Avid Technology AirSpeed Multi Stream, Installation And User Manual

Page 1: ...Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream Installation and User s Guide...

Page 2: ...by Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics Inc for the use of their TIFF library Copyright 1988 1997 Sam Leffler Copyright 1991 1997 Silicon Graphics Inc Permission to use copy modify distribute and sell thi...

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Page 7: ...Avid Applications 27 Software Installation 27 Synchronization 27 Ethernet Connections 27 Time of Day Timecode 27 Internal Storage 28 Serial Control 28 User Interface 28 Software Overview 29 Digital I...

Page 8: ...odels 49 Chassis Label Location All Models 51 Control Connections All Models 51 Video LTC Connections SD Model 53 Video LTC Connections MPEG 2 HD Model 55 Video LTC Connections DNxHD Model 57 Video LT...

Page 9: ...nnecting SDI Video Output Cables for AVC Intra Models 79 Connecting Time of Day TOD LTC Cables 80 Connecting Control and Communications Cables 81 Connecting USB Devices Mouse and Keyboard 82 Connectin...

Page 10: ...cillary Timecode 116 Configuring Channels for Playing Out Ancillary Timecode SD Only 116 Configuring Channels for Remote Control with Avid iNEWS Command 117 Configuring Communication Protocols in AirS...

Page 11: ...eam Servers in a Standalone Environ ment 158 Installing Configuring and Starting the Interplay Transfer Engine 160 Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine on the Avid Editor 161 Configuring the Inter...

Page 12: ...Speed Multi Stream Device Service 198 Chapter 7 Fundamentals 199 Starting AirSpeed Multi Stream 200 AirSpeed Multi Stream Database Overview 200 Opening a Database 201 Closing a Database 202 Locking an...

Page 13: ...ew Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts 233 Chapter 8 Working with Clips 235 Recording a Clip 235 Playing While Recording a Clip PWR 237 Clip Recording Methods 239 Copying or Moving Clips 241 Creating Subcli...

Page 14: ...d Item Properties Record Tab 261 Template for Channel and Item Properties Audio Tab 263 Searching for Clips 264 Search Syntax Rules 266 Chapter 9 AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout 267 Studio Co...

Page 15: ...he Current Video ID Field 304 Cueing and Taking Clips via the Next Video ID Field 304 Recording Clips 305 Crash Recording Clips 305 Cueing Clips for Record 305 Recording Clips with Only a Video ID Spe...

Page 16: ...Unloading Clips in the Playlist 318 Performing an Edit While Capture EWC with Drag and Drop 319 Performing an Edit While Capture EWC with Auto Transfer 320 Keyboard Shortcuts 323 Inventory Pane Keybo...

Page 17: ...BVW Extensions 353 Supported Optional VDCP Commands 354 Ethernet Connector Specifications 356 Expansion Port Connector Specifications 357 LTC Timecode Connector Specifications 361 USB 2 Connector Spe...

Page 18: ...les 384 Warnings and Cautions 385 FCC Notice 385 Class A Equipment 385 Modifications 386 Cables 386 LED Safety Notices 386 Canadian ICES 003 387 European Union Declaration of Conformity 387 Disposal o...

Page 19: ...d Multi Stream for playout This guide contains all the installation configuration and task oriented instructions conceptual information and reference material you need to install configure and use the...

Page 20: ...e File Import means to open the File menu and then select the Import command This symbol indicates a single step procedure Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed...

Page 21: ...sions select ReadMe from the Help menu or visit the Knowledge Base at www avid com readme 3 Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for maintenance or hardware re...

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Page 23: ...talling up to eight systems Included for use with the AirSpeed Multi Stram server the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console is an application that can be installed on up to ten PCs on your network Each...

Page 24: ...esign AirSpeed Multi Stream is designed for ease of use Once the AirSpeed Multi Stream is configured based on your model this video server captures up to four streams of video and up to eight audio ch...

Page 25: ...that Studio has the capability to playout the sequence For more information on the Studio concept and configuration see AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio and Playout on page 267 In addition the AirSpeed M...

Page 26: ...nts and software versions see the AirSpeed Multi Stream ReadMe included with your release for the qualified versions The following Avid products are required Avid Unity ISIS 2 0 1 or later is recommen...

Page 27: ...on 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 55 Ethernet Connections AirSpeed Multi Stream sys...

Page 28: ...ported by Avid see Sony BVW Extensions on page 353 For information on optional VDCP commands supported by Avid see Supported Optional VDCP Commands on page 354 For information on connecting the serial...

Page 29: ...g and VITC in IMX Closed Captioning and VITC in DV HD Ancillary data preservation is supported for all HD formats In addition if you have minimum requirements of the following software versions you wi...

Page 30: ...0 MPEG 30 I frame only compression IMX 50 MPEG 50 I frame only compression MPEG 2 HD HDV25mb 1080i MPEG 2 HD 35mb 1080i MPEG 2 HD 17 5mb 1080i MPEG 2 HD 35mb 1080i MPEG 2 HD 50mb 1080i MPEG 2 HD 50mb...

Page 31: ...type of content that it contains so an MXF file can contain video and or audio as well as ANC data at any resolution or compression In many instances MXF files encapsulate media that is already forma...

Page 32: ...Stream server and how much media to delete For more information on setting Auto Delete see Configuring the Avid Service Configuration for Interplay Workgroup on page 120 When the workspace is full th...

Page 33: ...om system use the Avid iNEWS Command application For information on controlling clips on the AirSpeed Multi Stream see the Avid iNEWS Command User s Guide Before you can send your sequence to the AirS...

Page 34: ...re offline any other AirSpeed Multi Stream still online in the Studio can perform the playout For detailed information on the Studio concept configuration and using the Studio see AirSpeed Multi Strea...

Page 35: ...for DNxHD 185 220 clips c The PWT feature is designed for time sensitive playout needs and is not recommended for all of your playout media to the AirSpeed Multi Stream Play While Record The Play Whi...

Page 36: ...ferred directly to storage The metadata aaf file for the media is transferred to a predefined Avid MasterClips location a folder on the ISIS 5000 7000 workspace From the editor you would then import t...

Page 37: ...ilable are the following Up Convert SD video is up converted to HD using one of five possible Up Convert options available in the user interface Down Convert HD video is down converted to SD using one...

Page 38: ...cription AFD AutoAFD Pillarbox A Pillarbox image typically means black pillars are placed on either side of an image when it is up converted from a 4 3 image to a 16 9 image Pillarbox is a selection i...

Page 39: ...on the top and bottom of the SD image 16 9 HD Image Down Converted to 4 3 SD Letterbox Example The example below shows an HD 16 9 image and then the same image after it was down converted to a 4 3 SD...

Page 40: ...4 3 SD letterboxed image and then the same image after it was Up converted and Center cropped to a 16 9 HD image Down Convert Center Crop If you are down converting a 16 9 HD image that already conta...

