Avid® Motion Graphics Setup and Configuration Guide
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Contents If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Accessing the Online Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chapter 1 Avid Motion Graphics Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Product Suite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing the Server in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Installing the RAID Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Installing the Breakout Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Cabling Avid Motion Graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Video Connections . . . .
License Activation Using an Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 License Activation Without an Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Deactivating the License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Chapter 5 Video Setup and Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Video Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Device Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Configuring the AMG Device Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Confirming Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Starting the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Starting Avid Motion Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Re-RAIDing Media Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Chapter 9 Adding and Replacing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Removing and Replacing Data Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Removing a Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Argentina Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Japan EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Class A Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If You Need Help Using This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the Avid Motion Graphics Server. This server is the foundation for reliable, high-productivity media production. It is designed for media facilities and broadcasters using the industry's most proven real-time storage software technology, delivering stable operation, high performance media access, and class-leading value.
Accessing the Online Documentation Accessing the Online Documentation The Avid Motion Graphics online documentation contains all the product documentation in PDF format. You can access the documentation in the Avid Motion Graphics Documentation folder on the Avid Motion Graphics installer device. n You need to download and install Acrobat Reader on your Avid Motion Graphics Server before you can access the PDF documentation. To access the online documentation from the installer device: 1.
1 Avid Motion Graphics Overview Avid Motion Graphics solutions integrate industry-leading broadcast graphics systems and live production servers with both the newsroom and broadcast production. The result is facility-wide access to branded visual templates and elements—from traffic to the promotions department to the journalists—and a more consistent and competitive channel identity in all news, sports and entertainment programming.
Product Suite Product Suite The Avid Motion Graphics platform is built on a powerful rendering engine that lets everyone involved in graphics development make the most of their media. The product suite provides a foundation for a variety of applications, including news, sports, live events, post production, and channel branding. In addition, Avid Motion Graphics has a variety of tools and plug-ins that extend it’s capabilities. The following table describes the different Avid Motion Graphics applications.
Product Suite Application Description (Continued) AMG Advanced Device Manager Used for the iNEWS Command workflow or Automation and is installed on the Avid Motion Graphics Server. Avid Motion Graphics Control Avid Motion Graphics Control is for non-newsroom graphics and control room operators. For those who need to control sequenced or non-sequenced graphics, and need the ability to adjust graphics on-the-fly. This application provides full graphics control for playout flexibility.
Unpacking a New System Application Description (Continued) Avid Motion Graphics News Control Avid Motion Graphics News Control is designed for the news graphics operators who need graphics rundown automation with manual control. This application allows for automated graphics playout connected to the NRCS rundown, on-the-fly graphics adjustment, and third-party production automation integration. This application is part of the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist installer.
Unpacking a New System 3. Ensure there are straight connectors on the back, and that the power-supply securing screws are not bent. 4. Verify that you have received all of the components particular to your order.You should get between 3-5 boxes for each unit. n Keep the shipping boxes that come with your Avid Motion Graphics hardware in case you should ever need to repackage and ship the components in the future.
Avid Motion Graphics Hardware Avid Motion Graphics Hardware The Avid Motion Graphics Server uses industry standard components to deliver high capacity, high performance collaborative media solutions. A single Avid Motion Graphics enclosure is comprised of five 1 TB media storage drives, two mirrored system drives, RAID controller, Gigabit Ethernet, plus redundant power and fans.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Front Avid Motion Graphics Server Front The Avid Motion Graphics Server comes with an Avid bezel that covers the front of the enclosure. This bezel can be locked to prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing the buttons and data drives. Two keys are required to unlock and remove the bezel from the server. The keys are used at the same time in the lock on each side of the bezel.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Front The following is an illustration of the Avid Motion Graphics Server enclosure with the front bezel installed. The front of the single-channel Avid Motion Graphics Server provides access to 5 data drives (dual-channel AMG servers have 10 data drives), a USB port, network port activity LEDs, an error LED, and the Power and Reset buttons. The following is an illustration with the front bezel removed and the data drives installed.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Front Each of the data drives have a blue and red LED on the bottom front of the drive. The left LED (blue) is on when a drive has power and flashes when the drive is in use. 1 2 mp 3 4 The following table describes the parts of the data drive.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Front Data Drive LED Functions (Continued) Drive State Blue LED Red LED Comments Initializing Activity Off Happens on initial array creation Failed Data Disk On solid On solid Disk performance degraded, should replace disk Unused Disk On solid Off No user intervention required Non-Branded On solid Slow flashing Unapproved disk attempting to be added, should replace disk Server Controls and LEDs The server has 8 LEDs on the top of the front panel, under the be
Avid Motion Graphics Server Front The following table describes the control panel shown in the previous illustration. item Number Control Description 1 Universal serial bus (USB) USB 2.0 device port on the front of the system supports one USB port device. Recommended for use when re-imaging the system drives or loading software. There are four more USB ports located on the back of the server. Two of them are located on the server itself and can be used for a USB Keyboard and Mouse.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Front Drive Array and Slot Locations (Single Channel Servers) For single channel AMG servers, one RAID 5 group is created in the Avid Motion Graphics Server enclosure using the 5 data drives. The single channel Avid Motion Graphics Server provides 5 TB of storage. The numbers assigned to the slots and the group numbers are not displayed in the Avid Motion Graphics Server software. These numbers and groups are only displayed in the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Front n The LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager is a RAID utility that allows for viewing and management of disks in your media array. If your Avid Motion Graphics server OS image is later than version 4, it will not have the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager software pre-installed. Earlier Avid Motion Graphics software versions had this software pre-installed on the server.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Rear Panel Avid Motion Graphics Server Rear Panel The rear panel provides access to the power supplies, system drives, 1 gigabit (Gb) Ethernet connectors, RS232 Serial Port, and two USB connectors for the standard or USB keyboard and mouse provided with the server. If you purchased an AMG keyboard, you can connect it to one of the USB ports. The AMG Server has two power supply modules that set the voltage automatically for either 100 V or 240 V at 50 to 60 Hz.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Rear Panel The following table describes the back of the Avid Motion Graphics Server.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Rear Panel Expansion Slots There are six expansion slots accessible from the rear of the Avid Motion Graphics Server enclosure. n For Single-channel model servers, slots 4 and 5 are blank. When upgrading a single-channel AMG server to a dual-channel AMG server, you must install the additional boards in slots 4 and 5. For more information, see “Upgrading Your AMG Server Hardware to Dual Channel” on page 167.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Rear Panel The following table lists the standard boards and the expansion slots that are supported for both the single and dual-channel AMG Server models. Item PCI Slot Interface Description 1 Serial Card SeaLevel® 7205eS PCI Express serial interface The Sealevel 7205eS PCI Express serial interface provides two serial ports configurable for RS-232 or RS-422. Each serial port utilizes a 16C950 UART with 128-byte Tx/Rx FIFOs which enables data rates to 921.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Rear Panel System Drives There are two system drives accessible from the rear of the enclosure. These two drives are mirrored and if a failure occurs on either one of the system drives, you can pull the failed drive out of the enclosure and install a replacement drive without turning off the Avid Motion Graphics Server. n The drive carriers for the system drives are locked to prevent them from opening during shipment.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Rear Panel USB Ports There are four USB ports located on the rear of the Avid Motion Graphics Server. Avid recommends using the USB ports, located on the expansion card containing the PS/2 connections, for USB devices. If your AMG playout chassis is dual channel, and you want to install GPI functionality in the chassis, the USB PCI card must be removed from the AMG playout chassis, and replaced with the GPI card.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Rear Panel USB Devices and License Activation ID There two USB devices, one for software application installation and one that contains the AMG Drive recovery image. The software license is provided on an Activation ID. Depending on your specific configuration you may receive more than one Activation ID card.
Checklist: Pre-Installation Preparations Checklist: Pre-Installation Preparations Before you start to install software and configure the Avid Motion Graphics Server, ensure the following tasks are completed. Checked Tasks Refer to... Unpack your system For more information, see “Unpacking a New System” on page 16. Verify System components against your packing slip For more information, see “Verifying Components” on page 17.
2 Rack Mounting and Cabling Your Server The following describes how to rack mount and cable your Avid Motion Graphics server. It includes information about attaching peripherals, connecting the AMG keyboard, serial connections, and network protection.
Installing the AMG Server in a Rack Rack-mount Requirements • Elevated Operating Ambient — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature specified by the manufacturer.
Installing the AMG Server in a Rack Positioning the Server in the Rack The following information helps you decide where to install the Avid Motion Graphics Server in the rack. n Avid recommends 5 rack spaces to allow for room between devices in future expansion. To position the server in the rack enclosure: t Select a position in the rack where the Avid Motion Graphics Server is at the proper baseline position.
