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Avid AirSpeed Installation and User`s Manual

1. Shuttle wheel Jog wheel L LI E L LI E L E NH NH BH BH HB NB NH I Pidllllli C E NH NH NH BH HB HB NH Co E BH NH BH B HB HB NH E NH NH NH BH HB B C gt D E BH NH BH HN NB NH 00000000 E c EB CICO LLI E ae naar ons tton 1 Operational controls Mark IN Mark OUT Ree see Operational Control button button and Channel Select Button 2 Buttons on page 95 on page 94 93 Chapter 6 AirSpeed Operations Channel Select Button 1 When button 1 is lit pressing 1 cycles you through three screens relevant to channel one The screen are Capture mode channel 1 settings for capturing media Play mode channel 1 settings for play out on channel 1 Video view media that is being captured or playing on channel 1 When button 1 is not lit then selected The state of the channel buttons are displayed Play Stop Fast Forward and Rewind For example press Play on channel 1 then press 2 and start a playing a clip on the channel 2 Then press Rewind on channel 2 and switch back to channel 1 by pressing 1 The Play will be lit if the clip is still playing e You are returned to the same display you had on channel 1 prior to switching to the channel 2 For example if you are playing video on channel 1 1 lit press 2 2 lit You ll see the state of channel 2 then press 1 again 1 lit and you are returne
2. Capture Audio Channels Select the number of audio channels you want to capture from the pull down menu The choices are as follows 0 1 2 1 4 1 8 67 Chapter 4 User Interface Setup Button The following figure shows the Setup button The Setup button contains and six subtabs that divide the settings into groups Once you enter your settings in a subtab click the Save button to save and enter the settings If you make a mistake click the Revert button to return to the last saved settings All Setup subtabs are described in Chapter 5 Setup Button Selections CAPTURE SETUP DIAGHOSTICS SHUTDOWN SYSTEM CONFIG Auto Delete F tt Cache Mode On Save button Revert button 68 Diagnostic Button Diagnostic Button Click the Diagnostic button to display the system diagnostic report When no problem is detected the Diagnostic button should look similar to the following illustration Diagnostic Button Information CAPTURE SETUP DIAGNOSTICS SHUTDOWN Avid This button allows you to examine the status of the monitored AirSpeed subsystems Alert conditions are displayed at the bottom of all the windows as dashboard indicators If a system problem surfaces a status indicator on the dashboard informs you where the problem resides For explanation of the dashboard indicators see Dashboard on page 61 The Front Panel Disks and CPU Fan monitoring functions are not implemented in the initial r
3. 49 Chapter 3 Installation To connect control and communications cables l Locate the PS 2 splitter cable that came with your AirSpeed You need to provide a standard PS 2 compatible keyboard and mouse Connect the male end of the splitter cable to the PS 2 connector on the rear of the Airspeed Connect the PS 2 compatible mouse to either female connector on the PS 2 splitter cable Connect the PS 2 compatible keyboard to either female connector on the PS 2 splitter cable Connect a Ethernet CAT 5 cable with a RJ 45 connector from the GigE connector to an Gigabit 1000BASE T Ethernet switch If the AirSpeed system is connected to only a single additional device for example a network with a single node at each end no switch is required when using Gigabit Ethernet GigE 6 Optional Connect the SMPTE Alarm BNC connector to your facility SMPTE Alarm loop or other contact closure activated alarm system To connect GPIO cable on the rear panel not functional for the initial release l 2 3 The general purpose input output GPIO interface requires you to build a cable Refer to GPIO on page 124 for GPIO connector pin assignments and build a cable using a 25 pin D type female connector on one end The other end of the cable depends on the GPIO interface on the device you are controlling Connect the 25 pin connector to the GPIO connector Connect the other end of the GPIO cable to
4. Capture button 66 described 24 Diagnostic button 69 monitor described 23 overview 16 Play button 63 remote 71 Setup button 68 Shutdown button 70 windows described 60 UI button Capture 60 create 62 dashboard 60 delete 62 diagnostic 61 OK 62 Play 60 revert 62 save 62 Setup 61 Shutdown 61 unload 62 Unix networking 73 Unload a clip 65 button 62 Update Version button 85 USB connector 32 V VDCP video disk control protocol connection 50 described 17 setting 79 Versions 85 Video change format 72 channel specifications 119 component output 36 79 compression specifications 119 connectors 35 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ format MPEG 18 outputs 29 reference 15 reference terminator 47 specifications 119 119 standard 75 streams 21 Video ID capture 67 destination template 83 play 63 Viewing the error log 88 Virtual capture 67 play 64 timecode mode 105 VITC output line select 82 82 setting 64 Ww WAVE format 18 Web site Avid Knowledgebase 89 technical support 12 Weight 118 Wheel Jog 99 shuttle 100 Workgroup compatibility 13 environment 53 Workspace check in 83 configure 83 OMF Version 1 0 compliant 18 setting 87 X XLR connectors 18 Index 145 Index ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 146
5. Software Overview AirSpeed supports the two capture modes described in the following table Capture Modes Mode Normal with chunking RetroLoop Description Captures real time events or media This video and audio mode captures the input signal and stores the media on an Avid Unity workspace You can start a capture using the front panel operational controls or the Avid Pilot application The normal mode chunks the media so that portions are available to edit while you are still capturing it For more information see Capturing with Chunking Shared Volume Segmentation on page 19 Records material continuously in a loop using on a predetermined amount of storage space Retroloop was designed to provide the ability to capture material for a predetermined user selectable amount of time before an unknown event occurs Once the event happens the system can be set to revert to normal Capture mode and capture continues until capturing is stopped The end result is a clip that contains material before and after the event For information in entering Retroloop mode see Retroloop Mode on page 101 Retroloop can only be initiated using the AirSpeed front panel Capturing with Chunking Shared Volume Segmentation When chunking the media is sent in segments to a workspace allowing workgroup users access to media that is currently being captured Avid editing systems refer to chunking as Shared Volume Segmentation C
6. You need to separate the slide rails and attach the inner movable section to the AirSpeed and the outer fixed section to the rail brackets Once the rail brackets are attached to the outer section the outer section with the rail brackets are attached to the rack rails To separate the slide rails 1 Slide the slide rail completely open 2 Press the spring clip on the inside of the slide rail 3 Pull and separate the two halves Separating the Slide Rails Spring clip Inner slide rail Ouler slide raii attach to AirSpeed attach to rack Attaching the Brackets and Outer Rails to the Rack After separating the slide rails as previously described attach the brackets to the outer slide rails and secure the outer slide rail assemblies to the rack To attach the bracket and rails 1 Attach the front rail brackets to the outer slide rail with two screws as shown in the following figure 2 Complete the support rail assembly by connecting the rear adjustable rail bracket to the outer slide rail using two screws nuts and washers as shown in the following figure Tighten the adjustment screws just enough so you can adjust the rails to the proper rack size 40 Installing AirSpeed in a Rack Outer Support Rail Assembly Adjustment pan head screws 8 32 x 5 Outer slide rail Pan head screws p st ui 8 32 x 5 89 EN Y Rear adjustabe f ne 2 gt rail brackets g Nuts and w
7. 51 Chapter 3 Installation Power Up Power Down To power up the AirSpeed gt Press the AirSpeed power switch located on the rear panel This is a spring loaded switch that does not stay recessed after pressing it Power Switch Power switch NEC ROI i AS A pu A A A GPI ROOR Oy e GREEN Se ete CH 1 2 CH 3 4 CH amp 6 CH 7 8 ANALOG AUDIO OU OO HH VIDE 2219900 90 E c ccc eg MON COMP SDIIN REFIN REF OUT SDI OUT1SDI OUT2 ad edo wc OA e Ee Rok EO FN When the user interface appears on the front panel display the system is ready for to be configured 52 Workgroup Requirement To power down the AirSpeed Press Channel Select button 1 until the UI is displayed 2 Click the Shutdown tab Shutdown Tab CAPTURE DIAGNOSTICS com Avid 3 Click Shutdown to completely turn off the software and hardware 4 Click OK A variety of internal tasks such as file system clean up will be performed and the console screen appears Wait till the operating system text stops scrolling on the UI monitor and the word Reset is displayed twice 5 Once the text in the console has stopped for approximately 10 seconds press the power switch located on the rear chassis panel to turn the AirSpeed off Workgroup Requirement You must have the Avid Unity MediaNetwork workg
8. 73 House reference 46 IMX 50 support 18 Indicator channel status 61 network status 61 reference status 61 INEWS Media Browse application 15 Inputs analog reference input description 29 audio input description 29 video input description 29 Insert TC 64 Installation in a rack 37 software 15 Interface connections 28 described 31 Internal drives 16 80 reference 77 IP address automatically 74 configuring AirSpeed 54 PortServer Pro 87 unique 15 ISO images 85 J Jog wheel operation 99 K Keyboard cabling 50 connection 29 connector 127 Knobs audio 25 Knowledgebase 89 139 Index ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ L LEDs audio range 26 front panel 25 License agreement 57 PortServer 16 Lines Genlock 77 Load a template 83 software 85 Locator button 99 Log Host Name 74 Login name 55 LTC longitudinal timecode cabling 49 connector 36 number of IN and OUT 29 pinouts 126 126 pinouts and specification 126 timecode 121 Manual audio gain controls 23 audio output adjusts 26 deletes 76 102 Mark IN button operation 100 setting 64 Mark OUT button operation 101 setting 64 Marking IN points on the fly 23 100 locator points on the fly 28 OUT points on the fly 23 101 Media formats 18 Media input connector 35 MediaFiles directory 20 MediaManager check ins 21 client 16 connection 15 32 140 IP address 54 metadata 15 network server 14 setting 86 user name and password 54 MediaNetwork networ
9. Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Earthing Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit e g use of power strips Checking the Contents of the Rack Mount Kit Unpack the rack mount kit the kit contains the following Six sections of rails Two slide rails Two front rail brackets Two rear adjustable rail brackets 38 Installing AirSpeed in a Rack Assorted screws and nuts 2 rack nut clips 4 nuts not shown 4 washers not shown 8 8 32 x 25 truss head screws not shown 8 8 32x 5 pan head screws not shown 4 10 32 x 75 flat head screws not shown 4 10 32 x 75 truss head screws not shown 4 10 32 x 75 black screws with nylon washers not shown Use your own rack hardware if your rack has threaded holes or unique fasteners Rack Mount Kit Contents Ej BUS eram clip 12 Rear adjustable rail brackets 2 Slide rails 2 lt Front rail Z brackets 2 P 2 39 Chapter 3 Installation Separating the Slide Rails
10. special or consequential Damages including lost profits or damages resulting from loss of use or inability to use reseller s products or the software for any reason including copyright or patent infringement or lost data even if Ray Sauers Associates has been advised knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages The following disclaimer is required by Videomedia Inc Videomedia Inc makes no warranties whatsoever either express or implied regarding this product including warranties with respect to its merchantability or its fitness for any particular purpose This software contains V LAN ver 3 0 Command Protocols which communicate with V LAN ver 3 0 products developed by Videomedia Inc and V LAN ver 3 0 compatible products developed by third parties under license from Videomedia Inc Use of this software will allow frame accurate editing control of applicable videotape recorder decks videodisc recorders players and the like The following disclaimer is required by Altura Software Inc for the use of its Mac2Win software and Sample Source Code 1993 1998 Altura Software Inc The following disclaimer is required by 3Prong com Inc Certain waveform and vector monitoring capabilities are provided under a license from 3Prong com Inc Attn Government User s Restricted Rights Legend U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This Software and its documentation are commercial computer software or c
11. 01 07 01 00 12 22 Virtual timecode 01 00 00 00 01 00 14 05 Captured media ELE LL ae a vot dE Time A A Mark IN Mark OUT Clip absolute timecode 00 00 01 07 00 00 12 22 Clip relative timecode 00 00 00 00 00 00 11 15 is the clip duration Finally you can move the default Record In point in Virtual Timecode mode at any time by cueing to a different location and commencing a capture or cueing to a point in time prior to existing media if any exists in the event 106 Timecode Modes Doing so maps an event onto a different region of the virtual tape space as shown in the following diagram This example is identical to the previous one only capture started at 2 30 00 00 instead of the default 1 00 00 00 Virtual and Absolute Timecode Started Later 02 30 01 07 02 30 12 22 Virtual timecode 02 30 00 00 02 30 14 05 Captured media ee en T T 1 T T1 1 1 1 T Time A A Mark IN Mark OUT Clip absolute timecode 00 00 01 07 00 00 12 22 Clip relative timecode 00 00 00 00 00 00 11 15 is the clip duration On the Capture Monitor and Pilot user interfaces you can select whether you are operating in Virtual or Absolute Timecode mode Mark IN and Mark OUT values as well as the current position indicator are expressed in the timecode values appropriate to that selection as shown in the preceding examples Mark IN and Mark OUT have no effect on playing or stopping playout of media from these interfaces when in virtual mode They onl
12. 1 8 audio outputs on one of the playback channel you cannot select any audio output on the other playback channel 79 Chapter 5 Configuring the AirSpeed 80 When you click the Next button a second set of Channel selections become available see Setup Button Channels First Window on page 78 Click the Previous button to return to the first Channel selections Enter the time for the Retroloop text boxes in seconds Setup Button Channels Second Window CAPTURE ar DIAGNOSTICS SHUTDOWN CHANNELS Save button Previous button Revert button The second window of the Channel tab displays the following Retroloop Time This numeric text box allows you to enter the amount of time in seconds you want to capture before an unknown event occurs You must select a Retroloop Time between 60 seconds and 14310 seconds approximately 4 hours AirSpeed continuously captures media in a loop using this predetermined amount of time Once the event happens you trigger a normal Record mode and the capture continues until stopped The end result is a clip that contains material before and after the event The maximum allowed value cannot exceed the total amount of disk space on the AirSpeed internal drives When the internal drives are empty the following list are the approximately seconds available per video format 28620 seconds for DV 25 14310 seconds for DV 50 18000 seconds for IMX 50 Channel
13. AirSpeed user interface UI the Play button selected AirSpeed User Interface GR capture gt SETUP DIAGNOSTICS SHUTDOMM Avid The AirSpeed UI is divided into the following sections Dashboard provides a panel which is always present at the bottom of each button in the UI It provides the AirSpeed status and also displays the internal clock For details see Dashboard on page 61 Play button allows you to play recorded clips that are on the internal AirSpeed drives You can play back clips on two separate channels While playing back clips you can enter Mark IN and Mark OUT points and create locators See Play Button on page 63 for information on each setting Capture button allows you to capture media with or without the timecode You can remotely capture the media or manually press the Record button on the front panel and start capturing the media instantly You can also set the duration of the capture in addition to setting Mark IN and Mark OUT points and locators See Capture Button on page 66 for information on each setting Dashboard Dashboard Setup button allows you to set system parameters such as channel configuration video setup network configuration and Controller Setup For details see Setup Button on page 68 Diagnostic button provides front panel disk drive CPU fan network and license status For details seeDiagnostic Button on page 69 Shutdow
14. Digital Stenciled Scale Actual Value From Full Scale Digital 3 dB 12 dB 1 dB 14dB 0 dB 15 dB 1dB 16 dB 3 dB 18 dB 5 dB 20 dB 10 dB 25 dB 20 dB 35 dB Headphone Jack Volume and Channel Select A stereo headphone jack is provided on the AirSpeed front panel The jack provides output for two audio channels at a time Select channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 8 using the audio channel select knob Adjust the headphone volume using the headphone volume control Controls are identified in Audio Knobs and LEDs on page 25 Shuttle Ring and Jog Wheel 26 The Shuttle ring and Jog wheel on the front panel allow you to quickly search and scan captured clips while viewing them on the UI and playback monitor Turning the outer Shuttle ring allows variable speed playback both forwards and backwards The speed is related to the extent of rotation away from the Front and Rear Panels starting position of the wheel Rotate the ring clockwise for forward shuttle rotate the ring counter clockwise for reverse shuttle The shuttle plays the video forward or backward up to 5 times the real time speed The clip continues to move until the ring is released or returned to its center position The center wheel is the Jog wheel allowing you to view a clip frame by frame The speed and direction is directly proportional to the speed and direction that the wheel is rotated The following figure shows th
15. Enter to view the current date and time set 2 To set the date type date and enter the date and time in the following format and press Enter yymmddhhmm ss Do not use spaces or any characters between the numbers After pressing enter the date and time display are displayed Confirm that the information is correct If not repeat Step 2 3 Close the console window by simultaneously pressing Ctr1 A1t F1 4 Restart the AirSpeed Accessing the AirSpeed Through Telnet The AirSpeed console can also be accessed using remote systems on the Avid Unity network Telnet is a common way to remotely access the AirSpeed using a client system such as a NewsCutter You need to know the IP address and host name of the target AirSpeed The following information does not provides the details on how to completely set the time zone but advanced administrators might find this information helpful This procedure is one way to get to the a time zone utility in the AirSpeed console This procedure is not recommended because some selections are difficult to select without a color UI There are several free Telnet applications on the Internet that make it easier to use this utility For example PuTTY isa Telnet application that has been used Windows HyperTerminal as also been used but you must make sure you select TCP IP for your connection Avid has found that selecting VT100 provides the best results To access your AirSpeed using Telnet to select
