVB with serial digital top board- For component serial digital (4:2:2) video input/output (provides one input and two outputs) - Does not accept

81Additional Peripheral BoardsIn addition to the video boards, a system must include¥ The Pro Tools board (also referred to as the sound accelerator o

82The following Avid peripheral boards must be installed in a superslot:¥ ABVB¥ Avid compression boards - Advanced JPEG¥ FORE Systems¨ ATM switchFigur

83Table 5-1 outlines the peripheral slot conÞgurations for Avid Media Processor. The slots are hardware set and cannot be changed.NuBus Power Requirem

84cExceeding the maximum power consumption could damage the peripheral boards, Avid Media Processor, or both.Broadcast Panel and Cover RemovalRemove t

85nEven if not removing the broadcast panel, unplug the keyboard to prevent accidently turning on the Avid Media Processor.3. Remove the broadcast pan

86c. Disconnect the appropriate cables between the Avid Media Processor and the broadcast panel (see Figure 5-3). Figure 5-3 Connectors When Broadcast

875. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the top cover (shown in Figure 5-4) by turning them counterclockwise.6. Remove the top cover from the A

887. Put on a wrist strap and attach the ground clip to the Avid Media Processor chassis (see Figure 5-5). You are grounded properly only if the Avid

89cOnly use NuBus boards designed speciÞcally for the Avid Media Processor as described under ÒNuBus Slot ConÞgurationsÓ on page 81. Rearranging facto

9Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Fast, Wide SCSI-2 Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

904. Remove the board from its staticproof bag.Hold the board by its outer edges to avoid touching the connector on the bottom of the board.Figure 5-7

916. Press the board Þrmly until the connector is seated.Do not force the board. If you meet with a lot of resistance, pull it out, inspect the connec

929. Replace the Avid Media Processor top cover and tighten the top cover screws.You might have to press the top cover to align the screws and holes p

93To install SIMMs in the Avid Media Processor:1. Remove the top cover from the Avid Media Processor.Use the procedure described in ÒBroadcast Panel a

946. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the air bafße as shown in Figure 5-10.Figure 5-10 Removing the Air Baffle7. Pivot the power supply up as

95Figure 5-11 Moving the Power SupplyABCDPower supply uplock (located on the lower back corner of the power supply; not shown)Power sockets

968. Install the new SIMMs as shown in Figure 5-12.SIMMs must be installed in identical pairs, in the slots marked on the system board. First pair, se

97cBefore lowering the power supply, ensure the fanÕs power cable is securely connected to power socket A on the power supply. Proper air ßow is criti

982. Loosen the captive screw that secures the drive mounting bracket to the chassis as shown in Figure 5-13.Figure 5-13 Removing the Drive Bracket As

995. Remove the four screws securing the diskette drive to the bracket assembly as shown in Figure 5-14 and remove the diskette drive.Figure 5-14 Disk