Avid® Symphony™ and Composer Products Site Preparation Guide for the Mac OS® X Operating System m a k e m a n a g e m ove | m e d i a ™ Avid ®
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Contents Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Canadian ICES-003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Taiwan EMC Regulations .
Figures Figure 1 Symphony or Media Composer System with Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Figure 2 6 Basic Avid Xpress System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables Table 1 Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Table 2 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Table 3 Component Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using This Guide This guide provides information about preparing your site for the installation of Symphony™ or Avid® Composer Products hardware used with the Apple® Dual 1-GHz PowerPC® G4 Mini-Tower platform (G4 platform). n Your system might not contain all of the hardware that is described in your documentation. Our documents describe all hardware regardless of which model you purchased.
Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions Unless noted otherwise, the material in this document applies to the Mac OS X operating system. Avid documentation uses the following symbol and convention. Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action n A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions. If You Need Help If you are having trouble using your system, you should: 1.
Using This Guide Related Information The following documents provide more information about the hardware and software for your system: • Avid Symphony and Composer Products Setup Guide for the Mac OS X Operating System • Avid iS MediaDrive Setup and User’s Guide • Avid MediaDrive rS LVD Setup and User’s Guide • Avid MediaDock LVD Setup and User’s Guide • The appropriate Avid system products release notes.
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Chapter 1 Symphony and Avid Composer Products Site Preparation This guide provides information about preparing your site for the installation of Symphony or Avid Composer Products hardware used with the Apple Dual 1-GHz PowerPC G4 Mini-Tower platform (G4 platform). By following these site preparation guidelines, you can help ensure a successful installation and avoid delays in getting your system up and running.
Site Planning Site Planning You need to be aware of environmental, electrical, size, and weight requirements as you select the location for your system. Be sure to meet the narrowest range of specifications in the following tables. For example, the audio I/O device (888 I/O™) can operate in an environment of 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C), but the Meridien™ I/O box should only operate in an environment of 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C).
Chapter 1 Symphony and Avid Composer Products Site Preparation You should also make sure the site meets the specifications in Table 1. It shows the environmental requirements for the major components of the system. Table 1 Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Power Macintosh® G4 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) 5% to 95% noncondensing –40°F to 116.
Site Planning Electrical Requirements Select your site with these electrical requirements in mind: • Make sure there is adequate power for each system component. This prevents the need for extension cords. • Make sure your site is away from major electrical equipment such as motors, air conditioners, or elevators. • Make sure the location is not subject to static electrical buildup. • Plug only your Avid equipment into the power strip.
Chapter 1 Symphony and Avid Composer Products Site Preparation Component Dimensions and Weight Table 3 lists the dimensions and weight of the system components. Make sure the surfaces where you place the equipment can accommodate the equipment’s size and weight. Table 3 Component Dimensions and Weight Component Height Width Depth Weight Power Macintosh G4 17.0 in (432 mm) 8.9 in (227 mm) 18.4 in (468 mm) 42 lb (19.1 kg)a Avid PCI Extender 7.0 in (178 mm) 19.0 in (483 mm) 17.
System Planning System Planning This section discusses your system setup. It presents information on clearance and the access you need to install and service your system. It also discusses system components and physical layout. Clearance and Access Install the system in a location that provides at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of air clearance in front of and behind the system. Maintain 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of clearance between components.
Chapter 1 Symphony and Avid Composer Products Site Preparation Installing Equipment in a Rack Some parts of Avid systems (for example, a MediaDock LVD) can be installed in a rack. When you install equipment in a rack you must take the following precautions: 18 • Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature — When installed in a closed or multiunit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than the room ambient temperature.
System Planning Physical Layout A possible layout for each system is described and illustrated in the following sections. n The Avid PCI Extender and the Power Macintosh G4 platform can be rack mounted. See the Avid PCI Extender Rack-Mount Installation Instructions for details. Symphony or Media Composer Layout Figure 1 shows a possible physical layout for a Symphony or Media Composer system with additional peripheral components.
Chapter 1 Symphony and Avid Composer Products Site Preparation Monitors Power Macintosh G4 Audio I/O device Meridien I/O box O AUDIO SYNC PULL DOWN kHz VIDEO SYNC POWER MediaDrives or Fibre Channel drives Speaker Figure 1 l 44.1 kHz 48 Avid PCI Extender Video decks Symphony or Media Composer System with Additional Components Avid Xpress Layout Figure 2 shows a possible physical layout for an Avid Xpress system.
Check List Power Macintosh G4 Monitor Meridien I/O box MediaDrives O 44.1 kHz AUDIO SYNC PULL DOWN kHz VIDEO SYNC POWER 48 l Speaker Avid PCI Extender Video deck Figure 2 n Basic Avid Xpress System Be sure to allow room for an NTSC or PAL monitor if you choose to include one in your system. Check List Prepare for equipment delivery by performing any of the following tasks that are pertinent to your setup.
Chapter 1 Symphony and Avid Composer Products Site Preparation If your equipment configuration requires running long cables (to install components in different rooms, for example), install these cables before the Avid equipment arrives. Provide telephone access to allow a direct dial-in line for the client modem and easy access to Avid Customer Support. A telephone line for each client is recommended.
Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices FCC Notice 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. 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.
Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices 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. European Union Notice Declaration of Conformity (According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Application of Council 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC.
European Union Notice Product Name: Products for the Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Operating System: 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, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, Meridien I/O box, NewsCutter, NewsCutter DV, NewsCutter XP, Symphony Products for the Mac OS X Operating System: Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Film Composer, Media Composer, MediaDock 2+, M
Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices (2) Products for the Mac OS X Operating System: products were tested in a typical 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, or Symphony configuration. (3) Products for the UNIX Operating System: products were tested in an AirPlay or VideoSPACE configuration.
Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning 27