16. For GPIO control ensure that all GPIO triggers are programmed properly from the external device GPIO functions operate differently in every environment and may have unexpected latencies GPIO operation can not be guaranteed and must be tested for your specific application 115 Chapter 7 AirSpeed Operations with Other Avid News Applications 116 Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides a detailed listing of all technical system specifications and connector pinouts The following topics are discussed e Physical Specifications e Audio Specifications e Video Specifications Control and Synchronization Specifications e Data Specifications e Rear Panel Specifications e Connector Pinouts All specifications are subject to change without notice Appendix A Specifications Physical Specifications Physical Specifications Parameter Specification Dimensions inches 19 00 w x 5 2 h x 24 9 d cm 48 3 w x 13 2 h x 63 3 d Rack Units 3 Weight pounds 37 kilograms 1 67 Power and Environment Requirements Parameter Specification Power 100 to 240 Vac 50 60 Hz Auto Ranging 470 Watts Environmental 10 C to 35 C 90 RH non condensing Audio Specifications 118 Audio Specifications Parameter Specification Channels 8 Channels Per Video Channel AES EBU Sampling 48 KHz 16 or 24 bit precision Balanced Differential AC 3 Fully compatible with professional and consumer encodi
17. Software 4 In the Server text box type in a URL to a web page where the list of AirSpeed ISO images are located 85 Chapter 5 Configuring the AirSpeed For example MediaManager name omm airspeed 5 Select the AirSpeed ISO image from the Available Versions list in which you want to load 6 Click Update Version 7 Select the appropriate dialog boxes When the upgrade is complete the AirSpeed will restart A Do not interrupt the AirSpeed while the software is being updated Multiple AirSpeeds can be updating the software from the same MediaManager file at the same time Send Tab The Send tab is used to select the destination for the media on the Avid Unity MediaNetwork It also sets the communication between the other servers on the network The following figure shows an example Send tab window Setup Button Send CAPTURE SETUP DIAGHOSTICS SHUTDOWN Avid The Send tab displays the following MediaManager Configures the AirSpeed name as a MediaManager client 86 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Options A Port Server enter the Port Server IP address or name Default Workspace Select the Workspace the Project and the Bin names or Catalog When typing the Workspace name in the text box do not use the underscore It is an illegal character Maintenance and Troubleshooting Options Power On Self Test Power Cycling Network Test When you turn on the AirSpeed it performs
18. To connect video cables on the chassis 1 Ensure that you have the proper digital AES EBU 75 ohm rated and SDI standard definition coaxial cables available SDI Reference and Video Output Connections Monitor Composite Component To sync the input output output output of the AirSpeed and broadcast devices DI AESEBU ra Oe SSRSSSSSSSSES o0 o e9999 es REMOTE 1 quu jooosoocoo O 9 Noooo House HH CH 1 2 CH 3 4 CH 5 6 CH 7 8 REMOTE Reference 8sooobc OO OUT MON COMP PRIR Yi PUB SMPTE SDIIN REFIN REF OUT SDI OUT1SDI OUT2 eo P oo pe DA e rz e LTCOUT1 LTCOUT2 KEYBOARD MOUSE SDI input Two SDI outputs Y Y Broadcast devices WH 4 46 Audio Cable Cabling 2 Connect a composite video reference source house reference black burst to the Ref input connector If the AirSpeed is the last device in your reference loop terminate the remaining Ref Out connector with a 75Q terminator If the AirSpeed is in the middle of your reference loop connect the remaining Ref Out connector to the next device s reference input 3 Connect the SDI input connector to your incoming digital signal Two different SDI outputs are available for sending SDI signals out to your other devices For information on selecting the component video format see Channels Tab
19. an internal self test A successful startup of the AirSpeed indicates that the internal boards are working The power on self test does not test the external interface connections To achieve the best performance from your AirSpeed Avid recommends that you power cycle your AirSpeed once a week 7 days This maintenance procedure is time flexible and should be performed when it is convenient to your workflow For instructions on shutting down see Power Up Power Down on page 52 You can ping the AirSpeed to see if the AirSpeed is seen by the network To ping your AirSpeed A command prompt window will open and display the ping command and a response if the AirSpeed is seen by the network To verify communication from a client system such as a NewsCutter which is on the Avid Unity network obtain the IP address of the target AirSpeed 87 Chapter 5 Configuring the AirSpeed Message Log 88 To ping AirSpeed from a client system on the Avid Unity network 1 Click Start gt Run 2 Type the ping command and the IP address of your AirSpeed For example ping 192 168 0 1 If the ping succeeds a series of responses appears for example 8 packets transmitted 8 packets received 0 packet loss 3 Close the command prompt window when done To ping a target AirSpeed from another AirSpeed on the network 1 On the AirSpeed simultaneously press Ctrl Alt F1 2 At the login prompt type login maint password m
20. code 126 media input 35 monitor output 29 mouse 29 32 127 network 31 pinouts 121 PS 2 29 32 120 SDI 35 SMPTE 33 sync 35 timecode 29 36 USB 32 32 video 35 video reference 35 Console AirSpeed 92 messages 92 Contact closure 120 Control panel 60 specifications 120 Control Air application 15 Control and configuration connection GigE 32 Control Protocol VDCP 17 Control protocol 78 Controls audio gain 23 command set 17 connection described 15 connectors 30 headphone 23 operational control buttons 23 serial 17 UI front panel 22 CountDown application 15 Crash record explained 17 media destination 21 Create a new template 83 button 62 new projects bins and catalogs 21 Crosstalk 119 Current recording mode 96 Customer Support See also Knowledgebase 137 Index ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ D Dashboard described 60 Data connector 32 IP address 54 specifications 120 Date setting 54 Decibels 26 Deck control buttons 23 described 17 Default gateway 74 workspace 87 Delete a clip 65 button 62 84 clips 102 Deleting automatically 21 Design of AirSpeed 13 Destination Template configuration 82 Destination storage 21 Devices audio connections 47 Diagnostic button described 69 indicator 61 report window 69 Digital AES EBU audio connector 34 audio LED range 26 input and output 17 recorder 13 Dimensions 118 DIN connector 120 Display 24 system status 61 time of day 62
21. has no function Pressing Rewind in Play mode rewinds the loaded clip Pressing Fast Forward Play mode fast forwards the loaded clip Pressing Play plays the loaded clip Pressing Fast Forward and Rewind together will not start retroloop mode because a clip is loaded Pressing Record does nothing Turning the Jog or Shuttle performs jog and shuttle operations Pressing Mark IN or Mark OUT places a Mark IN or Mark OUT point in the clip Pressing Stop when Play Rewind Fast Forward or Record are lit the function is stopped 98 Locator Button Jog Wheel Jog Wheel The Locator button functions as follows If AirSpeed is idle and no clip loaded on the selected channel Stop not lit the Locator has no function If AirSpeed is in Play or Capture mode with a clip loaded pressing locator adds a locator to the clip If AirSpeed is in Retroloop mode when a Locator is pressed the AirSpeed enters Capture mode and a locator is added Pressing Locator while Fast Forward Rewind Shuttle or Jog is active Play mode functions no function is performed Pressing Locator places a locator whenever permitted regardless of what is on the display The Jog wheel functions as follows If AirSpeed is idle and no clip loaded on the selected channel Stop is not lit Jog has no function If the AirSpeed is idle and a clip is loaded on the selected channel Stop 1s lit turn the Jog wheel to advance or rewind
22. one Both channel one and channel two can be playing video at the same time Switch between the two channels by pushing either Channel Select button The audio gain controls allow you to adjust the gain of the audio outputs Audio levels are displayed on the front panel LEDs For more information on the knobs and LEDs see Audio Knobs and LEDs on page 25 Five buttons below the UI and playback monitor match the buttons on a videotape recorder VTR For more information on the buttons see Visual Status Information on page 24 Mark IN and OUT sets on the fly by pressing the IN or OUT buttons while capturing When you press IN again the first mark IN point moves Pressing OUT again moves the mark OUT point You cannot mark more than one mark IN and one mark OUT point per clip You can have just an IN point without having an OUT point Plug a headphone set into the headphone jack and use the knob above the jack to adjust the volume The headphone jack is a stereo output You can only hear two audio channels at a time through the headphone jack Select the audio channels you want to hear using the audio channel select knob see Audio Knobs and LEDs on page 25 23 Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview Visual Status Information You can monitor a variety of status information using the UI and playback monitor the LEDs and the operational control buttons Monitored system components are displayed on the Diagnostic button of the
23. or VideoSPACE configuration 4 Products for MediaNetwork and Workgroups products were tested in a typical Avid ProEncode Avid Unity MediaManager Avid Unity MediaNetwork Avid Unity TransferManager LANserver LANserver EX MEDIArray MEDIArray Drive MEDt IArray II MEDIArray II Drive Nearchive PortServer or Xdeck configuration I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards George R Smith Director of Hardware Engineering Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations N1709 132 John Kells Australian Operations Manager Avid Technology Australia Unit B 5 Skyline Place French Forest NSW 2086 Australia Phone 61 2 8977 4800 Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning KEAK ik CY 3A 0 YU 6 o RiR PE A gt DA ik A4 T EC ARB Fo RAFPRERERH 6d HR 133 Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Notices 134 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Index Numerics 1000BASE T 50 120 16 or 24 bit audio setting 76 sampling 18 525 lines NTSC 18 625 lines PAL 18 625 525 standard format 75 A Absolute capture 67 mode 104 play 64 Access to storage area network 16 Activate button 84 Adjust audio output 26 AES EBU audio connector 34 inputs and outputs 18 Alarm connector 32 SMPTE 33 Analog audio cable harness 47 component output 79 out cabling 48 output 34 pinouts 125 specificat
24. page 98 Pressing Fast Forward starts a fast advance of the media see Fast Forward Button on page 97 Pressing Rewind starts a rewind see Rewind Button on page 97 Turning the Jog or Shuttle stops the Play and begins the Jog or Shuttle see Jog Wheel on page 99 and Shuttle Wheel on page 100 Pressing Mark IN sets a Mark IN point in the media see Mark IN Button on page 100 Pressing Mark OUT sets a Mark OUT point in the media see Mark OUT Button on page 101 Pressing the Locator button places a locator in the frame being played see Locator Button on page 99 When a clip is loaded on a channel 1 or 2 pressing Play begins a the play operation If you press Play and there is no clip loaded for the selected channel No clip loaded is displayed in the UI dash board 95 Chapter 6 AirSpeed Operations Record Button 96 When the AirSpeed is capturing the red Record button is lit Pressing button 2 has no function Pressing button 1 functions as described in the Channel Select Button 1 on page 94 Pressing Record again play Rewind Fast Forward Jog or Shuttle has no function Pressing Stop stops the current capture and displays the current clip loaded see Stop Button on page 98 Pressing Mark IN sets a Mark IN point in the media being captured see Mark IN Button on page 100 Pressing Mark OUT sets a Mark OUT point in the media being captu
25. the GPIO device To connect remote serial cables l 2 50 Connect one end of 9 pin serial cable to either the Remote 1 and Remote 2 RS 422 connector Connect the 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 protocol Cabling Automation systems can access any VDCP configured input or output channel from any Remote connector 3 Connect the second remote port by repeating steps 1 and 2 Power Cord An U S IEC power cord is shipped with the AirSpeed If your local power distribution is not compatible with the supplied cord you must provide your own IEC power cable that is compatible with your country s power system The power connector accepts 100 to 240 Vac 50 60 Hz Power Connection DIGITAL AUDIO 0000000000 p qur CEREREM Camm le HERR CATACH SAENER CMT ae qnum AXAT OUT MON COMP Power cord SDI IN REFIN REF OUT SDI OUT1SDI OUT2 receptacle GigE eo S F c pe Ee fy To connect power 1 Attach the power cord to the power receptacle on the rear of the AirSpeed 2 Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded stable power source A For maximum power protection Avid recommends surge protected uninterruptible power supply UPS
26. the current clip The timecode appears on the display The Stop button remains lit A J is shown on the display If AirSpeed is performing a Play Fast Forward or Rewind and the Jog is turned AirSpeed will first Stop Stop lit then begin a Jog While capturing turning the Jog wheel has no function Jog continues if any button on the front panel is pressed when AirSpeed jogging 99 Chapter 6 AirSpeed Operations Shuttle Wheel The Shuttle wheel functions as follows If the AirSpeed is idle and no clip loaded on the selected channel Stop is not lit the shuttle knob has no function If capturing turning the shuttle wheel has no function If the AirSpeed is idle and a clip is loaded on the selected channel Stop 1s lit turn the shuttle wheel to advance or rewind the current clip The timecode appears on the display The Stop button should remains on A Shuttle direction indicator is shown on the display If AirSpeed performing a Play Fast Forward or Rewind and the Shuttle is turned AirSpeed will first Stop Stop lit then begin a Shuttle Shuttle continues if button 1 2 Play Record Rewind Fast Forward Stop Mark IN Mark OUT or Locator is pressed when AirSpeed is shuttling Mark IN Button The Mark IN button functions as follows 100 If the AirSpeed is idle and no clip is loaded on the selected channel Stop button is not lit pressing Mark IN has no function When in Play mode and Mark IN is p
27. you click the Save button and then restart the AirSpeed If you are unsure about any network configurations names or setup values discussed below please contact your facility s AirSpeed administrator for technical assistance Host Name Type the name you want to give the AirSpeed 73 Chapter 5 Configuring the AirSpeed Domain Name Type the name of the domain for your Avid Unity MediaNetwork option Obtain IP Address Automatically Selecting this option lets the AirSpeed communicate with the network and have an IP address automatically assigned The IP address is automatically assigned from the site s DHCP server if one is present and available Use the following IP Address Selecting this option requires you to provide the following information IP Address Enter the IP address you want to assign to the AirSpeed Subnet Mask Enter the your subnet mask values Default Gateway Enter the address for your network s default gateway option e Use the following DNS Server Enter the address for your DNS server option Click Save to save your configuration and enable the network interface After the network is configured restart the AirSpeed to enable the changed settings System Config Tab 74 A The System Config Configuration tab enables you to select the video standard video and audio format and the method for deleting media off of the AirSpeed Modifying System
28. 000 s Se ANALOG AUDIO OUT REMOTE 2 OHHHB HEEL CH 1 2 CH3 4 CH 5 6 i 7 8 O EE Tia cH SS SS e MON coMP pd YIG Pole B pod SDIIN REFIN REF OUT SDI OUT1SDI OUT2 Bog C IN OUT 1 OUT 2 KEYBOARD MOUSE Number 1 32 DA m AirSpeed Serial Ethernet and Timecode Identifiers Label Function Gig E 1000BASE T data port Ethernet connection to the Avid Unity Ethernet control interface MediaNetwork Connects to a network switch and provides a fast link to the Avid Unity MediaNetwork AirSpeed use this port to communicate with the Avid Unity MediaManager USB Universal serial bus USB connection for software updates KEYBOARD MOUSE Standard PS 2 compatible mouse and keyboard input 6 pin mini DIN connector The AirSpeed is shipped with a PS 2 splitter cable so that both the keyboard and mouse can be connected at the same time The port can also be used with a trackball or other compatible pointing device Number 4 Audio Connections AirSpeed Serial Ethernet and Timecode Identifiers Continued Label GPIO not functional in the initial release REMOTE 1 serial interface REMOTE 2 serial interface SMPTE Audio Connections Function General purpose input output for remotely controlling the AirSpeed 25 pin DSUB connector For example you can invoke a GPI command to start capturing and one t
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30. 2 60066 00000020000085 27 Rear Media Connections 0 20 cece eee ee eee eens 28 Keyboard and Mouse oc ccccciecacdindencwndy ki sh ah ohamkoe war ee Central Connectors c ousssececesccareamr ede USA ROS E RM Connections es oss seh ERE uen ERROR E EEPRIEEME 31 CONO CONNEC IONE ak ig Eae cato aho un lcd deli Re I NUI ENR Qi Reb RAP ol in 32 Audio CONNECHONS 602654 Gerken REOR Ke RTRESbVAd E E RrRes Re 33 Video LTC Connections 6 44 ccd cies eed eww ee eee riri ienee BO Installation 0 0 0 eee 37 Installing AirSpeed in a Rack 0 ccc cee eens 37 Checking the Contents of the Rack Mount Kit 38 Separating the Slide Rails c ciavcind aa zaacex atii touch ded 40 Attaching the Brackets and Outer Rails to the Rack 40 Attaching Inner Rails to the AirSpeed 2 2 55 44 Securing the AirSpeed in a Rack RECTORE CIBO nk oos I A E uq ob ud eb QURE icio eh hee CAU Bak e toI pate mca kia 46 SD and Video Cables 23 24 iseso res er RR RR ERR 46 Audio Cables cred d Ep PIU ARAB ERA ARI Ep qae d ERO 47 Control and Communications Cables esee 49 OWS CON s coq e racc Id epe reb a Peine dor ebd ee Red er end 51 Power Up Power DOW 2242243594 RR ETE LERES TERIS RA T RE RS 52 Workgroup Requirement llle eres n CRIBTIGUESEBOP ionic wan deo Rog x dede boi ecc Re Uu di Rd 54 Setting the Time Zone Date and Time 0 000 eee 54 Accessi
31. Air Speed 1 0 B1790 Sat Jun 26 05 33 58 EDT 200 Server CHANNELS Available Versions Update Version 84 Software Tab The Software tab displays the following e Server This text box is used to type the URL to a web page where the AirSpeed ISO images are located e Available Versions List the available versions of software in the location designated by the Server text box Update Version button Loads a new or earlier version of AirSpeed software from a network client When you store the AirSpeed software on the MediaManager server for AirSpeed upgrades you must follow strict naming conventions The Setup gt Software tab in the AirSpeed UI looks for a software version similar to the following AirSpeed 1977 iso The character between the word AirSpeed and the iso extension must be a number a period an underscore or a dash For example these naming formats will work e AirSpeed 1977 iso e AirSpeed 1977 iso e AirSpeed 1977 1 iso For example these naming formats will not work AirSpeed 1977 old iso e AirSpeed 197701d iso e AirSpeed 1977a iso To load new or earlier versions of AirSpeed software 1 Make sure your AirSpeed is on the Avid Unity MediaNetwork 2 Copy the update software to a client in the network Avid recommends you store your AirSpeed ISO images in the following location on the MediaManager server MediaManager name omm airspeed 3 Select Setup gt
