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Closed Caption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

International Character Support (ICS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Visual Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Rear Media Connections (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Chassis Label Location (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Control Connections (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Video/LTC Connections (SD Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Video/LTC Connections (MPEG-2 HD Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Video/LTC Connections (DNxHD Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Chapter 2

Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System

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Unpacking and Inspecting Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Unpack and Inspect Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Unpacking Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Verifying Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Inspecting Components for Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Installing AirSpeed Multi Stream in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Rack-mount Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Rack-mount Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Positioning the AirSpeed Multi Stream in the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Securing the AirSpeed Multi Stream Chassis in the Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Inserting the Hard Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Cabling Up the AirSpeed Multi Stream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Connecting SDI and Video Reference Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Connecting Video Reference Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Connecting SDI Video Input Cables (for SD Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Connecting SDI Video Input Cables (for MPEG-2 HD Models) . . . . . . . . . 58

Connecting SDI Video Input Cables (for DNxHD Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Connecting SDI Video Output Cables (for SD Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Connecting SDI Video Output Cables (for MPEG-2 HD Models) . . . . . . . . 61

Connecting SDI Video Output Cables (for DNxHD Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Summary of Contents for AirSpeed series

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Page 7: ...cations 24 Software Installation 24 Synchronization 24 Ethernet Connections 24 Time of Day Timecode 24 Internal Storage 25 Serial Control 25 User Interface 25 Software Overview 26 Digital Input and Ou...

Page 8: ...Components 49 Inspecting Components for Damage 49 Installing AirSpeed Multi Stream in a Rack 50 Rack mount Requirements 50 Rack mount Kit Contents 51 Positioning the AirSpeed Multi Stream in the Rack...

Page 9: ...73 Reconfiguring Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping for Previously Striped Drives 74 Verifying Your Network Connection 77 Creating a Windows User Account on the AirSpeed Multi Stream 77 Configuring You...

Page 10: ...tion Protocols in AirSpeed Multi Stream 111 Configuring General Purpose Interface GPI Inputs and Outputs 113 Configuring Your Avid Editor to Work with AirSpeed Multi Stream 115 Optional AirSpeed Multi...

Page 11: ...Sizes 145 Clip Numbers 146 MiniMonitor Window 146 Preview Dialog Box 147 Dockable Items 148 Main Toolbar 149 Air Toolbar 150 Right Click Menus 151 Selecting Clips 152 Status Bar 153 Background Tasks...

Page 12: ...nsferring Sequences from your Avid Editor to AirSpeed Multi Stream 178 Modifying Clip File Data 178 Editing the Current Template 180 Template for Channel and Item Properties General Tab 181 Template f...

Page 13: ...ng Clips Directly from the Current Video ID Field 216 Cueing and Taking Clips via the Next Video ID Field 216 Recording Clips 217 Crash Recording Clips 217 Recording Clips with Only a Video ID Specifi...

Page 14: ...pecifications 237 Physical Specifications 237 Power and Environment Requirements 238 Audio Specifications 238 Video Specifications 239 Control and Synchronization Specifications 240 Data Specification...

Page 15: ...er C Network Teaming 265 Overview 265 Setting Up Network Teaming 265 Chapter D Regulatory and Safety Notices 271 Warnings and Cautions 271 FCC Notice 271 Class A Equipment 272 Modifications 272 Cables...

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Page 17: ...ecific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data w A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm Follow the guidelines in this document or on the u...

Page 18: ...readme 3 Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for maintenance or hardware related issues 4 Visit the online Knowledge Base at www avid com onlinesupport Online...

Page 19: ...ine learning environment Avid Learning Excellerator ALEX visit http learn avid com For information on courses schedules training centers certifications courseware and books please visit www avid com t...

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Page 21: ...sequence back to the AirSpeed Multi Stream for playout Up to eight devices a combination of original AirSpeed and AirSpeed Multi Stream systems together can be grouped to form a Studio A maximum of fo...

Page 22: ...that you select on the AirSpeed Multi Stream should be compatible with the editing systems used at your site The captured material is made available to Avid editing systems that use media files compl...

Page 23: ...over Ethernet Avid iNEWS Command over Ethernet RS 422 serial control using VDCP or Sony BVW protocols For more information see Configuring Channels for Remote Control with Avid iNEWS Command or Captur...

Page 24: ...n the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream For information on video reference output and configuration see Video LTC Connections MPEG 2 HD Model on page 42 Ethernet Connections AirSpeed Multi Stream syst...

Page 25: ...pported by Avid see Sony BVW Extensions on page 244 For information on optional VDCP commands supported by Avid see Supported Optional VDCP Commands on page 245 For information on connecting the seria...

Page 26: ...and outputs support HD 1080i and 720p with 48KHz 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 or 16 channels of 24 bit audio The AirSpeed Multi Stream application allows you to select 16 or 24 bit only Closed Captioning and VITC...

Page 27: ...logy that can be implemented by any manufacturer MXF has been designed to be flexible enough for use in all stages of content creation from acquisition to authoring to distribution The primary benefit...

Page 28: ...tream setup AirSpeed Multi Stream creates new projects bins and catalogs if the names in the configuration do not already exist Media Destination Selection AirSpeed Multi Stream uses Destination templ...

Page 29: ...time Navigation and playback of specific clips is initiated by the AirSpeed Multi Stream user interface and controlled using the Operational Control buttons To playback clips 1 Load a clip in the AirS...

Page 30: ...elect Send To Playback AirSpeed Multi Streamname t Highlight the sequence in your bin and select Transfer Send To Playback AirSpeed Multi Streamname 4 Optional Monitor the transfer status by selecting...

Page 31: ...database window and will be playable if they have a duration of at least 20 seconds The priority is always on playout The highest priority clips in the system are clips that are transferring and play...

Page 32: ...ales for the following languages French Italian German Spansih Korean Japanese and Simplified Chinese This allows you to input and display characters in your chosen language even though you are using...

Page 33: ...lti Stream when access to the AirSpeed Multi Stream is not available or when a keyboard and mouse are not attached Front Panel The following figure shows the front of all AirSpeed Multi Stream models...

Page 34: ...to the AC power system that indicates when the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis is powered on Steady Green Indicates power on Dark Indicates power off PS Power Supply Status indicator Steady Green Indica...