Installing the AMG Server in a Rack Item Number Description 7 Baseline position is between two 1/2 inch holes Separating the Slide Rails You need to separate the slide rails and attach the inner “movable” section to the File Gateway server and the outer “fixed” section to the rack rails. To separate the slide rails: 1. Slide the slide rail completely open. 2. Press the spring clip on the inner slide rail as shown in the following illustration.
Installing the AMG Server in a Rack 2. Secure the inner slide rail to the server with two of the small screws. n You might find more screws in the rail kit than is needed, and described in this procedure. 3. Repeat this procedure to attach the other inner slide rail on the other side of the server. Attaching the Outer Rails to a Square-Hole Rack After separating the slide rails as previously described (see Separating the Slide Rails), perform the following procedure.
Installing the AMG Server in a Rack 3. Push the outer rail towards the outside of the rack, to secure the outer rail in place. 4. Adjust the outer slide rail bracket assembly to the rear mounting rail. 5. Secure the rear outer slide rail bracket assembly to the rear mounting rail as you did for the front rack-mounting rail. 6. Repeat this procedure to attach the second outer slide rail on the other side of the rack.
Installing the AMG Server in a Rack Attaching the Outer Rails to a Round-Hole Rack After separating the slide rails as previously described (see Separating the Slide Rails), perform the following procedure. If your mounting rails have round holes, you first need to clip on the round hole adapter. To attach the outer slide rails to the rack with round holes: 1.
Installing the AMG Server in a Rack 3. Slide the outer slide rail bracket assembly onto the side rack-mounting rail so that the round hole adapter is over the rack rail. n It is helpful to have someone holding the slide rails level for you when positioning them in the rack. 4. Insert the small (10-32) Phillips-head screws through the round-hole adapter and mounting rail, into the bracket. If the rack holes are different size, you need to supply your own screws. 5.
Installing the AMG Server in a Rack 7. Repeat this procedure to attach the second outer slide rail on the other side of the rack. Securing the Server in a Rack c You should have someone helping you lift the Avid Motion Graphics Server while you are positioning it into the slide rails. To secure the Avid Motion Graphics Server to the rack enclosure: 1.
Installing the RAID Drives Installing the RAID Drives After rack-mounting the hardware, you can install the RAID drives. n For information about configuring the RAID drives after they are installed, seeConfiguring the RAID Drives (For Single Channel Servers only). To install the RAID drives: 1. Locate the drives shipped with your system. n Single channel Avid Motion Graphics servers ship with 5 drives. Dual channel Avid Motion Graphics servers ship with 10 drives. 2. Select a drive.
Installing the Breakout Box c Do not force a drive into a slot. If you are having problems installing a drive, check to make sure it is level and flat as you insert it into the compartment, that the drive carrier latch is open and at a 45 degree angle to the drive carrier, and that the LEDs are on the bottom of the drive carrier. 6. Push the handle into the drive carrier. This seats the drive in the server. You’ll hear a click when the drive is fully seated and the handle latches in place. 7.
Installing the Breakout Box Item Number Description (Continued) 7 SDI Input/Output (enabled) 8 Component/Composite Video Output (not enabled) 9 Reference In/Out Loop Terminate loop with 75 ohm termination 10 LTC Input/Output (enabled) 11 Analog Audio Output (not enabled) The breakout box is required for cabling the Avid Motion Graphics system. The following information describes how to install the breakout box in a rack.
Cabling Avid Motion Graphics Cabling Avid Motion Graphics After the Avid Motion Graphics server is placed in a rack, you can connect the VGA monitor, Mouse, and Keyboard. To do this you might need to use a KVM extender, Avid recommends Avocent®. Video Connections The are video setup guidelines based on your system type. Video reference must be present prior to the integration of the video output signal into customer production environment.
Cabling Avid Motion Graphics 1080i 60.00 Hz 2K: 2048 - 1080p 29.97 1080PsF 23.98 Hz 2K: 2048 - 1080 30 1080PsF 24.00 Hz 2K: 2048 - 1080p 50 1080PsF 25.00 Hz 2K: 2048 - 1080p 59.94 1080PsF 29.97 Hz 2K: 2048 - 1080p 60 1080PsF 30.00 Hz Custom Resolutions 1080p 23.98 Hz n n Custom Resolutions: Avid Motion Graphics allows users to set non-standard video formats (i.e. 1080 x 1920 9:16 for a digital signage type or studio display).
Cabling Avid Motion Graphics Connecting Video Cables The following information explains how to make the video connections for the Avid Motion Graphics Server to the Monitor going through a breakout box. The breakout box transfers any video from the Video I/O card(s) to the monitor. The following illustration shows the front of the breakout box to which the video cables connect. The following illustration shows the video connections on the back of the breakout box.
Cabling Avid Motion Graphics The Video I/O card is located on the back of the Avid Motion Graphics Server. There are three different cables, which must be connected from this video card on the server to the breakout box. It has 4 mini-BNC connectors, labeled SDI 1 through 4 on the lower portion of the card, as shown in the following illustration.
Cabling Avid Motion Graphics The cable(s) are labeled as are the connections on the Video I/O card(s) and the breakout box. The video cable supplied is shown in the following illustration. n For dual channel Avid Motion Graphics servers, you would have two video cables. Also supplied with your Avid Motion Graphics Server is a 60-pin breakout connector cable, as shown in the following illustration. n For dual channel Avid Motion Graphics servers, you would have two 60-pin breakout connector cables.
Cabling Avid Motion Graphics The following illustration shows a close up of one of the ends of the breakout connector cable. One end of this cable connects to the multi-port connector, located at the top of the Video I/O card on the back of the Avid Motion Graphics Server, and the other end connects to the multi-port connector on the back of the breakout box. The final cable you must connect from your Video I/O card and the breakout box is the HDMI cable. The HDMI out provides Preview video.
Cabling Avid Motion Graphics The following illustration shows the standard size end of the HDMI cable. The following illustration shows the mini size end of the HDMI cable. Connecting the KVM Switch The next step is to connect the KVM switch to your VGA adapter. To do so, connect the KVM switch power cord into a Power outlet. n Your network switch might not have a Power switch and might be powered on when you plug the power cords into a power outlet.
Cabling Avid Motion Graphics COM Port Pinouts The Avid Motion Graphics Server comes with an RS-232 COM 1 port located off the motherboard. It is usually used for connecting to an automation system. The male pinouts for COM Port 1 for automation control are shown in the following illustration. 1 5 6 9 The following table lists the RS-232 signals for the male COM Port 1 connector on the rear panel of the Avid Motion Graphics Server. These COM ports operate as standard COM ports.
Cabling Avid Motion Graphics Connecting VGA Cables VGA cables are used to connect the VGA output to a VGA monitor or KVM. The VGA card slots (s) are located on the back of the Avid Motion Graphics Server. Use a VGA cable (not supplied) to connect the VGA card on the server to a VGA monitor or KVM. the location of the VGA Adapter on the rear of the AMG server is shown in the following illustration. VGA Adapter (for KVM or VGA Monitor) A VGA cable is shown in the following illustration.
Cabling Avid Motion Graphics The following illustration shows a close up of one of the ends of the VGA cable. Serial Input and Output Connections For serial input connections, Pins 1 and 4 of the RS-232 connector can be used to detect a GPI from a standard contact closure (such as a GPI output from a switcher). Alternatively, a short pulse (minimum 10 milliseconds) on pin 1 also triggers the GPI input for a Deko application.
Cabling Avid Motion Graphics Setting Serial Protocol Set the serial protocol to the following: n • 9600 baud • 8 bits • No Parity • One Stop Bit The serial protocol of your system and the automation system must match. To set the communication ports of your system: 1. Press the Ctrl + Esc keys on your keyboard. A menu displays. 2. Select Settings > Control panel. 3. Double-click Ports to display the selection of serial ports (usually COM1). The Ports window opens. 4.
Cabling Avid Motion Graphics 3. Once you log on to your AMG server, you should disable Ethernet ports 2-6 prior to installing the AMG software or licensing. For more information, see Disabling Ethernet Ports. Connecting a Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse An industry standard keyboard, mouse with center wheel and monitor are used to access the software on the server. If you ordered an AMG keyboard, plug it into one of the USB ports. Following is an example of the AMG keyboard.
Connecting Power Cords to the AMG Server To connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the Avid Motion Graphics Server: 1. (Option) Install your KVM switch in a suitable location next to the Avid Motion Graphics Server in the rack. You can also place the monitor on a shelf, and the keyboard and mouse on a sliding tray in the rack. These items are optional and can be purchased locally or from Avid. c Do not place the monitor on top of the Avid Motion Graphics Server. 2.
