Using the Avid Mojo DX ® ®
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Contents Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Accessing the Goodies Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Avid Training Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avid Shared Storage Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Formatting and Striping Media Drives (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Formatting and Striping Media Drives (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Moving Striped Drives to Another System (Macintosh Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Connecting Cameras, Decks, and Monitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using This Guide Important Information Avid recommends that you read all the information in this document before connecting or using your new hardware and software. The following topics explain how to use and connect cables and devices to the Avid input/output hardware device and how to connect specific devices to an Avid-supported PC or Macintosh system that the Avid hardware is connected to. The PC and Macintosh systems supported for your Avid input/output hardware can change at any time.
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action > This symbol indicates menu commands (and subcommands) in the order you select them. For example, File > Import means to open the File menu and then select the Import command. This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.
Accessing the Goodies Folder 4. Visit the online Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/onlinesupport. Online services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Search this online Knowledge Base to find answers, to view error messages, to access troubleshooting tips, to download updates, and to read or join online message-board discussions. Accessing the Goodies Folder Avid supplies a Goodies folder located on the editing application DVD. Access the Goodies folder by browsing the DVD.
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1 Using the Avid Mojo DX This chapter provides general information about your Avid input/output hardware in the following main topics: • How the Avid Mojo DX Handles Capture and Output • Site Planning • Rack Mounting the Avid Mojo DX Enclosure • Components for the Avid Mojo DX • Avid Mojo DX Front Panel • Avid Mojo DX Rear Panel • Synchronizing Audio and Video Equipment • Specifications for the Avid Mojo DX How the Avid Mojo DX Handles Capture and Output The Avid input/output hardware captur
1 Using the Avid Mojo DX Avid Mojo DX outputs SD and HD video material in digital format via an SDI connector. A High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector provides easy hook-up to HD displays. Avid Mojo DX outputs audio in SPDIF/ADAT format and as SDI embedded audio, as well as through analog 1/4” TRS connectors.
Rack Mounting the Avid Mojo DX Enclosure Electrical Requirements Your site should meet the following electrical requirements: • Site has adequate, grounded, power outlets for the Avid Mojo DX. This prevents the need for extension cords. • Site is away from major electrical equipment such as motors, air conditioners, or elevators. • Site is not subject to static electrical buildup. Avid recommends the use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) appropriately sized for your system configuration.
1 Using the Avid Mojo DX Hazard Description Reduced Airflow Do not compromise the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment. Mechanical Loading Avoid a hazardous condition due to an uneven mechanical loading. Circuit Overloading Consider connecting the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Use appropriate equipment nameplate ratings.
Rack Mounting the Avid Mojo DX Enclosure c Syn AT TN z DIO AU Ho st Lin k I -SD HD I -SD SD Removing the support feet from the Avid Mojo DX. 3. Position the front rack-mounting ears on the Avid Mojo DX by sliding the slot tab (metal tab) on the rack-mounting ear into the slot on each side of the Avid Mojo DX (see the following illustration). c Syn AT TN DIO z AU k Ho st Lin I -SD HD I -SD SD Attaching the front rack-mounting ears to the Avid Mojo DX.
1 Using the Avid Mojo DX To install the Avid Mojo DX in a rack: 1. Select the position in the rack where you can mount the Avid Mojo DX, and position the Avid Mojo DX so the bottom of the enclosure is at the baseline of a U-alignment position (see the following illustration). 5/8 in 5/8 in 1/2 in 5/8 in 5/8 in 1/2 in 5/8 in 5/8 in 1/2 in 1 3/4 in 1U 5/8 in 5/8 in 1/2 in Positioning the Avid Mojo DX in a rack enclosure. The Avid Nitris DX requires one EIA rack unit of space, as shown on the left.
Rack Mounting the Avid Mojo DX Enclosure Attaching rack-nut clips onto the rack enclosure. From the inside of the enclosure rail, the clip slides over the hole that you want to use when you mount the Avid Mojo DX. z 3. From the front of the rack, position the Avid Mojo DX so that it is flush against the front mounting rails. Securing the Avid Mojo DX in a rack enclosure. Screws pass through the front of the Avid Mojo DX and into the front mounting rail of the rack enclosure. 4.
1 Using the Avid Mojo DX Components for the Avid Mojo DX This topic lists the main components of the Avid Mojo DX as well as the cables and media supplied by Avid.
Avid Mojo DX Front Panel Avid Mojo DX Front Panel Host Link Sync ATTN HD-SDI SD-SDI AUDIO Sync z Host Link HD-SDI SD-SDI ATTN AUDIO Avid Mojo DX front panel. Top, left and right: status LEDs. Top center: power LED, volume control knob, and headphone output. Bottom: location of power button. The Avid Mojo DX automatically turns on or off when you turn on or shut down your system. You do not need to turn on the Avid Mojo DX separately.
1 Using the Avid Mojo DX LED Color Indication and Status SYNC • Green: Reference selected and correct format detected. • Green/Amber: Reference selected, input missing or incorrect format. • Amber: Reference present, but not selected. • Off: Reference not selected, and no input present. • Green: No system errors detected. • Amber: System error detected (Temperature range exceeded (fan speed), PCIe error, NIOS error or fall back to fail-safe flash image).
Synchronizing Audio and Video Equipment Connector Type Function Number Label n Embedded audio support is provided via the HD and SD SDI connectors. The number of available audio channels is defined by your Avid editing application. 3 HOST PCIe PCIe Host Interface Connection to workstation. 4 HDMI OUT HDMI HDMI Out. 5 REF SYNC BNC (1) Reference is input only, black burst or Tri-level Sync.