Page 41: ...SD Image Up Converted to 16 9 HD Example The example below shows a 4 3 SD image and then the same image after it was Up converted anamorphically to a 16 9 HD image Active Format Description AFD Activ...

Page 42: ...imeCode ATC ATC is always stored and displayed in 25 30 Hz timing even for progressive video formats AirSpeed Multi Stream implements SMPTE RP188 Ancillary TimeCode For SD streams the timecode is Vert...

Page 43: ...code of 9 The main goal is to avoid letterboxing an image that is already pillarboxed or vice versa When this happens you get black bars on both the top and bottom and the left and right sides and the...

Page 44: ...and dialog boxes You can also specify the language you want to use for keyboard layouts AirSpeed Multi Stream does not support ICS for the following Computer name Operating system login and password I...

Page 45: ...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 All configuration capture and playback functions are...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...a steady green light when the drive is ready A blinking green LED indicates drive activity If there is no light in the LED this indicates a problem with the media drive Visual Status Information You c...

Page 49: ...the AirSpeed Multi Stream DNxHD model The following diagram shows the rear media connections for the AirSpeed Multi Stream AVC Intra model 1 2 3 4 IN 1 2 EXPANSION PORT 1 EXPANSION PORT 2 USB CONSOLE...

Page 50: ...ts 2 BNC labelled IN 1 2 4 SDI outputs 4 BNC labeled OUT 1 4 For MPEG 2 HD models 4 serial digital interface SDI inputs 4 BNC labelled IN 1 2 and 5 6 8 SDI outputs 8 BNC labeled OUT 1 8 For DNxHD mode...

Page 51: ...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 for il...

Page 52: ...re 8 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 wit...

Page 53: ...A 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 Interfa...

Page 54: ...her Longitudinal 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 mate...

Page 55: ...N 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 outp...

Page 56: ...nt BNC 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 fee...

Page 57: ...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 Inte...

Page 58: ...her Longitudinal 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 mate...

Page 59: ...THRU LTC IN THRU 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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...

Page 60: ...al BNC connector Video reference REF loop through sync signal for daisy chaining the house sync to other media equipment BNC connector n If you are only using one REF IN signal and not looping the 2nd...

Page 61: ...tion on configuring your shared storage and setting up remote access to the AirSpeed Multi Stream c Do not connect multiple AirSpeed Multi Stream servers to your Avid Unity environment until you have...

Page 62: ...urn a system to Avid Technology Inc the system must be repackaged in its original packaging material to ensure that there is no damage to the system during shipment 3 Remove all of the boxes and lay t...

Page 63: ...ocument 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 a...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...pics Connecting Video Reference Cables on page 71 Connecting SDI Video Input Cables for SD Models on page 72 Connecting SDI Video Input Cables for MPEG 2 HD Models on page 73 Connecting SDI Video Inpu...

Page 71: ...ct a composite video reference source house reference blackburst or tri level to one of the reference input connectors labelled REF IN THRU If the AirSpeed Multi Stream is the last device in your refe...

Page 72: ...llowing illustration shows the location of the SDI IN video connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream SD chassis To connect SDI video input cables on the SD chassis 1 Ensure that you have th...

Page 73: ...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 proper SDI...

Page 74: ...ollowing 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...

Page 75: ...on shows the location of the SDI IN video connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream AVC Intra chassis To connect SDI video input cables on the AVC Intra chassis 1 Ensure that you have the pr...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...n the rear 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 c...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...ors on the rear of the AirSpeed Multi Stream AVC Intra chassis To connect SDI video output cables on the AVC Intra model chassis 1 Ensure that you have the proper SDI video 75 ohm rated interface coax...

Page 80: ...owing procedure describes which connector to use To find the exact location see Video LTC Connections MPEG 2 HD Model on page 55 To connect longitudinal timecode LTC in loop thru cables t Connect your...

Page 81: ...see Control Connections All Models on page 51 For more information see the following topics Connecting USB Devices Mouse and Keyboard on page 82 Connecting Ethernet Cables on page 83 Connecting to Air...

Page 82: ...other purposes such as a removable USB hard 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 sec...

Page 83: ...on page 84 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 all model...

Page 84: ...to AirSpeed 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 l...

Page 85: ...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 The other...

Page 86: ...e 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 addi...

Page 87: ...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 both po...

Page 88: ...Stream application s closed By selecting Yes the AirSpeed Multi Stream application s will be closed and will not restart automatically n Make sure that you only close AirSpeed Multi Stream applicatio...

Page 89: ...ou must restart your system for changes to take effect 6 Click OK on the System Properties dialog box to close it The System Settings Change dialog box opens You will be asked to restart your computer...

Page 90: ...is to configure your media drives for RAID 0 Striping For more information see Configuring Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping on page 90 Configuring Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping With all of your me...

Page 91: ...batch files in this folder that you need to run 3 Double click the CreateMediaRaid bat file to run the batch file 4 In the same folder C Installables Utils Windows Scripts double click the FormatMedia...

Page 92: ...the procedure for new systems with unstriped drives in the topic Configuring Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping on page 90 n Make sure there are no external disks DVD drives including USB DVD drives at...

Page 93: ...Setting Up Your System 93 The Import Foreign Disks dialog box opens 4 Make sure the Foreign disk group 4 of 4 disks check box is selected and click OK The Foreign Disk Volumes dialog box opens...

Page 94: ...your network connection This involves assigning a static or dynamic IP address based on the requirements for your site This enables you to communicate with your shared storage infrastructure ISIS or M...

Page 95: ...to exit and shut down To create a Windows user account on the AirSpeed Multi Stream 1 Right click on the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Manage from the menu The Computer Management dialog...

Page 96: ...IArray XT Setup Guide n For MediaNetwork connectivity AirSpeed Multi Stream uses a Client configuration not a Server configuration For more information see your MediaNetwork documentation Setting Up R...

Page 97: ...5 Team For more information on this configuration see Setting Up for Team Configuration on page 179 For more information see the following topics General Information AirSpeed Multi Stream Configuratio...

Page 98: ...erplay Administration tool create the same user with the same password This user must have Read Write permission to the Interplay folders that the AirSpeed Multi Stream will use for checkin In the Avi...

Page 99: ...Speed Multi Stream to operate with a standalone Transfer Manager and shared storage Each AirSpeed Multi Stream server that is installed needs to be uniquely configured You must create a site specific...

Page 100: ...Database in the AirSpeed Multi Stream Application on page 102 Configure Channels on AirSpeed Multi Stream as described in Configuring Channels on page 105 Option If you are using Avid iNEWS Command t...

Page 101: ...install AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server 1 Locate your Avid iNEWS Command or Interplay Capture DVD or navigate to somewhere on your network where it is located...

Page 102: ...tream This database must be created on the E drive and it must be shared To create a new database in the AirSpeed Multi Stream application 1 Launch the AirSpeed Multi Stream application 2 Select File...