Powering on Avid Motion Graphics Powering on Avid Motion Graphics When you turn on the power to your Avid Motion Graphics Server hardware, you must do it in the following order so that the Avid Motion Graphics Server locate and acknowledge all of its connected components. n If you encounter an error when starting the Avid Motion Graphics application for the first time, close the error message and change the display resolution frequency to 60Hz. For further information contact Avid support.
Network and Operating System Settings Complete the Windows installation by answering the Windows operating system prompts. When the system prompts you to enter the Windows activation key, locate the Windows Certificate of Authenticity. n The Windows Product Key Certificate of Authenticity is attached to the top of the Avid Motion Graphics Server.
Network and Operating System Settings 7. Close all open windows and restart the Avid Motion Graphics Server. Configuring Date and Time Parameters Assuming your Windows operating system is already installed, you must configure the date, time, time zone, and daylight saving time parameters. To configure date and time parameters: 1. Click the time in the taskbar. The Date/Time Properties dialog box opens. 2. Click Change date and time settings. 3.
Network and Operating System Settings Disabling Ethernet Ports The AMG server has 6 Ethernet ports. By default, they are all enabled. Before you install your AMG software or license your system, you need to disable Ethernet ports 2-6. n Disable Ethernet ports 2-6 in Windows before you activate any licenses on the server. Failure to do so, will cause licensing issues. Once these ports are disabled, plugging or unplugging Ethernet ports or connecting them to different networks should have no effect.
Configuring the RAID Drives (For Single Channel Servers only) Configuring the RAID Drives (For Single Channel Servers only) After the drives are installed and the server is powered on, the RAID configuration must be imported using the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager tool. The following procedure summarizes the LSI MegaRAID procedure for importing a Foreign Configuration. For more information, see the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager tool Help.
Configuring the RAID Drives (For Single Channel Servers only) 8. Select the Import logical configuration from all foreign drives option and click the OK button. The Foreign Configuration Wizard window appears listing the foreign configurations. 9. Click the Accept button. A dialog box appears asking you to confirm the import. 10. Click the Yes button. A dialog box confirms when the import is completed. n A background initialization is started and can take several hours to complete.
3 Software Installation The following provides instructions for installing and configuring Avid Motion Graphics software on the Avid Motion Graphics server. n While Avid Motion Graphics and Avid Motion Graphics Production software is typically installed on the Avid Motion Graphics Server, the Avid Motion Graphics Creation software can also be installed on a qualified laptop or customer-supplied Windows or Macintosh computer.
Installation Considerations Installation Considerations After setting up and configuring operating system and network settings for your Avid Motion Graphics server, you can install the Avid Motion Graphics software. The Avid Motion Graphics software is installed onto the system using a USB flash drive. For Avid Motion Graphics and Avid Motion Graphics Production the system comes with a blank USB flash drive.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Software and All Dependencies Installing Avid Motion Graphics Software and All Dependencies Your system should have arrived with a USB flash drive. This is for you to download the software applications, and to use later for server recovery, if needed. Software can be downloaded from the Avid Download Center. n n Prior to visiting the Avid Download Center (www.avid.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Software and All Dependencies 6. Navigate to and double-click on the Avid_Motion_Graphics_setup.exe file. The installer splash screen appears. 7. To install Avid Motion Graphics software on the AMG chassis, select Avid Motion Graphics Online. n n If you get a message saying “Driver Update Required! Click Here.”, click on it to install the latest drivers.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Software and All Dependencies This begins the installation of the AMG software on the AMG server.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Software and All Dependencies 8. Click the Install Avid Motion Graphics and all dependencies option to install the AMG software and all the dependent applications. n Wait for all of the components to install before continuing. After each component successfully installs, a green circle, containing a white check mark, replaces all of the red circles, containing white Xs.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Software and All Dependencies When all components have been installed, the Installshield Wizard for the Avid Motion Graphics application opens. 9. Click Next to continue. The License Agreement dialog box opens.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Software and All Dependencies 10. Follow the screen prompts accepting the defaults and the License agreement. Click Next to continue. The Destination Folder dialog box opens.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Software and All Dependencies 11. In the Destination Location dialog box, if you want to change the destination location, select Change..., then navigate to the location where you want to install the software. Otherwise, select Next to install the software in the default location. The Ready to Install the Program dialog box opens.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Software and All Dependencies 12. Click the Install button to begin installing the software. The Status bar displays followed by the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog box. 13. (Option) Select the Show Windows installer log check box to view the install log. 14. Click the Finish button. 15. (Option) If you have connected an Avid Motion Graphics Keyboard (AMGK) you may now click the Avid Motion Graphics Tools option on the installer.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Tools Installing Avid Motion Graphics Tools When using your Avid Motion Graphics system in an environment with other software applications you can install the following Avid Motion Graphics Tools. Available on Macintosh? Tool Name When/Why Needed Where Installed Avid License Control Must be installed on all computers running AMG software, tools or plug-ins with a licensed component. For instance, the servers pass licenses to Journalist clients and News Control Clients.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Tools Available on Macintosh? Tool Name When/Why Needed Where Installed (Continued) AMG Operations Console Provides a central mechanism for users to manage, diagnose and monitor all configured AMG render engines from a single interface. Installed on any Windows computer that No has network access to Avid Motion Graphics Server.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Tools Tool Name When/Why Needed Where Installed (Continued) Deko Translator The Deko Translator is an application that allows you to utilize your existing Deko Graphics assets and convert them into native AMG Compositions. Can be installed on any Win7 64 bit system to translate.dko files – it does not need to be installed on the Avid Motion Graphics system or any system running Avid Motion Graphics software.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Tools Tool Name When/Why Needed Where Installed (Continued) AMG GPI Service AMG GPI Service is a component that enables you to manage the rundown using GPI signals. This GPI support is provided by a Windows service designed to work with Sealevel SeaIO GPI cards (models BD8004 and 8012.) Can be installed wherever you install the Sealevel card. It can be the AMG Playout chassis or any Windows PC that is running AMG NewsControl or AMG Control.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Tools The following steps describe how to install the Avid Motion Graphics Tools. To install Avid Motion Graphics Tools: 1. Do one of the following: n t Navigate to and double-click on the Avid_Motion_Graphics_setup.exe file. When the installer window opens, click the Avid Motion Graphics Tools option in the list. t If the installer window is already open, click the Avid Motion Graphics Tools option in the list. In the previous illustration, AMG License Control 3.0.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Plugins Installing Avid Motion Graphics Plugins There are several plugins available to install for use with Avid Motion Graphics. Available on Macintosh? Plugin Name When/Why Needed Where Installed Avid License Control Installed on the Avid Motion Graphics Yes computer, Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server, Avid Motion Graphics Preview Renderer, and any Computers running 3DS, Photoshop, MAP or Avid Motion Graphics Control.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Plugins To install Avid Motion Graphics Plugins: 1. Do one of the following: n c n t Navigate to and double-click on the Avid_Motion_Graphics_setup.exe file. When the installer window opens, click the Avid Motion Graphics Plugins option in the list. t If the installer window is already open, click the Avid Motion Graphics Plugins option in the list.
Installing Avid Motion Graphics Plugins 2. Click the plug-in you want installed. Repeat this step for each plug-in that you want installed. After the plug-ins are installed, you can return to the main installer or exit the install. 3. Do one of the following: t To return to the main installer window, click Avid Motion Graphics Main. t To exit the installer, click Exit. 4. After installing your plug-ins, make sure to activate your AMG 3DS or PSD plug-in option.
4 Software Licensing After you have installed the Avid Motion Graphics Software you must use the Avid License tool to activate the license for your products.
What You Need to Activate the Software License What You Need to Activate the Software License The software license is provided on an Activation ID. Depending on your specific configuration, you may receive more than one Activation ID card. The card ships in a box separately from the server and, if you have purchased multiple products on the same order, it could potentially be in a box with another product that might be unrelated to the Avid Motion Graphics system.
What You Need to Activate the Software License To activate the software using the Avid License Control tool, you need the items listed in the following table. Identification Number Type Where you can find it: Activation ID The Activation ID is provided on an Activation ID and System ID card shipped with your new Avid Motion Graphics system. The Activation ID is used to activate the software license and has been linked to your System ID.
What You Need to Activate the Software License 4. Select I am connected to the Internet and will use this computer and then click Continue. n If you select “I am not connected to the Internet and will be using another computer that is connected to the Internet” continue with “License Activation Without an Internet Connection” on page License Activation Without an Internet Connection. 5. Enter your system identification number in the System ID text box.