32. AirSpeed UI see Diagnostic Button on page 69 UI and Playback Monitor 24 The UI and playback monitor displays the AirSpeed UI configuration settings the incoming video or play out video The display is selected with the Channel Select buttons and depends if you are in the Capture or Play out mode The setup and configuration settings are explained in Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 The following figure identifies the monitor and buttons UI and Playback Monitor User interface and playback monitor A S C2 D O See O mmmmmmmm sO mmmmummmm m O Channel Select buttons switch the monitor between display modes Use the Channel Select buttons to switch between the Capture mode or the two Play out channels You can watch the video that is either being captured or play back two channels of video that was just captured Each time you press the a Channel Select button they cycle through the following functions Front and Rear Panels Press Channel Select button 1 Capture mode channel 1 settings for capturing media Play mode channel 1 settings for play out on channel 1 Video view media that is being captured or playing on channel 1 Press Channel Select button 2 Play channel 2 settings for play out on channel 2 Video view media that is playing on channel 2 When capturing media Channel Select button 2 has no f
33. Avid AirSpeed Installation and User s Guide Version 1 0 Avid make manage move media VI o Copyright and Disclaimer Product specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technology Inc The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement You can obtain a copy of that license by visiting Avid s Web site at www avid com The terms of that license are also available in the product in the same directory as the software The software may not be reverse assembled and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement Avid products or portions thereof are protected by one or more of the following United States patents 4 746 994 4 970 663 5 045 940 5 267 351 5 309 528 5 355 450 5 396 594 5 440 348 5 452 378 5 467 288 5 513 375 5 528 310 5 557 423 5 568 275 5 577 190 5 583 496 5 584 006 5 627 765 5 640 601 5 644 364 5 654 737 5 715 018 5 719 570 5 724 605 5 726 717 5 729 673 5 745 637 5 752 029 5 754 851 5 799 150 5 812 216 5 828 678 5 842 014 5 852 435 5 905 841 5 929 836 5 930 445 5 946 445 5 987 501 5 999 406 6 016 152 6 018 337 6 023 531 6 038 573 6 058 236 6 061 758 6 091 778 6 105 083 6 118 444 6 128 001 6 134 607 6 137 919 6 141 007 6 141 691 6 198 477 6 20
34. BU Digital AES EBU Digital AES EBU audio input BNC connector audio input BNC connector audio input BNC connector audio input BNC connector audio output 48 KHz 16 24 bit BNC connector signal source is software selectable Digital AES EBU audio output 48 KHz 16 24 bit BNC connector signal source is software selectable Digital AES EBU audio output 48 KHz 16 24 bit BNC connector signal source is software selectable Digital AES EBU audio output 48 KHz 16 24 bit BNC connector signal source is software selectable Channels 1 8 Professional level audio output 25 pin DSUB connector a DB25 to XLR cable is provided Signal source is software selectable Video LTC Connections Video LTC Connections The following figure identifies the video and timecode connectors on the AirSpeed For a description of each connector see the following table Video Connectors 0000 DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU GigE equo REMOTE 1 upe REMOTE 2 IN RRR OY CESSES SRS HS CH 1 2 CH 3 4 CH5 6 CH 7 8 EE M Hs MON 900090 SDIIN REFIN REF OUTSDI OUT1SDI OUT2 pPoO OF LTC NUT 1 LTC OUT2 KEYBOARD MOUSE Number am N OO OOO 9 00 Video LTC Identifiers Label SDIIN REF IN Reference input R
35. Configuration Selections can invalidate media System Config Tab The following figure shows an example of the System Config tab Setup Button System Config First Window CAPTURE SETUP DIAGNOSTICS SHUTDOWN SYSTEM CONFIG A Audio Resolution w 24 Bit Ww os vous ESE Cache Mode On Off Next button BE Save button Revert button When you click the Next button a second set of System Config selections become available see Setup Button System Config Second Window on page 77 Click the Previous button to return to the first window of the System Config selections The first window of the System Config tab displays the following e Video Standard Select NTSC 525 line television standard normally Drop Frame or select PAL 625 line to select the video standard e Compression Type Select DV 25 to maximize the capturing capacity of your AirSpeed DV 50 to obtain the highest quality video at half the capacity or IMX 50 for MPEG i frame only compression Changing the media format will alter the available capture time For example f you change from DV 25 to DV 50 your AirSpeed s available capturing time will be cut roughly in half Audio Source Select the appropriate Audio Source button to choose whether you want the audio input to be embedded or discrete Discrete assigns the eight channels of audio to be recorded from the AES digital inputs AES 1 2 and AES 3 4 fo
36. EF OUT reference output SDI OUTI SDI OUT2 Function Serial Digital Interface input BNC connector Video reference REF input for a black burst or house sync signal BNC connector Video reference REF output sync signal for daisy chaining the house sync to other media equipment BNC connector If the REF OUT signal is not used A terminator must be attached to the REF OUT connector If more than one device is connected the last device in the REF chain must be terminated Serial Digital Interface output number 1 BNC connector Serial Digital Interface output number 2 BNC connector 35 Chapter 2 Connections Number 6 10 11 12 13 36 Video LTC Identifiers Continued Label LTC IN LTC OUT 1 LTC OUT 2 MON monitor COMP composite P R ANALOG OUT component Y ANALOG OUT component P B ANALOG OUT component Function Longitudinal timecode input female connector Can be used in place of 9 pin deck control when deck control is not required Longitudinal timecode output male connector Master clock used to stripe tapes and synchronize systems to the house master clock SMPTE for NTSC and EBU for PAL Longitudinal timecode output male connector Master clock used to stripe tapes and synchronize systems to the house master clock SMPTE for NTSC and EBU for PAL Composite video output BNC connector Connects to analog video input of your optional external ou
37. In connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 to your AES EBU digital audio source 4 Connect the four DIGITAL OUT connectors to your AES EBU audio device 48 Timecode Cables To connect longitudinal timecode LTC cables LTC Connection Q00 Qoog COMP PR R YIG Pe B SDIIN REFIN REF OUT SDI OUT1SDI OUT2 SMPTE Control and Communications Cables 5302000 OLO e Ez e Eh eh LTGOUT1 LTQOUT2 Y Y LTC in LTC out 1 Connect your LTC timecode source to the LTC IN connector 2 Connect the LTC OUT connector to your LTC timecode device Cabling The following figure identifies the connectors used to connect the control and communication cables Control and Communication Connections GPIO connector RS 422 serial connection DIGITAL AUDIO OQ OOOO D9 CH 5 6 CH7 8 cf c coc Gee GPIO Ghog9909000000N 6 9000000000009 eO REMOTE Q 69992999999909N5 00000000000000 CA Noooo ANALOG AUDIO OUT REMOTE 2 MON COMP PR R VIDEO OUTPUTS YIG Pe B SMPTE LIEU SDIIN REFIN REF OUT SDI OUT1SDI OUT2 PAO ORG OA IN OUT1 LTCOUT2 KEYBOARD MOUSE q GigE Ethernet connection USB connector PS 2 connector E SMPTE connector
38. KEYBOARD MOUSE Ethernet data connection The following table lists the connections used for controlling the AirSpeed For details on each connector see Chapter 2 Control Connectors Connector Ethernet Remote 1 and Remote 2 Description Gigabit 1000BASE T Ethernet data connection 9 pin female RS 422 remote operational control connector Chapter 2 Connections This chapter explains each of the interface connections on the AirSpeed Although you do not need to connect your audio and video inputs and outputs for the initial setup you do need an Ethernet connection to initially configure each AirSpeed Do not connect the AirSpeed to your Avid Unity MediaNetwork until you have initially configured the AirSpeed with an IP address provided by your network administrator The initial configuration is done using the Ethernet port connected GigE on the rear of the AirSpeed The GigE connector is identified in the Control Connections on page 32 For more information on the initial configuration see Chapter 5 Chapter 2 Connections Control Connections The following figure identifies the network serial PS 2 USB and alarm connectors on the AirSpeed For a description of each connector see the following table Serial Ethernet and General Purpose Interface Connectors Oo O00 DE ay DIO 9 000000000000000 62999 9 GPIO REMOTE Si maa 2
39. TE 266 Compatible with Input and Output Line Selections Reference Analog black burst reference looping input Output timing 5 lines advance to 3 lines delay in 1 8th pixel steps Internal Time Derived from VITC on composite reference input Closed Caption All Closed Caption lines are preserved Data Specifications Data Specifications Parameter Specification Keyboard Mouse Port 6 Pin mini DIN connector for PS 2 compatible keyboard and mouse SMPTE Alarm BNC connector SMPTE 269M Contact Closure to ground shell Ethernet Port RJ 45 connector IOBASE T 100BASE T or 1000BASE T auto sensing only 1000BASE T is qualified to use on AirSpeed 120 Rear Panel Specifications Rear Panel Specifications Rear Panel Specifications Parameter Specification Serial Remote 1 9 Pin female D connector RS 422 Serial Remote 2 9 Pin female D connector RS 422 GPIO Connector 25 Pin female D connector male not available for the initial release Analog I O Connector 25 Pin female D connector female LTC Timecode In 1 XLR female connector Out 2 XLR male connectors AES EBU Digital Audio In 4 BNC connectors Out 4 BNC connectors Component Monitor Out 3 BNC connectors Composite Monitor Out 1 BNC connector SDI In 1 BNC connector SDI Out 2 BNC connectors Reference In 1 BNC connector Reference Out 1 BNC connector SMPTE Alarm 1 BNC connector Connector Pinouts Thefollowing connectors are listed in this section R
40. ail ends should be outside of the front and back mounting rail surfaces 42 Installing AirSpeed in a Rack 8 Loosely attach the front of the outer slide rail assembly to the front mounting rail with the two flat head screws see the following figure Attaching the Outer Rail Assembly to the Front of the Rack p Front mounting rail Outer slide rail ye assembly S 9 9 9 9 9 9 NS Flat head screws B 10 32 x 75 Secure with rack nut clips if necessary eeoeoooeooododo 9 Attach the rear of the outer slide rail assembly to the rear mounting rail with the two truss head screws see the following figure Attaching the Outer Rail Assembly to the Rear of the Rack and Adjusting the Support Rail Outer slide rail assembly Truss head screws 10 32 x 75 Nar Rear mounting rail Rack nut clips if necessary Adjustment screws l SS 43 Chapter 3 Installation 10 Tighten all loose screws on the outer slide rail assembly front mounting rail the rear mounting rail and the adjustment screws 11 Repeat steps 7 through 10 for the second outer slide rail assembly Attaching Inner Rails to the AirSpeed After separating the slide rails as previously described see Separating the Slide Rails on page 40 attach the inner slide rails to the AirSpeed To attach the inner slide rails 1 Position the inner slide rail against the side of the AirSpeed so that the tapered end and release sprin
41. ars 3 Type ping AirSpeed I P address gt If the ping succeeds a series of responses appears for example 8 packets transmitted 8 packets received 096 packet loss 4 Type Ctr1 C to terminate the ping 5 Simultaneously press Ctrl Alt F3 to return to AirSpeed UI Up to five messages log files are store on the internal drive and can be reviewed on the AirSpeed display The log file names are runa runa 0 runa 1 etc The latest file is always saved as runa the oldest file runa4 is deleted when a new file is created To view the error log 1 On the AirSpeed simultaneously press Ctr1 A1t F1 2 At the login prompt type login maint password mars 3 Type the following on the command line to view the log files Accessing the Knowledgebase cp var tmp 4 Type the following to view the last log file cp var tmp runa 5 Simultaneously press Ctr1 Alt F3 to return to AirSpeed UI Accessing the Knowledgebase The Avid Customer Support Knowledgebase Knowledgebase provides additional information that is frequently updated Some locations on the Knowledgebase require you tologinasa registered user but you can access most of the information in the Knowledgebase without registering and logging in To access the Knowledgebase 1 Go to www avid com 2 Click Support and then click Knowledgebase 3 Under the Knowledgebase heading click Documentation The Knowledgebase opens to the Documentation tab 4 Option C
42. ashers Front rail brackets 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 with the other outer slide rail and brackets 4 Select a position in the rack where you can mount the AirSpeed at eye level or lower The AirSpeed needs to be positioned at the proper baseline position see the following figure Positioning the AirSpeed pe Rack mounting rail Rack mounting rail 5 8 inf hole spacing 5 8 inf 13 4in 3U AirSpeed bezel mounting holes 13 4 in Rail kit mounting holes AirSpeed 1 3 4 in Baseline position is between two 1 2 inch holes EIA rack unit pd Y 41 Chapter 3 Installation 5 Install the rack nuts where the AirSpeed rail assembly and front panel will secure to the rack enclosure If your rack enclosure has threaded holes skip step 7 6 From the inside of the enclosure rail slide the rack nut clip over the hole you want to use see the following figure Attach a rack nut clip for each front and rear hole in the support rails Each support rail needs 4 rack nut clips for the front mounting rail and 2 rack nut clips for the rear mounting rail Attaching Rack Nuts onto the Rack Enclosure Rack nut clip slid over hole Use your own rack hardware if your rack has threaded holes or unique fasteners Rack enclosure mounting rail Q A You should have someone helping you to hold the rail assembly while you are securing it 7 Place one outer slide rail assembly inside the rack rails The r
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44. ble on the Avid Knowledgebase 3 Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for maintenance or hardware related issues 4 Visit Avid Online Support at www avid com support Online support is available 24 hours per day 7 days per week Search the Knowledgebase to find answers to view error messages to access troubleshooting tips to download updates and to read join online message board discussions 5 For Technical Support please call 800 800 AVID 800 800 2843 For Broadcast On Air Sites and Call Letter Stations call 800 NEWSDNG 800 639 7364 How to Order Documentation To order additional copies of this documentation from within the United States call Avid Sales at 800 949 AVID 800 949 2843 If you are placing an order from outside the United States contact your local Avid representative Avid Educational Services For information on courses schedules training centers certifications courseware and books please visit www avid com training or call Avid Sales at 800 949 AVID 800 949 2843 12 Design Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview This chapter provides background information about the AirSpeed media recorder The following topics are discussed Design Hardware and Software Requirements Software Overview e Front and Rear Panels AirSpeed is a digital recorder designed for the Avid Unity MediaNetwork environment AirSpeed allows you to record incoming media dire
45. by using either the AirSpeed name or the IP address AirSpeed operates as an Avid PortServer Pro client PortServer Pro Connection The AirSpeed software contains Avid Unity client code that provides the appropriate file and directory access to the storage area network Avid has qualified AirSpeed support on the PortServer Pro based on the SR2200 and newer platforms The PortServer Pro based on the Intel ISP2150 Internet Server platform is not qualified to support AirSpeed AirSpeed uses a license in the Avid Unity workgroup environment and appears in the PortServer Pro Status Viewer You do not have to purchase an additional license for the AirSpeed seat MediaManager Client Internal Storage User Interface 16 AirSpeed sends metadata to the MediaManager server during check ins and when capture is terminated The MediaManager client generates and stores an OMF 2 file with clip media files on the Avid Unity MediaNetwork The AirSpeed is equipped with four internal SCSI drives These drives are used as a buffer for incoming media and for playing back required media The AirSpeed is equipped with four 36 GB drives These internal drives are in a 4 way RAID 0 stripe The front panel of the AirSpeed unit provides a monitor that has the option to display the AirSpeed UI The UI provides windows for capturing media playing media and configuring the AirSpeed The AirSpeed UI is explained in Serial Control Software Overview Chap
46. cation see Chapter 5 The following topics are discussed Transferring Sequences from an Avid NewsCutter products e Using Pilot to load clips into a NewsCutter products s Capture Tool e Using FlightPlan e Remote Operations Transferring Sequences from an Avid NewsCutter products This section provides instructions for transferring completed sequences from an Avid NewsCutter products to an Avid AirSpeed system These are the media files containing audio and video information When sequences are transferred to the AirSpeed they are automatically flattened that is all transitions are rendered and all non linear edits become one continuous piece of media Chapter 7 AirSpeed Operations with Other Avid News Applications Transfer Setup Checklist Ensure that there is an appropriate network connection between the desired NewsCutter products AirSpeed combination between which files are to be transferred as described in Chapter 3 Ensure that communication is configured and tested on both the AirSpeed and NewsCutter products sides as described in Network Tab on page 73 Transferring Sequences from NewsCutter Products to AirSpeed To transfer sequences from NewsCutter products to the AirSpeed 1 After completing the sequence Right Click the sequence in the Timeline 2 Choose Post to Playback A dialog box appears asking you the Name and Tape ID of the sequence you want to transfer 3 If it is not alread
47. ceive 8 Brown RD D Negative differential receive 123 Appendix A Specifications GPIO The following table lists pin assignments for the 25 pin GPIO male connector on the rear panel The GPIO connector is not functional for the initial release of AirSpeed 13 l ooooo0oo0o0000000 OOOOOOOOOO00 25 GPIO Connector Pin Assignments Female Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 N C 14 N C 2 GP In7 15 N C 3 GP In6 16 N C 4 GP In 5 17 N C 5 GP In 4 18 GP Out 3 6 GP Out 2 19 GP Out 1 7 GP Out 0 20 Ground 8 Ground 21 N C 9 N C 22 N C 10 N C 23 GP In 3 11 GP In 2 24 GP In 1 12 GP In 0 25 Ground 13 Ground 124 Shielded cable must be used on this connector to maintain RFI compliance The shield of the cable should be connected to the connector s shield or shell Connector Pinouts Analog Audio Monitor The following table lists pin assignments for the 25 pin Analog Audio I O female connector on the rear panel Avid provides the cable with the AirSpeed In the following table P indicates the positive signal N indicates the negative signal and AA indicates analog audio 13 1 OOOOOOOOOOOOO0 OOOOOOOOOO00 25 14 Analog Audio Connector Pin Assignments Female Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function 1 AA OUT P8 14 AA OUT N8 2 Ground 15 AA OUT P7 3 AA OUT N7 16 Ground 4 AA OUT P6 17 AA OUT N6 5 Ground 18 AA OUT P5 6 AA OUT N5 19 Ground 7 AA OUT P4 20 AA OUT N4 8 Ground 21 AA OUT P3 9 AA OUT N3 22 Grou