Page 35: ...as been detected ACT Active status for Play Record Cue Cueing Used to indicate that the system is most likely doing something important Steady Green Indicates that the AirSpeed Multi Stream is playing...

Page 36: ...tatus information using the UI and the LEDs Monitored system components are displayed in the Interplay Health Monitor For more information see Viewing System Health Status Information on page 235 Rear...

Page 37: ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUT REF IN THRU LTC IN THRU Connector Description Expansion Ports 1 and 2 2 GPIO inputs to be used with Avid supplied GPIO breakout cables Serial Digital Interface For SD models 2 seria...

Page 38: ...tions All Models The following figure identifies the network serial USB and Ethernet connectors on all AirSpeed Multi Stream models Although these connections are in the same location for all models f...

Page 39: ...Serial Remote RJ 45 connections used for controlling other devices USB Universal serial bus USB 2 connections used primarily for compatible mouse and keyboard inputs The port can also be used with a t...

Page 40: ...LE VGA SERIAL ETHERNET 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUT REF IN THRU LTC IN THRU 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Number Label Function 1 IN 1 Serial Digital Interface input number 1 BNC connector 2 IN 2 Serial Digital In...

Page 41: ...ngitudinal timecode input BNC Provides a feed to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server for an analog timecode signal allowing an alternate source generated timecode to be applied to the captured material L...

Page 42: ...THRU LTC IN THRU Number Label Function 1 IN 1 Serial Digital Interface input number 1 BNC connector 2 IN 2 Serial Digital Interface input number 2 BNC connector 3 OUT 1 Serial Digital Interface outpu...

Page 43: ...C connector n If you are only using one REF IN signal and not looping the 2nd connection must be terminated 14 LTC LTC IN THRU Can be used as either Longitudinal timecode input BNC Provides a feed to...

Page 44: ...NSOLE VGA SERIAL ETHERNET 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUT REF IN THRU LTC IN THRU 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Number Label Function 1 IN 1 Serial Digital Interface input number 1 BNC connector 2 IN 2 Serial Digital...

Page 45: ...ngitudinal timecode input BNC Provides a feed to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server for an analog timecode signal allowing an alternate source generated timecode to be applied to the captured material L...

Page 46: ...ulti Stream UI The keyboard and mouse plug directly into the USB connectors in the rear of the chassis n Using a PS2 keyboard or mouse with a PS2 to USB connector might cause problems with the system...

Page 47: ...ple AirSpeed Multi Stream servers to your Avid Unity environment until you have assigned a new unique IP address to each AirSpeed Multi Stream This chapter contains the following topics Unpacking and...

Page 48: ...e is no damage to the system during shipment 3 Remove all of the boxes and lay them out so you can verify that you have received all of the components that should have been shipped 4 Once all of the b...

Page 49: ...ReadMe pdf and are also available online You should always check online for the most up to date release notes or ReadMe because the online version is updated whenever new information becomes availabl...

Page 50: ...w Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient Therefore consider instal...

Page 51: ...ixed to the top of the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis n Use your own rack hardware if your rack has threaded holes or unique fasteners Positioning the AirSpeed Multi Stream in the Rack The following pr...

Page 52: ...uring the AirSpeed Multi Stream Chassis in the Rack All Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream rack mount components are supplied with rear mount rack supports brackets You should follow the manufacturer s instal...

Page 53: ...ck 1 Screw the left and right mounting brackets to the rear of the rack as shown in the following figure 2 Lift the chassis and place the rear of the chassis onto the rear brackets and line up the rac...

Page 54: ...rack you must next insert the four hard drives into the front of the chassis n The hard drives that were shipped with your chassis can be installed into any slot on the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis T...

Page 55: ...are now ready to connect the appropriate cables to the rear panel of the AirSpeed Multi Stream to the external devices for your particular site This section contains the cabling diagrams and instructi...

Page 56: ...dels on page 59 Connecting SDI Video Output Cables for SD Models on page 60 Connecting SDI Video Output Cables for MPEG 2 HD Models on page 61 Connecting SDI Video Output Cables for DNxHD Models on pa...

Page 57: ...onnections are marked on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream SD The following procedure describes which connector to use To find the exact location see Video LTC Connections SD Model on page 40 n Wh...

Page 58: ...n shows the location of the SDI IN video connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG 2 HD chassis To connect SDI video input cables on the MPEG 2 HD chassis 1 Ensure that you have the pro...

Page 59: ...illustration shows the location of the SDI IN video connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream DNxHD chassis To connect SDI video input cables on the DNxHD chassis 1 Ensure that you have the...

Page 60: ...ideo connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream SD chassis To connect SDI video output cables on the DNxHD model chassis 1 Ensure that you have the proper SDI video 75 ohm rated interface coa...

Page 61: ...r of the AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG 2 HD chassis To connect SDI video output cables on the MPEG 2 HD model chassis 1 Ensure that you have the proper SDI video 75 ohm rated interface coaxial cables ava...

Page 62: ...T video connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream DNxHD chassis To connect SDI video output cables on the DNxHD model chassis 1 Ensure that you have the proper SDI video 75 ohm rated interfa...

Page 63: ...ocedure describes which connector to use To find the exact location see Video LTC Connections MPEG 2 HD Model on page 42 To connect longitudinal timecode LTC in loop thru cables t Connect your time of...

Page 64: ...nectors see Control Connections All Models on page 38 For more information see the following topics Connecting USB Devices Mouse and Keyboard on page 65 Connecting Ethernet Cables on page 66 Connectin...

Page 65: ...rd drive n Some USB flash devices might not appear in a Safely Remove Hardware dialog box even though they are plugged in In addition it might take several seconds for a USB device to be available to...

Page 66: ...Network on page 67 These connections are not gangable Zone 2 configuration is supported The illustration shows the rear of the MPEG 2 HD model The location of the Ethernet connectors is the same for a...

Page 67: ...peed Multi Stream over the Network 1 Power on both the AirSpeed Multi Stream and the remote PC or laptop that you are using to connect to it 2 Connect the network cable from the remote PC or laptop to...

Page 68: ...ON PORT 2 as shown in the example below The Avid supplied Expansion Port cable is shown below To connect the Expansion Port cable 1 Connect the 29 pin connector to the port labelled EXPANSION PORT 1 T...