What You Need to Activate the Software License 6. Enter your activation identification number in the Activation ID text box. 7. Click the Activate button. The Activation tool confirms your system information. When the activation is complete, a message informs you that your software has been successfully activated and the Activate button changes to a Deactivate button. n After your Avid software is activated, the License Profile tab displays your System ID, Activation ID, and Device ID.
What You Need to Activate the Software License 8. Follow the instructions in the Avid License Control tool, then click the Next button. n Your System ID, Activation ID, and Device ID are displayed on the Activation tab, write these numbers down to use later. These IDs are displayed in the License Profile tab after your Avid software is activated. 9. On a computer with an Internet connection, open a Web browser and navigate to http://avid.com/license. 10.
What You Need to Activate the Software License 13. Return to the computer where you left off in the Avid License Control tool and click the Next button. 14. Click the Browse button and navigate to the license.bin file on your computer, then click Open. The Activation tool confirms your system information. When the activation is complete, a message informs you that your software has been successfully activated and the Activate button changes to a Deactivate button.
What You Need to Activate the Software License 4. Click Yes. 5. Click Done to close the Avid License Control tool.
5 Video Setup and Preferences The following provides instructions for configuring the Avid Motion Graphics software. You must complete your Avid Licensing before performing the video setup, and selecting preferences. For more information, see “Software Licensing” on page 83.
Video Setup Video Setup The Avid Motion Graphics Video Setup Wizard is used for video setup. To open the Avid Motion Graphics Video Setup Wizard: 1. From the Start menu, do one of the following:. t For single channel AMG servers, select All Programs > Avid > Avid Motion Graphics A Channel Video Setup. t For dual channel AMG servers, select All Programs > Avid > Avid Motion Graphics B Channel Video Setup. The Avid Motion Graphics Video Setup Wizard opens.
Video Setup 2. There are four templates available for video setup. The standard configuration to select for an AMG Server is: AJA Kona 3G Quad Input + Output + HDMI, as shown selected in the previous illustration. n A different template can get selected by default even if the Video Setup has already been performed on this particular computer. Ensure the correctness of the template selection on each start of the Video Setup. 3. The Video Output Hardware settings must have the following default values.
Video Setup 3. For Composite Trilevel set the Sync field as Composite Trilevel and set the Sync-Format to the proper format of the tri-level signal you are providing. 4. Do not change the OutBuffer or InBuffer settings from the default, BGRA. 5. The Field Render Mode allows a choice of how the interlaced image is rendered. For most video formats (except for 1080i), the Frame mode should always be set. Failing to do so might result in incorrect rendering of the video output.
Preferences The Avid Motion Graphics video setting Unshape is by default Off. This default setting is for shaped keying. Shaped refers to a video and key pair that has the key pre-applied (or pre-multiplied) to the video signal. If you need unshaped keying use the pull down for Stream #1 and select Expand1. The Stream #2 is for preview only output and should not be changed.
Preferences When you select a Video Format the Size, Camera Aspect Ratio, and Pixel Aspect Ratio are populated based on the correct default settings for the particular video format selected. n This is setting the size of the viewport and will not impact your video output. Avid recommends a setting of HDV/HDTV 1080. 3. (Optional) If you want, you can select the Focal Length for the viewport camera.
Preferences 3. Click the Text tab. 4. (Optional) Select Unicode Shaping to support Unicode characters such as Arabic. 5. (Optional) Select Spell Check to enables spell checking. 6. Click the Ok button. Configuring Path Preferences The Avid Motion Graphics Design applications allows multiple designers to work with one common project library. Path preferences are defined and configured using AMG Preferences on the Path tab.
Preferences 3. Click the Path tab. 4. Do one of the following: t Click the down-arrow to browse the AMG browser. t Click the magnifying glass to use the Windows browser. t Click the User Default button to select the default path. 5. Select a location. 6. Click the Ok button. To configure a Admin Projects path: 1. In the Avid Motion Graphics user interface, select File > Preferences. The AMG Preferences window opens. 2. Click the Machine tab. 3.
Preferences To configure a Common Library path: 1. In the Avid Motion Graphics user interface, select File > Preferences. The AMG Preferences window opens. 2. Click the Machine tab. 3. Click the Path tab. 4. Click the black arrow to open the File browser window (or magnifying glass icon if you prefer to use a Windows browser). The File window opens. 5. Select the network drive on which to keep the Common Library. 6. Double-click the folder in which to save your objects. 7. Click the Ok button.
Preferences To configure a Common Assets path: 1. In the Avid Motion Graphics user interface, select File > Preferences. The AMG Preferences window opens. Common Assets path (empty by default) is where all shared media files are saved (clips, .jpg,.png files, etc) to be used by many designers without having to copy them to their local computers. 2. Click the Machine tab. 3. Click the Path tab. 4. Click the magnifying glass to open the browser. 5.
Preferences 4. Do one of the following: t Shortcut layout — This allows the user to select the layout into which they want AMG open when double clicking the AMG shortcut. By default, this is set to None, which then uses the default layout. t Create Open All — When this is selected, when the user double-clicks the shortcut, it opens that project and loads all compositions contained in that project.
Preferences 4. Do one of the following: t Video Input #1 Enabled —If you use a Video In signal and you want to enable Video Input #1. t Composition thumbnail size — The size of the Composition thumbnail. 5. In the Project Saving backup modes section: t Enable backup creation when saving —When checked (default) it saves the copy of the project that was in memory to disk. The location it saves it to is C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Avid\AMG\Backup t Automatically save the project every (minutes) —Th
Preferences 3. Click the Reduced Renderer tab. 4. Adjust the Render settings for Edit. These settings are auto set when using playout mode. For example, when in Playout mode, it does not need to use performance to render the edit pipe. Options are: - Off - OnMouse - OnFocus - Continuous 5. Click the Ok button when you are done adjusting the render settings.
6 Installing and Configuring Avid Motion Graphics Journalist The following provides instructions for installing and configuring Avid Motion Graphics Journalist software and related applications.
What You Need to Activate the Software License What You Need to Activate the Software License This section contain general steps for using Avid License Control to license AMG, AMG Journalist, and AMG Preview Renderer.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server After setting up and configuring the operating system settings for your Avid Motion Graphics system, you can set up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist software and related applications. Avid supplies one blank USB flash drive that can be used for installing Avid Motion Graphics Creation, Journalist, or News Control software.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server Installation Tasks The following steps describe how to install the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server (AMG Journalist Server) for integration with Avid iNEWS Command and Avid iNEWS newsroom computer system or ENPS. This assumes that the Avid Motion Graphics servers have already been installed and licensed. You must be logged on to the Avid Motion Graphics server as Administrator.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server 6. Before continuing with the AMG Journalist installation, enable Windows Media Player on the AMG Server as follows: a. n Launch Server Manager. Windows Media Player must be enabled before proceeding. This is part of the Desktop Experience feature for Windows Server 2008. b. Click on Features > Add Feature > Desktop Experience. c. Accept Ink and Handwriting Service as well. d. Click Add Required Features, and click Next. e. Click Install. f.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server 3. Select the option to install the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server. The License Agreement dialog box opens. n This will share the AMGNews folder and configure the X: drive. It also installs the AMG Drive Monitor. 4. Accept the terms of the license agreement, and click Next. The Destination folder dialog box opens.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server 5. Click Next to accept the path where the AMG Journalist Server will install the application files. For more information on this setting, please consult with your Customer Success Representative.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server 6. Click Next to accept the default AMG Share and Drive Letter (X:), where the AMG Journalist Server will install the application files. For more information on this setting, please consult with your Customer Success Representative. The Ready to Install the Program dialog box opens: 7. Click Install to complete the AMG Journalist Server installation. The screen refreshes with more options.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server 8. On the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist splash screen, click the option PostgreSQL 8.4.4. The Avid Motion Graphics Journalist splash screen appears as follows: 9. Click the first option Install PostgreSQL 8.4.4. It will install the next three options automatically.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server 10. Click the option to install PostgreSQLSubnet Selection. The AMG PostgreSQL Database Access Configuration dialog box opens. 11. Select the Save pg_hba.conf option at the bottom left of the screen. 12. Press Enter to close the Command window. 13. Select the Back to Main Screen option the return to the AMG Journalist Installer Server Main menu. 14. Select Create AMG Databases. 15. Select Click here to Install AMG Journalist Databases.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server 17. Click the option to install AMG ODBC. The AMGNews Journalist Server J-SERVER dialog box opens. 18. Select Yes on the pop-up menu. 19. Select Exit to exit the AMG Journalist Installer and return to the Windows desktop.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server Licensing AMG NRCS Clients and AMG Clips The Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server requires the AMG NRCS license. The Avid Motion Graphics Journalist System ID label, as shown in the following illustration, is used as the System ID number to activate the Avid Motion Graphics NRCS Clients, and AMG Clips options.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server 2. Open the Avid License Control tool, click Start > Programs > Avid > Utilities > Avid License Control. The Avid License Control dialog box opens. 3. Click the Activate button to activate the Avid Motion Graphics NRCS license. n n The license is most easily added with an internet connection, so that the computer can connect to the Avid license server and verify the license. For more information, see “Software Licensing” on page 83.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server 7. Click the Activate button. The Activation tool confirms your system information. When the activation is complete, a message informs you that your software has been successfully activated and the “Activate” button changes to a “Deactivate” button. 8. Back up your license profile information, and save it somewhere that you can access it.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server 5. In the GATEWAY section: t n Set the IP to the specific address for the local AMG Journalist Server. Do not use 127.0.0.1, or a host name) t For iNEWS, leave the NCS and MOS ports at their current values (e.g., NCS UPPER PORT Should be 10441 for iNEWS, and NCS LOWER PORT should be 10440 for iNEWS). t For ENPS, change the NCS UPPER PORT to 10541, and the NCS LOWER PORT to 10540. 6.