Page 103: ...w database It can be any name but normally should be easily recognizable to all users such as NTSC PAL 1080i etc b In the Local Path field type the full local path name of the directory where the new...

Page 104: ...er for the local drive Drive Share Name This field displays the share name for the drive where the clip files reside You can determine the drive by looking at its properties in Windows XP right click...

Page 105: ...nnels When configuring channels on AirSpeed Multi Stream you use the Channel Configuration dialog box Tasks that can be done in the Channel Configuration dialog box include the following Select a chan...

Page 106: ...Monitor appears If there is no check mark in this box the channel is still available for playing clips but it will not be shown on the MiniMonitor Channel Name Use this field to type a channel name wh...

Page 107: ...pletion Select the behavior that you want this channel to exhibit when playback stops Show Last Frame Show Black etc For more information on Preset Cue see Configuring Communication Protocols in AirSp...

Page 108: ...TC playback is supported on Lines 9 22 VITC Record Line Enables you to select the record line number that you are supplying the VITC timecode on Output Time Behavior The Output Time to Follow Clip Tim...

Page 109: ...selected in the Video Standard list for that channel For more information see the notes below n Up convert refers to any NTSC or PAL clip that is played on a 720p or 1080i channel n Down convert refe...

Page 110: ...d bottom will be cropped off If the 4 3 image was a letterboxed image the black bars will be removed AutoAFD Default Letterbox If AFD exists in the incoming video this setting tells AirSpeed Multi Spe...

Page 111: ...Appendix D of this guide and will use Pillarbox if AFD does not exist in the video AutoAFD Default Center crop If AFD exists in the incoming video this setting tells AirSpeed Multi Speed to follow th...

Page 112: ...in the video AutoAFD Default Center crop If AFD exists in the incoming video this setting tells AirSpeed Multi Speed to follow the approach outlined in Appendix D of this guide and will use Center cr...

Page 113: ...nds to the MiniMonitor it will display on For example Channel 1 displays on MiniMonitor 1 Channel 2 displays on MiniMonitor 2 etc 3 Option If you do not want to show the MiniMonitor for this channel d...

Page 114: ...nce Video Standard field select the appropriate reference REF IN connected to the AirSpeed Multi Stream 9 Option In the Ancillary Data section configure channels for ancillary timecode capture and pla...

Page 115: ...m the appropriate list box Available list boxes are SD Cross Convert Up Convert Down Convert For example if you want to configure an Up convert you would select an option from the Up Convert list box...

Page 116: ...e 116 Configuring Channels for Playing Out Ancillary Timecode SD Only You have the ability to have a data track available for use in your Editing application and when the composition is complete you c...

Page 117: ...s To configure Channels for Remote Control with Avid iNEWS Command 1 On the AirSpeed Multi Stream server launch the Avid Service Configuration application by selecting Start All Programs Avid Service...

Page 118: ...eed Multi Stream is listed as a device b Verify that there is inventory The count of objects will be listed c Verify that the Available field displays true For more information on changing device sett...

Page 119: ...hannel to a group by selecting Channel Groups Use the following information for AirSpeed Multi Stream a Select the Channel Name usually A B C D or similar b Add channels for the AirSpeed Multi Stream...

Page 120: ...ramework Workgroup This is done by clicking the Add button in the Workgroup area The Add Workgroup dialog box opens 17 Add a new workgroup by typing the name of your Command workgroup in the Enter the...

Page 121: ...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 DNxHD and AVC Intra models only 4 channels display in the dialog b...

Page 122: ...d on 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...

Page 123: ...configure 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...

Page 124: ...channel 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 select...

Page 125: ...ng the 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...

Page 126: ...ou want 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 Op...

Page 127: ...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 128: ...eed Multi Stream server to not have to validate credentials every time you log on to the system This is an optional step To configure Auto Logon 1 Select Start Programs Avid AMS AutoLogon The AMS Auto...

Page 129: ...ccidental changes You can also lock a channel by selecting the channel and then clicking the Channel Lock button on the Air toolbar This same method also works for unlocking a channel For more informa...

Page 130: ...e language in which you want to type n The operating system does not need to 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...

Page 131: ...ed Multi Stream Configuration Procedures 131 4 In the Regional Options tab do the following a In the Standards and formats area select a language b In the Location area select your country 5 Click the...

Page 132: ...ect 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 a...

Page 133: ...a Workgroup environment AirSpeed Multi Stream operates as a member of an integrated Interplay workgroup to utilize built in Interplay Transfer and shared storage Configuration Requirements for AirSpee...

Page 134: ...ing table provides a checklist of tasks that must be performed when configuring your AirSpeed Multi Stream in a Workgroup environment Depending on your site s configuration some tasks are optional Con...

Page 135: ...f the Workgroup that you want the AirSpeed Multi Stream to be associated with and click OK 4 Delete the default workgroup by doing the following a Click on the Lookup tab b Select the default workgrou...

Page 136: ...on Settings in the Avid Service Framework User s Guide Configuring the Avid Service Configuration for Interplay Workgroup This topic describes how to configure the Avid Service Configuration for Inter...

Page 137: ...ialog box opens 2 Do the following a Type the name of the workgroup you want to use b Select the Always select and use this Workgroup check box c Click Select The Avid Service Configuration dialog box...

Page 138: ...Enabled checkboxes are enabled If they are the Interplay Credentials area becomes enabled allowing you to type your Interplay credentials in the fields The Destination field in the Default Template ta...

Page 139: ...le To set up user profiles 1 On the Interplay Engine or a client that has access to the Avid Interplay Administrator application create a user For more information see the Avid Interplay Engine and Av...

Page 140: ...e Name field select the name of the user that you want to assign Inventory and Channel privileges to d Optional In the Description field type a title or description pertaining to the new user e Option...

Page 141: ...ption Assign a name for each audio stream by typing a name for the audio settings in the Name field next to the stream you want to name b In the Type field for each audio stream select the audio forma...

Page 142: ...characters in the Name field n The names of your Destination templates must be unique You cannot have two Destination templates with the same name 10 Option Enter additional information regarding you...

Page 143: ...ce field you have the option of specifying a Proxy Workspace if you want to store the high res media and the H 264 proxy media in different Avid ISIS workspaces 13 Optional In the Categories list sele...

Page 144: ...ate that best fits your site s requirements This is done by doing the following a In the Record column in the Channel 1 Channel 4 fields select the Record template for the high res resolution n For ea...

Page 145: ...y is displayed in the list automatically d In the Destination column select the Destination template for the clips and media n If there is no destination template set for a channel that channel s capt...

Page 146: ...server when performing STPs as in all previous releases When this selection is disabled an Editor will not be able to overwrite a clip that exists on the AirSpeed Multi Stream even when they select t...

Page 147: ...te a local MPEG 1 proxy after playback transfer completes click the Generate local MPEG 1 proxy after playback transfer completes check box Otherwise leave it blank n MPEG 1 proxies are for local play...

