11.7

Configuring Decks
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2. If you are configuring your system for the first time, click the Add
Channel button to add a new channel box on the left side of the Deck
Configuration dialog box and to automatically open a Channel dialog
box.
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Channel refers to the signal path for deck control, whether directly
through a serial port or through a V-LAN VLXi system connected to a
serial port. Direct serial port connection allows one deck for each
channel, while a
V-LAN VLXi system provides multiple decks.
3. Select one of the following from the Channel Type pop-up menu,
depending upon your system configuration.
For more information
on V-LAN equipment,
contact your Avid sales
representative.
t Direct if you are controlling a deck through an RS-422 connection
to the serial port.
t VLAN VLX if you are controlling a deck through a V-LAN/VLXi
connection.
4. Select the port to which you are connecting the deck from the Port
pop-up menu.
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If you are not sure which port to choose, check the 9-pin serial port
connectors on the back of the system. If the ports are not labeled, see the
hardware documentation supplied with your system.
5. Click OK to close the Channel dialog box.
A message box opens and asks if you want to automatically configure
the channel now.
6. Click Yes if you want to automatically configure the channel.