48. ch is divided into six subtabs Setup Button PLAY CAPTURE SETUP DIAGNOSTICS SHUTDOWN HETHORK CIEN Obtain IP Address automatically NC Setup button tabs Setup Button Functions The Setup Function List consists of six buttons that provide access to the various AirSpeed setup areas The list remains on window while the right hand Setup Parameter Section changes accordingly For each of these buttons detailed information is covered in the appropriate sections following e Click Network to configure the AirSpeed s network parameters Click System Configuration to change the audio and video format Click Channel to configure your audio and video channels Network Tab Click Destination Template to create capture templates Multiple templates can be saved e Click Software to update AirSpeed software via the network Click Send to identify what servers and workspace you will be using with AirSpeed Network Tab The Network configuration tab allows you to set the network configuration parameters and identify your DNS server All network communication is done through the gigabit Ethernet Gig E connection on the rear of AirSpeed The following figure shows an example of the Network tab Setup Button Network PLAY CAPTURE SETUP DIAGNOSTICS SHUTDOWN HETHORK eee Obtain IP Address automatically Ww Save button Any changes you make to the current network settings will not take effect until
49. ctly into storage allocation groups called workspaces Previously Avid editing systems were used to record the media preventing the Avid editor from editing Now media can be recorded directly into Avid Unity workspaces unattended freeing the Avid editing system for editing If the Avid Unity MediaNetwork is not available AirSpeed captures media to the internal drives until the internal drive is full AirSpeed is designed for ease of use Once the AirSpeed is configured this network video server captures one stream of video and eight channels of audio to a preselected Avid Unity workspace The video format you select in the AirSpeed should be compatible with the editing systems at your site The captured material is made available to Avid editing systems that use OMF compliant media files Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview You can set up and configure the AirSpeed using the user interface UI displayed on the built in front panel monitor as well as remote applications such as Avid Pilot Avid FlightPlan and Avid Remote UI Media previously captured plays back in the UI monitor on the front of the AirSpeed as well as out the connections on the back of the AirSpeed You can play back two streams of video at the same time Use the UI playback buttons to select the video stream you want to view For more information see UI and Playback Monitor on page 24 AirSpeed operates seamlessly on the Avid Unity MediaNetwork The Record and S
50. d to the video playing on channel 1 The the channel 2 status is displayed For example you in channel 2 2 1s lit and you press Play and the loaded clip plays Then press 1 to switch to channel 1 Ch2 play is displayed Channel Select Button 2 94 When AirSpeed is currently capturing pressing 2 has no function When 2 is lit pressing 2 cycles you through two screens relevant to channel two The screen are Play channel 2 settings for play out on channel 2 e Video view media that is playing on channel 2 When B2 is not lit then selected The state of the channel 2 buttons are displayed Play Stop Fast Forward and Rewind e Youare returned to the same display you had on channel 2 prior to switching to channel 1 The channel status is displayed Operational Control Buttons Operational Control Buttons The following figure shows the operational control buttons These buttons have a backlight to help determine the capturing state of the AirSpeed The following sections lists the functions of these buttons e m 1 Record button rd Play button Stop button Rewind button Fast Forward Locator Play Button button button Operational Control Buttons When the Play button is lit Pressing Play again has no function Pressing Record has no function Pressing Stop stops the current clip from playing see Stop Button on
51. d using the NewsCutter products s Capture tool Using FlightPlan This section provides instructions for copying or moving clips from an Avid AirSpeed system to a NewsCutter products or the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Transferring Clips From AirSpeed to NewsCutter products To transfer clips from any connected AirSpeed to a NewsCutter product 1 From a NewsCutter product launch a copy of FlightPlan by double clicking on its shortcut or using the Start button 2 In NewsCutter configure the transfer settings a Click the Settings tab in the Project window and double click Transfer in the Settings scroll list b Click the TMChent ini tab c Inthe Server text box type the AirSpeed Server name d In the Workgroup text box type the name of the server s workgroup Ifthe server is not already part of the workgroup type a name for the workgroup e Click OK 112 Remote Operations 3 From the FlightPlan Server list select the AirSpeed Server on which the event or group of events you want to copy is located If the AirSpeed Server you want does not appear in the list refer to the FlightPlan documentation for adding servers to this list The list of available clips on the connected system will appear in the window as soon as the connection is successfully completed 4 Select the event or group of events to be moved or copied by clicking Shift clicking or Ctrl clicking the events listed in the window To select all the e
52. deo ID Type the reference identification ID you want for the video while capturing media Pressing enter twice enters the text to the Name field Video IDs can be up to eight alphanumeric characters in length Video IDs can not contain spaces or these characters and Clip Duration Type in the length of time you want to capture This text box allows you to set up closed ended captures for new clips and displays the playable clip duration for existing clips If you know when to stop capturing the media enter the length of time you want to capture For example if you know media you want ends in an hour type 00 01 00 00 Leave this field blank if you are doing a crash record Clip Type Select the type of media from the pull down menu The choices are as follows Virtual Captures whatever media is coming in You would use this selection during a crash record When a new Video ID is created in Virtual mode the Clip Duration timecode text box is dimmed allowing open ended capture Crash records are only valid when in Virtual mode Absolute Captures media for the duration set in the clip duration When a new Video ID is created in Absolute mode the Clip Duration timecode text box activates and allows you to type the desired duration of the clip to be captured After a capture is initiated it will automatically terminate at this duration a value greater than 0 must be entered in order to capture
53. drive The text fields in the Play button will also clear Clips that have been sent to the workspace are not deleted You cannot delete a clip that is in the process of being saved on the workspace Playing a Clip mU Nea Ear DIAGNOSTICS SHUTDOMM Avid Delete button Unload button 65 Chapter 4 User Interface Capture Button 66 The following figure shows the Capture button Click the Capture button when you want to configure your capture settings The capture can be controlled both locally using the operational control buttons on the front and by up to two remote control devices and by any number of Pilot applications all simultaneously Make sure you to avoid operational conflicts After you enter the data in this button click the Create button Capture Button Selections CAPTURE SETUP OIAGHOSTICS SHUTDOWN Avid Most of the text boxes in the AirSpeed UI require input from a keyboard After entering information in a text field press the Enter key to enter the data and advance to the next field The Tab key also advances you to the next user input field Select the Clip type Virtual or Absolute mode first to avoid data entry loss Name Type the name you want for the clip while capturing the media The Name can be the same as the Video ID Video IDs can be up to eight alphanumeric characters in length Clip Names can not contain spaces or these characters and Capture Button Vi
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55. e zone then set the date and time The AirSpeed must be idle when you set or change the date or time Configuration To localize the AirSpeed with the date and time 1 Open a console window by simultaneously pressing Ctr1 Alt F1 2 Log in using login name maint password mars 3 At the command prompt type cd usr share zoneinfo and press Enter 4 Type 1s and press Enter Find the correct continent or zone for your specific locale from the list The following list is displayed Africa Australia Etc MET WET America CET Europe MST posixrules Antarctica CST6CDT Factory MST7MDT zone tab Arctic EET GMT PST8PDT Asia EST HST Pacific Atlantic EST5EDT Indian SystemV You must type the selections exactly like as it appears in the list upper or lower case 5 At the command prompt type cd region or zone and press Enter For example if your continent is America type cd America and press Enter You are now at the usr share zoneinfo America directory 6 At the command prompt type 1s and press Enter Choose the closest city file to your location 7 Atthe command prompt type cp city etc localtime and press Enter For example if your city is New York type cp New York etc localtime at the command prompt After pressing Enter the city file is copied in the etc directory 55 Chapter 3 Installation To set the date and time 1 While still in the console window type date and press
56. e Shuttle ring and Jog wheel Shuttle Ring and Jog Wheel Shuttle ring Jog wheel OO 7 8 O 4 O et ttt Tot oO aC Ssns Fem 3 4 5 6 O E O Operational Control Buttons The following figure shows the operational control buttons These buttons have a backlight to help determine the capturing state of the AirSpeed The following table lists the functions of these buttons and Chapter 4 lists all the front panel button functions Operational Control Buttons e gt mm gt Record button Play button Stop button Rewind button Fastforward Locator button button 27 Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview The following table lists the functions of the buttons that light Operation Control Buttons Button Record Play Stop Rewind Fast Forward Locator Rear Media Connections 28 Indicator and Condition Solid red when system is capturing Plays back video captured from the AirSpeed Two video clips can be played back one clip on each channels Lit when system is paused Lit when system is shuttling Mark frames where you want to identify later while editing the media You can mark up to 8 frames per clip The AirSpeed supports industry standard video and audio inputs and outputs to provide flexibility for individual requirements The following figure shows the rear layout of the AirSpeed audio and vide
57. e channel 79 Requirements environmental 118 hardware and software 14 Restart user interface 70 Retroloop mode 19 mode operation 101 time 80 Revert button 62 Rewind button 97 RJ 45 connector 50 RS 422 commands 14 connection 17 remote connector 30 remote control 21 serial interface connector 33 S Safety information 129 Sampling 16 or 24 bit 18 specifications 118 Save button 62 the error log 88 SDI serial digital interface connector 35 inputs 29 output signal timing 77 Self test 87 Send configuration 86 Software 86 Serial connection RS 422 14 30 connectors 32 control 17 pinouts 122 Server 85 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Index Set date 56 time 56 Setup audio and video channels 72 button described 61 68 change audio and video format 72 destination template 73 function list 72 network configuration 72 73 parameters 72 storage destination 21 subtabs 71 system 71 video format 75 Shared Volume Segmentation chunking 19 Short Chunking Period 81 Shutdown 53 70 button described 61 70 Shuttle buttons 28 wheel 100 Signal timing 77 Site settings 54 Slave deck control 17 SMPTE 269M standard 120 alarm connector 33 output 69 Software 15 configuration 84 loading 85 location 85 requirements 14 server 85 Sony BVW control 17 protocol connection 50 protocol setting 79 Specifications analog audio output 119 audio 118 breakout panel 121 channels 118 connector pinouts 121 control and sync
58. e internal drives Play Button GRD CAPTURE Ear DIRGMOSTICS SHUTDONM Avid dl Most of the text boxes in the AirSpeed UI require input from a keyboard After entering information in a text field press the Enter key to enter the data and advance to the next field The Tab key also advance you to the next user input field Shift Tab does not bring you back to the previous field e Name Type the name of the clip you want to view You can also type in the Video ID instead Once you press enter the Video ID will display Video ID Type the reference identification ID for the video you want to view You can also type in the Name instead Once you press enter the Name will display Clip Duration Displays the length of time between the Mark IN and Mark OUT points If no Mark IN and Mark OUT are set the time matched the Total Duration text box 63 Chapter 4 User Interface 64 Clip Type Select the type of media from the pull down menu The choices are as follows Virtual Plays the entire clip regardless of the Mark IN and Mark OUT points For information on the differences between virtual and absolute modes see Timecode Modes on page 103 Absolute Plays the clip from the Mark IN point to the Mark OUT point If Mark IN and Mark OUT points were not set the entire clip is played Total Duration Shows the total extent of all media captured for the current clip the amount of time betw
59. e of storage used on the internal drives media is deleted until it reaches the low percentage setting e Cache Mode Select whether you want Cache On or Off not implemented in the initial release Click Save to save your configuration and enable the video mode settings or Revert to cancel any changes and return to the previous settings After the settings are saved restart the AirSpeed to enable the changed settings System Config Tab When you click the Next button a second set of system configuration selections become available see Setup Button System Config First Window on page 75 Click the Previous button to return to the first System Config selections Setup Button System Config Second Window CAPTURE DIAGNOSTICS SHUTDOWN SYSTEM CONFIG Save button Previous button Revert button The selections in this window allow you to adjust the SDI output timing The second window of the System Config tab displays the following Genlock Locks the video output signal timing to the analog reference input signal provided to the rear panel connector Lines Allows the video timing to be advanced 4 lines or retarded 5 lines vertically relative to the genlock selected source secs Microseconds Allows the video timing to be retarded or advanced relative to the genlock selected source horizontal timing e SDI Locks the video output signal timing to the SDI video input signal pr
60. edii pde d 120 Rear Panel Specifications uus sa sud acd RR AORTA R 121 Connector PIBDUE Li sse Let Rel Rr RERER RRIPIReRIETPSPS EE dn 121 Remote 1 and Remote 2 20 00000 cece eee eee eee 122 Ethernet Connector Specifications 2 20 55 123 DEI acea cia aed Na dau dd ano dura Kr grang dE bd barn ds 124 Analog Audio Monitor 00 0 eee 125 10 ETC AS os ac E acit done dete deae tte cde eA de ot de Ue C de c dicat 126 Keyboard MOUSE se eese ese EROR ey ORO ae Plc RR Roe 127 Regulatory and Safety Notices 0 0005 129 Warnings and Cautions isses eode e eod e ex Re RE ee eed 129 POC MOOR iiu acia oeackcac dieit dob depo domo das ee eee do dpud 129 Canadian ICES DDS Lascsese sdibc kesc9 apa a EA de Ru Rd dnd 130 European Uman NOICE aas og doe dopaae Se 108 Qon p e Re c a a e e a 130 Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations 132 Taiwan EMC Regulations 0 40040004 e 04o4 ach ord ex DAR RR naia 193 llc EDT 135 Using This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of an Avid AirSpeed multichannel media recorder You can use your AirSpeed to capture and output broadcast quality media Symbols and Conventions Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action AN A Italic font Courier Bold font Ctrl key or mouse action A note provides important related information reminders recommendatio
61. een the first captured frame and the last This will be the same as the Clip Duration unless Mark IN or Mark Out points have been set Time Code Displays the timecode of the displayed frame Mark IN Displays the clip s playback inpoint as entered during the capture or as trimmed by an automation system If no inpoint is marked the text box is empty if in Absolute mode In Virtual mode 1 hour is entered Mark OUT Displays the clip s playback outpoint as entered during the capture or as trimmed by an automation system If no outpoint is marked the text box is empty Insert TC Allows you to embed VITC timecode The choices are as follows On Inserts VITC into the current clip and out of the AirSpeed Off Does not embed any timecode Play 1 Is highlighted to indicate when the play channel button is lit and channel 1 is selected This is not a button that selects the channels Play 2 Is highlighted to indicate when the play channel 2 button is lit and channel 2 is selected This 1s not a button that selects the channels Play Button To play a clip 1 Access the AirSpace UI Press Channel Select button 1 or 2 2 Type in the name or ID in the Name or Video ID text box 3 Click one of the following buttons after viewing the clip gt Click Unload if you want to clear the Play button window and view a different clip gt Click Delete if you want to delete the clip from the internal AirSpeed
62. elease of AirSpeed If a the Avid Unity MediaManager or the Avid Unity TransferManager is not available the missing server will be displayed beside the Network text stating the server is offline The SMPTE output connector on the rear of the AirSpeed provides a alarm signal SMPTE 269M if the AirSpeed is in an error condition For the location of the connector and a description of the signal see Control Connections on page 32 69 Chapter 4 User Interface Shutdown Button Click the Shutdown button to turn off or restart the AirSpeed The Shutdown button is shown below Shutdown Button Selections CAPTURE DIAGNOSTICS cm Avid Restart User Interface Use to restart the software only e Reboot Entire System Use to reboot both the system and the software Shutdown Use to completely shutdown A variety of internal tasks such as file system clean up will be performed before the operating system shuts down When completely turning off the AirSpeed you must wait till the operating system text stops scrolling on the UI monitor before pressing the power switch 70 Chapter 5 Configuring the AirSpeed This chapter provides information on each of the Setup tab parameters within the AirSpeed UI This chapter also describes the Remote UI application that ships on the AirSpeed I O Peripherals CD ROM The Remote UI provides the access to AirSpeed UI Setup tabs You can change the AirSpeed configuration settings remotel
63. emote 1 and Remote 2 Ethernet Connector Specifications e GPIO not available for the initial release Analog Audio Monitor LTC Timecode Keyboard Mouse 121 Appendix A Specifications A In order to ensure emission compliance all cables attached to connectors on the AirSpeed chassis must be fully shielded and properly grounded to the connector shell where possible Remote 1 and Remote 2 The following table lists RS 422 specifications for the Remote 1 and Remote 2 female connectors on the rear panel RS 422 Remote 1 and Remote 2 Female Pin Remote 1 Remote 2 1 Ground Ground 2 Transmit data 1 Transmit data 2 3 Receive data 1 Receive data 2 4 Ground Ground 5 Ground Ground 6 Ground Ground 7 Transmit data 1 Transmit data 2 8 Receive data 1 Receive data 2 9 Ground Ground 122 Ethernet Connector Specifications Connector Pinouts The following table lists Ethernet connector RJ 45 specifications on the chassis 12345678 Ethernet Connector Specifications Female Pin Wire 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 transmit 5 White Blue TD C Negative differential transmit 6 Green RD B Negative differential receive 7 White Brown RD D Positive differential re
