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2.6 C
ONNECTING
T
HE
V
ARIOUS
E
NGINE
C
OMPONENTS
Once cabling issues have been dealt with the various Engine connections need to be made.
1 Connect an IEC Power lead to the back of the FAME 2 Engine.
2 Connect the 15 way D connector of a VGA monitor cable to VGA 1 connector on the
System I/O Panel on the rear of the FAME 2 Engine.
3 Connect the Console Controller cable to the connector on the System I/O panel
located on the rear of the FAME 2 Engine.
4 Connect any external SCSI drives to the external SCSI card (if fitted) and ensure that
the last device is terminated. Ensure that the SCSI I.D.'s are not in conflict with each other.
5 Connect all Synchronization cables such as LTC, Word clock, Video Black burst etc.
6 Connect all audio input and output cables to the QDC cards located on the rear of the
FAME 2 Engine.
7. Connect an IEC power lead to the back of the FAME 2 surface.
8. Connect the mix cable to the Engine port on the back of the PC.
2.5 E
XTERNAL
C
ABLE
L
ENGTH
C
ONSIDERATIONS
Poor cabling can be the bane of a good system. Earth loops, floating inputs and outputs
and extended runs are just some of the issues to be addressed when planning an installation.
2.5.1 S
ONY
9-P
IN
C
ABLE
The 9-Pin cable connects the Engine to a Sony 9-pin protocol machine. The recommended
maximum length for this cable is 30 meters. Again it is recommended that the power be
switched off at one end when connecting to protect the drivers.
2.5.2 VGA C
ABLE
The Video cable connects the VGA output from the Engine to the attached Monitor. It is a
15-way shielded 50 Ohm cable with high density D-type connectors at each end. A maximum
length of 20 meters is typical.
2.5.3 A
UDIO
C
ABLE
Standard shielded audio cable is suitable.
2.5.4 D
IGITAL
A
UDIO
C
ABLES
Digital cables connected to the FAME 2 system must be 110 Ohm impedence.