User`s manual

Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine HD User’s Manual Rev 1.0
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Getting Started
Throughout this manual you will find detailed discussions on all the features of this product.
However, you’re probably anxious to see your DVMHD play some video first before you dive in
to all of that. Below are a few easy steps to show you how to play video from DVMHD right out
of the box!
Playing a Test Video
Every DVMHD comes with a Compact Flash card that is preloaded with an Alcorn McBride test
clip. The card is already installed in the DVMHD’s Compact Flash socket. To get the DVMHD
to play this test clip, please follow these step-by-step directions.
• Connect the DVMHD to your display using one of the following outputs:
o Analog Component Video and Analog Audio
o HDMI
o HD-SDI
• Power up the DVMHD using the included power supply. The status LED
should briefly blink green and then remain off. The LCD display will also
indicate that the DVMHD is initializing, and then display its current status
when it’s finished.
• When the DVMHD has finished initializing, press in the menu knob. This will
enter the ‘Main Menu’ of the DVMHD’s display interface.
• Select ‘Play Menu’ by pressing in the knob again.
• Select ‘Play Test File’ by pressing the knob once more. After this, the
DVMHD will begin playing the preloaded test clip. The status LED will turn
green to indicate that the DVMHD is playing. Assuming your display is on
and configured for the correct video input, you should be seeing video and
hearing audio.
NOTE: If you have any trouble identifying any components mentioned is this guide,
refer to the diagrams in the Hardware Information section.