64. emplate Name The information displayed is this setting is the currently loaded template gt To load a template select a template from the Stored Template list then click Activate P Tocreate a new template Select template from the Stored Template list then click Edit make your changes give the template a new name and click Save The new template will be added toe the Stored Template list Video ID Displays the reference identification ID given to the clip Type in the name you want for the clip When multiple clips are made the base name stays the same and a 001 002 003 etc is added to the name Name Displays a second reference name for the clip Type in a second name you want for the clip Tape Name Displays the name given to the tape Type in the name you want for the tape Stored Template list When you have created and saved one or more templates they are listed in this scroll box Select a saved template to load or delete it Workspace Type in the name of the workspace where you want the media to be stored The workspace must already exist on the Avid MediaNetwork environment When typing the Workspace name in the text box do not use the underscore _ It is an illegal character Check In Method Captured media can be associated with either a Project or Catalog Depending on the method you select the following options are available The Project Bin or Catalog names do not have t
65. en a keyboard and mouse are not attached The following figure shows the controls on the front of the AirSpeed Front Panel Layout Audio indicators and gain UI and playback controls see Audio Knobs Built in jog and Mark IN and monitor and LEDs on page 25 shuttle wheel OUT button 22 7 L L L L E L u L u E L u E Li L u Io BEENBNNNN o gt E E NW B NH HN 8 on NU NB NH HW HN E EH NW B 8 8 E EH WU NB NH HN 8 00000000 D T COOL L ON Channel Select buttons 7 Operational controls Headphone control see see UI and Playback Monitor see Operational Control Headphone Jack Volume on page 24 Buttons on page 27 and Channel Select on page 26 Front and Rear Panels The following table describes the front panel controls Front Panel Controls Control UI and playback monitor Channel Select buttons Manual audio gain controls Operational controls Mark IN and OUT Headphone jack volume control and channel select Description The UI and playback monitor displays the UI or video during playback and captures Configure or change settings in the UI using a keyboard and mouse connected to the PS 2 port The channel select buttons are used to switch between the two play channels Channel one is the record channel as well as play channel
66. ere is no clip loaded when Fast Forward is pressed no function is purformed If Fast Forward is lit performing a fast forward Pressing Fast Forward again has no function Pressing the Rewind button turns Fast Forward off and begins a rewind Pressing Play turns Fast Forward off and starts Play from where Fast Forward stopped Pressing Stop stops the Fast Forward Using Jog or Shuttle stops the Fast Forward and begins the jog or shuttle operation Pressing Mark IN has no function Pressing Mark OUT has no function Pressing Locator has no function Pressing button 1 or 2 operates as described in Channel Select Button 1 on page 94 and Channel Select Button 2 on page 94 Performs the same actions as the Fast Forward button but in the reverse dirrection 97 Chapter 6 AirSpeed Operations Stop Button When a playing clip or capture is stopped the Stop button is lit Ifthe AirSpeed is idle and there is no clip loaded on the selected channel the Stop button is not lit e Ifthe AirSpeed is idle and there is a clip loaded on the selected channel the Stop button is lit Ifthe AirSpeed is in Retroloop mode Fast Forward Rewind and Record lit and Stop is pressed the Record light turns off and Retroloop mode ends The Stop light turns off and the retroloop is cleared When Stop is lit Pressing Stop twice unloads the loaded clip and turns the Stop light off Pressing Stop once
67. g clip of the inner slide rail is toward the back of the unit see the following figure 2 Secure the inner slide rail to the AirSpeed encloser with four truss head screws Attaching the Inner Slide Rails 1 of 8 screws F truss head screws 8 32 x 25 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 attaching the other inner slide rail on the other side of the AirSpeed 44 Installing AirSpeed in a Rack Securing the AirSpeed in a Rack A eeeoee eee eofeN You should have someone helping you lift AirSpeed while you are positioning it into the slide rails To secure the AirSpeed to the rack enclosure 1 Lift and position the AirSpeed so that the inner slide rails attached to the sides of the AirSpeed align with the outer slide rails secured to the rack 2 Push the front of the AirSpeed flush against the front mounting rail Align the holes in the AirSpeed bezel with the holes in the front mounting rail see the following figure 3 From the front of the rack enclosure insert the screws with nylon washers through the AirSpeed and front mounting rail and tighten Left Front Slide Bracket 1 of 4 black screws with nylon washers Rack enclosure front mounting rail 45 Chapter 3 Installation Cabling The following sections describe the cabling on the rear of the AirSpeed e SDl and Video Cables Audio Cable Timecode Cables e Control and Communications Cables Power Cord SDI and Video Cables
68. ghout the AirSpeed UI Not all of the buttons are used in each button The meanings of the common AirSpeed UI buttons are described in the following table Common AirSpeed Common UI Buttons Button Name Create Delete Unload OK OK Save Revert 62 Function The Create button activates when a new Video ID has been entered Click Create to create a new file after all the fields in the button are filled in as desired Once clicked the Record button allows you to capture the file Used in the Capture window The Delete button activates when a known Video ID is entered allowing you to delete the file Used in the Play and Capture windows The Unload button clears all text fields in the window Used in the Play and Capture windows Accepts the information or selection and performs the function Used in the Shutdown window Accepts the information and saves the settings Used in the Setup window Returns you to the information that was previously saved Once you click the Save button the Revert buttons uses the new saved information Used in the Setup window Play Button Play Button The following figure shows the Play button Channel 1 and channel 2 can have unique information two different clips loaded at the same time Switch between the clips using the UI and Monitor buttons For details on the Channel Select buttons see Button and Wheel Functions on page 93 AirSpeed can play only the clips that are on th
69. he Avid DS logo Trilligent UnityRAID Vari Fi Video Slave Driver VideoSPACE and Xdeck are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Avid Technology Inc in the United States and or other countries iNEWS iNEWS ControlAir and Media Browse are trademarks of iNews LLC Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners GOT FOOTAGE Editors Filmmakers Special Effects Artists Game Developers Animators Educators Broadcasters Content creators of every genre Just finished an incredible project and want to share it with the world Send us your reels and we may use your footage in our show reel or demo For a copy of our release and Avid s mailing address go to www avid com footage Note Avid cannot guarantee the use of materials submitted Avid AirSpeed Installation and User s guide 0130 06048 01 July 2004 Contents Using This Guide 20000 eee 11 Symbols and COAVENNONS ssscosacscsecsc r dQrad did RE REA 11 lt You Need olia ciui acp ERROR RECO EE aca i a ei n Rn Dice a 12 How ta Order Documentation 2 2 4 eR Re RR RR E TER T 12 Avid Educational Services 02 0 04 c0 be cev eee wena da aka kae 12 AirSpeed Overview 000 0c eee 13 Ee Res hn CD 13 Hardware and Software Requirements llllll illi
70. hronization 120 data 120 dimensions 118 environmental 118 Ethernet 120 GPIO 121 headphone 119 impedance 119 LTC 121 physical 118 power 118 PS 2 120 rack units 118 rear panel 121 reference 120 sampling 118 SMPTE 120 timecode 120 video 119 119 video compression 119 weight 118 Splitter cable connection 32 for keyboard and mouse 29 Startup defaults 93 Status information 24 of monitored subsystems 69 Stop button lit 28 operation 98 Storage configuration 16 Storage destination 21 Streams video 21 Subnet Mask 74 Support 12 audio 18 media formats 18 Synchronization connector 35 described 15 specifications 120 System configuration 71 74 diagnostic report window 69 monitoring 24 reference generator 77 143 Index ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ remote connector 30 requirements 14 setup 71 71 status display 61 T Taiwan EMC regulations 133 Tape Name 83 TC Mode 76 Technical support 12 Telnet 56 Template create 83 load 83 name 83 Terminator video reference 47 THD plus noise 119 Time of day display 62 zone 54 Time setting 54 Timecode absolute 104 cabling 49 connectors 29 32 input connector 36 insert 64 LTC connector 126 mode 76 modes described 103 relative 104 specifications 120 turn on 64 virtual timecode mode 105 Total Duration 64 TransferManager application 15 not available 69 Transfers 110 Transition Interval 81 Troubleshooting ping test 88 self test 87 144 U UI user interface
71. hunking is supported for both audio and video media For more information see the Avid Unity MediaManager Administrator s and User s Guide 19 Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview Data Files 20 Start capturing The segment time is user programmable providing media shortly after capturing has started At each chunk interval more media is available adding to your previous media The AirSpeed supports chunking by creating clips of the material at a predetermined duration times and by periodically checking in captured material through the Avid Unity MediaManager client interface AirSpeed captures short chunks of media up to a transition time then from the transition time forward media is captured at your selected Chunking Period For example if the Chunking Period is set to 3 minutes Transition Interval to 1 minute and Short Chunking period to 15 seconds Media checks in at 15 30 45 60 240 420 etc See the following illustration AirSpeed Chunking Model Transition Interval 1 minute Short chunking Chunking period Time period 15 seconds 3 minute chunks Chunking values are set in the Setup gt Channel tab of the AirSpeed UI For chunking time constraints see Channels Tab on page 78 Minimum and Maximum Chunking for DV 25 Chunking Setting Minimum Maximum Chunking Period 3 minutes 9 minutes Transition Interval 1 minute 3 minutes Short Chunking Period 15 seconds 3 minute The AirSpeed creates media and metada
72. iaDock LVD MediaDrive MediaRAID MEDIArray MEDIArray Drive MEDIArray II MEDtIArray II Drive Meridien I O box Pro Tools AVoption V10 Symphony Products for the UNIX Operating System AirPlay AirSpeed VideoSPACE Products for MediaNetwork and Workgroups Avid ProEncode Avid Unity MediaManager Avid Unity MediaNetwork Avid Unity TransferManager LANserver LANserver EX MEDIArray MEDIArray Drive MEDIArray II MEDlIArray II Drive Nearchive PortServer Xdeck None All 2004 1 Products for the Windows NT Windows 2000 or Windows XP Operating System products were tested in a typical Avid Adrenaline DNA Avid DS Nitris DNA Avid Equinox Break Out Box Avid DS Avid Xpress Avid Xpress DV Film Composer Media Composer MediaDock 2 MediaDock LVD MediaDrive 131 Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Notices MediaRAID MEDIArray MEDIArray Drive MEDIArray II MEDIArray II Drive Meridien I O box NewsCutter NewsCutter DV NewsCutter XP Pro Tools AVoption V10 or Symphony configuration 2 Products for the Mac OS X Operating System products were tested in a typical Avid Adrenaline DNA Avid Xpress Avid Xpress DV Film Composer Media Composer MediaDock 2 MediaDock LVD MediaDrive MediaRAID MEDIArray MEDIArray Drive MEDIArray II MEDIArray II Drive Meridien I O box Pro Tools AVoption V10 or Symphony configuration 3 Products for the UNIX Operating System products were tested in an AirPlay AirSpeed
73. ideo disk control protocol VDCP commonly referred to as Louth can control the AirSpeed through the serial RS 422 remote connector Sony This Sony RS 422 VTR BVW protocol can control the AirSpeed through the serial RS 422 remote connector e Channel Name menu This pull down menu allows you to select a channel that you have created The default names map to the following functions Capture Capture on Channel 1 Play 1 Play on Channel 2 Channel Select button 1 Play 2 Play on Channel 3 Channel Select button 2 When you select a channel from the list you can change the channel name The text box beside the Channel Name menu allows you to enter a custom name for the selected channel Click in the text box and type a new name or change an existing name of a channel If you change the channel name you must change the channel name in CaptureManager to match the name given in AirSpeed Type a channel name up to 24 alphanumeric characters in length Click Save to accept the new name Analog Component O P Select whether you want Y Pb Pr or G BR characteristics for your video component output e Audio Channel Selection During Playback These pull down menus allow you to select how many audio channels you want to output The selections are 0 l 4 5 8 1 8 You can select 1 4 channels of audio output on one playback channel and 5 8 on the other channel However if you select
74. ine is properly set See Channels Tab on page 78 Ensure that each playout channel s output timing is properly set For details see Channels Tab on page 78 I if required for your specific configuration ensure that the AirSpeed media recorder s network parameters are properly set For details see Network Tab on page 73 Remote Control from an Automation System 114 The rear panel includes two remote connectors The REMOTE 1 port is normally used for remote control capability for the primary channel The REMOTE 2 port is normally used for remote control capability for the secondary channel Automation systems can in fact access any VDCP configured input or output channel from any Remote connector also so configured We recommend for ease of troubleshooting that users physically connect to the appropriate Remote port as described above Ensure that each configured panel automation protocols are available for Capture and Playlist controller panels has selected an appropriate automation protocol for your application VDCP or Sony See System Config Tab on page 74 For each rear panel in your AirSpeed configuration ensure that the automation system s RS 422 port s are properly connected to the desired remote port s on the rear panel Repeat the above item for each channel that you want to control from an automation system For RS 422 wiring details see Remote 1 and Remote 2 on
75. ion Pressing Mark OUT has no function Using the Jog or Shuttle has no function Deleting Clips 102 You can manually delete clips from the AirSpeed UI You can also delete clips from the FlightPlan application see the FlightPlan Help for more information To delete clips in the Play button 1 Click the Play button in the AirSpeed UI 2 In the Video ID text box enter the ID for the clip that you want to delete Press Enter to accept 3 Click the Delete button to display the Delete Clip dialog box 4 Click Yes to confirm the delete request Timecode Modes To delete clips in the Capture button 1 Click the Capture button in the AirSpeed UI 2 In the Video ID text box enter the ID for the clip that you want to delete Press Enter to accept 3 Click the Delete button to display the Delete Clip dialog box 4 Click Yes to confirm the delete request Timecode Modes The following topics are discussed in this section e Clip Duration vs Total Duration Clip Absolute Timecode Mode Clip Relative Timecode Mode Virtual Timecode Mode Timecode Values for Network Links to Clips AirSpeed provides VITC and LTC timecode functionality to both capture and playback These timecode values are always preserved All timecode operations are identical in 30 Frame 525 60 and 25 Frame 625 50 rate television systems except that Drop Frame mode is not available or needed in 25 Frame operation Clip Duration v
76. ions 119 XLR 18 Analog reference inputs 29 Analog video connectors 36 Applications FlightPlan 112 Pilot 110 Remote UI 14 71 requirements 14 telnet 57 Audio analog monitor connector 125 analog output 18 capture channels 67 channel selection during playback 79 connections 47 connectors 33 control knobs 25 digital input and output 17 gain controls 23 inputs 29 LEDs 26 output channels 79 outputs 29 pinouts 125 sampling 18 specifications 118 118 supported formats 18 Australia EMC regulations 132 Auto Delete 76 Automatic deletes 21 76 IP address 74 Index ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Available Versions 85 Avid Control Air application 15 Avid CountDown application 15 Avid FlightPlan application 15 remote application 14 Avid iNEWS Media Browse application 15 Avid Knowledgebase 89 Avid media formats 18 Avid NewsCutter editing products 14 Avid Pilot application 15 usage 14 Avid Remote UI 14 71 Avid Unity MediaManager network server 14 setting 86 Avid Unity MediaNetwork license 57 network server 14 use of AirSpeed 14 Avid Unity PortServer Pro setting 87 Avid Unity TransferManager application 15 not available 69 B Bin entries 21 Name 83 Boot drive 69 Buttons Activate 84 Channel Select 94 deck control 23 delete 84 Edit 84 Fast Forward 97 for shuttling 28 front panel controls 22 Locator 28 99 Mark IN 100 Mark OUT 101 136 operation control with backlight 27 operational con
77. k server 14 Metadata files 20 Microseconds 77 Modes absolute 104 Normal 19 retroloop 19 101 timecode 103 virtual timecode 105 Monitor 24 Mouse cabling 50 connection 29 connector 32 127 MPEG IMX 50 format 18 compression 75 N Name channel dialog 79 Network communications 73 configuration 72 73 connection GigE 31 32 connectors 32 Gigabit Ethernet 73 MediaManager 69 pinouts 123 requirements 14 specifications 120 status indicator 61 test 87 88 TransferManager 69 unix 73 New projects creating 21 New Zealand EMC regulations 132 NewsCutter products editing products 14 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Index Next button Channels 78 System Config 75 Non Drop 76 Normal mode 19 NTSC 525 lines 18 support 18 O OK button 62 OMF media files used by editing systems 13 Version 1 0 compliant 18 OMFI MediaFiles 20 On the fly marking points 23 Operational control buttons 95 described 23 27 Operations 91 front panel 91 listed 91 remote control 103 113 113 with applications 109 Output audio 29 audio adjustment 26 video 29 Output impedance 119 Output signal timing 77 Overlay output connector 29 Overview of AirSpeed 13 P PAL 625 lines 18 support 18 Parameters 72 Password 55 Physical specifications 118 Pilot application 15 capturing 110 Ping test 88 Pinouts 121 analog audio 125 analog audio monitor connector 125 Ethernet 123 GPIO 124 keyboard and mouse 127 LTC 126 LTC
78. lay with the correct timecode and a subclip is created When in Fast Forward Rewind or Jog modes no function is performed when Mark OUT is pressed Clear the Mark IN and Mark OUT points by simultaneously pressing and holding Mark IN and Mark OUT for a couple seconds If a clip is loaded with a Mark IN point the clip plays from the Mark IN point forward to the Mark OUT point When in Retroloop mode pressing Mark OUT has no function Retroloop Mode When Record and Rewind buttons are lit AirSpeed is in Retroloop mode You cannot enter retroloop mode if a clip is loaded To enter Retroloop mode gt Press the Fast Forward and Rewind buttons simultaneously 101 Chapter 6 AirSpeed Operations To start the capture in Retroloop mode gt Press Record to begin a normal capture preserving the retroloop media gt Press Locator to begin a normal capture preserving the retroloop media and adding the Locator To exit Retroloop mode gt Press the Stop button When AirSpeed is in Play Record Rewind or Fast Forward modes Retroloop cannot be initiated While in Retroloop mode Pressing Play has no function Pressing Stop ends the Retroloop mode and enters Stop mode with a clip loaded Stop lit See Stop Button on page 98 Pressing functions as described in the Channel Select Button 1 on page 94 Pressing 2 has no function Pressing Fast Forward has no function Pressing Rewind has no funct