Page 69: ...he other end of the serial cable to your RS 422 device such as an automation system or edit controller The remote ports can be used for Remote control via VDCP protocol Sony BVW protocol 3 Connect add...

Page 70: ...d cords you must provide your own IEC power cables that are compatible with your country s power system The power connector accepts 100 to 240 Vac 50 60 Hz To connect power 1 Attach the power cords to...

Page 71: ...on whether you are setting up a new system or reimaging an existing system you need to either configure or reconfigure your media drives for RAID 0 striping If you are setting up a new system in whic...

Page 72: ...n the System Properties dialog box to close it The System Settings Change dialog box opens You will be asked to restart your computer now 7 Click Yes 8 Restart your system 9 The next step is to adjust...

Page 73: ...g for Previously Striped Drives on page 74 n Make sure there are no external disks DVD drives including USB DVD drives attached to the system n Make sure that all Avid applications or Windows applicat...

Page 74: ...on see Verifying Your Network Connection on page 77 Reconfiguring Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping for Previously Striped Drives This procedure should be used only if this system has been previously c...

Page 75: ...ve are not running To reconfigure Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping within Windows 1 Right click on My Computer and select Manage from the menu The Computer Management dialog box opens 2 Click Disk Man...

Page 76: ...selected and click OK The Foreign Disk Volumes dialog box opens 5 Click OK All Media disks will be reconfigured back to RAID 0 striping as shown below 6 Close the Computer Management dialog box The n...

Page 77: ...ghts with an AirSpeed Multi Stream user name and matching password recommended Avid1234 that is consistent with an Interplay and ISIS user name and password n The password does not have to be the same...

Page 78: ...n 13 In the Enter the object names to select field type Administrators 14 Click the Check Names button The full group will be added to this user 15 Click OK This user is now also a member of the Admin...

Page 79: ...ote access tools To set up remote access to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server 1 Select the third party remote access tool of your choice 2 Set up remote access to the AirSpeed Multi Stream server For m...

Page 80: ...2 Installing the Hardware and Setting Up Your System 80...

Page 81: ...ormation see the following topics General Information AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Optional AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Procedures n Prior to proceeding with AirSpeed Multi Stream confi...

Page 82: ...Windows user account with Admin rights with an AirSpeed Multi Stream user name and matching password recommended Avid1234 In the Interplay Administration tool create the same user with the same passw...

Page 83: ...needs to be uniquely configured You must create a site specific host name domain name of the AirSpeed Multi Stream including an IP address and mask for the network interface The DNS server IP address...

Page 84: ...Configuring Channels on AirSpeed Multi Stream on page 91 Configure the Avid Service Configuration for Interplay Workgroup as described in Configuring the Avid Service Configuration for Interplay Work...

Page 85: ...service can be configured to be controlled by up to two Command systems To configure the Avid Framework Workstation on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server 1 Select Programs Avid Avid Framework Avid Workg...

Page 86: ...ed the there are no specific changes you need to make to the Avid Framework Workstation for AirSpeed Multi Stream if you want more information on configuring the Avid Framework Workstation settings se...

Page 87: ...reating a New Database in the AirSpeed Multi Stream Application When you create a new database in the AirSpeed Multi Stream application you must set it to the default database n We recommend that you...

Page 88: ...keep the paths and drives that AirSpeed Multi Stream sets under File Advanced Options n AirSpeed Multi Stream requires that the hard disk on which your database will be stored must be the E drive 4 C...

Page 89: ...ji from Asian languages or Middle Eastern languages in the database Removable Media Unavailable Advanced Options Proxy Location Computer Name The network name of the machine where the proxy files will...

Page 90: ...page 118 4 Next you should configure channels on AirSpeed Multi Stream For more information see Configuring Channels on AirSpeed Multi Stream on page 91 YUV icon This must contain the full local path...

Page 91: ...ox and recalls them when the application is reopened See the following table for more detailed information on the fields in the dialog box Field Description Channel Select Use this field to select the...

Page 92: ...into the channel that has been selected and has focus Stop Behavior The Stop behavior field contains a check box to activate the menu Show First of Next only takes effect if there is a cued clip at t...

Page 93: ...Identifier If Custom is selected for this slot you can change these values as desired Enable Make sure this check box is selected to enable a slot that you want to include metadata for VITC Line Sele...

Page 94: ...his channel deselect the Display Mini Monitor check box 4 Option In the Channel Name field change the name of the selected channel by typing a new name in the field 5 Option In the Video Standard fiel...

Page 95: ...gure channels to capture ancillary data timecode see Configuring Channels for Capturing Ancillary Timecode on page 96 For more information on how to configure channels to play back ancillary timecode...

Page 96: ...m is now set to capture ancillary timecode To configure your system for playing out ancillary timecode see Configuring Channels for Playing Out Ancillary Timecode on page 96 Configuring Channels for P...

Page 97: ...d Service Configuration 1 On the AirSpeed Multi Stream select Start Programs Avid Avid Framework Avid Service Configuration The Select Workgroup dialog box opens 2 Do the following a Type the name of...

Page 98: ...5 Type a password if you have one If not click OK The AirSpeed Multi Stream Integration Service Configuration dialog box opens Setting Up your Credentials for Connection to Interplay The next step is...

Page 99: ...set up your record and destination templates for your AirSpeed Multi Stream capture and playback n Set up for Record templates can only be done through the Avid Service Configuration To set up your re...

Page 100: ...for each audio stream select the audio setting for each stream SD and DNxHD systems have 1 4 streams MPEG 2 HD systems have 1 8 streams of audio you want to capture Keep in mind each stream represent...

Page 101: ...e the Clip Name field blank in the Service Configuration you will be allowed to enter a clip name using the AirSpeed Multi Stream user interface This can be done in the Name field in the Edit Template...

Page 102: ...rted Record templates based on the video standard NTSC PAL 1080i59 94 or 1080i50 of the channel n Every time you switch the video standard of the channel for example from NTSC to PAL or from NTSC to 1...

Page 103: ...enu 4 In the event that there is a failed transfer upon ingest specify the destination you want to ingest to by selecting it from the Ingest transfer workspace based on menu n At least one channel mus...

Page 104: ...layback transfer completes click the Generate a low res proxy after playback transfer completes check box Otherwise leave it blank n Low res proxies are for local playback on the AirSpeed Multi Stream...