Page 148: ...hing Transfer Manager on page 148 Launching Transfer Manager This topic contains information on how to launch Transfer Manager in the event that it is not currently running Transfer Manager launches a...

Page 149: ...ack server that will be controlled by iNEWS Command it must be configured to join a second workgroup the same workgroup as the Command Servers For more information see the Avid iNEWS Command Administr...

Page 150: ...eManager field and entering the hostname of the CaptureManager server in the CaptureManager System Service field e Click Apply n Upon applying the new settings and if the CaptureManager is enabled the...

Page 151: ...AirSpeed Multi Stream is listed as a device b Verify that there is inventory The count of objects will be listed c Verify that the Available field displays true For more information on changing device...

Page 152: ...ed Multi 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 I...

Page 153: ...17 On the AirSpeed Multi Stream access the Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box and click on the Lookup tab The Lookup tab opens 18 On the Command server access the Avid Workgroup Properties dialog bo...

Page 154: ...er as well This is done by clicking the Add button in the Workgroup area The Add Workgroup dialog box opens 20 Add a new Command workgroup on the AirSpeed Multi Stream by typing the name of your Comma...

Page 155: ...eed Multi Stream servers are used AirSpeed Multi Stream Studio Playout is not supported with a Standalone Transfer Manager n When configured with a standalone Transfer Manager Interplay Transfer Engin...

Page 156: ...tion is available on the Avid Knowledge Base This documentation assists users in configuration of the standalone TransferManager The Avid Interplay Transfer Setup and User s Guide and the Avid Interpl...

Page 157: ...he necessary hardware and software for your site you can configure the AirSpeed Multi Stream For more information on specific tasks involved when configuring your AirSpeed Multi Stream with a standalo...

Page 158: ...Multi Stream servers in a standalone Environment 1 Locate and install the AirSpeedMultiStreamRemoteConsoleSetup exe file The AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console will automatically be installed on yo...

Page 159: ...ansfer Engine dialog box opens 5 Select the AirSpeed Multi Stream server name that you want to configure from the Select Server list The Select Server list displays the most recently used AirSpeed Mul...

Page 160: ...Speed Multi Stream Finally you must start the Interplay Transfer Engine n These instructions are only a subset of the instructions for installation and configuration of the standalone Transfer Manager...

Page 161: ...e opens 2 Click Avid Transfer Server The Welcome window opens 3 Click Next n Make sure that the FTP services get installed with the Interplay Transfer Engine 4 Click the applicable country and click N...

Page 162: ...ate in a standalone environment To configure the Interplay Transfer Engine for a Standalone Environment 1 On your Avid editor select Start Programs Avid Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Th...

Page 163: ...er Engine on the Avid Editor For more information see Starting the Interplay Transfer Engine on the Avid Editor on page 163 Starting the Interplay Transfer Engine on the Avid Editor If the Interplay T...

Page 164: ...next configure the standalone settings for the Avid editor To configure the standalone settings for the Avid Editor 1 In the Avid editor do the following a Open the Project Window b Click the Setting...

Page 165: ...gure the AirSpeed Multi Stream for standalone transfer For more information see Configuring the AirSpeed Multi Stream for Standalone Transfer on page 165 Configuring the AirSpeed Multi Stream for Stan...

Page 166: ...Automatically join the preferred workgroup option is not selected n This is so you are prompted to select a Workgroup in the Avid Service Configuration 3 Click the Lookup tab 4 Type the name of the Wo...

Page 167: ...click OK to save the changes and close the Add Lookup Service dialog box 8 In the Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box click Apply to restart the services The Restart Avid Services message box opens a...

Page 168: ...Framework Avid Service Configuration The Avid Service Configuration dialog box opens to the Service tab and a list of all of the servers connected to the Avid Service Framework appears In the Hosts c...

Page 169: ...th the Interplay Enabled and Transfer Engine Enabled check boxes n Disabling both of these check boxes disables Interplay and your Transfer Engine in the Monitor application 4 The next step is to crea...

Page 170: ...AirSpeed Multi Stream with the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console n For the Standalone configuration to work you need to be logged in as this user on the local Avid editing machine 2 Create a new u...

Page 171: ...tional In the Description field type a title or description pertaining to the new user e Optional If you want to change the Inventory and Channel privileges select the desired privileges that you want...

Page 172: ...our recorded clips 5 In the Audio Settings section do the following a Option Assign a name for each audio stream by typing a name for the audio settings in the Name field next to the stream you want t...

Page 173: ...ill notice the Destination tab is greyed out To select default templates 1 Click the Default Templates tab 2 Option For each channel menu select the Record template that best fits your site s requirem...

Page 174: ...change the format for a given channel in the AirSpeed Multi Stream application and restart the application the predefined template for that format will be applied to the appropriate channel If the For...

Page 175: ...he Allow Overwrite on Send to Playback checkbox is enabled This check box is enabled by default and allows Editors to overwrite clips on the server when performing STPs as in all previous releases Whe...

Page 176: ...hour and minute HH MM format 6 Click Apply 7 Close the AirSpeed Multi Stream Service Configuration dialog box Next you must launch Transfer Manager if it is not already running For more information o...

Page 177: ...5 Read the License Agreement accept the terms and click Next 6 Click Install to install the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service 7 You now must create a new database for the AirSpeed Multi Stream For...

Page 178: ...5 Configuring the Software with a Standalone Transfer Manager 178...

Page 179: ...r AirSpeed Multi Stream servers configured in a Team Configuration with the following minimum software versions AirSpeed Multi Stream v1 8 TM Client v2 4 NewsCutter v9 5 2 Media Composer v5 5 2 Sympho...

Page 180: ...You must be sure that your AirSpeed Multi Stream ISIS storage and your Avid editing client system times are in close proximity to each other Otherwise media might appear to be offline n For the lates...

Page 181: ...itor system s and your ISIS shared storage system together Otherwise you run the risk of having media appearing to be off line Once these requirements are met and you have installed all of the necessa...

Page 182: ...editor To configure the standalone settings for the Avid Editor 1 In the Avid editor do the following a Open the Project Window b Click the Settings tab c Click Transfer The Transfer Settings Current...

Page 183: ...neams 1 is listed at the top and the other AirSpeed Multi Stream servers are listed in the Other Workgroups section b In the Server field type the name of the AirSpeed Multi Stream server that you wan...

Page 184: ...ulti Stream for Team configuration For more information see Configuring the AirSpeed Multi Stream for Team Configuration on page 184 Configuring the AirSpeed Multi Stream for Team Configuration The ne...

Page 185: ...preferred workgroup option is not selected n This is so you are prompted to select a Workgroup in the Avid Service Configuration 3 Click the Lookup tab 4 Type the name of the Workgroup for example lo...

Page 186: ...ck OK to save the changes and close the Add Lookup Service dialog box 8 In the Avid Workgroup Properties dialog box click Apply to restart the services The Restart Avid Services message box opens aski...