Setting Up the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server 10. In the NCS section: t n In the NAME field, enter the NRCS server name. This is the iNEWS system name which you can get by typing status on the iNEWS console. t For iNEWS, leave the IP as is at 127.0.0.1. t For ENPS, enter the IP for the ENPS server.
Installing AMG Journalist Client Software Starting the AMG Journalist Server Applications After the AMG Journalist server configuration is complete, you can start the AMG Journalist Server applications. To start the AMG Journalist Server applications: 1. Turn on the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist server. 2. Double-click the AMG Application Monitor shortcut on the desktop, and enable and start the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server applications.
Setting Up the AMG Preview Renderer 7. Select AMG ODBC to install it. n A database password is not necessary, and should not be entered. 8. Select AMG NRCS to install, and click Finish to complete the installation. 9. Select Exit to close the installer. You can now test the AMG Journalist Client. 10. (Optional) If you are using AMG Journalist Client (a MOS plugin) with iNEWS and Interplay Central, you need to configure your web browser to accept MOS plugins.
Setting Up the AMG Preview Renderer 4. Select Yes. The User Account Control dialog box opens. n The installer may detect some items already installed. If the menu item as a green check next to it, it is already installed and you can move on to the next step. In the example above, the first four items have already been installed. 5. In the AMG Journalist Applications window, click Avid Motion Graphics News Preview Renderer to install it. 6. Click Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Re-distributable to install it.
Setting Up the AMG Preview Renderer 12. Click Avid Motion Graphics Font Package to install it. n If you planing to use Avid Deko compositions in AMG, you need to install Deko Player 6.3.0 and Deko Chart Designer 1.1.0. If you are not upgrading from Avid Deko you can skip these to installs. 13. Click Exit to close the installer licensing. 14. Open the Avid License Control tool. 15. Add the Preview Renderer licenses (Preview and Clips).
Setting Up the AMG Preview Renderer You will also need to the System ID from the AMG Journalist System ID label. The Avid Motion Graphics Journalist System ID label, as shown in the following illustration, is used as the System ID number to activate the AMG News Preview Renderer and AMG Clips products. The activation is performed on the computer that you installed the AMG Preview Renderer on.
Setting Up the AMG Preview Renderer 2. Open the Avid License Control tool, click Start > Programs > Avid > Utilities > Avid License Control. The Avid License Control tool opens. n After your Avid software is activated, the License Profile tab displays your System ID, Activation ID, and Device ID. 3. Click the Activate button for AMG News Preview Renderer license.
Setting Up the AMG Preview Renderer 4. In the “How would you like to proceed?” section, select the I am connected to the Internet and will use this computer option, and then click Continue. n If you select “I am not connected to the Internet and will be using another computer that is connected to the Internet” continue with “License Activation Without an Internet Connection” on page 87. 5. Enter your system identification number in the System ID text box.
Setting Up the AMG Preview Renderer 6. Enter your activation identification number in the Activation ID text box. 7. Click the Activate button. The Activation tool confirms your system information. When the activation is complete, a message informs you that your software has been successfully activated and the Activate button changes to a Deactivate button. 8. Repeat Steps 3-7 to activate the AMG Clips license on the AMG chassis. 9.
Setting Up the AMG Advanced Device Manager Setting Up the AMG Advanced Device Manager This section contains information on how to install, license, and configure the AMG Advanced Device Manager.
Setting Up the AMG Advanced Device Manager n The license is most easily added with an internet connection, so that the computer can connect to the Avid license server and verify the license. Licensing the AMG Advanced Device Manager This topic contains information on how to license the AMG Advanced Device Manager. If you have not already done so, open Avid license control under Start > All Programs > Avid > Utilities and add the AMG NRCS license.
Setting Up the AMG Advanced Device Manager 4. Enter your system identification number in the System ID text box. 5. Enter your activation identification number in the Activation ID text box. 6. Click the Activate button. The Activation tool confirms your system information. When the activation is complete, a message informs you that your software has been successfully activated and the Activate button changes to a Deactivate button.
Setting Up the AMG Advanced Device Manager There are two protocol selection tabs available. The Primary Protocol Selection is used to configure AMG Channel A with Avid Command. n If the AMG Playout chassis is optioned for Dual Channel, and you want to control the second channel using a different protocol, this can be accomplished by selecting the Secondary Protocol Selection tab. Select AMG News Output Channel B. 2.
Setting Up the AMG Advanced Device Manager 5. In the MOS DEVICE field, type AMGNews. 6. In the Protocol out field, select AMG. 7. In the Receive PORT field, select 5555. 8. In the AUTO LOAD field, select True. 9. In the Pattern Match field, type X:\RSC\IMG. Then, in the >> field, type C:\TMP. 10. In the TPL Folder field, make sure it points to X:\TPL. 11. In the METATPL Folder field, make sure it points to X:\METATPL. 12. In the TPL EXTENSION field, scn. 13.
Installing the Avid Service Framework Installing the Avid Service Framework If you are running iNEWS Command, the Avid Motion Graphics chassis needs at least the core components of Service Framework installed, so that it is able to connect to a computer running the Avid Lookup service. To install the Avid Service Framework: 1. Insert the Command installation CD (or access the install program from the network). The autorun installation program starts and displays the following screen.
Installing the Avid Service Framework A splash graphic will appear briefly as the installer prepares the InstallShield Wizard. Then the Welcome dialog box appears. 3. Click Next. The Destination Folder dialog box opens.
Installing the Avid Service Framework 4. Set the location to which Avid Service Framework will be installed and click Next. The Workgroup Name dialog box opens. 5. Type the name of the Command workgroup in the field. c If you are updating the Service Framework software, the installer remembers the last installed value. If the workgroup name was changed after the install, the installer will not be aware of the change.
Installing the Avid Service Framework 6. Click Next. The Options dialog box opens. 7. Select the option: Avid Service Framework Client and click Next. The Custom Setup dialog box opens.
Setting Up the AMG Device Service By default, the Time Synchronization service is selected to be installed; however, this service should only be installed if you do not already use something to synchronize your PC clocks. If you use NTP or some other method for time synchronization, do not install this service. For more information about the services in this dialog box, see the tables in “Installing the Avid Service Framework” on page 133. 8.
Setting Up the AMG Device Service 2. Click Next. The License Agreement appears.
Setting Up the AMG Device Service 3. Read the License Agreement, accept the terms, and click Next. If you do not accept the terms, the installation program will not continue. n You can print the terms if you want to read them later or keep a copy for your records. The Destination Folder dialog box opens.
Setting Up the AMG Device Service 4. Do one of the following: t Click Change to designate an install directory, and then click Next. t Accept the default location by clicking Next. The Options dialog box opens. 5. Select Avid Motion Graphics, and click Next. The Custom Setup dialog box appears with the default services selected for installation of client software. However, for CII integration, you must modify the selections to customize your installation.
Setting Up the AMG Device Service 6. Click Next to continue. 7. When the Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears, click Install. 8. When the installation is complete, click Finish. You are now ready to install the appropriate plug-in or the Graphic Inventory Editor (GIE), if necessary. Configuring the AMG Device Service Once you have installed the AMG Device Service on each Avid Motion Graphics playout chassis, you must next configure it. To configure the AMG Device Service: 1.
Confirming Functionality 6. In the ADM IP field, type the local machine’s specific IP address. 7. In the NET CONNECT AS, type the computer name\user name for the AMG Journalist Server, so that the device service connects to the AMG Journalist Server with the right credentials. n If the Journalist Server uses a local log in, enter the local computer name and user name, such as AMGJourn\Admin. A domain login also works here. 8.