Page 105: ...rmat 6 Click Apply 7 Close the AirSpeed Multi Stream Interplay Service Configuration dialog box Next you must launch Transfer Manager if it is not already running For more information on launching Tra...

Page 106: ...ote Control with Avid iNEWS Command and CaptureManager 1 On the AirSpeed Multi Stream server launch the Avid Service Configuration application by selecting Start All Programs Avid Service Framework Av...

Page 107: ...formation see the topic Configuring the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service in the Avid iNEWS Command and Configuration Guide 4 Open the Workstation Service for Command and CaptureManager and change...

Page 108: ...vice settings and adding devices see Channel Settings in Chapter 3 of the Avid iNEWS Command Administrator s Guide 8 Start the Avid iNEWS Command Workstation 9 Select Tools System Settings 10 Create a...

Page 109: ...i Stream as desired For more information on groups see Groups in Chapter 3 of the Avid iNEWS Command Administrator s Guide 13 When you are done click Apply and click OK 14 In Command open the Inventor...

Page 110: ...work Workgroup This is done by clicking the Add button in the Workgroup area The Add Workgroup dialog box opens 18 Add a new workgroup by typing the name of your Command workgroup in the Enter the Wor...

Page 111: ...ulti Stream The screen example shown below shows the Protocol Setup dialog box for an MPEG 2 HD model AirSpeed Multi Stream For an SD and DNxHD model only 4 channels display in the dialog box Protocol...

Page 112: ...the MiniMonitor and Output monitor assuming there is nothing previously loaded 7 Click OK The dialog box closes A informational message opens saying that you need to restart your system in order for...

Page 113: ...gure General Purpose Interface GPI Inputs and Outputs in AirSpeed Multi Stream To configure General Purpose Interface GPI Inputs and Outputs 1 Make sure that GPI triggers are enabled in AirSpeed Multi...

Page 114: ...nel it initiates a playback t Stop If this value is selected and if in Playback mode the clip will stop and eject However if in Record mode the record will be stopped t Cue If this value is selected t...

Page 115: ...e Start Test button This puts the dialog box into a diagnostics mode which enables you to initiate each trigger to confirm pinouts and show how many times a particular trigger has been activated When...

Page 116: ...ant it to perform use these procedures to further configure your AirSpeed Multi Stream to fit your site s requirements The topics included in this section include the following Setting Database Option...

Page 117: ...another This option locks out other users from a database while clips are being saved or modified saving time and keeping each series of clips in consecutive order Keep Database Views Updated Normall...

Page 118: ...utoLogon 1 Select Start Programs Avid AMS AutoLogon The AMS AutoLogon dialog box opens with the current logon information displayed in the Current area of the dialog box 2 If you want to change your r...

Page 119: ...This same method also works for unlocking a channel For more information on the Air toolbar see Air Toolbar on page 150 Avid IsoSync Application The Avid IsoSync application lets you synchronize up t...

Page 120: ...be in the same language as that in which you are typing To specify a language in which to type 1 Option Plug in a regional keyboard 2 Click the Start button and select Settings Control Panel 3 Select...

Page 121: ...Optional AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuration Procedures 121 5 Click the Languages tab...

Page 122: ...an input language and a keyboard layout for the language and then click OK 9 In the Default input language area select an input language n You have to select a language in the Installed Services area...

Page 123: ...topics are included Starting AirSpeed Multi Stream AirSpeed Multi Stream Database Overview Opening a Database User Interface Main Menu Network Tree Browse Window Headframes MiniMonitor Window Preview...

Page 124: ...e actual database file itself or the database file plus all of the associated files The files in a database are as follows The database itself These files are located at the root of the database struc...

Page 125: ...NTSC 29 97 FPS clip can be in the same database as a 1080i 59 95 FPS clip and a PAL 25 FPS clip can be in the same database as a 1080i 50 FPS clip To open an AirSpeed Multi Stream database 1 Do one of...

Page 126: ...right of the Database window t Type Ctrl F4 Locking and Unlocking a Database You can lock a currently selected database so that other users cannot access it You can also unlock a database to allow acc...

Page 127: ...ew Database and all the fields will be read only since you are not allowed to change a database after it has been created To view the properties of a database 1 Right click a database in the Database...

Page 128: ...ndows toolbars and menus The following illustration identifies the key elements of the AirSpeed Multi Stream user interface The function and use of these elements is discussed in this chapter and thro...

Page 129: ...p For more information see each of the menu topics For information on the File menu see File Menu For information on the Edit menu see Edit Menu For information on the View menu see View Menu For info...

Page 130: ...atabase Locks a currently selected database for exclusive use For more information see Locking and Unlocking a Database on page 126 Print Prints the contents of a database Print Preview Displays the d...

Page 131: ...n and exits to the Windows desktop File Menu Submenus Option Description File Preferences Menu Submenus Option Description Channel Configuration Enables you to name channels display in MiniMonitors se...

Page 132: ...nputs and Outputs on page 113 Enables GPI Triggers Enables GPI triggers For more information see Configuring General Purpose Interface GPI Inputs and Outputs on page 113 Timecode Setup Enables you to...

Page 133: ...le File Advanced Menu Submenus Option Description Rebuild Database Repairs a damaged database removed unnecessary files and reclaims disk space This functionality is reserved for Avid use only Do not...

Page 134: ...te Master Clip Pastes selected master clips from the clipboard to the currently active database Paste Frames Used Pastes selected frames from clips from the clipboard to the currently active database...

Page 135: ...bar For more information see Air Toolbar on page 150 Show MiniMonitors Toggles the display of the MiniMonitors For more information see MiniMonitor Window on page 146 Show Tree Toggles the display of...

Page 136: ...nformation see Changing Headframe Sizes on page 145 Small Images Displays small headframes For more information see Changing Headframe Sizes on page 145 Large Images Displays large headframes For more...

Page 137: ...opy of the currently selected window Cascade Arranges windows in an overlapped fashion Tile Arranges windows in non overlapped tiles Arrange Icons Arranges icons of closed windows Help Menu Submenus O...

Page 138: ...left of the folder or double click on the folder title Once open a list of databases on that system appears A database is identified by the blue AirSpeed Multi Stream icon and a pff file extension To...

Page 139: ...d the database pff file appears n There can be only one database pff file within a database folder A database is identified by the red and gray AirSpeed Multi Stream icon It also has a pff file extens...

