Avid Technology Nitris, Using Manual

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Symbols and Conventions
These installation instructions use the following symbols and conventions:
Overview
The Avid Nitris is designed to capture and output analog and serial digital media using
decks, cameras, and audiotapes.
The Avid Nitris is powered by an autosensing power supply connected by a standard power
cord to a wall plug or power strip.
The Avid Nitris accepts video and audio in different formats and resolutions, and changes
these formats and resolutions to Avid-specific data for transfer to the Avid editing system
over a Digital Interlink cable. The data transfer uses an Avid-specific protocol that describes
the format and resolution of the media being captured.
You then edit the media on the Avid editing system and send it back to the Avid Nitris. You
can change the format and resolution as needed for video and audio output.
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action
n
A note provides important related information, reminders,
recommendations, and strong suggestions.
c
A caution means that a specific 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 unit itself when
handling electrical equipment.
> This symbol indicates menu commands (and subcommands) in the
order you select them. For example, File > Import means to open the
File menu and then select the Import command.
t
This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list
indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.
Italic font Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables.
Courier Bold font
Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.
Ctrl+ key or mouse action Press and hold the first key while you press the last key or perform the
mouse action. For example, Ctrl
+ drag.