Page 187: ...ork Avid Service Configuration The Avid Service Configuration dialog box opens to the Service tab and a list of all of the servers connected to the Avid Service Framework appears In the Hosts column y...

Page 188: ...terplay Enabled check box and leave the Transfer Engine Enabled check box enabled n This combination disables Interplay and enables your Transfer Engine in the Monitor application 4 The next step is t...

Page 189: ...eam with the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console n For the Team configuration to work you need to be logged in as this user on the local Avid editing machine 2 Create a new user by doing the followin...

Page 190: ...ptional If you want to change the Inventory and Channel privileges select the desired privileges that you want to assign to the user you are creating f Click Apply 4 Repeat Steps 2 or 3 for each addit...

Page 191: ...n that will appear as metadata for your recorded clips 5 In the Audio Settings section do the following a Option Assign a name for each audio stream by typing a name for the audio settings in the Name...

Page 192: ...Stream should store ingested clips and the workspace in which it should store the ingested media 8 Click the New button lower left A new template is created called New Template 9 In the Name field hi...

Page 193: ...tion see Recording a Clip on page 235 t Ingest Folder Path Type the name of a subfolder in the Ingest folder path in which to store the ingested clips n If these characters are used in the Ingest Fold...

Page 194: ...e Record template that best fits your site s requirements n For each channel the Record drop down list contains all supported Record templates based on the video standard NTSC PAL 1080i or 720p of the...

Page 195: ...rmat based on field set it to the HD format that you are using for MPEG 2 HD 4 In the Ingest transfer workspace project based on field select the Destination template that includes the workspace that...

Page 196: ...a clip that exists on the AirSpeed Multi Stream even when they select the overwrite flag in the send to playback dialog of the editor This is to prevent unexpected or unauthorized overwriting of asse...

Page 197: ...t 8 Option If you want to delete all inventory daily select the Delete all inventory daily at 24 hour HH MM check box and enter a time when you want to delete your inventory in hour and minute HH MM f...

Page 198: ...ce on the AirSpeed Multi Stream server 1 Locate your Avid iNEWS Command CD or navigate to somewhere on your network where it is located 2 Navigate to the Avid_Framework_Workstation folder in the insta...

Page 199: ...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 200: ...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 201: ...TSC 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 202: ...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 203: ...w 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 t...

Page 204: ...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 205: ...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 206: ...atabase Locks a currently selected database for exclusive use For more information see Locking and Unlocking a Database on page 202 Print Prints the contents of a database Print Preview Displays the d...

Page 207: ...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 208: ...nputs and Outputs on page 138 Enables GPI Triggers Enables GPI triggers For more information see Configuring General Purpose Interface GPI Inputs and Outputs on page 138 Timecode Setup Enables you to...

Page 209: ...e 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 u...

Page 210: ...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 211: ...bar For more information see Air Toolbar on page 226 Show MiniMonitors Toggles the display of the MiniMonitors For more information see MiniMonitor Window on page 222 Show Tree Toggles the display of...

Page 212: ...nformation see Changing Headframe Sizes on page 221 Small Images Displays small headframes For more information see Changing Headframe Sizes on page 221 Large Images Displays large headframes For more...

Page 213: ...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 214: ...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 215: ...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 216: ...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 217: ...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 218: ...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 219: ...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 220: ...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 221: ...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 222: ...Channel Configuration dialog box For more information see Configuring Channels on AirSpeed Multi Stream on page 115 For AirSpeed Multi Stream SD and DNxHD models you have a maximum of four MiniMonitor...

Page 223: ...e Record button the record will begin immediately after the Record button is pressed Preview Dialog Box The Preview dialog box also called Preview window enables you to do the following with clips Pla...

Page 224: ...screen very confined area in horizontal or vertical orientation Click on the left side of the toolbar and the bar will be undocked You can then drag it anywhere within the top portion of the screen t...

Page 225: ...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 226: ...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 227: ...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 228: ...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 229: ...e Background Tasks on page 230 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 230: ...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 231: ...oard are used to select the AirSpeed Multi Stream output channels The numbers on the keypad far right of the keyboard are used to enter clip numbers Keyboard Shortcuts This section contains informatio...

Page 232: ...forwards to the Out point of the clip Shift Tab When editing in the spreadsheet moves to the previous editable field Ctrl A Selects all items Ctrl C Copies currently selected items to the Clipboard C...

Page 233: ...Find dialog box F5 Refreshes the view F6 Opens the Template dialog box F12 Performs a Take Key Description Key Description P Toggle Play Pause S Pause Left Arrow Go to Previous frame Right Arrow Go to...

Page 234: ...7 Fundamentals 234 Alt N or Alt H Go to the Head Fr Headframe field Alt T Go to the Time Code field Escape Close dialog box Key Description...

Page 235: ...live video feed A database Browse window must be open and selected to record the new clips n Recording durations with AirSpeed Multi Stream should be limited to values no greater than six hours n Air...

Page 236: ...or Channel dialog box opens 5 Make your entries on the tabs as required and click OK to close the dialog box and begin recording the clip n The Name field can be edited only if you have not specified...

Page 237: ...at 100mbit For SD and DNxHD models we support only one PWR at a time Although for DNxHD at 220mbit we only support one channel of operation at any time so PWR is not available To play while recording...

Page 238: ...L Next Frame keys to move to the desired start location b With focus on the Browse window select View Details to provide a detailed view of the clips in the database c Locate the clip you want to edi...

Page 239: ...p the next consecutive number and places it in the active database n This ID is not the same as the Video ID used for automation playback Recording Methods Setting Description Record Brings up the Ite...

Page 240: ...and select Playback Mode t Play a clip to the same channel that you were previously recording to Stop Pause Record Control Buttons Button Description Stop Stops recording of the clip AirSpeed Multi S...

Page 241: ...py 5 Do one of the following t Drag the files from one Browse window to the other and release the mouse button t Click Edit Copy then click on the other window and select Edit Paste t Press Ctrl C the...

Page 242: ...Right click to display the popup menu and select Preview The Preview dialog box appears 3 In the Preview dialog box click the New Sub Clip button AirSpeed Multi Stream assigns the subclip a number 4...

Page 243: ...be deleted 2 Select the desired image files 3 Do one of the following t Press Delete t Select Edit Delete The Delete Warning appears 4 Click Yes or press Enter to confirm the delete The selected clip...

Page 244: ...ds for data entry Item Properties Clip Tab Option Description In The in point of this clip Out The out point of this clip Duration The duration of this clip Loop In The point in the clip where looping...

Page 245: ...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 clip the...

Page 246: ...ht click the headframe and select Preview from the popup list The Preview dialog box opens A proxy of the clip appears in the window Monitor Window Mark In Out buttons Current position Clip name Go To...