Confirming Functionality Starting the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server Starting the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server is the second task in confirming functionality. To start the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server: 1. Turn on the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server. 2.
Confirming Functionality Starting the Avid Motion Graphics Preview Renderers After starting Avid Motion Graphics and the Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server, you must start the Avid Motion Graphics Preview Renderers. To start the Avid Motion Graphics Preview Renderers A & B” 1. On the Avid Motion Graphics preview Renderer computer, click Start > AMGNews Preview Renderer A. 2. Select File > Project > Open All, and navigate to the X:\TPL folder to open the project. 3.
Confirming Functionality 9. Confirm that the item appears with motions and correct replacement data. 10. Create several more items and drag them into the rundown. 11. Create a hand-entered item. 12. Designate one of the items as a library graphic and drag into a playlist. 13. MON Load the show, and confirm that all graphics appear in the Command playlist.
Example of AMGConf.ini File for iNEWS Command Example of AMGConf.ini File for iNEWS Command This topic contains an example of the AMGConf.ini configured for iNEWS Command. ; This a sample base file for AMG, iNews, and iNews Command.
Example of AMGConf.ini File for iNEWS Command "SNAPS PATH"= "X:\preview";net path where to find the snap files "OBJS PATH"= "X:\preview\objs" ;net path where to find the graphics images "VIEW X-RES"= "400";Resolution used by the plug-in to show the "VIEW Y-RES"= "225";generated snaps ;"EXPORT FMT"= "_
Example of AMGConf.ini File for iNEWS Command "OBJ FOLDER"= "P_RENDER2" "DB TYPE"= "ODBC" or ODBC. ;System used to manage the graphics. FILE (deprecated) "VERSION"= "2.6" ControlAir ;Protocol Version. "2.6" or "2.8" for MOS, "CA" for "CHANNELS"= "1,2" [CONTROL] "NAME"= "COMMAND1" Controller "MOS DEVICE"= "CMD" sends commands ;Name used by the Render Unit to reference this ;Name used by the Gateway where the Controller "IP"= "xxx.xxx.xxx.
Example of AMGConf.ini File for iNEWS Command "IP"= "127.0.0.1" ;localhost "AUTO ABSTRACT" = "TRUE" ENPS ;Generate the abstract field for iNews and "ABSTRACT FMT"= ":<2values>" ;Format used to generate the auto abstract "DB TYPE"= "ODBC" "DB PATH"= "P_NCS" "VENDOR" = "MOS" ;it MUST be "ODBC". Only used in stand-alone mode ;ODBC source name. ;Speciall behaviour for some vendors [MOS, VSN] ;[DICTIONARY] ;"NAME"= "MyDICT" ;"REPLACE"= "X:\RSC >> D:\Playout\Clips" 149
7 Installing and Configuring Avid Motion Graphics News Control The following provides instructions for installing and configuring Avid Motion Graphics News Control (AMG News Control) software and related applications. Avid Motion Graphics Servers must have already been installed and licensed before you can install Avid Motion Graphics News Control. To use AMG News Contol you will also need to install, license and configure an iNEWS MOS Gateway.
AMG News Control Installation Tasks AMG News Control Installation Tasks When you do not have iNEWS Command, but use scripts and rundowns in a MOS environment you can use Avid Motion Graphics News Control. This section contains procedures on how to install and configure the Avid Motion Graphics News Control for use in a MOS workflow environment. Before installing AMG News Control, the Avid Motion Graphics servers must have already been installed and licensed.
AMG News Control Installation Tasks Installing AMG Journalist Server Software When installing Avid Motion Graphics News Control for integration with AMG Journalist Server and either the Avid iNEWS News Room Computer System (NRCS) or ENPS, you must first make sure AMG Journalist Server is installed. This might already be done. If AMG Journalist Server software is: • Not installed, go to the topic “Installing Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Server Software” on page 107.
AMG News Control Installation Tasks 6. In the Control section (where NAME = CTRL1): t Set the IP address to the specific address on which AMG News Control will run. 7. In the Control section (where NAME = COMMAND1): t For AMG News Control, comment out this entire section with a ;. 8. In the Render Sections (There are two.): t Set the IP to the specific address for the AMG Playout Servers. 9. In the Manager section: t Set the IP to the specific address for the AMG Journalist server (do not use 127.0.
AMG News Control Installation Tasks Licensing AMG News Control Open Avid License Control on the AMG Journalist Server, and confirm that you have an NRCS license and AMG News Control licenses (if necessary). If you do not have an NRCS license, contact your sales representative to obtain a license. To License Avid Motion Graphics News Control: 1. Open Avid License Control tool. 2. Activate the Avid Motion Graphics NRCS license.
AMG News Control Installation Tasks Understanding the X: Drive Network Share The AMG News system includes a network share folder known as the X: Drive. This is a centralized location where many of the components for the AMG News system reside. The X: Drive includes installers and configuration files for components. The X: Drive is also the centralized repository for the sites graphic templates and assets.
AMG News Control Installation Tasks 3. Click AMGDriveMonitor to install. This configures the X: Drive and configures the system tray icon. 4. Click AMGODBC to install. This configures the database connection. 5. Click the AMGNRCS to install. This configures the AMG Journalist Client. Installing the AMG Preview Renderer The following describes installing the Avid Motion Graphics Preview Renderer on a dedicated computer. For baseline computer requirements, see an Avid Sales associate.
AMG News Control Installation Tasks 4. Select Yes. The User Account Control dialog box opens. n The installer may detect some items already installed. If the menu item as a green check next to it, it is already installed and you can move on to the next step. In the example above, the first four items have already been installed. 5. In the AMG Journalist Applications window, click Avid Motion Graphics News Preview Renderer to install it. 6. Click Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Re-distributable to install it.
AMG News Control Installation Tasks 12. Click Avid Motion Graphics Font Package to install it. n If you planing to use Avid Deko compositions in AMG, you need to install Deko Player 6.3.0 and Deko Chart Designer 1.1.0. If you are not upgrading from Avid Deko you can skip these to installs. 13. Click Exit to close the installer licensing. 14. Open the Avid License Control tool. 15. Add the Preview Renderer licenses (Preview and Clips).
AMG News Control Installation Tasks Configuring Avid MOS Gateway, AMG News Control and iNEWS The last steps are to configure the MOS device channels, and iNEWS rundowns. To Configure Avid MOS Gateway: 1. In iNEWS SYSTEM.MOS-MAP, add an entry for the new MOS ID. See the following example: 2. In iNEWS SYSTEM.MAP, add an entry for the MOS device and its corresponding MOS Gateway. See the following example: 3.
AMG News Control Installation Tasks Configuring ENPS to Host the AMG Journalist Client If you are using AMG Journalist with ENPS, then you must configure ENPS to host the AMG Journalist client. n This can be done from any ENPS client machine. Once configured, the AMG Journalist client will need to be installed (from the X: drive) on all ENPS client machines that need access to it. To configure ENPS to host the AMG Journalist client: 1. Open the ENPS client. 2.
AMG News Control Installation Tasks Confirming Avid Motion Graphics Journalist Functionality After installing and configuring the Journalist and News Control components, confirm the functionality. To confirm Journalist functionality: 1. Open the AMG Journalist client. 2. Double-click an item to open it in the template editor. 3. Add replacement data and click Save. The new item should appear in the Graphic Database area list with a unique ID for the item. 4.
Example of AMGConf.ini File for AMG News Control Example of AMGConf.ini File for AMG News Control This topic contains an example of the AMGConf.ini configured for AMG News Control.
Example of AMGConf.ini File for AMG News Control "SNAPS PATH"= "X:\preview";net path where to find the snap files "OBJS PATH"= "X:\preview\objs" ;net path where to find the graphics images "VIEW X-RES"= "400";Resolution used by the plug-in to show the "VIEW Y-RES"= "225";generated snaps "DICTIONARY"= "PreviewDICT"; ;"EXPORT FMT"= "_
Example of AMGConf.ini File for AMG News Control "GATEWAY"= "GW1" ;Gateway that creates content for this Render Unit "TPL FOLDER"= "X:\Tpl" ;Net path where the templates can be found "RSC FOLDER"= "X:\RSC" can be found ;Net path where resources used to create graphics "OBJ FOLDER"= "P_RENDER2" "DB TYPE"= "ODBC" or ODBC. ;Just leave this alone ;System used to manage the graphics. FILE (deprecated) "VERSION"= "2.6" ControlAir ;Protocol Version. "2.6" or "2.