Page 140: ...ti Stream and is also the tab that is displayed in front in the application If you want to change the order and quantity of fields in the Browse window click View Select Details For more information s...

Page 141: ...mand to show only needed information so you can reduce the window sizes and save space on your desktop To change the order and number of fields in the Browse window 1 Select View Select Details The Se...

Page 142: ...e a shortcut button on the Main Toolbar to access the Details view The following table describes the different types of sorts Sort Category Option Description Item Number Clips are sorted in ascending...

Page 143: ...peed Multi Stream stores and manages Green film icon upper right corner This image is a clip residing on AirSpeed Multi Stream or another clip server When the film icon turns RED the clip will not pla...

Page 144: ...Multi Stream you have a choice of headframes You can specify an all black headframe and select a representative frame for the headframe later For more information see Changing a Clip s Headframe on pa...

Page 145: ...ate when using a small VGA monitor or on the composite or Y C output Tiny headframes let you see the most database information and are appropriate when using a large VGA monitor Note that the green fi...

Page 146: ...For more information see Configuring Channels on AirSpeed Multi Stream on page 91 For AirSpeed Multi Stream SD and DNxHD models you have a maximum of four MiniMonitors For AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG 2...

Page 147: ...dialog box also called Preview window enables you to do the following with clips Play clips Scrub and trim clips Mark in and out points Create subclips Set headframes n Proxy clips need to be generate...

Page 148: ...side of the toolbar and the bar will be undocked You can then drag it anywhere within the top portion of the screen that you like When you close the application AirSpeed Multi Stream remembers the ne...

Page 149: ...w Menu You can also move the toolbar to another location Main Toolbar Icons Icon Function Open a file Save the currently active window Cut the selected item s to the clipboard deleting them from the c...

Page 150: ...select View Show Air Toolbar A check mark next to the menu item indicates that it is currently displayed The functions on the Air Toolbar are also available on the Air Menu Change the size of the hea...

Page 151: ...Renumbers the clip file Generate New Proxy Generates a new proxy for this clip Transfer to Interplay Transfers this clip to Interplay Preview Launches the Preview Window with the clip pre loaded Prop...

Page 152: ...de Configures AirSpeed Multi Stream to record clips Record Prompts with the Item Properties dialog box before recording clips Quick Record Records clips using settings in the current template Cue Reco...

Page 153: ...e Background Tasks on page 154 Indicator Description Ref OK The reference signal is working properly NO REFERENCE The system cannot detect a reference signal REFERENCE UNLOCKED The reference is unlock...

Page 154: ...le a task such as generating a proxy is taking place the Background Task Status dialog box opens You are not required to do anything or wait for processing to take place You can do one of the followin...

Page 155: ...different interpretations for the two sets of number keys on the keyboard The numbers across the top of the keyboard are used to select the AirSpeed Multi Stream output channels The numbers on the key...

Page 156: ...to Previous frame of the clip L With focus on a MiniMonitor goes to Next frame of the clip U With focus on a MiniMonitor fast rewinds to the In point of the clip The default In point is the first fra...

Page 157: ...d items Shift Del Cuts selected text from the Properties dialog to the Clipboard F1 Launches the Online Help Shift F2 Advances to the next Headframe size F3 Opens the Preview Window F4 Opens the Find...

Page 158: ...Sets Out point Alt O Opens the Enter Outpoint dialog box N Cue to Headframe Ctrl N Set HeadFrame Alt N Opens the Enter Headframe dialog box D Opens the set Duration dialog box T Opens the Set Timecod...

Page 159: ...ate Searching for Clips Recording a Clip You can record clips from your live video feed A database Browse window must be open and selected to record the new clips n Recording durations with AirSpeed M...

Page 160: ...ck the window again and select Record from the menu The Item Properties dialog box appears 5 Make your entries on the tabs as required and click OK to close the dialog box and begin recording the clip...

Page 161: ...ecording on that channel 3 After 20 seconds play the clip to an empty MiniMonitor Window different channel that is configured for the video standard of the clip you are cueing For more information see...

Page 162: ...e in the Browse window The Preview dialog box is not available for clips during record 5 Once you have set your In point in the Browse window reload the clip drag it back into the same or a different...

Page 163: ...Record Brings up the Item Properties dialog box When you press the OK button on the dialog box recording begins Recording continues until you click the Stop button black square or as programmed on the...

Page 164: ...er a network in either of two ways Drag and Drop or using the Clipboard To copy a clip from one database window to another database window 1 From the Network Tree open the Database from which you want...

Page 165: ...lick Yes or Yes All to complete the copy and overwrite the files in the target database If you don t click No or No All and the new files will be copied to the next available numbers in the target dat...

Page 166: ...ith the slider or type in the values and click the Mark In button 6 Set the ending point of the subclip with the slider or type in the values and click the Mark Out button 7 Position the slider or typ...

Page 167: ...he selected clip s are permanently deleted from the active Browse window n Once clips have been deleted from a database window they are permanently lost and cannot be recovered unless they were previo...

Page 168: ...clip Out The out point of this clip Duration The duration of this clip Loop In The point in the clip where looping starts n This functionality is available for SD and DNxHD clips only You cannot loop...

Page 169: ...tached to the system the AirSpeed Multi Stream syncs to LTC time not system time VITC Looping Enables you to determine whether or not to loop the clip and if so how many times you want to loop the cli...

Page 170: ...window The following are the fields and controls used to edit a clip Monitor Window Mark In Out buttons Current position Clip name Go To buttons Timeline scrubber Playback controls Thumbwheel Headfr...

Page 171: ...cks for programs broadcast in two different languages For the purpose of editing a clip use the radio buttons to select either stereo pair in audio channels 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 Use Hardware Channel Sel...

Page 172: ...dow 1 Select the clip files to be renumbered in the Browse window 2 Select Edit Renumber n You can also select the clip or clips you want to renumber and right click and select Renumber Preview Dialog...

Page 173: ...e following topics describe functions you can perform when playing clips Cueing Clips on page 173 Performing a Take on page 175 Changing a Clip s Headframe on page 176 Cueing Clips To play a clip to t...

Page 174: ...one or more of the following must be corrected in order for the clip to play The AirSpeed Multi Stream or other clip server where this clip resides is unknown or improperly selected The clip has inva...