Page 247: ...u to the beginning end or headframe set point of the clip Audio Channels AirSpeed Multi Stream records the audio portion of its clips in two stereo pairs This allows you to record and play back two di...

Page 248: ...umber one or more clip files at a time To renumber clips in a database window 1 Select the clip files to be renumbered in the Browse window Preview Dialog Box Playback Controls Button Description Move...

Page 249: ...er you selected them 5 Click OK The clip files selected are given new numbers starting from the number specified If clip files already exist within the destination range specified a dialog box appears...

Page 250: ...drag a clip from one MiniMonitor to another t If there is a clip in the Cue window under the MiniMonitor press the Space bar cue the clip on the MiniMonitor t If there is a cued clip or paused clip o...

Page 251: ...t Headframe and then select the item from the menu Options are t First Frame t Middle Frame t Last Frame t Black Selecting the Timecode for a Clip You can select the timecode format for clips Options...

Page 252: ...niMonitor that contains the cued clip you want to appear on the selected Output channel and corresponding MiniMonitor You will see a small thumbnail image of the cued clip below the MiniMonitor 2 Do o...

Page 253: ...ompletely black depending on the Default Headframe setting See Selecting a Default Headframe for a Clip on page 251 To change the headframe image 1 Right click on the headframe and select Preview or p...

Page 254: ...er to Interplay from the menu The clip will be transferred to the Interplay location that you specified as your destination location workspace in the Avid Service Configuration Sending Sequences from...

Page 255: ...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 Record metho...

Page 256: ...e menu The Item Properties dialog box opens to the General tab Information from the Destination Template is automatically entered into the Item Properties of individual clips as they are quick saved D...

Page 257: ...n the template 1 Click in the desired text field 2 Make your changes 3 Click OK or press Enter to accept the changes and complete the dialog To exit from the dialog box without making changes t Click...

Page 258: ...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 assigns the current date when a clip...

Page 259: ...clips To perform a database search select View Search Template for Channel and Item Properties Clip Tab The Clip tab provides the name in and out points total duration and server location of video cl...

Page 260: ...e out point Duration Duration of this clip Loop In Point in the clip where looping starts n This functionality is available for SD and DNxHD clips only You cannot loop MPEG 2 HD clips Master Clip Mast...

Page 261: ...elect 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...

Page 262: ...ding 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 The o...

Page 263: ...the 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 so...

Page 264: ...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 265: ...n For example if the word football is placed in the title field only those clips with the word football somewhere in the title will be shown If data is entered in multiple fields then all fields must...

Page 266: ...ombine multiple words into one expression The following are search syntax examples Search Syntax Examples Search String Results dog cat cow Matches all clips containing dog cat or cow dog cat cow Matc...

Page 267: ...Macintosh environment or for standalone original AirSpeed systems AirSpeed Studio is supported for AirSpeed Multi Stream servers configured in a Team Configuration with the following minimum software...

Page 268: ...ight AirSpeeds with a common Host Name and a unique number after the name The name and the number are separated with a dash Do not add any spaces between the name dash and number Also do not use more...

Page 269: ...system 1 In the Avid editing application click the Settings tab in the Project window 2 Double click Transfer in the Settings scroll list The Transfer Settings window opens 3 Click the TMClient ini ta...

Page 270: ...If your Studio was not available when you started the Avid editing application select Select Transfer Reconnect To Server For more information see the following topics Connect to Playout Server or Stu...

Page 271: ...tudioname The Send To Playback list is not automatically refreshed with network changes If the Studio has become unavailable the Studio name remains in the Avid editor s Send To Playback list To check...

Page 272: ...e Avid editor This dialog box can be minimized again but cannot be closed The following figure shows the AirSpeed Studio Transfer Monitor dialog box as it appears on the Avid editor The dialog box pro...

Page 273: ...fer Status window opens Transfers display as one entry in Transfer Status window Although multiple sequences might be included in the transfer the window displays status for the entire transfer If one...

Page 274: ...tions Transferring At least one transfer is running and none have failed Pause or cancel the transfer Paused All transfers are paused Resume or cancel the transfer Error plus information indicating th...

Page 275: ...the server s you are connected to Then remotely from your PC you can use the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console application to do the following Cue and play clips Cue and record clips Retransfer cli...

Page 276: ...ile The AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console will automatically be installed on your system For information on starting the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console see Starting the Remote Console on page...

Page 277: ...ion If you are connected via a Workgroup configuration do the following a Select the Workgroup name from the Workgroup list box b Type the name of the Interplay server that you want to connect to in t...

Page 278: ...ane 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 Str...

Page 279: ...in the following table File Submenus Option Description Connect Enables you to connect to an AirSpeed Multi Stream server to view Channel and Inventory For more information see Connecting to an AirSp...

Page 280: ...us buttons will flash green When recording the Record and Channel Status buttons will flash red If unchecked when playing the Play and Channel Status buttons will stay solid green When recording the R...

Page 281: ...our channels For 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...

Page 282: ...nnel ID Channel Format Pause Current Video ID Time Code Elapsed display Duration Remaining display Stop Play Recue Clip Name Channels Fields Option Description Channel ID Displays the AirSpeed Multi S...

Page 283: ...u can drag a clip into for playing it For more information see Cueing and Playing Clips Directly from the Current Video ID Field on page 304 Clip Name Displays the clip name of the actively playing or...

Page 284: ...in the field to enable editing then typing the duration directly in the field If you reduce the duration or time remaining to less than what has already been recorded the clip will stop recording Tra...

Page 285: ...urrently loaded clip Transport Buttons Button Description Brings you back to the beginning of a clip that is playing in the Current Video ID field Pauses the currently playing clip Plays the clip that...

Page 286: ...lti Stream server 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 in...

Page 287: ...ng clips see Protecting or Unprotecting Clips from Deletion on page 309 Format The format of the clip Transfer Status The transfer status of the clip Options are Transfer Done Transfer Error Transfer...

Page 288: ...e 302 Clip Source Enables you to filter clips based on if they were recorded from baseband locally or transferred from a Send to Playback sequence If the Recorded check box is selected the filter will...

Page 289: ...reference signal REFERENCE UNLOCKED The reference is unlocked WRONG REFERENCE TYPE The system detected that you have the wrong reference type n This occurs when you are supplying an SD Reference which...

Page 290: ...hannel you have on the selected AirSpeed Multi Stream server The Remote Console Playlist enables you to easily create playlists and execute some basic tasks using these playlists on the AirSpeed Multi...

Page 291: ...is highlighted selecting the Cue button cues the first clip in the Playlist For more information see Cueing a Playlist on page 317 To cue an individual clip you can also highlight the clip you want to...

Page 292: ...position of the clip in the current Playlist If you want to reorder a clip in the Playlist you can drag and drop a clip to the desired location in the Playlist For more information see Reordering Cli...

Page 293: ...standard is the same as the associated channel Offline A clip is considered to be Offline when the media is missing from the Inventory pane Cued The clip is qued to play When a clip is cued the row ap...