79. lick Login If you are not already a registered user of the Knowledgebase click Register and follow the on screen registration instructions to register now Registered users can access more information 5 Choose your product line from the Current Product pop up tab at the top 6 Search for the information you need 89 Chapter 5 Configuring the AirSpeed 90 Chapter 6 AirSpeed Operations This chapter provides operating instructions and button information for the AirSpeed media recorder The following topics are discussed Power On Functions AirSpeed Startup Defaults Button and Wheel Functions e Operational Control Buttons Jog Wheel Shuttle Wheel Mark IN Button e Mark OUT Button e Retroloop Mode Deleting Clips e Timecode Modes Chapter 6 AirSpeed Operations Power On Functions 92 The AirSpeed does not require any input to fully boot To turn on the AirSpeed from the powered down state use these guidelines e Observations during the power on self test POST All front panel lights come on for a period This can be used to detect if lights are burned out or defective A splash screen appears on the UI indicating that the AirSpeed is booting and a progress bar displayed Ifa keyboard is connected you can press the ESC escape key when the splash screen is displayed to show the AirSpeed console with boot messages In the event a hardware failure is detected during boot an erro
80. n button presents three different system level command options For details see Shutdown Button on page 70 Each button has a dashboard that displays the following status AirSpeed Dashboard Reference status indicator Channel status System status Network status Time of day indicator indicator The dashboard display is explained as follow Reference status indicator Indicates by color the presence and quality of your reference signal Red indicates no signal and green indicates usable reference signal 1s present and the system is locked to it Channel status indicator Indicates by color the presence and quality of your SDI input signal Red indicates no signal and green indicates usable input signal is present System status Displays a scrolling text message indicating the status of the system Messages vary depending on the selected button and the operating state of the AirSpeed Network status indicator Indicates by color the presence of your network connection Green Indicates a usable network signal and the TransferManager are present Yellow Indicates a network signal is present but the MediaManager or TransferManager is not available Red Indicates no network signal 61 Chapter 4 User Interface Time of day displays the AirSpeed system s internal clock For more information see Accessing the Setup Subtabs on page 71 The following buttons are used throu
81. nd 10 AA OUT P2 23 AA OUT N2 11 Ground 24 AA OUT PI 12 AA OUT NI 25 Ground 13 N C 125 Appendix A Specifications LTC Timecode 126 The LTC In is an AC coupled differential input feeding a comparator which requires a minimum 100mV differential between the LTC and LTC Peak Peak input levels can be anywhere between 300 mV and 5 3V The following table lists LTC specifications on the rear panel LTC In LTC Out female connector male connector z o 0 o LTC Timecode Input Connector Specifications XLR Female Pin Signal Function 1 GND Ground 2 Line Positive differential signal 3 Line Negative differential signal Shielded cable must be used on each connection to maintain RFT compliance Connect the shield of the cable to the shield of the connector Connector Pinouts Keyboard Mouse The following table lists keyboard and mouse connector specifications 6 L e 5 4 md e 3 2 ese 1 Mouse Connector Specifications Mini DIN Pin Signal Function 1 Data Keyboard data 2 Data Mouse data 3 GND Ground 4 5 Volts Fused VCC 6 Clock Keyboard clock 6 Clock Mouse clock 127 Appendix A Specifications 128 Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Notices Warnings and Cautions DE PD A FCC Notice Never install equipment if it appears damaged Disconnect the power cord before servicing unit Only perform the services explicitly described in this document For services o
82. ng Audio Monitoring 8 Channels Analog of Out Video Specifications Analog Audio Output Specifications Parameter Specification Frequency Response Dynamic Range THD plus Noise Inter channel crosstalk Inter channel gain mismatch Output Impedance Minimum Headphone Impedance Maximum Headphone Output Level Video Specifications Video Specifications Parameter Video Channels 1 SDI Input 2 SDI outputs Video Input Video Outputs Video Monitoring Video Compression 20 20 kHz 0 5 dB deviation 82 dB unweighted 78 dB unweighted at 0 dBFS 60 dB at 1 kHz 0 5 dB 300 ohm 32 ohm 18 dBu Specification 1 Receive or 2 Play Channels 525 625 selectable SMPTE 259M ITU R BT 601 10 bit Serial Digital Component Video 1 SDI 2 SDI NTSC PAL Composite Monitor Output Clean Feed and Burned in TC YPrPb GBR Component Monitor Out selectable 25 MB s 4 1 1 DV and 50 MB s 4 2 2 DV or IMX 50 119 Appendix A Specifications Control and Synchronization Specifications Control and Synchronization Specifications Parameter Specification External Control RS 422 Control for each play VDCP DVW BVW emulation and Odetics Application Program Interface API 8 GPI 4 GPO Manual Control Graphical user interface provides basic record play trimming locators and configuration capabilities Timecode Linear Timecode SMPTE 12M Balanced I O Vertical Interval Timecode SMP
83. ng the AirSpeed Through Telnet 56 Setting Up for Transferring to Unity 22 4 57 License Agreement ic cdaan Sade Se Gu Saeed dew SoSH So OM HEE Hd HOWE 57 User Interface 0 0 tee 59 Introduction to the AirSpeed User Interface 44 60 DashboSl 4 eoebentrererer4 erac Re red ee re degere eee des 61 PU BOOM e onu tado albos hp idk sd dra iced dde d debida ea dedo 63 Capuae BUND iucesssasuxcesdeq o mE PLE 3a Pao dba Mob eub Rab eR Edd 66 DOIUD BUM d Errat ird pex obo SOR ug SR abu oci du a ci OR A Damme 68 Diagnostic BUOM is cue x ex RR AEXEXx RC ibiti brh AirOne eN ei 69 tutelam BUDE a ei ieee Kees Kes Powe dob RR ee c dod kaikki bi 70 Configuring the AirSpeed 0020000 0s 71 Accessing the Setup Subtabs 0 0 0 c cece eens F NeW TR oeiueexadesaqe cue ee Geer ed behead bode Seem garde raped 73 Sem CODI Tabi svc causa acide E cbe Edel a tame tenn are dann binds 74 Channels TaD gcc Shae 78 Destination Template 222mm meme dde o ded Ro aban gawd abel oo 82 SONS TTC UII 84 EID TID Loop d shi die Qoa eR QUU ud dc TE Ae eA AE keen 86 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Options 87 Power On Self Test 2 0000 pipiti m 87 lc x MT 87 Network TeSt cessa ka exes dade deka A korr nd b Lai nda xud Euh WO Messag Leg cide eter RR ered eee themes soos ME Accessing the Knowledge
84. ns 109 Transferring Sequences from an Avid NewsCutter products 109 Transfer Setup Checklist 2i susasue ose osa err aea 110 Transferring Sequences from NewsCutter Products to AirSpeed 110 Using Pilot to load clips into a NewsCutter products s Capture Tool 110 Capture Tool Setup Checklist 022022000e 2 eee 111 AirSpeed Setlp isses lsasccecet Rese bendbu dk dded du 111 NewsCutter Product Setup 20 2000e eee 111 Configuring AirSpeed to Work with NewsCutter products using Pilot 111 Loading AirSpeed clips into the Capture Tool 4 112 Using FQN gas ue Rh RERERAORRERRERRERAX REX GRON ERE ERS 112 Transferring Clips From AirSpeed to NewsCutter products 112 Remote Operatia oreroraa mernek nOA E Re REE EREE 1153 General Remote Control Setup 220220002005 112 Remote Control from an Automation System 114 Remote Control from a System Using Sony Protocol such as an edit sole EPI I mre be 115 Remote Control from Any Device Providing Contact Closure 115 Specifications cvs ibat EE REPIg PRG ES 117 Physical Specials i 2i icu Ri dos RE ER Laced ER d oe d CRUS ewe 118 Audio SS PAG NS chs asks cnc TTE TT 118 VIGGO SPECINCANONS iere er pL reri he RR RR ERE RARER ERA TERP RET ET 119 Control and Synchronization Specifications 2 120 Data Spe QA oa qeneqe be esse Reed drca Red m
85. ns and strong suggestions A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data 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 tab commands and subcommands in the order you select them For example File gt Import means to open the File tab 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 Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables Courier Bold font identifies text that you type Press and hold the first key while you press the last key or perform the mouse action For example Ctrl drag Using This Guide If You Need Help If you are having trouble using AirSpeed 1 Retry the action carefully following the instructions given for that task in this guide It is especially important to check each step of your workflow 2 Check for the latest information that might have become available after the documentation was published in one of two locations lfrelease notes are available they ship with your application f ReadMe files are available they are supplied in your Avid application folder ReadMe files are also available from Help Release notes and ReadMe files are also availa
86. nt screws Once the inner slide rails are mounted to the AirSpeed and the outer slide rails are mounted to the rack you can secure the AirSpeed in the rack so it doesn t slide forward If your rack has threaded holes you might have to supply your own rack fasteners If your rack does not have threaded holes install the rack nuts included with the AirSpeed see Attaching the Brackets and Outer Rails to the Rack on page 40 Chapter 3 Installation The UI and playback monitor provides optimum viewing when positioned at eye level and lower If you are looking up at UI and playback monitor the clarity is impaired A To ensure the stability of the rack enclosure start from the bottom when you install the rack components in the rack enclosure Rack mount Requirements 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 consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma specified by the manufacturer e Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading
87. o connections Audio and Video Rear Panel Connectors Digital audio Analog audio inputs and outputs Output DI pol 56 OG OGESSTSESTSSEHO 09909 Pe EE REMOTE 1 Hy OO AEO o CB HH CH 1 2 CH 3 4 CH 5 6 7 8 NOG OOO SO REMOTE OOO QOO 3 Q9 IN Ww OUT Pap COMP P R Yi SMPTE SDIIN REFIN REF OUT SDI OUT1SDI OUT2 San ba emme LTC OUT 1 LTC OUT 2 KEYBOARD MOUSE Serial digital interface and analog reference connectors Longitudinal timecode LTC input and output Video outputs Front and Rear Panels The following table lists the inputs and outputs on the AirSpeed For details on each connector see Chapter 2 Video and Audio Connectors Connector Description Serial Digital 1 serial digital interface SDI input 1 BNC Interface 2 SDI outputs 2 BNC Analog Reference 1 reference input 1 BNC Inand Loop Out 1 reference output 1 BNC Video Outputs 1 composite output with overlay for monitoring the source video 1 BNC 1 composite output 1 BNC 1 component output rear panel 3 BNC LTC Inand Out 2 analog TC outputs 2 XLR 1 analog TC input 1 XLR Audio Inputs 8 digital audio AES EBU inputs 4BNC software configurable Audio Outputs 8 digital audio AES EBU outputs 4BNC software configurable 8 analog audio outputs 25 pin cable included Keyboard and Mo
88. o delete the media and how much media to delete For more information on setting the Auto Delete see System Config Tab on page 74 When the workspace and the internal drives are full AirSpeed will stop capturing You can play back media previously captured by the AirSpeed Two video streams of media can be played back at the same time Pressing the UI and Playback monitor buttons allows you to switch between the two play channels of media Navigation and playback of specific clips is initiated by the AirSpeed UI and controlled using the Operational Control buttons Once the media is loaded you can shuttle through the clip using the built in jog and shuttle wheel not available in the initial release For more information see Shuttle Ring and Jog Wheel on page 26 21 Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview Front and Rear Panels AirSpeed uses industry standard video and audio input and output connections in addition to network and control connections The AirSpeed is designed for a 19 inch 483 mm rack occupying three rack units 3U For information on installing the AirSpeed into a rack see Installing AirSpeed in a Rack on page 37 Front Panel Controls AirSpeed logo You can manually configure your AirSpeed by using the UI and playback monitor Chapter 4 lists the tab structure of the UI and playback monitor Avid recommends using the Remote UI application to configure the AirSpeed when access to the AirSpeed is not available or wh
89. o pre exist before you type in the name Typing in a new name will create the project and bin Project Name Type in the name of the project that you want used with the media Bin Name Type in the name of the bin where the clips are stored Catalog Name Type in the name of the project where you want the Bin and clips saved 83 Chapter 5 Configuring the AirSpeed e Activate button This button opens an existing template that you have previously saved Select template from the Stored Template list then click Activate The selected template 1s loaded Edit button This button allows you to make changes to an existing template Select template from the Stored Template list then click Edit Make the changes and click the Save button to save the template changes Save button This button saves changes you have made to an existing template or a newly created template Create a new template or edit an existing one and click the Save button to save the template e Delete button This button deletes an existing template you have previously saved Select the template from the Stored Template list then click Delete Software Tab The Software tab is used to update or retrieve a pervious version of AirSpeed software via the network The following figure shows an example Software tab Setup Button Software CAPTURE ESCAS SHUTDOWN Avid __ ___ SYSTEM DESTINATION CONFIG TEMPLATE
90. o stop capturing 9 pin female RS 422 serial interface used for remote control to the AirSpeed 9 pin female RS 422 serial interface used for remote control to the AirSpeed SMPTE output provides a alarm signal SMPTE 269M if the AirSpeed is in an error condition BNC connector The alarm provides a logic ow going closure output whenever a hardware fault exists in the system including a failed drive or a detected fault in other circuitry The following figure identifies the audio connectors on the AirSpeed For a description of each connector see the following table Audio Connectors GigE 09099 REMOTE 1 lesccoscesessl RRR 1 e Que CH C ANALOG AUDIO OUT REMOTE2 HRI VIDEO OUTPUTS res GG QN OC MERE RE LS 99 O9 C NS A SY Ww 7 Ww CO MON COMP Pa R YIG Ps B SMPTE SDIIN REFIN REF OUT SDI OUT1SDI OUT2 ee Q9 LTCOUT1 LTCOUT2 CJ Qe e Io 99 e Eae KEYBOARD MOUSE 33 Chapter 2 Connections Audio Identifiers Number Label 34 AES EBU AUDIO IN CH 12 AES EBU AUDIO IN CH 3 4 AES EBU AUDIO IN CH 5 6 AES EBU AUDIO IN CH 7 8 AES EBU AUDIO OU AES EBU AUDIO OU AES EBU AUDIO OU AES EBU AUDIO OU ANALOG OUT TCH 1 2 T CH 3 4 T CH 5 6 T CH7 8 Function Digital AES EBU Digital AES EBU Digital AES E
91. ommercial computer software documentation In the event that such Software or documentation is acquired by or on behalf of a unit or agency of the U S Government all rights with respect to this Software and documentation are subject to the terms of the License Agreement pursuant to FAR 12 212 a and or DFARS 8227 7202 1 a as applicable Trademarks 888 I O Adrenaline AirPlay AirSPACE AirSPACE HD AirSpeed AniMatte AudioSuite AudioVision AutoSync Avid Avid DNA AVIDdrive AVIDdrive Towers Avid Mojo AvidNet AvidNetwork AVIDstripe Avid Unity Avid Xpress AVoption AVX CamCutter ChromaCurve ChromaWheel DAE D Fi D fx Digidesign Digidesign Audio Engine Digidesign Intelligent Noise Reduction DigiDrive Digital Nonlinear Accelerator DigiTranslator DINR D Verb Equinox ExpertRender FieldPak Film Composer FilmScribe FluidMotion HIIP HyperSPACE HyperSPACE HDCAM IllusionFX Image Independence Intraframe iS9 iS18 iS23 iS36 Lo Fi Magic Mask make manage move media Marquee Matador Maxim MCXpress Media Composer MediaDock MediaDock Shuttle Media Fusion Media Illusion MediaLog Media Reader Media Recorder MEDIArray MediaShare Meridien MetaSync NaturalMatch Nearchive NetReview NewsCutter Nitris OMF OMF Interchange OMM Open Media Framework Open Media Management ProEncode Pro Tools QuietDrive Recti Fi RetroLoop rS9 rS18 Sci Fi Softimage Sound Designer Il SPACE SPACEShift Symphony t
92. on page 76 4 Connect the analog component video output connectors Y Pb Pr to your analog component video devices as required 5 Connect the COMP connector composite output to a composite analog device if required 6 Connect the MON connector additional composite output to an appropriate composite analog monitor Avid provides an analog audio cable harness with the Avid AirSpeed The cable uses a DB 25 connector on one end and eight industry standard XLR male audio connectors on the other end Analog Audio Output Cable Avid analog audio cable provided with the AirSpeed 47 Chapter 3 Installation The connections between the AirSpeed and your source and destination equipment vary depending on the type of audio equipment you have The following figure identifies the connections for your audio equipment See Audio Connections on page 33 for exact connector locations Audio Input and Output Connections AES EBU I O Optional analog audio cable connection out cable connection 69000 Noooo REMOTE 1 aT Qfegesssossoo029 5 GPIO mu REEL eG ANALOG AUDIO OUT REMOTE2 CH 1 2 CH 3 4 CH 5 6 CH 7 8 VIDEO OUTPUTS OOOO O To connect your audio equipment 1 Connect the Avid analog audio out cable to the 25 pin Analog Audio Out connector 2 Connect the eight analog audio out XLR connectors to the appropriate destination devices 3 Connect the Digital Audio
93. ons Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada European Union Notice 130 CE Declaration of Conformity According to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Application of Council 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC Directives Standards to which EN60950 1999 Third Edition Conformity is Declared CISPR 22 1997 EN55022 1994 A1 1995 A2 1997 Class A EN55024 1998 EN61000 3 2 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 11 Manufacturer s Name Avid Technology Inc 1925 Andover Street Tewksbury MA 01876 USA European Contact Type of Equipment Product Name Base Model Numbers Product Options Year of Manufacture European Union Notice Nearest Avid Sales and Service Office or Avid Technology International B V Sandyford Business Center Unit 3 Dublin 18 Ireland Information Technology Equipment Products for the Windows NT Windows 2000 or Windows XP Operating System Avid Adrenaline DNA Avid DS Nitris DNA Avid Equinox Break Out Box Avid DS Avid Xpress Avid Xpress DV Film Composer Media Composer MediaDock 2 MediaDock LVD MediaDrive MediaRAID MEDIArray MEDIArray Drive MEDlIArray II MED Array II Drive Meridien I O box NewsCutter NewsCutter DV NewsCutter XP Pro Tools AVoption V10 Symphony Products for the Mac OS X Operating System Avid Adrenaline DNA Avid Xpress Avid Xpress DV Film Composer Media Composer MediaDock 2 Med
94. ork Test on page 87 d Verify that Pilot is properly installed on your system Refer to the installation instructions provided with the Pilot software Configuring AirSpeed to Work with NewsCutter products using Pilot The AirSpeed can be used as a video source for the NewsCutter products Note the following points The AirSpeed functions like a standard VTR to the NewsCutter products Only one NewsCutter products can be accessing any one channel of the AirSpeed at a time The NewsCutter products captures the video via the SDI video input on the NewsCutter products No media travels over the network The network connection is used only to allow Pilot to communicate with the AirSpeed 111 Chapter 7 AirSpeed Operations with Other Avid News Applications Loading AirSpeed clips into the Capture Tool Use the following steps to load clips that were recorded on to an AirSpeed into the NewsCutter products s Capture tool 1 Ensure the NewsCutter products application is running 2 Start the Pilot application on the NewsCutter products or other Windows system 3 Select the Server Name from the server menu from which you want to capture from 4 Select the Server Port to which you are physically connected Audio Video and Control and from which you want to capture 5 Select the Video ID of the clip you want to load Now you should be able to return to the NewsCutter products application and control the AirSpee