Page 175: ...ect the item from the menu Options are t Drop Frame t Non Dropframe Performing a Take You can transfer a cued clip to play on the Output channel This is called performing a Take To perform a Take 1 Se...

Page 176: ...eadframe A clip s headframe image is taken from the first middle or last frame of the clip or it is completely black depending on the Default Headframe setting See Selecting a Default Headframe for a...

Page 177: ...1 Right click the headframe of a clip 2 Select Transfer to Interplay from the menu The clip will be transferred to the Interplay location that you specified as your destination location workspace in t...

Page 178: ...s not appear go to the Transfer menu and select Transfer Status Modifying Clip File Data The Item Properties dialog box enables you to enter or change clip information When you use the Record and Cue...

Page 179: ...e Item Properties dialog box appears giving you an opportunity to make changes 3 Enter the new database information in the appropriate fields 4 Click Apply The new information is immediately transferr...

Page 180: ...all data fields filled in or you can use the template to partially fill in the database for a series of clips that have common information For example if you are saving a series of engineering test pa...

Page 181: ...riptions Number Sets the starting number used for clip files as they are saved If there is already an clip numbered 0 the system will assign the next available number Date The system automatically ass...

Page 182: ...ip Tab The Clip tab provides the name in and out points total duration and server location of video clips The Clip tab of the Item Properties dialog box shows the same fields as the Template for Chann...

Page 183: ...ny Base TC Base timecode used by the clip for time calculations TC Src Check box that identifies the Timecode source for this clip Options include None TOD Time of Day VITC Looping How many times to l...

Page 184: ...t Edit Edit Template or press F5 then click on the Record tab Record Tab Settings Setting Description Codec The compression method by which clips are stored The values listed in this field are set whe...

Page 185: ...ecording We recommend using VBR at all times GOP Parameters Need description GOP Structure When MPEG2 compression is selected in the Video Type field you can view the group of pictures GOP structure T...

Page 186: ...same fields as the Template for Channel dialog box although no fields are editable Clip Tab Settings Setting Descriptions Name The name of the audio stream Streams 5 8 are for HD only Type The source...

Page 187: ...o search for clips 1 Click View Search or press F4 The Search dialog box opens 2 Type your search criteria in the fields in the Search dialog box to search the database for matching items With the sea...

Page 188: ...gory User Memo Each of these fields are used to specify the text which must be included within that field in order for that clip to be shown For example if the word football is placed in the title fie...

Page 189: ...Matches all clips containing dog cat or cow dog cat cow Matches all clips which contain dog The cat and cow do not matter dog cat Matches all clips which contain dog but do not contain cat big dog Ma...

Page 190: ...5 Working with Clips 190...

Page 191: ...hat can share a playout request A maximum of four AirSpeed Multi Stream systems can be part of a Studio that is itself no larger than eight devices When media is sent to the Studio all the AirSpeeds i...

Page 192: ...add to the Studio must include 2 in the name and so forth You cannot skip a number in the Studio name For example you must use studioname 1 studioname 2 studioname 3 and cannot use studioname 1 studi...

Page 193: ...TMClient ini tab opens 4 Click Add If changing the Studio name click Edit 5 Type the Studio name and the number of members in brackets in the Server text box The number in brackets N identifies how ma...

Page 194: ...t Transfer Reconnect To Server For more information see the following topics Connect to Playout Server or Studio on page 194 Send to Playout Server or Studio on page 195 Connect to Playout Server or S...

Page 195: ...ed from the Send To Playback list all of the Studio members are no longer unavailable If you send a sequence to a Studio that is unavailable the result is a failed transfer n As long as one member of...

Page 196: ...sfers A Studio monitor cannot be used to retry or pause transfers n Transferred items are listed in the dialog box until you quit the Avid editor or clear the list using the Transfer Status window opt...

Page 197: ...pause or resume transfers The following table explains the TransferManager Status conditions TransferManager Status Descriptions Status Description User Options Transferring At least one transfer is r...

Page 198: ...6 AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout 198 Right click the status line of a particular transfer to select the user options...

Page 199: ...eam Remote Console The following topics are included Installing the Remote Console Starting the Remote Console Connecting to an AirSpeed Multi Stream Server User Interface Using the AirSpeed Multi Str...

Page 200: ...d AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console application will automatically launch Connecting to an AirSpeed Multi Stream Server This topic contains information on how to connect to an AirSpeed Multi Stream...

Page 201: ...above the Inventory panel showing the host name of that AirSpeed Multi Stream server 3 Optional Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect to additional AirSpeed Multi Stream servers Additional AirSpeed Multi S...

Page 202: ...s pane containing either 4 or 6 Channels depending on the AirSpeed Multi Stream model that is active and an Inventory pane The following illustration identifies the key elements of the AirSpeed Multi...

Page 203: ...e About menu see About Menu File Menu The File menu contains the following submenus Each is described in the following table File Menu Submenus Option Description Connect Enables you to connect to an...

Page 204: ...menu contains the following submenus Each is described in the following table About Menu Submenus Option Description About Selecting About Version displays the copyright notice and software version n...

Page 205: ...or AirSpeed Multi Stream MPEG 2 HD models you can view a maximum of six channels A slide bar appears beneath the Channels pane so you can view additional channels You can click and drag a clip from th...

Page 206: ...ng CUED Active Clip is cued for playback or record DONE Active Clip played to end ERROR Last cue operation failed will stay in this state until another cue is issued Current Video ID Displays the vide...

Page 207: ...the name that you want to display from the menu Transport buttons The Transport buttons are used to manipulate the video Buttons included are the following Recue Pause Play Record Stop For more infor...

Page 208: ...rver that you are connected to by clicking on the Server tab just above the Inventory pane for the AirSpeed Multi Stream server that you want to work with The currently active server s inventory displ...

Page 209: ...he In time of the clip Out The Out time of the clip Creation Date The date the clip was created Protected An identifier denoting whether this clip is protected from deletion For information on protect...

Page 210: ...ptions are Ref OK The reference signal is working properly NO REFERENCE The system cannot detect a reference signal REFERENCE UNLOCKED The reference is unlocked WRONG REFERENCE TYPE The system detecte...

Page 211: ...4 Playing Clips on page 215 Recording Clips on page 217 Editing the In and Out Points of a Clip on page 219 Deleting Clips on page 219 Protecting or Unprotecting Clips from Deletion on page 220 Transf...