Page 294: ...ed on the media in the master clip You can then set Mark Ins and Mark Outs based on the master clip For more information see Creating Subclips on page 307 Right clicking on any column headingin the In...

Page 295: ...display this menu Cue Selecting Cue automatically cues the highlighted clip The row for the cued clip appears highlighted yellow For more information see Cueing From a Specific Clip in the Playlist on...

Page 296: ...ti Stream server is loaded into the AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console with a Server tab just above the Inventory panel showing the host name of that AirSpeed Multi Stream server 3 Optional Repeat S...

Page 297: ...e Delete button 6 Optional For MPEG 2 HD XDCAM systems only select the compression format you want to use for your transfers from the XDCAM STP Format list n For SD DNxHD and AVC Intra systems leave t...

Page 298: ...page 302 Playing Clips on page 303 Recording Clips on page 305 Creating Subclips on page 307 Editing the In and Out Points of a Clip on page 308 Deleting Clips on page 308 Protecting or Unprotecting...

Page 299: ...f clips 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...

Page 300: ...e 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 are so...

Page 301: ...the column heading you right clicked on select Hide This Column t To display a column select the check box next to the column heading you want to display It will appear in the Inventory pane t To hide...

Page 302: ...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 selected...

Page 303: ...r you type in the Filter field does not need to be case sensitive for the filter to find a match For example if you typed Dog it would also find anything that has dog in it and vice versa Use wildcard...

Page 304: ...lick and drag and drop it into the Current Video ID field The clip cues but does not play t Type the Video ID of the clip in the Current Video ID field and press Enter The clip cues but does not play...

Page 305: ...irSpeed 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 If you...

Page 306: ...t the desired duration Recording Clips with Both a Video ID and Duration Specified This topic contains information on how to record a clip on an AirSpeed Multi Stream server channel with both a Video...

Page 307: ...button or press Enter Record will continue until the duration specified is met and when the recording stops the clip will be unloaded from the channel Creating Subclips This topic contains information...

Page 308: ...ng for pause the clip by pressing the Pause button 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 notic...

Page 309: ...ct or unprotect clips from being deleted from the AirSpeed Multi Stream server You can also select multiple clips There are two methods for selecting multiple clips To protect or unprotect clips from...

Page 310: ...ditor The clips will also be transferred into the local storage location configured in the Interplay Transfer Configuration Before you can transfer a clip to an Avid Editor the following must be insta...

Page 311: ...with different aspect ratios n A Playlist can support up to 24 hours of video and up to 1000 clips Create a Playlist for a channel and drag and drop clips from the Inventory pane to the Playlist Modi...

Page 312: ...ppears as Untitled Playlist t Press Ctrl and then click to select individual non consecutive clips t Press Shift and then click on the last clip of a group to select multiple consecutive clips All cli...

Page 313: ...n page 314 Taking Control of a Playlist for a Channel on page 314 Setting Loop Behavior in the Playlist on page 315 Saving Playlists This topic contains information on how to save Playlists To save Pl...

Page 314: ...t for a channel it means that only you can make changes to the Playlist Users at another AirSpeed Multi Stream Remote Console will see a Lock icon next to the Playlist Name pulldown menu that indicate...

Page 315: ...n page 315 Modifying Mark In Mark Out Points for Clips in the Playlist on page 316 Setting the Follow Behavior for Clips in the Playlist on page 316 Deleting Clips from the Playlist on page 317 Taking...

Page 316: ...Follow behavior for clips in the Playlist t Click the check box in Follow column for the clip you want to have automatically play next in the Playlist n If the Follow check box is unchecked the clip w...

Page 317: ...cally be cued to the first clip and loaded on the channel This is indicated by the first clip row appearing highlighted yellow if no clip is highlighted Cueing From a Specific Clip in the Playlist Thi...

Page 318: ...have no effect if the clip is already playing Pausing Clips in the Playlist This topic contains information on how to pause currently playing clips in the Playlist To pause currently playing clips in...

Page 319: ...ou will be asked if you want to transfer Now or Later 3 Select Now The media appears online about 45 seconds after the transfer is started and you can start editing the clip n There is a possibility t...

Page 320: ...our system has been set up using the Team Configuration standalone Transfer Manager with Shared storage Also on the Default Templates tab in the Avid Service Configuration make sure of the following I...

Page 321: ...or bin The clip will be imported and an in progress clip will appear in the Avid editor bin For more information see Step 4 then continue this procedure on Step 5 t From the Avid Editor select File Im...

Page 322: ...changes to be longer than it was initially captures stopped short and so on will need to be reimported to close them out n If you are performing a Crash Record make sure that you update the clip ever...

Page 323: ...ntory 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 that is currently...

Page 324: ...erse 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 f...

Page 325: ...d Press the Ctrl Enter keys For more information see Cueing Clips for Record on page 305 Open the Online Help Press the F1 key Action Keyboard Shortcut Action Keyboard Shortcut Play a clip Press the S...

Page 326: ...10 Working with the Remote Console 326...

Page 327: ...how to create a drive image restore a drive image rebuild a database and replace a hard drive should one fail This chapter includes the following sections Copying and Restoring Databases Reimaging Yo...

Page 328: ...tream server 1 Navigate to the E drive and locate the database that you want to copy 2 Copy the entire database folder from the E drive to another location not on the AirSpeed Multi Stream Server such...

Page 329: ...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 a...

Page 330: ...ettings Save and Restore Util tool The AirSpeed Multi Stream Save and Restore Util dialog box opens 3 Click the Save option and click Next The Browse for Folder dialog box opens 4 Navigate to the loca...

Page 331: ...igate to the location where you saved your settings such as the Universal Flash Device UFD that includes the compressed system settings file 12 Select the compressed settings file and click OK Your se...

Page 332: ...stem 9 When the Restore Menu opens in the Enter a choice field type 2 to recover both the C and D partitions the entire system disk and press Enter 10 Type Y to confirm your changes The Symantec Ghost...

Page 333: ...controlled by iNEWS Command it must be configured to 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...

Page 334: ...your site is using Avid iNEWS Command CaptureManager or Interplay Capture for capture or playout If your site is t Using Avid iNEWS Command Avid CaptureManager Interplay Capture to control AirSpeed M...

Page 335: ...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 336: ...ystem 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 the FPGAs the...

Page 337: ...nvolves several phases Before you rebuild a network database make sure that it is not in use by somebody else n This function cannot repair clips n Right click on the Network Tree to remove all locks...

Page 338: ...on is checked it recreates the database itself If it is not checked the database files themselves are left alone Reindex Only Quickly repairs a damaged database without looking at the index files If t...

Page 339: ...database you want to rebuild is in use by other workstations the Database in Use dialog box will appear All connected workstations must be disconnected before you can apply rebuilding functions Check...