Example of AMGConf.ini File for AMG News Control [RENDER] ;NEWS CONTROL - Settings for the first Preview channel(required) "NAME"= "Render2" "IP"= "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" ;IP address of AMG Chassis "PORT"= "5124" [MANAGER] ;Just leave this alone ;AMG News Licenser Application IP address "NAME"= "MAIN" ;Just leave this alone "IP"= "xxx.xxx.xxx.
Example of AMGConf.ini File for AMG News Control ;"NAME"= "MyDICT" ;"REPLACE"= "X:\RSC >> D:\Playout\Clips" 166
8 Upgrading Your AMG Server Hardware to Dual Channel This chapter provides procedures for upgrading a single channel Avid Motion Graphics Server to a dual channel Avid Motion Graphics server. This includes adding five additional media drives one additional VGA board, and one additional Video I/O board in your Avid Motion Graphics server. Do not add any hardware if there are any issues with the system. Correct all problems before adding new hardware and making changes to the system.
Avid Motion Graphics Server Board Slots Avid Motion Graphics Server Board Slots The following illustration shows the dual channel Avid Motion Graphics server rear panel as it looks with the two additional boards installed in Slots 4 and 5. • The NVidia® Quadro 4000 VGA board is shipped installed in Slot 4 of the dual channel Avid Motion Graphics servers. When upgrading a single channel Avid Motion Graphics Server to dual channel, you must add this board to Slot 4.
Upgrade Checklist Upgrade Checklist The following table provides a checklist of tasks that must be performed when upgrading a single channel Avid Motion Graphics server to a dual channel Avid Motion Graphics server. Disconnect all cables from your AMG server chassis, and remove the AMG server from the rack. Remove the system cover, as described in “Removing and Installing the System Cover” on page 170.
Upgrade Checklist Materials Checklist The following materials are included in the upgrade kit: • 1 Nvidia VGA board • 1 AJA Video I/O Board • 1 Breakout Panel • 1 cable needed for Breakout panel • 1 DVI-VGA Adapter (not needed) • 1 USB Software Drive • 1 USB Drive Image (TBD) • 1 Avid Motion Graphics Activation Card Removing and Installing the System Cover To remove the top cover: 1. Observe the safety precautions described in Electrostatic Discharge Precautions. 2.
Upgrade Checklist 5. Pull the two pull tabs on the sides of the cover outward. n Make sure the top of unit first needs to slide to the rear to dis-engage it from the chassis front cover. Removing the Top System Cover Front Pull tabs Top cover screws Thumb screws 6. Lift and slide the cover off the system to remove it.
Upgrade Checklist To install the server system cover: 1. Place the cover over the server so that the side edges of the cover sit just outside the server sidewalls. 2. While pulling the tabs outward, slide the cover forward until the tabs click into place and release the pull tabs. 3. Replace the four top cover screws previously removed. 4. Tighten the rear thumbscrews. 5. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cords.
Upgrade Checklist 3. Remove the T-bar by removing the ten (10) screws that are securing it to the chassis. After removing the T-Bar, there is a cover (that directs heat to the rear of the system). Remove that cover also. Removing the T-Bar Front 4 Screws T-Bar 2 Screws 4 Screws 4. Identify the appropriate slot for the additional VGA and Video I/O boards you are installing. 5.
Upgrade Checklist Removing the Blank Card Slot cover Front Location of VGA Power Connector AJA Kona 3G Video I/O board NVidia Quadro VGA board Serial Card Slot 4 USB/PCI Card Slot 5 Slot for New NVidia Quadro VGA board Slot for New AJA Kona 3G Video I/O board SDI 1 SDI 2 SDI 3 SDI 4 Single Channel Server Expansion Slots 6. Insert the Video I/O board in Slot 4 so that it fits into the connector and fills the hole where you previously removed the blank panel (Slot 4).
Upgrade Checklist 7. Insert the VGA board in Slot 5 so that it fits into the connector and fills the hole where you previously removed the blank panel (Slot 4). n When installing the VGA board, be careful not to pinch the cables that connect the PS/2 USB board. n Be sure that the tab at the bottom panel seats into the slot on the bottom of the server chassis. 8. Connect power to the VGA board by doing the following: n a. Pull aside the shroud. b.
Upgrade Checklist 12. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cords into the server. Inserting Additional Media Drives in Your AMG Server This procedure contains information on how to insert the additional five (5) media drives into your Avid Motion Graphics server so that it will be a dual channel capable Avid Motion Graphics server. To insert the additional media drives in your AMG server: 1. Obtain the five (5) additional media drives. 2.
Upgrade Checklist c Do not force a drive into a slot. If you are having problems installing a drive, check to make sure it is level and flat as you insert it into the server, that the drive carrier latch is open and at a 45 degree angle to the drive carrier, and that the LEDs are on the bottom of the drive carrier. 5. Slide the drive into the open drive slot in the Avid Motion Graphics server chassis until it stops. Approximately 1/2 inch of the drive carrier should be outside the server. 6.
Upgrade Checklist If you need to restore the operating system on the server using the USB provided, the username is Administrator and the password is avid (the password is case sensitive and is lower case). It will recognize the new drives, but you must now re-RAID your media drives. For more information, see Re-RAIDing Media Drives. (Optional) Upgrading the AMG Software If you do not have AMG v2.5 or later software installed, you must upgrade to the latest software.
Upgrade Checklist 3. Right-click on the (D:) partition in Disk 1, and select Delete Volume from the menu. Then, right-click on the (E:) partition in Disk 1, and select Delete Volume from the menu The Disk Management dialog box should appear as in the following example. n If Disk 2 also appears, right-click on the (F:) partition in Disk 2, and select Delete Volume from the menu. 4.
Upgrade Checklist 5. Start the MegaRAID Storage Manager by selecting Start > All Programs > MegaRAID Storage Manager > StartupUI, or select the MegaRAID Storage Manager desktop icon. n If your Avid Motion Graphics server OS image is later than version 4, it will not have the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager software pre-installed. Earlier Avid Motion Graphics software versions had this software pre-installed on the server.
Upgrade Checklist 8. Click the Logical tab to confirm that the new drives you inserted appear in the Unconfigured Drives tree. In the following example, note the following: - The previously installed drives (Slots 12 -16) appear in the Drives tree. - The drives you just installed in Slots 7-11 appear In the Unconfigured Drives tree, as “Unconfigured Good”. This indicates that they are new un-configured media drives.
Upgrade Checklist 9. Clear the existing configuration by doing the following: a. Right-click on the LSI MegaRAID SAS. b. Select the Clear Configuration option from the list The Confirm Clear Configuration dialog box opens. 10. Select the Confirm check box, and click Yes to clear the existing configuration. After the existing configuration is cleared, all of the drives that were in the Span: 0, and Span:1 trees should now appear in the Unconfigured Drives tree as “Unconfigured Good”.
Upgrade Checklist 11. Right-click the LSI MegaRAID SAS again, and select Create Virtual Drive. The Create Virtual Drive - Choose mode dialog box opens. 12. Select the Advanced radio button, and click Next. The Create Drive Group - Drive Group Settings dialog box opens. 13. Select the Drive group settings by doing the following: a. In the RAID level field, select RAID 50 - Spanned Drive Group. b. Select five drives by pressing Ctrl and clicking on the five drives. The Add > button becomes enabled. c.
Upgrade Checklist 14. In the Virtual drive settings dialog box, do the following: a. In the Virtual drive name field, make sure it says VD_0. b. In the Capacity field, leave the default of 7.273. c. In the Initialization state field, select No Initialization. d. In the Units field, leave the default of TB. e. In the Strip(e) size field, select 512 KB. f. In the “Read Policy, select Always Read Ahead. g. In the “Write policy” field, select Always Write Back. h.
Upgrade Checklist m. Click the Next Button. The Create Virtual Drive - Summary dialog box opens. 15. Review the summary for the settings you selected to create the virtual drives. Make sure the settings are correct before you create the virtual drive. 16. Once you have confirmed your settings are correct, click the Finish button to create the virtual drive.
Upgrade Checklist 17. When you are done, the Logical Tab should appear as it does in the following example: After the configuration, the system might go to “initializing mode”. This takes about 6 or 7 hours to initialize a single disk. n To view your progress, select Manage > Show Progress.
Upgrade Checklist 18. In Windows, do the following: a. Right-click on Computer, and select Manage. The Computer Management dialog box opens. b. In the Storage tree, select Disk Management. The Initialize Disk dialog box opens. 19. In the Initialize Disk dialog box, do the following: a. Select Disk 1 b. Select the GPT (GUID Partition Table) option. c. Click OK. 20.