Page 212: ...t Shift click and select multiple consecutive clips Changing the Sort Order of Clips This topic contains information on changing the sort order of clips based on a single column of data in the Invent...

Page 213: ...unique ID for the clip Duration Clips are sorted numerically by their length In Clips are sorted numerically by their In point Out Clips are sorted numerically by their Out point Creation Date Clips...

Page 214: ...p the Filter menu controls as shown in the following illustration The following table describes the options available in the Filter menu Filter Options Option Description All This is the default If se...

Page 215: ...in the Filter field to find everything that contains the text after the wildcard This field is redundant if Match anywhere is selected For example if you typed Do it would not find all names or Video...

Page 216: ...ss Enter The clip cues but does not play 2 Click the Play button to begin playback Cueing and Taking Clips via the Next Video ID Field This topic contains information on how to cue and take F12 a clip...

Page 217: ...n an AirSpeed Multi Stream server channel To crash record a clip 1 Click the Record button The clip will record to the location specified on the active AirSpeed Multi Stream server for that channel n...

Page 218: ...server channel with a name but no duration or video ID specified To record a clip with a name and no duration or video ID specified 1 Select the channel you want to record to 2 Type a name for the cli...

Page 219: ...utton or typing the K key 4 Do one of the following a Type I to mark the new In point of the clip b Type O to mark the out point of the clip You will notice the duration of the clip changes in both th...

Page 220: ...ed Multi Stream server You can also select multiple clips There are two methods for selecting multiple clips To protect or unprotect clips from deletion 1 In the Inventory pane click on a clip you wan...

Page 221: ...Avid Editor you must have the following The Remote Console application must be installed on an Avid Editor The TransferManager Client TMClient must be installed on the Avid Editor To transfer clips t...

Page 222: ...is on the Inventory pane Action Keyboard Shortcut Select an AirSpeed Multi Stream server that is already loaded Press the Ctrl 1 9 keys where 1 9 indicates one of the AirSpeed Multi Stream servers th...

Page 223: ...at 2 4 8 and 16 times normal speed Step frame forward continually repeated single frame jog Press and hold the K key then press and hold the L key Step frame reverse continually repeated single frame...

Page 224: ...7 Working with the Remote Console 224...

Page 225: ...ion on how to use the USB Flash Drive UFD provided to install a factory OS image in the event of a catastrophic failure or as directed by Avid Customer Support After performing this procedure the syst...

Page 226: ...This procedure is different than the procedure for clean systems that have never been configured for RAID 0 striping within Windows Verifying your network connection Optional Creating a Windows User...

Page 227: ...ghlight Boot Option 2 d Change it to SATA Name of your hard drive and press Enter e Press ESC to exit the BBS Priorities Menu 6 Ensure that the Boot Options Priorities menu shows the following t Boot...

Page 228: ...i Stream to turn it off n If the AirSpeed Multi Stream does not shut off when pressing the Power button unplug the power supply to the AirSpeed Multi Stream Make sure it powers down and then plug it b...

Page 229: ...join a second workgroup the same workgroup as the Command Servers n The AirSpeed Multi Stream device service can be configured to be controlled by up to two Command systems Although there are no speci...

Page 230: ...ftware on page 230 10 Determine whether your site is using Avid iNEWS Command or CaptureManager for capture or playout If your site is t Using Avid iNEWS Command or Avid CaptureManager to control AirS...

Page 231: ...irSpeedMultiStreamSetup exe You will be asked if you want to run this program 3 Click Run The InstallShield Wizard opens to guide you through the rest of the installation process 4 Click Install The P...

Page 232: ...restart your system When your system restarts the AirSpeed Multi Stream application will update the HUB and other hardware components n Sony firmware updates might take up to 10 minutes When updating...

Page 233: ...ox is accessed by selecting File Advanced Rebuild Database A warning message appears Click OK Following is an example of the Rebuild Database Options dialog box The check boxes are used to set paramet...

Page 234: ...loss Essence Files Check Integrity This check box is not for Customer use Checking this box could result in media loss Delete Orphans This check box is not for Customer use Checking this box could res...

Page 235: ...ed Multi Stream Once installed you need to re configure your media drives for RAID 0 striping within Windows For more information see the topic Configuring Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping on page 73...

Page 236: ...or more information on using the Avid Health Monitor see the Avid Service Framework User s Guide Accessing the Knowledge Base The Avid Customer Support Knowledge Base Knowledge Base provides additiona...

Page 237: ...Audio Specifications Video Specifications Control and Synchronization Specifications Data Specifications Rear Panel Specifications Connector Pinouts and Connections n All specifications are subject t...

Page 238: ...tion Power 100 to 240 Vac 50 60 Hz Auto Ranging 780 Watts Environmental Operating Temperature is 5 C to 40 C Operating Humidity is 5 to 85 RH non condensing Storage Temperature is 40 C to 70 C Storage...

Page 239: ...Input For SD models 2 SDI serial digital interface SMPTE 259M For MPEG 2 HD models 4 SDI serial digital interface SMPTE 259M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 295M SMPTE 296M For DNxHD models 2 SDI serial digital inte...

Page 240: ...asic Record Play trimming and configuration capabilities Timecode Linear Timecode SMPTE 12M Single Ended I O Vertical Interval Timecode SMPTE 266 Compatible with Input and Output Line Selections Refer...

Page 241: ...as 4 LTC out BNCs 1 per SDI channel along with a General Purpose I O Pins Connector DB25 LTC IN THRU In 1 BNC female connector Loop through 1 BNC connector SDI In 2 BNC connectors for SD models 4 BNC...

Page 242: ...ctors on the AirSpeed Multi Stream chassis must be fully shielded and properly grounded to the connector shell where possible RS 422 Serial Control Mechanism Connections Avid uses the industry standar...

Page 243: ...e The following diagram shows the serial remote RJ45 connection on the AirSpeed Multi Stream SERIAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 All ports are 8 pin RJ45 serial ports Serial Remote RJ45 Connectors Pin Pin Connecti...

Page 244: ...eam returns the current Mark In and Mark Out set for currently loaded clip Clip Length Response The AirSpeed Multi Stream returns the current Mark In and Mark Out set for currently loaded clip as in t...