95. ovided to the rear panel connector Internal ref Allow the internal system reference generator to provide the output signal timing 77 Chapter 5 Configuring the AirSpeed Channels Tab 78 The Channels tab allows you to configure and rename individual channels You can select the characteristics of your analog component video output and the audio channels you want to output After clicking the next button other settings allow you to adjust the channel s VITC input or output lines and the chunking for capturing Channel configuration can be configured independently with variations appropriate to primary or secondary channel features The following figure shows an example of the Channels tab Setup Button Channels First Window CAPTURE SETUP DIAGNOSTICS SHUTDOWN CHANNELS Next button When you click the Next button a second set of channel selections become available see Setup Button Channels Second Window on page 80 Click the Previous button to return to the first window of the Channel selections The first window of the Channel tab displays the following Remote Control Protocol This pull down menu allows you to control the AirSpeed through a remote controller AirSpeed supports the following remote controller protocols Channels Tab None Disables any remote control protocol All AirSpeed functions are controlled through the AirSpeed UI and controls VDCP This v
96. page 122 Remote Operations Remote Control from a System Using Sony Protocol such as an edit controller The rear panel includes two remote connectors The REMOTE 1 port and REMOTE 2 port both provide Sony protocol control capability for both primary and secondary channels Use either port Ensure that each configured panel Sony is currently only available for the 8 P Capture Monitor panel has selected the Sony protocol item in that panel s pop up selector See System Config Tab on page 74 J For each rear panel in your AirSpeed configuration ensure that the editing system s RS 422 port s are properly connected to the desired remote port s on the rear panel I Repeat the above item for each channel that you want to control from an automation system For RS 422 wiring details see Remote 1 and Remote 2 on page 122 Remote Control from Any Device Providing Contact Closure The rear panel includes one GPIO General Purpose Input Output connector This connector provides 12 control functions 8 inputs 4 outputs The functions provided through the GPIO connector are not available for the initial release of AirSpeed For each rear panel in your AirSpeed configuration ensure that the controlling device s GPIO port is connected to the GPIO connector on the rear panel For each rear panel ensure that the proper GPIO pin connections are made For GPIO wiring details see GPIO on page 124 I
97. ported to controlling automation systems via the VDCP protocol Virtual Timecode Mode Virtual timecode mode provides a timecode space that is more useful for editing applications because it allows for preroll before the beginning of a clip and post roll after the end Additionally Virtual mode supports events constructed of any number of contiguous or noncontiguous captures Conceptually Virtual timecode provides a 24 hour space or virtual tape in which to record media This virtual tape initially appears to the user as pre striped or containing black silence The default Mark In value and the default beginning of Virtual Tape media are both 1 hour 01 00 00 00 The default 105 Chapter 6 AirSpeed Operations Mark OUT is the end of the capture The following diagram shows an example where three captures are made separated by a few seconds These gaps will play back in black and take up no room on the array Virtual Timecode Virtual timecode 01 00 00 00 01 00 14 05 Typical capture Captured media IN point is 1 hour I l I 1 Y Time A A Mark IN Mark OUT Clip absolute timecode 00 00 00 00 00 00 14 05 is the clip duration Having made a virtual tape event while still in virtual mode you can make marks anywhere within or beyond the range of the recorded media You view those mark values in either Virtual or Absolute mode as shown in the following diagram Virtual and Absolute Timecode 01 00
98. r message is displayed in the UI The following are the messages and their meaning e System disk corrupt A problem was detected with one of the internal drives The boot process will stop Disk 3 not functional A problem was detected with disk drive number 3 The boot process will stop UI damaged and not operable A problem was detected with the user interface UI circuit The boot process will continue to boot up the AirSpeed although you might not be able to view the built in UI and playback monitor e System memory is damaged or missing A problem was detected with the internal memory The boot process will stop e CPU fan non functional A problem was detected with internal processor fan The boot process will continue Chassis fan non functional A problem was detected with internal AirSpeed fan The boot process will continue AirSpeed Startup Defaults AirSpeed Startup Defaults After the AirSpeed has successfully started the indicators are as follows 1 button On 2 button Off Stop Play Record Rewind Fast Forward and Locator buttons off No clips are loaded UI monitor Displays the Play 1 button with the cursor is on the video ID field Button and Wheel Functions The behavior of the AirSpeed buttons are described in this section The following figure identifies the location of these items Front Panel Buttons and Wheels
99. r procedures not outlined in this document speak with authorized Avid service personnel Follow all warnings and cautions in the procedures Operate the device within its marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Appendix B Regulatory and Safety Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Canadian ICES 003 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulati
100. r written permission of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE The following disclaimer is required by the Independent JPEG Group Portions of this software are based on work of the Independent JPEG Group The following disclaimer is required by Paradigm Matrix Portions of this software licensed from Paradigm Matrix The following disclaimer is required by Ray Sauers Associates Inc Install It is licensed from Ray Sauers Associates Inc End User is prohibited from taking any action to derive a source code equivalent of Install It including by reverse assembly or reverse compilation Ray Sauers Associates Inc shall in no event be liable for any damages resulting from reseller s failure to perform reseller s obligation or any damages arising from use or operation of reseller s products or the software or any other damages including but not limited to incidental direct indirect
101. red see Mark OUT Button on page 101 Pressing Locator places a locator in the frame being captured see Locator Button on page 99 When a clip is playing on either channel pressing Record has no function The UI dash board displays System is in Play mode You must stop playing media before you can capture Each time a capture is initiated the values from the selected template are used If no template is selected when a capture is started using the default template If Record is pressed and no clip is queued and no play operation is active a capture will begin regardless of what 1s on the display If play channel 2 button is lit when a capture is started 2 turns off and 1 lights A capture cannot start if in play mode with a clip is loaded The UI and playback monitor displays the media mode of the current session being captured Operational Control Buttons Fast Forward Button Rewind Button AirSpeed is Fast Forwarding when the button is lit Regardless of what is on the UI monitor video Play 1 Play 2 or Record when Fast Forward is pressed the selected channel 1 or 2 fast forwards the loaded clip e Ifthe AirSpeed is capturing pressing Fast Forward has no function e Ifthe AirSpeed is playing pressing Fast Forward turns off and Play mode and begins a Fast Forward Ifthe AirSpeed is idle and there is a clip loaded on the selected channel pressing Fast Forward begins a Fast Forward If th
102. resides on the system s disk drives The software comes preinstalled Future releases and updates requires you to load the software on your Avid Unity MediaManager server where the AirSpeed can access the new or old versions AirSpeed software is installed using the Setup gt Software tab in the AirSpeed UI For more information see Software Tab on page 84 Synchronization When AirSpeed is capturing media the sync is locked to the input signal During playback the outgoing media is locked to the house reference signal provided on the Reference In connector on the rear of the AirSpeed For information on video reference output see System Config Tab on page 74 Ethernet Connections AirSpeed system has an Ethernet connection used to control configure and capture media to the Avid Unity MediaNetwork For more information see Control Connectors on page 30 Each AirSpeed needs its own IP address The AirSpeed system operates as a PortServer Pro client to the Avid Unity storage area network SAN AirSpeed establishes a connection with MediaManager via an Ethernet connection to check in project information and other metadata associated with the captured material This process occurs at the start of capturing during chunking and when capture is terminated Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview Networking AirSpeed connects to the Avid Unity network with a unique name and IP address Avid Unity MediaNetwork associates each AirSpeed
103. ressed a Mark IN point is placed on the clip The timecode appears on the display When in Capture mode and Mark IN is pressed a Mark IN point is placed on a subclip The timecode appears on the display When in Fast Forward Rewind or Jog modes no function is performed when Mark IN is pressed Clear the Mark IN and Mark OUT points by simultaneously pressing and holding Mark IN and Mark OUT for a couple seconds If a clip is loaded with a Mark IN point the clip plays from the Mark IN point forward to the Mark OUT point Mark OUT Button Mark OUT Button Similar functionality as the Mark IN button with exception to Retroloop mode see Retroloop Mode on page 101 Mark OUT has no function in Retroloop mode If the AirSpeed is idle and no clip loaded on the selected channel Stop button is not lit pressing Mark OUT has no function If the AirSpeed is idle and a clip is loaded on the selected channel Stop is lit pressing Mark OUT functions as follows If there is no Mark IN point no function is performed If there is a valid Mark IN point a Mark OUT point is indicated on the display with the same timecode as the Mark IN When in Play mode and you press Mark OUT without a Mark IN point no function is performed When in Capture mode and pressing Mark OUT functions as follows If there is no Mark IN point no function is performed If there is a valid Mark IN point a Mark OUT point is indicated on the disp
104. rk OUT point A Default start point is the Mark IN getautt Mark IN point Clip Relative Timecode Mode 104 Clip Relative timecode is exactly the same as Clip Absolute until you set Mark IN or Mark OUT to move the beginning or end of an event s playback After you have selected a Mark IN value the absolute timecode can be any value at that In point but its relative timecode is 0 Similarly once you select a Mark OUT value the system recalculates the Clip Duration based on the difference between the In and Out points Timecode Modes Relative Timecode Clip absolute timecode 00 00 00 08 00 00 04 08 00 00 00 00 Captured media zl IMEENEENEN Time A Mark IN Mark OUT Clip relative timecode 00 00 00 00 00 00 03 29 In the example above Mark IN has been set to 08 after the beginning of the capture and Mark OUT has been set to 4 08 Thus the last playable frame of media is at 3 29 from the Mark IN and the clip duration is 4 00 When in Absolute Timecode mode the Mark IN position becomes the beginning of the playable media and the Mark OUT the end In order to operate outside of these points the user must either clear the Mark or change to another timecode index such as Virtual On the Capture Monitor user interface when in Clip Absolute Mode Mark IN and Mark OUT values are expressed in Clip Absolute values while the current position indicator is shown in Relative timecode values Relative timecode is always re
105. roup environment already operating before adding the AirSpeed to the environment 53 Chapter 3 Installation Configuration AS The AirSpeed is configured at each site as a network appliance Site specific settings need to be applied for the AirSpeed to operate in your workgroup environment Each AirSpeed installed needs to be uniquely configured AirSpeed requires a fixed internet protocol IP addresses for the network interface As part of a setup procedure your administrator must first configure an administrative client system to match the AirSpeed configuration IP address Typically a direct physical connection is established using this IP address Program AirSpeed with the following e A site specific host name domain name e A site specific node IP address and mask for the network interface The DNS server IP address The PortServer Pro name if DNS is present if not an IP address e MediaManager user name and password e MediaManager host name if DNS is present if not an IP address Some setting changes require you to power cycle the AirSpeed A message appears in the UI and playback monitor when you must power cycle the AirSpeed for the changes to take effect Do not connect any AirSpeeds to your workgroup environment until you have assigned a new unique IP address to each AirSpeed Setting the Time Zone Date and Time A 54 When setting up the AirSpeed for the first time you need to select your tim
106. s Total Duration All clips are described by two different duration values Clip Duration and Total Duration Total Duration is the duration of media in an event from first frame of recorded video to last frame of recorded video perhaps including unrecorded black regions as described under Virtual timecode below Clip Duration is the difference between the Mark OUT and the Mark IN The Clip Duration is the length of time the event will play under automation control Clip Duration and Total Durations may be viewed by loading the desired event into a Capture Monitor controller 103 Chapter 6 AirSpeed Operations AirSpeed supports three types of user timecode indexes called clip absolute clip relative and virtual tape Clip Absolute Timecode Mode Clip absolute timecode Absolute mode may also be used when selected by the user on the Capture Monitor panel or via the Pilot application When using Clip Absolute Timecode the timecode is by definition zero at the beginning of any capturing When capturing is stopped the duration of the clip is equal to the duration of the event from the beginning to the end of the capturing and is an absolute index into an clip The following figure shows Clip Absolute timecode mode before any Mark IN or Mark OUT points have been set Absolute Timecode 00 00 00 00 00 00 04 12 Captured media Time A Default clip duration is the Mark OUT default Ma
107. s Tab For a description of Retroloop see Capture Modes on page 19 For information on using Retroloop mode see Retroloop Mode on page 101 e Chunking Period This is the period of time in seconds the where captured media is made available for transfer from the AirSpeed to the workspace Media is transferred in chunks specified at this setting after the media has reached the Transition Interval For example if the Chunking Period is set to 3 minutes Transition Interval to 1 minute and Short Chunking period to 15 seconds Media checks in at 15 30 45 60 240 420 etc For more information see Capturing with Chunking Shared Volume Segmentation on page 19 e Short Chunking Period The AirSpeed captures short chunks of media building up to the Transition Interval This setting allows media to be available seconds after you have started the capture See the example in the Chunking Period description Transition Interval The transition time specified in seconds is the point where the Short Chunking Period switches to the Chunking period See the example in the Chunking Period description Minimum and Maximum Chunking for DV 25 Chunking Setting Minimum Maximum Chunking Period 3 minutes 9 minutes Transition Interval 1 minute 3 minutes Short Chunking Period 15 seconds 3 minute Minimum and Maximum Chunking for DV 50 and MPEG 50 IMX 50 Chunking Setting Minimum Maximum Chunking Period 3 minutes 3 minu
108. s on the rear of the AirSpeed Digital audio input and output connectors are also on the rear panel Digital audio is available through the following AES EBU BNC connections 17 Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview When no video signal is present black is recorded SDI Inputs and outputs using 525 lines NTSC or 625 lines PAL of video with optional embedded 48 KHz 20 bit audio Eight AES inputs 4 AES EBU pairs with 16 or 24 bit sampling at 48 KHz Inputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 Eight AES outputs 4 AES EBU pairs with 16 or 24 bit sampling at 48 KHz Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 Analog Output Selection Analog video output is available through composite and component Y Pr R Pb B connectors Eight analog audio outputs are available through an Avid supplied cable that connects to a 25 pin connector on the AirSpeed The eight XLR connectors on the other end of the cable connect to the analog inputs of your audio device see Audio Cable on page 47 Supported Media Formats The media files created by AirSpeed and stored on Avid Unity workspaces are OMF Version 1 0 compliant The AirSpeed supports the Avid media formats listed in Supported Avid Media Formats on page 18 Supported Avid Media Formats Media File Type Supported Formats Video NTSC and PAL DV25 NTSC supports DVCPRO DV25 411 PAL supports DVCPRO DV25 411 DV50 IMX 50 MPEG i frame only compression Audio WAVE 48 kHz 18 Capture Modes
109. ta files in the OMFI MediaFiles directories on the target workspaces If the system s unique OMFI MediaFiles directory is not present on the selected network media drive the AirSpeed creates one The AirSpeed also will create a subdirectory under the OMFI MediaFiles directory Software Overview The AirSpeed does not perform bin management operations Bin entries for AirSpeed media are generated by the MediaManager server as the material is checked in Workspaces must already be created in the Avid Unity MediaNetwork in order to select the workspace name during the AirSpeed setup see System Config Tab on page 74 AirSpeed will create new projects bins and catalogs if the names in the configuration do not already exist Media Destination Selection Playback The AirSpeed remembers the last storage destination set Whether you initiate the capture by manually pressing the front panel Capture button or by remotely controlling the capturing media is stored to the last selected Avid Unity network workspace This feature allows you to crash record using the front panel Record button for quick captures Captured media is first stored on the internal drives of the AirSpeed and then copied to the selected Avid Unity workspace As the internal drives approach their maximum capacity AirSpeed automatically deletes the internal media that has been saved to a workspace The Auto Delete setting in the Setup gt System Config tab controls when t