1 Using the Avid Mojo DX Sync Type Description Video Reference Sync In order to ensure the audio and video outputs of the Avid Mojo DX are in sync with external equipment (VTR, or video distribution equipment), the reference sync input must be connected to a valid sync source, either black burst or tri-level at the appropriate frame rate, common with the external equipment. The reference input is internally terminated to 75ohms.
Specifications for the Avid Mojo DX Component Voltage Frequency Watts Hewlett-Packard (HP) workstation 100 to 240 V ac auto-ranging 50 to 60 Hz See the HP website for specific information on power consumption. Monitors 100 to 250 V ac 50 to 60 Hz See the manufacturer’s website for specific information on power consumption.
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2 Configuring and Connecting Avid Editing Systems This chapter provides information about the following configuration and connection topics: • System Connections and Configurations • Storage Options and Drive Striping • Connecting Cameras, Decks, and Monitors System Connections and Configurations The following topics provide information about connecting equipment to your system. For a list of supported hardware, see the ReadMe for your Avid editing application.
System Connections and Configurations PCIe x4 Host Interface Board ExpressCard Laptop PCIe Express Card 4. Identify the laptop slot into which you want to install the PCI ExpressCard. 5. Carefully position the PCI ExpressCard into the expansion slot and snap the PCI ExpressCard into place. Connecting the Avid Mojo DX The Avid Mojo DX connects via a PCIe cable to a PCIe Host Interface Board (HIB) installed in your workstation. The PCIe HIB ships with the Avid Mojo DX.
System Connections and Configurations The PCIe cable clicks into place. The following illustration shows an example connection. Your specific configuration might vary. SERIAL CH 1 IN OUT SPDF/ADAT CH 2 IN OUT HOST PCIe HDMI OUT REF SYNC AUD CLK OUT IN OUT ANALOG AUDIO HOST PCIe S A S Connecting an Avid Mojo DX 3. Attach the power cord to the power connector to the rear of the Avid Mojo DX and plug the other end into a grounded power outlet.
System Connections and Configurations Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Attach your keyboard and mouse according to the instructions provided with the manufacturer’s documentation. n Avid does not recommend using extension cables more than 6 feet (1.83 meters) for your keyboard and mouse. Connecting the Monitors Your workstation can connect with two monitors. Avid recommends Avid Mojo DX flat-panel Digital Video Interface (DVI) monitors. The monitors connect to the NVIDIA graphics board.
Storage Options and Drive Striping Storage Options and Drive Striping Your storage options include connecting to a local SCSI storage system or to an Avid shared storage environment. Some storage options require you to configure and stripe your drives.
Storage Options and Drive Striping Avid typically supports newer drives as they become available. For the latest list of supported drives, see your Avid sales representative. Avid VideoRAID ST and Avid VideoRAID SRs For installation procedures and instructions for installing either the Avid VideoRAID ST or the Avid VideoRAID SR local storage, see the documentation that ships with the Avid VideoRAID ST or the Avid VideoRAID SR product.
Storage Options and Drive Striping Setup and installation instructions for the components ship with the Avid shared storage hardware. For information on installing the Avid network board driver, see the Avid shared storage documentation. Formatting and Striping Media Drives (Windows) Disk drives must be configured as Dynamic if you are striping drives. To configure and stripe drives: 1. Start your system, and log in to an account with administrative privileges. 2.
Connecting Cameras, Decks, and Monitors c Do not use the Apple Disk Utility application (in Applications/Utilities) to stripe drives. If you use the Disk Utility application, you will not be able to view the drives on the Mac OS 9 system. Additionally, Avid’s drive filtering feature will not function properly, resulting in poor performance.
Connecting Cameras, Decks, and Monitors Connecting Video Devices — Summary The following illustration and procedure summarize the connections you need to attach an HD VTR and video monitor. For more information, see the documentation that comes with your peripheral devices. For specific information on connecting video decks using a serial digital signal, see “Connecting a Video Deck — Serial Digital Signal” on page 31. To connect video devices to the Avid Mojo DX: 1.
Connecting Cameras, Decks, and Monitors 3. Locate another serial digital cable and attach it to the SDI OUT on the Avid Mojo DX. 4. Attach the other end of the serial digital cable to the serial digital input of your video deck. n Make sure you terminate the input signal if your video deck supports passthrough. See the documentation that is provided with your video deck. Connecting a Client Monitor To view the video as it passes through the Avid Mojo DX, you might want to connect a client monitor.
A Regulatory and Safety Notices Warnings and Cautions c c c c c 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 or 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.
Canadian ICES-003 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. LED Safety Notices Avid hardware might contain LED or Laser devices for communication use. These devices are compliant with the requirements for Class 1 LED and Laser Products and are safe in the intended use.
Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning Korean EMC Regulations Class A Equipment Japan EMC Regulations Class A Equipment This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Index A N Australia EMC regulations 34 Avid Mojo DX installing the PCIe HIB card 23 Avid Nitris mounting in a rack 11 Avid Nitris DX electrical requirements 10 environmental requirements 10 site requirements 10 New Zealand EMC regulations 34 B R Rack mounting of Avid Nitris 11 Regulatory information 33 S Safety information 33 Synchronization capture of audio and video 19 Black burst sync 19 C Canadian interference causing equipment regulations 34, 35 E Electrical requirements Avid Nitris DX 10 Env
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