Page 245: ...the opposite of Protect ID and allows the ID to be deleted but does not delete the ID by itself This command has no effect on the ID being played or copied 1x 04 STILL PAUSE The STILL command causes...

Page 246: ...of the RECORD INIT and allows the setting of the first frames timecode value 3x 14 ID SIZE REQUEST This command returns the duration of the specified ID to the controller The format returns the frames...

Page 247: ...fferential transmit 2 Orange TD A Negative differential transmit 3 White Green RD B Positive differential receive 4 Blue TD C Positive differential transmit 5 White Blue TD C Negative differential tra...

Page 248: ...10 GPO pins that can be defined any way you want Each Expansion port is equipped with 4 LTC Out BNCs 1 per SDI channel along with a General Purpose I O Pins Connector DB25 Expansion Port 1 contains L...

Page 249: ...8 C5 C1 GPIO Connector Pin Assignments Male Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 GP Input 8 11 Ground4 21 GP Input 0 2 GP Input 6 12 GP Input 3 22 GP Output 3 3 Ground1 13 Ground5 23 Diff_Pair_P 4 GP In...

Page 250: ...nected to Expansion Port 2 The BNC connector labelled B can be used with MPEG 2 HD models to provide the LTC 2 Out when connected to Expansion Port 1 and LTC 6 Out when connected to Expansion Port 2 T...

Page 251: ...nnector Pin Assignments Female Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 GP Input 0 10 Ground1 19 Ground5 2 GP Input 1 11 Ground2 20 Ground5 3 GP Input 2 12 Ground3 21 Ground6 4 GP Input 3 13 Ground4 22 Grou...

Page 252: ...el 2 The following table lists LTC specifications on the rear panel n Shielded cable must be used on each connection to maintain RFI compliance Connect the shield of the cable to the shield of the con...

Page 253: ...rogram 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...

Page 254: ...tions area If the test fails the log information and error reporting displays in a separate Information Window Red text indicates a failed component green text indicates a passed component The Video s...

Page 255: ...re Information 255 The Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream Hardware Test dialog box opens The version shown in the following screen example is 01 02 You might have a later version and therefore your values mig...

Page 256: ...GA_T Revision FPGA_O Revision VIO Board Information for Slot 1 and Slot 2 Serial Number Part Number FPGA_B Revision FPGA_H Revision XPGA_P Revision Codec Slot 1 Codec Slot 2 Codec Slot 3 Codec Slot 4...

Page 257: ...Test The core test verifies the baseboard and VIO board information If you want you can run additional tests by connecting loopback cables to their respective input signals To begin testing 1 Click th...

Page 258: ...ct the cable Verify that you have connected the cable to the correct connections 4 Click Start The test runs Information about the test and a status bar appear After the test sequence is finished a Pa...

Page 259: ...eld select the video format that you want to test For SD models select only NTSC and PAL For MPEG 2 HD systems all formats are supported 4 Select the Play Frame Options are t Color Bars t Sweep Patter...

Page 260: ...st capture and display video from a selected source The video image appears in the Video display To capture video 1 Click the Video icon The Video section opens 2 Click Capture and deselect Play if it...

Page 261: ...s in the Video Display window 6 To stop play at any time click Stop Video Testing Audio Outputs Audio testing allows you to configure the hardware to play audio tones from all of the audio output port...

Page 262: ...input to the matching video play output with a loopback cable you can capture the frame and display it in the Video Display window To capture video 1 Click the Video icon 2 Click Play and click Captu...

Page 263: ...e click the file icon A text editor will open and display the information Print this file from the application if you want a hard copy Diagnostic Test Failed If a test fails check the following and ru...

Page 264: ...B Performing Hardware Diagnostics 264...

Page 265: ...rst place the site can setup fault tolerance network teaming for both vlan connections This results in four connected network adapters two to each vlan Setting Up Network Teaming This procedure shows...

Page 266: ...C Network Teaming 266 4 Open the Teaming tab and enable Team this adapter with other adapters check box...

Page 267: ...ded in the team n These are adapter port numbers which do not correlate with the Local Area Connection 1 names n Because the first team was already setup the screen example above only shows two adapte...

Page 268: ...second vlan team The finished network connections should look like this n You can tell from the screen example above that one of the vlan20 connections is not plugged in However notice that the vlan20...

Page 269: ...Setting Up Network Teaming 269...

Page 270: ...C Network Teaming 270...

Page 271: ...ion limits to provide an interference free radio frequency spectrum Many electronic devices produce RF energy incidental to their intended purpose These rules place electronic equipment into two class...

Page 272: ...at personal expense Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to Avid hardware that are not expressly approved by Avid Technology may void the user...

Page 273: ...documentation for the Avid hardware might result in hazardous radiation exposure Canadian ICES 003 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment...

Page 274: ...oduct Option s This declaration covers all options for the above product s to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard s or other normative documents auf das sich di...

Page 275: ...to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserv...

Page 276: ...D Regulatory and Safety Notices 276 Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning...

Page 277: ...g products 23 Avid Unity server 23 use of AirSpeed Multi Stream 21 Avid Unity MediaManager network server 23 B Bi lingual recording and playback 171 Browse Window 140 Buttons front panel controls 33 B...

Page 278: ...atabase Options 116 Database Options dialog box 116 Database automatic updates to 117 Database create new 87 Database multiple users have access to 117 Deck control described 25 Default Database 90 De...

Page 279: ...dialog box 160 167 179 K Keyboard connection 46 connector 252 L Language non English typing in 120 License agreement 82 List of AirSpeeds for playout 192 LTC longitudinal timecode connector 41 43 45 n...

Page 280: ...list 195 Playback Mode 152 Playout available server 194 process 30 server 29 server list 192 TMClient ini tab 30 Power 238 requirements 238 Power cycling described 26 Preview dialog box 170 Protocol...

Page 281: ...l and synchronization 240 data 240 dimensions 237 environmental 238 Ethernet 240 LTC 241 physical 237 power 238 rack units 237 rear panel 241 reference 240 sampling 238 timecode 240 USB 2 0 240 video...

Page 282: ...ings in an Avid editing system 193 Status window 196 TransferManager activity 196 Transport pane 205 Tree View 138 U UI user interface overview 25 USB connector 38 V VBR 185 VDCP video disk control pr...

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