Avid Technology AirSpeed Multi Stream, Installation And User Manual

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B Performing Hardware Diagnostics
The Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream Hardware Test is a diagnostic program that is designed to
test the Avid-specific hardware components in the Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream.
Specifically, the diagnostic program can be used to verify that the Avid hardware is working
properly and it can confirm compatibility with external audio and video devices.
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Quit all applications before running the diagnostic program.
When you start the diagnostic program, it searches the system for the attached Avid
hardware and the Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream product. Once the diagnostic program starts,
it identifies the product and displays the information at the top of the diagnostic window.
Once the diagnostic window is open, the diagnostic program is ready to run. For information
on starting the diagnostic program, see
“Starting the Hardware Test” on page 367 .
This chapter includes the following topics:
• Reviewing Hardware Information
• Starting the Hardware Test
• Playing a Video Frame
• Capturing from an External Video Source
• Testing Audio Outputs
• Capturing from the Play Frame Video (Loopback Mode)
• Error Log
• Diagnostic Test Failed