Upgrade Checklist 24. In the Format Partition dialog box, do the following: a. Select the “Format this volume with the following settings” option. b. Set the Allocation unit size to 64K. c. Change the Volume label to Graphics. d. Make sure the “Perform a quick format” check box is selected. e. Click Next. 25. Click Finish. After the format is complete, the drive should show Healthy (Primary Partition). 26. Close the Disk Manager. 27. Reboot the system.
9 Adding and Replacing Hardware This section provides procedures for replacing components in your Avid Motion Graphics server.
Removing and Replacing Data Drives As long as you have a spare drive in the server, the RAID controller automatically starts repairing a RAID group using the spare when: • The RAID controller identifies a drive has failed. • A data drive has been taken offline (Make Drive Offline) using the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager. • A data drive has been physically pulled from the server (without being identified using one of the two previous conditions).
Replacing the Avid Motion Graphics Server 3. Push the handle into the drive carrier. This seats the drive in the server. The new drive becomes part of the RAID group. Replacing the Avid Motion Graphics Server Use the following procedure when replacing an and Avid Motion Graphics server. For purposes of this procedure, the server to be replaced is referred to as “old server” and the replacement server as “new server.
Replacing the Avid Motion Graphics Server If you recorded the locations from which the drives were removed on the original server, insert them into the same upper and lower locations. 9. Carefully reinsert all data drives into the original position in which they were in on the old server. If you recorded the locations from which the drives were removed on the original server, insert them into the same drive slot locations. 10. Insert the two power cords into the power supplies on the back of the server.
Replacing the Avid Motion Graphics Server c Do not select the Clear option. Clearing the configuration deletes the RAID configuration off the disks. Doing so renders the RAID set un-usable. All of the data in the Storage Group (in which this server is a part of) becomes unrecoverable. e. Select the “Import logical configuration from all foreign drives” option and click OK. The Foreign Configuration Wizard window appears listing the foreign configurations.
Replacing System Drives in the Server f. Click Accept. g. A dialog box appears asking you to confirm the import, click Yes. h. You are informed when the import completes, click OK. n A background initialization is started and can take several hours to complete. You can use the server, but performance is best once the initialization is finished. Replacing System Drives in the Server There are two system drives installed in the Avid Motion Graphics server.
Replacing System Drives in the Server Replacing System Drives in the Server If replacing the system drives as part of a complete server replacement, see “Replacing the Avid Motion Graphics Server” on page 191. When moving the systems drives from one server to another, the order in which you replace these drives in the new server should not matter. Although it would be good practice to mark the system drives as the upper and lower and replace them back in the same order in the new server.
Replacing System Drives in the Server 4. Click the Run hardware scan button (identified as A in the above illustration) to refresh the RAID data to the current state. 5. The volume icon has two smaller disk icons attached to it - one for each disk of the RAID set. Perform one of the following operations: - If the disk has previously been part of the RAID set, the disk appears as an icon attached to the Volume 0 icon and the application immediately begins the rebuild.
Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server 10. Verify the Avid Motion Graphics server is functioning. If not, call customer support before continuing. Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server This topic contains information on how to install GPI functionality in your AMG playout server. You can also install the GPI card in another computer. Information on how to install the GPI card on another computer is not covered in this guide.
Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server Materials Checklist The following materials are required to perform this procedure: • 1 Sealevel SeaIO GPI board (Model BD8004, or Model 8012) • #2 Phillips Screwdriver GPI Card Installation Checklist The following table provides a checklist of tasks that must be performed when installing a GPI card in an Avid Motion Graphics playout server. Disconnect all cables from your AMG playout chassis (server), and remove the AMG server from the rack.
Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server Removing and Installing the System Cover To remove the top cover: 1. Observe the safety precautions described in “Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on page 189. 2. Make sure the Avid Motion Graphics server is powered off and all peripheral devices and AC power cords are disconnected. 3. Use a #2 Phillips Screwdriver to remove the four top cover screws shown in the following illustration. 4.
Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server 5. Pull the two pull tabs on the sides of the cover outward. n The top of unit first needs to slide to the rear to dis-engage it from the chassis front cover. Removing the Top System Cover Front Pull tabs Top cover screws Thumb screws 6. Lift and slide the cover off the system to remove it.
Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server To install the server system cover: 1. Place the cover over the server so that the side edges of the cover sit just outside the server sidewalls. 2. While pulling the tabs outward, slide the cover forward until the tabs click into place and release the pull tabs. 3. Replace the four top cover screws previously removed. 4. Tighten the rear thumbscrews. 5. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cords.
Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server 3. Remove the T-bar by removing the ten (10) screws that are securing it to the chassis. After removing the T-Bar, there is a cover (that directs heat to the rear of the system). Remove that cover also.
Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server 4. Identify the appropriate slot for the GPI card you are installing. t For single channel AMG servers, insert the GPI card in either Slot 4 or Slot 5.
Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server t For dual channel servers, you must remove the USB/PS2 card from Slot 6, and install the GPI card in Slot 6.
Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server 5. Remove the screw securing the blank panel (or populated slot) associated with the slot where you are installing the GPI card. 6. Insert the GPI card into the slot so that it fits into the connector and fills the hole where you previously removed the blank panel. n Be sure that the tab at the bottom panel seats into the slot on the bottom of the server chassis. 7. Re-attach the T-Bar with the ten (10) screws that you removed earlier. 8.
Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server To install and configure the AMG GPI service: 1. On the AMG playout server, navigate to \AMGGPI\setup.exe to locate the installer for the GPI service, and double-click to run the installer. 2. Access the Avid Motion Graphics GPI Configuration tool by selecting Start > All Programs > Avid > Avid Motion Graphics > AMG GPI Configuration. The Avid Motion Graphics GPI Configuration Tool dialog box opens: 3.
Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server n Clicking the Clear Cfg button reverts all drop lists to the “Nothing” value. f. Click the Restart button to restart the service. Any changes in the configuration from the last time the service was started will get applied. g. (Option) Click the Run Service, button to run the service if it is not running. Click the Stop Service button to stop the service. h.
Installing GPI Functionality in Your AMG Server 2. Click the Miscellaneous tab. The Settings dialog box opens: 3. In the Port field, set the port to match the port that is used in the Avid Motion Graphics GPI Configuration Tool. n In this example, we are using 5130. 4. In the GPIs section, click the Enabled check box, and click OK. If AMG Control is able to connect, the GPI icon will turn green. If it cannot connect, the port will turn gray as shown below.
10 Product Recovery This section describes the procedures to recover your Avid Motion Graphics server drive by reinstalling Windows 7 Ultimate and Avid specific additions and changes. This procedure restores only the Windows operating system and the hardware drivers. It does not restore the Avid Motion Graphics software. The Avid Motion Graphics software must be reinstalled separately, after the operating system recovery is complete.
Reinstalling the Windows Operating System Reinstalling the Windows Operating System Avid provides a recovery image on the 16 GB USB flash drive provided with your Avid Motion Graphics server. The USB flash drive you allows you to re-install the operating system and drivers as it was shipped from Avid. To reinstall the Windows operating system from the Avid Product Recovery flash drive: 1. Locate the 16 Gb USB flash drive with the Avid Motion Graphics image. 2.
Reinstalling the Windows Operating System 9. Press Enter or click OK to confirm the changes. The system continues to start from the USB flash drive. Wait until two windows appear, click on the blue window and select one of the available options: - Recover the OS partition only. - Recover the entire system disk. - Exit without doing a recovery. 10. At the prompt, type 2 to “Recover the entire system disk.
11 Specifications This information provides on the dimensions, weight, environmental, electrical, and the power cord specifications for the Avid Motion Graphics Server. It also recommends the use of an un-interruptible power supply (UPS) and supported network cabling. n For safety and regulatory information about your Avid Motion Graphics Server, see “Safety and Regulatory Information” on page 215.
Dimensions and Weight Dimensions and Weight The following describes the dimensions and weight of the Avid Motion Graphics Server. Component Name Height Width Depth Maximum Weight Avid Motion Graphics Server 5.25 in (133 mm) 17.0 in (432 mm) 29 in (737 mm) 112 lbs (50.8 kg) with the maximum numbers of drives installed Environment The following describes the optimal operating environmental specifications for the Avid Motion Graphics Server.
Supported Cabling w All the electrical work at your site should be done by a licensed electrician. All the electrical changes must meet country, state, and local electrical codes. The Avid Motion Graphics Server supports UPS devices that are connected using network connections, USB connections, and serial connections. Install the software from the UPS manufacturer for advanced shutdown behavior, calibrate the UPS device.
A Safety and Regulatory Information This document contains safety and regulatory information for Avid hardware.
Warnings and Cautions Warnings and Cautions c c c c c c c c This equipment is intended only for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION. 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.
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) Cables Connections to Avid hardware must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) Class A Equipment 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.
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