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SettingUptheHardware
Make sure your computer meets the following requirements:
• The computer must be running the Windows NT or Windows 98
operating system.
• At least 8 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM) must
be available to run MediaLog (16 MB or more is preferred when
working with large bins).
• Make sure you have enough RAM to run the operating system.
Forexample,ifyoursystemhas8MBofRAM,allocating6MBto
the MediaLog application might not allow the operating system to
function p roperly.
For a list of decks, see
theOpenMeFirstbox
supplied with your
MediaLog system orthe
Customer Service FAQs
on the Avid Web site at
http://www.avid.com.
MediaLog can control a deck that uses Sony serial deck protocol and a
timecode reader. You can control a single deck by connecting an RS-
232 to RS-422 serial adapter kit to the modem or printer port of your
computer. MediaLog can also control a deck through V-LAN
®
VLXi
®
connections.
A direct serial video deck connection requires a serial adapter kit that
contains the following items:
• An RS-232 to RS-422 serial adapter
• Two serial cables; male 9-pin connectors at both ends
w
The computer and the deck must be off when you are connecting the
serial cable.
To connect a single deck to your computer:
1. Turn off the computer and the deck.
2. Attach one end of the first 9-pin cable to the end of the serial
adapter labeled RS-232.
3. Attach the other end of the first 9-pin cable to the serial port of
your computer.