110. ter 4 Also included on the front are buttons for capturing and marking media indicators and controls for the audio and a headphone jack See Front Panel Layout on page 22 Portions of the front panel are designed to resemble a standard deck control interface with the appropriate buttons for capturing playing pausing and shuttling Additional controls are provided for nonlinear deck navigation The AirSpeed UI provides you with the flexibility to tailor capture operation settings These settings include workgroup settings user preferences and interface operations You have the ability to instantly capture crash record to a predetermined workspace on the Avid Unity MediaNetwork by pressing the Record button For flexibility the AirSpeed supports more than one control mechanism The AirSpeed supports the standard Sony BVW slave deck control operations and Video Disk Control Protocol VDCP These operations include capturing playing pausing shuttling and navigating to timecode The serial control of the AirSpeed is through two standard 9 pin RS 422 interface connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed For information on configuring the serial remote ports see Channels Tab on page 78 Software Overview The AirSpeed system software supports all networking and operational requirements of the AirSpeed Digital Input and Output Selection The AirSpeed can capture and play back video from serial digital interface SDI connector
111. tes Transition Interval 1 minute 3 minutes Short Chunking Period 15 seconds 3 minutes 81 Chapter 5 Configuring the AirSpeed Destination 82 e VITC Input Line Select The VITC Input Line Select control determines the line on which to read the VITC time code Click the Up Down buttons to select the line where VITC is located on the input The selections are 12 to 19 e VITC Output Line Select The VITC Output Line Select control determines the line on which you want to reinsert VITC time code Click the Up Down buttons to select the line for the VITC to be placed on the output The selections are 12 to 19 or Off Click Save to save your channel settings or Revert to cancel any changes and return to the previous settings After the settings are saved restart the AirSpeed to enable the changed settings Template The Destination Template tab is used to quickly select capture formats and settings you use on a regular basis If you normally have several common media formats that you capture on specific workspaces save these settings as a template When you want to capture a format select your saved template instead of configuring the settings again The following figure shows an example of the Destination Template tab Setup Button Destination Template CAPTURE SETUP DIAGNOSTICS SHUTDOWN DESTINATION TEMPLATE Lactate cat Destination Template The Destination Template tab displays the following T
112. the time zone 1 Make sure your AirSpeed is powered on 2 From a Avid Unity Client system click Start gt Run 3 Type Telnet AirSpeed host name and press Enter 56 Configuration 4 Log in using login name maint password mars Type tzsetup and press Enter Select your region country and time zone Enter the date and time as previously described oO N A U Close the Telnet application Setting Up for Transferring to Unity After setting up the appropriate Avid Unity MediaNetwork settings for the AirSpeed in the Setup gt Network tab Enter the settings for the MediaManager and PortServer in the Setup gt Send tab Remember to save the settings on each tab License Agreement Once the AirSpeed is connected to the Avid Unity MediaNetwork you must accept the Avid End User License Agreement AirSpeed uses an Avid Unity MediaNetwork Ethernet client license 57 Chapter 3 Installation 58 Chapter 4 User Interface This chapter introduces the AirSpeed user interface and provides detailed descriptions of all user interface sections and controls The following areas are described Introduction to the AirSpeed User Interface Dashboard Play Button Capture Button Setup Button Diagnostic Button e Shutdown Button Chapter 4 User Interface Introduction to the AirSpeed User Interface UI buttons Button information 60 Dashboard The following figure shows the
113. timecode connector 126 mouse connector 127 remote 122 Play 1 64 79 Play 2 64 79 Play button 28 described 60 63 operation 95 Play channels 21 Play mode 25 Playback monitor 24 Playout VITC output line select 82 Points Mark IN and OUT 23 PortServer Pro client 15 IP address 54 87 87 license 16 network server 14 platform 16 Power 118 cord 51 receptacle 51 requirements 118 switch 52 Power on functions 92 self test 87 Previous button Channels 80 System Config 77 Programmed chunking 19 Project Name 83 Protocol setting 78 Sony BVW 79 VDCP 17 PS 2 connector 32 splitter cable 29 141 Index ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Q Quick captures 21 R Rack attaching rack nuts 42 installation 37 requirements 38 securing the AirSpeed in 37 units 22 Rack mount installation 40 45 kit contents 38 units 118 Range audio 26 Rear interface connections 28 panel specifications 121 Reboot entire system 70 Record button condition when lit 28 operation 96 used for quick captures 21 Recording modes 19 Reference connections 47 connector 35 generator 77 loop 47 signal 15 specifications 120 status indicator 61 Reference inputs 29 Regulatory information 129 Relative timecode 104 Remote applications 14 connection 50 control connector 30 control operations 103 113 control protocol 78 control RS 422 serial port 21 pinouts 122 serial interface connector 33 142 UI application 71 Renam
114. top buttons located on the front panel of the AirSpeed allow you to initiate and terminate the capture of material In addition to these front panel buttons you can control and capture material through Avid iNEWS Media Browse CaptureManager through a network interface You can control the AirSpeed through serial or Ethernet connections Hardware and Software Requirements 14 Your AirSpeed system requires specific Avid components and software versions see the AirSpeed Release Notes included with your release for the qualified versions The following Avid products are required e Avid Unity MediaNetwork e Avid Unity MediaManager e Avid NewsCutter Avid NewsCutter XP or other Avid editing system e Avid PortServer Pro II based on the Intel Server Chassis SR2200 platform or newer the Intel ISP2150 Internet Server platform is not supported The AirSpeed connects to a Avid Unity PortServer Pro through a network switch e Anetwork Domain Name System DNS server recommended If your Avid Unity environment does not have a network DNS server instructions for creating one can be found on the Avid Knowledgebase See Accessing the Knowledgebase on page 89 Hardware and Software Requirements Optional Avid applications include Avid Unity TransferManager e Avid iNEWS Media Browse Avid Control Air e Avid AirSpeed FlightPlan e Avid AirSpeed Pilot e Avid CountDown Software Installation The AirSpeed software
115. tput monitor Text overlay is displayed on this output Composite video output BNC connector Connects to analog video input of decks monitors or routers Analog component video output Pr color difference signal BNC connector connects to R Y video input of decks Analog component video output Y luma BNC connector connects to Y video input of decks Analog component video output Pb color difference signal BNC connector connects to B Y video input of decks Chapter 3 Installation This chapter provides AirSpeed installation connections and system power up instructions The AirSpeed requirements in the Avid Unity workgroup environment are also listed You might want to configure the AirSpeed prior to rack mounting if the front panel access limited in your rack location A Do not connect multiple AirSpeed recorders to your Avid Unity environment until you have assigned a new unique IP address to each AirSpeed Installing AirSpeed in a Rack The AirSpeed is designed for 19 inch 483 mm rack enclosures and requires three EIA rack units 3U or 5 25 inches 133 4 mm of rack space The rail kit installs into rails that are between 24 to 30 inches deep AirSpeed provides rack nuts for those rack enclosures that do not have threaded holes Rack nut clips position the rack nuts at the holes of the rack and are used to secure the rack components in place The AirSpeed ships with slide rails brackets and rack mou
116. trol 95 Play 28 95 Record 28 96 Rewind 97 Stop 28 98 Update Version 85 BVW protocol 79 C Cabling 46 51 Cache Mode 76 Canadian interference causing equipment regulations 130 Capture application 110 button 60 button described 66 chunking mode 19 display modes of 96 mode 19 25 number of audio channels 67 setting 79 using an application 112 Catalogs creating 21 Name 83 Change channel name 79 Change video format 72 Channel configuration 78 name dialog 79 79 select button location 25 select button operation 94 select buttons described 23 specifications 118 status indicator 61 Check In Method 83 Check ins 16 21 Chunking described 19 minimum and maximum 81 period 81 Clip Deletion Mode 76 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Index Clip Duration 63 capture 67 described 103 Clip Type capture 67 play 64 Clips delete 65 manually delete 102 unload 65 Closed Caption 120 Command prompt 55 Compliant media files 13 Component video output 36 Compression type 75 Configuration AirSpeed 71 channels 78 connections 15 Destination Template 82 internal drives 16 Software 84 system 71 74 Connections AES 18 audio devices 47 Ethernet control and configuration 15 Ethernet data 30 rear 28 Connectors 18 alarm 32 analog audio 18 34 analog audio monitor 125 analog component 36 audio 33 control 30 32 digital AES EBU audio 34 GigE 31 GPIO 32 GPIO specifications 124 keyboard 29 32 LTC 36 LTC time
117. unction Audio Knobs and LEDs The front panel provides audio LEDs and gain control knobs for each of the eight audio channels The audio knobs are recessed under each LED row and extend out the front panel when pushed Push the channel knob again to retract the knob to be flush with the front panel Turn the knob to adjust the output gain when playing media The LEDs above the knob provide a visual indication of the signal for each channel There are numbers under each knob indicating the audio channel it controls The following figure shows the eight audio channel control knobs and LEDs HeadPhone controls are also identified Audio Controls E E E E E E E E E E H E E ie 2729 29 LEDs indicate E E 8 8 8 8 B B the audio level E NH E E BN HN HN EU E E E E E E cor i ol knob Em 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 Headp one volume i T Sd 12 7 8 Audio channel 1 through channel 8 9 O7 control Headphone audio channel select knob Headphone jack 25 Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview The LEDs reflect the current audio capture level Use the gain control knobs to manually adjust the audio gain during play out Green and yellow LEDs help illustrate the audio levels You cannot adjust the gain of the audio being captured The audio LEDs on the front panel monitor audio between 12 dB to 35 dB The following table compares the audio range with the markings stenciling on the front panel Audio LEDs in Full Scale
118. und on the Break Out Panel 75 Chapter 5 Configuring the AirSpeed 76 Embedded assigns up to eight channels of audio to be recorded from data extracted from the horizontal ancillary data embedded in the SDI video stream e Audio Resolution Select if you want to capture at 16 or 24 bit audio 16 bit for normal DV media compatibility 24 bit for ultimate audio quality or Dolby E compatibility 24 bit is required to operate with Dolby E signals while 16 bit is adequate to support Dolby AC 3 TC Mode Select whether you want Drop or Non Drop frames Do not select Drop Frame if you are using PAL Drop is short for Drop Frame and puts the AirSpeed into Drop Frame mode only in NTSC format Non Drop is short for Non Drop Frame and puts the AirSpeed into Non Drop Frame mode Clip Deletion Mode Select whether you want to manually or automatically delete media off of your internal drives Manual lets you delete the media off of the AirSpeed internal drives when you determine appropriate Auto allows AirSpeed to automatically delete media when the internal drives are getting filled set the percentage using the Auto Delete button e Auto Delete When Auto is selected in the Clip Deletion Mode click the Auto Delete button to set a high and a low percentage for deleting media When media has filled the internal storage capacity to the high percentage setting percentag
119. use A keyboard and mouse can be used to navigate through the AirSpeed UI AirSpeed ships with a splitter cable that connects to the PS 2 connector on the rear of the enclosure and provides two PS 2 connectors Connect both the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connector on the PS 2 splitter cable The keyboard and mouse connectors are labeled on the PS 2 splitter cable Keyboard and Mouse PS 2 Connector orn REMUIE 1 b AN A pete KK EH Ems ANALOG AUDIO OUT REMOTE2 je CH 1 2 CH3 4 CH 5 6 CH 7 8 Aum Hn OO000 00000 MON COMP Pa R YIG Ps B SDIIN REFIN REF OUT SDI OUT1SDI OUT2 e L PS 2 connector LTC em bad DA e Ee pe m SMPTE X 29 Chapter 1 AirSpeed Overview Control Connectors 30 The following figure shows the control connectors on the rear of the AirSpeed Control Connectors RS 422 serial connection 2 RS 422 serial connection 1 s DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU OO000 CH 1 2 CH 3 4 CH 5 6 CH 7 8 Q000 O OT 200 OAO REMOTE 1 5939999599999 X9 00000000000000 ee ANALOG AUDIO OUT REMOTE 2 OS MON COMP Pa R YIG Pe B VIDEO OUTPUTS SMPTE SDIIN REFIN REF OUTSDI OUT1SDI OUT2 ee OGA 9 e Eae e IN OUT 1 2 OUT2
120. user interface UI 22 DNS Domain Name System IP address 54 requirement 14 setting 74 Domain Name 74 138 Drives internal storage by video format 80 size 16 Drop 76 Duration field 67 timecode 103 DVCPRO format 18 Dynamic Range 119 E EBU audio connector 34 Edit button 84 EIA rack units 37 Embedded software 17 Environment requirements 118 specifications 118 workgroup 53 Error message log 88 Ethernet CAT 5 cable 50 client license 57 connections 15 control interface 32 data connection 30 pinouts 123 port specifications 120 European Union notice 130 F Fast Forward button operation 97 FCC notice 129 FlightPlan application 15 Formats 625 50 75 media 18 Frequency response 119 Front panel 22 Channel Select button 94 controls 23 Fast Forward button 97 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Index indicators at startup 93 Jog wheel 99 Locator button 99 Mark IN button 100 Mark OUT button 101 operation 91 Play button 95 Record button 96 retroloop mode 101 Rewind button 97 Shuttle wheel 100 Stop button 98 Full scale digital audio 26 G Gain control front panel 23 knobs 25 Gateway 74 Genlock 77 GigE gigabit Ethernet connection 31 connector 32 setting 73 GPIO general purpose input output alarm connector 32 cabling 50 connector 33 pinouts 124 specifications 124 specifications connector 121 H Hardware requirements 14 Headphone impedance 119 jack 23 output 119 volume control 23 Host Name 54
121. vents in the list select Edit gt Select All 5 Drag the selection to a NewsCutter products Bin If the NewsCutter products is standalone the clip is copied directly to that NewsCutter products s drives If the NewsCutter products is connected to the Avid Unity MediaNetwork the clip is copied directly to the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Remote Operations Prior to operating the AirSpeed media recorder by remote control ensure that the following hardware connections are made and that the following system configuration functions are set General Remote Control Setup e Remote Control from an Automation System Remote Control from a System Using Sony Protocol such as an edit controller Remote Control from Any Device Providing Contact Closure General Remote Control Setup L Ensure that the AirSpeed media recorder s video format and audio source is properly selected For instructions see System Config Tab on page 74 I Ensure that each desired function Record Playlist or Capture Monitor is properly configured for your application See System Config Tab on page 74 113 Chapter 7 AirSpeed Operations with Other Avid News Applications if required for your specific configuration ensure that each playout channel s component analog outputs are set to the desired format For details see Channels Tab on page 78 Ensure that each playout channel s VITC output line and record channel s VITC input l
122. y filled in enter the Name and Tape ID of your sequence 4 Click OK to begin the transfer A status window appears indicating the time remaining to transfer the story Once the status bar disappears a dialog box appears confirming that the story has successfully transferred to the server Using Pilot to load clips into a NewsCutter products s Capture Tool This section provides instructions for loading a clip into the Avid NewsCutter products s Capture tool Before you send a sequence to an AirSpeed follow the checklists below 110 Using Pilot to load clips into a NewsCutter products s Capture Tool Capture Tool Setup Checklist AirSpeed Setup Ll Ensure that the AirSpeed media recorder is properly installed with all audio video ports and networking connected according to your specific requirements For details see Chapter 2 L Ensure that the AirSpeed is properly configured to communicate with NewsCutter products For details see Configuring the AirSpeed NewsCutter Product Setup l Ensure that the NewsCutter product is properly installed with all audio and video ports and networking connected according to your specific requirements Refer to Avid for details regarding proper NewsCutter products installation d Configure the NewsCutter product to communicate with an AirSpeed See the NewsCutter products documentation d Verify communications between the NewsCutter product and AirSpeed For details see Netw
123. y limit the extents of the playable media in Absolute mode Virtual Timecode is always reported to controlling devices when under the Sony protocol Timecode Values for Network Links to Clips When you access a clip from a NewsCutter product the system checks to determine where in Virtual Tape time that clip is located Since default NewsCutter sequences are created with the beginning at time 00 00 00 00 when AirSpeed receives such an event it is placed at the default Virtual time of 01 00 00 00 one hour for convenience in subsequent editing operations 107 Chapter 6 AirSpeed Operations 108 When you create a NewsCutter clip with a starting time other than zero the system assumes that the non zero time value needs to be preserved for later editing or for establishing Mark IN and Mark OUT values Thus when AirSpeed receives such an event it is placed in Virtual time at the same spot as it was on the NewsCutter time line The reverse is true also when clips are linked from AirSpeed to the NewsCutter Any event with an IN point in Virtual Tape time of 01 00 00 00 creates NewsCutter footage with a start time of zero Any other event IN point creates footage with start time equal to the IN point Chapter 7 AirSpeed Operations with Other Avid News Applications This chapter provides operating instructions for the AirSpeed when configured to work with the Avid NewsCutter products For information on using the Remote UI appli
124. y using the Remote UI application from any Windows client on the same Avid Unity Media Network After using the Remote UI application to remotely change the AirSpeed setting you must restart the AirSpeed before the changes are implemented The following topics are discussed e Accessing the Setup Subtabs Network Tab System Config Tab e Channels Tab Destination Template Software Tab Send Tab Maintenance and Troubleshooting Options Prior to proceeding with AirSpeed configuration ensure that your AirSpeed is installed and connected using the information in Chapter 2 Accessing the Setup Subtabs The Setup button allows you configure all aspects of the AirSpeed media recorder Accessing this area impacts all of the AirSpeed operations and should only be conducted by qualified personnel Chapter 5 Configuring the AirSpeed 72 A Changing AirSpeed setup parameters can cause interruption of playout and or destruction of media on the AirSpeed However viewing setup parameters can be done without impacting the AirSpeed Proceed with caution You need a keyboard and mouse connected to the rear of the AirSpeed to select and enter data using the AirSpeed UI see Control and Communications Cables on page 49 Alternatively you can also use the Remote UI application to access the configuration setting in the Setup button From the AirSpeed UI click the Setup button The following figure shows the Setup button whi

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