Page 340: ...nnot be recognized by Windows To identify a bad media drive on your AirSpeed Multi Stream server 1 Start the Marvell Raid Utility by selecting Start Programs Marvel RAID Utility The Marvel RAID Utilit...

Page 341: ...at Media Disk 1 is bad 4 Determine which Media disk is the bad drive by looking at the front of your AirSpeed Multi Stream server n In the AirSpeed Multi Stream servers drives are numbered 0 3 from le...

Page 342: ...ng within Windows For more information see the topic Configuring Media Drives for RAID 0 Striping on page 90 Windows XPe Security Update Information Avid qualifies security updates for Microsoft opera...

Page 343: ...tor see the Avid Service Framework User s Guide Accessing the Knowledge Base The Avid Customer Support Knowledge Base Knowledge Base provides additional information that is frequently updated n Some l...

Page 344: ...11 Maintaining Your AirSpeed Multi Stream 344...

Page 345: ...Audio Specifications Video Specifications Control and Synchronization Specifications Data Specifications Rear Panel Specifications Connector Pinouts and Connections n All specifications are subject t...

Page 346: ...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 347: ...nput 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 inter...

Page 348: ...HD 35mb 1080i MPEG 2 HD 50mb 1080i MPEG 2 HD 50mb 720p MPEG 2 HD 35mb 720p DNxHD 120 145 8 bit 1080i DNxHD 120 145 8 bit 720p DNxHD 185 220 10 bit 1080i DNxHD 185 220 10 bit 720p AVC Intra 50mb 1080i...

Page 349: ...ecord 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 Reference A...

Page 350: ...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 connectors for MPEG 2 HD models 2 BNC conn...

Page 351: ...to connectors 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...

Page 352: ...lowing 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 Connections on Ai...

Page 353: ...Multi Stream 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 cli...

Page 354: ...osite 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 the curr...

Page 355: ...oes not support Clip Overwrite 3x 14 ID SIZE REQUEST This command returns the duration of the specified ID to the controller The format returns the frames in RETURN DATA 1 seconds in RETURN DATA 2 min...

Page 356: ...Color Signal Function 1 White Orange TD A Positive differential transmit 2 Orange TD A Negative differential transmit 3 White Green RD B Positive differential receive 4 Blue TD C Positive differential...

Page 357: ...18 GPI pins and 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 P...

Page 358: ...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 Input 4 14...

Page 359: ...C 5 Out when connected 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 Ex...

Page 360: ...in 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 Ground6 5 GP...

Page 361: ...ack Channel 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 o...

Page 362: ...A Specifications 362...

Page 363: ...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 364: ...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 365: ...re Information 365 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 366: ...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 367: ...ard 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 the Hardware Test icon The Hardware Test...

Page 368: ...stalled the required connections section displays information about where to connect the cable Verify that you have connected the cable to the correct connections 4 Click Start The test runs Informati...

Page 369: ...ame Playing a video frame allows you to test the video signal and configures the hardware to play a video image from the 8 outputs The video image appears in the Video display To play a video image 1...

Page 370: ...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 Pattern t Test Image 5 Click Start...

Page 371: ...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 is selected 3 In the Format...

Page 372: ...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 ports To...

Page 373: ...o source 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 cli...

Page 374: ...le and double 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 foll...

Page 375: ...or both vlan connections This results in four connected network adapters two to each vlan n The AirSpeed Multi Stream has been tested with adapter fault tolerant teaming to a single Cisco 49xx class s...

Page 376: ...aming 376 3 Confirm the network driver is at least version 9 13 16 0 If it is not upgrade to the latest version before continuing 4 Open the Teaming tab and enable Team this adapter with other adapter...

Page 377: ...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 378: ...ing 378 c In the Select a team type field select the Adapter Fault Tolerance team type d Click Next until you are done 6 Repeat step 5 for the second vlan team The finished network connections should...

Page 379: ...een example above that one of the vlan20 connections is not plugged in However notice that the vlan20 team still says Connected If you navigate to the adapter properties of the vlan20 team and open th...

Page 380: ...C Network Teaming 380...

Page 381: ...nversions described in this section only occur when one of the AutoAFD options is selected from one of the list boxes SD Cross Convert Up Convert or Down Convert in the UDX Options area of the Channel...

Page 382: ...forming an Up convert Input Video Format SD Video Format Output AFD HD Video Format AFD 8 full frame image or AFD 9 4 3 image Aspect Ratio 4 3 AFD 9 4 3 image Aspect Ratio 16 9 pillarboxed AFD 8 full...

Page 383: ...igurable options Input Video Format HD Video Format Output AFD SD Video Format AFD 8 full frame image or AFD 10 16 9 image Aspect Ratio 16 9 AFD 10 16 9 image Aspect Ratio 4 3 letterboxed AFD 8 full f...

Page 384: ...onvert for 16 9 SD In to 4 3 SD Out Input Video Format 4 3 SD In Video Format Output AFD 16 9 SD Out Video Format AFD 8 full frame image or AFD 9 4 3 image Aspect Ratio 4 3 AFD 9 4 3 image Aspect Rati...

Page 385: ...ose These rules place electronic equipment into two classes A and B depending on the intended use Class A devices are those that may be expected to be installed in a business or commercial environment...

Page 386: ...ay void the user s authority to operate the equipment Cables Connections to Avid hardware must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with F...

Page 387: ...03 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur...

Page 388: ...s or other normative documents auf das sich diese Erkl rung bezieht mit der den folgenden Norm en oder Richtlinie n bereinstimmt auquel se r f re cette d claration est conforme la aux norme s ou au x...

Page 389: ...e electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a man...

Page 390: ...390 Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning...

Page 391: ...ing products 26 Avid Unity server 26 use of AirSpeed Multi Stream 23 Avid Unity MediaManager network server 26 B Bi lingual recording and playback 247 Browse Window 216 Buttons front panel controls 45...

Page 392: ...tions 126 Database Options dialog box 126 Database automatic updates to 127 Database create new 102 Database multiple users have access to 127 Deck control described 28 Default Database 105 Deleting a...

Page 393: ...ord Setup 261 Item Properties dialog box 236 244 256 K Keyboard connection 60 connector 361 L Language non English typing in 130 License agreement 99 List of AirSpeeds for playout 268 LTC longitudinal...

Page 394: ...Playout available server 270 process 33 server 33 server list 268 TMClient ini tab 33 Power 346 requirements 346 Power cycling described 29 Preview dialog box 246 Protocol VDCP 28 Protocol choices 121...

Page 395: ...data 349 dimensions 345 environmental 346 Ethernet 349 LTC 350 physical 345 power 346 rack units 345 rear panel 350 reference 349 sampling 346 timecode 349 USB 2 0 349 video 347 347 video compression...

Page 396: ...an Avid editing system 269 Status window 273 TransferManager activity 273 Transport pane 281 Tree View 214 Troubleshooting 21 U UI user interface overview 28 USB connector 51 V VBR 262 VDCP video disk...

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