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Avid Xdeck Setup and User’s Guide • Part 0130-05419-01 Rev. B• Novemberr 2006

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Contents

Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

If You Have Documentation Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

How to Order Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Avid Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 1 Xdeck Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hardware and Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Supported Media Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Recording Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Recording with Chunking (Shared Volume Segmentation) . . . . . . . 20

Data Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Media Destination Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Ethernet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

PortServer Pro Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

MediaManager Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Time-of-Day Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Control Alternatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hardware Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Serial Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Modifier Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Visual Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

LCD Touch Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Audio Knobs and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Audio Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Audio Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Message Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Deck Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Rear Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Overlay Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Control Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Installing Xdeck in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Attaching the Rack Nuts to the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Securing the Xdeck in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Accessing the Knowledge Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter 2 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Audio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Chapter 3 Configuring Xdeck in Avid Unity Workgroup Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Software Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Assigning an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using a Browser for Initial Xdeck Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using the LCD Touch Panel for Initial Xdeck Setup. . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the Xdeck Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

MediaManager Client Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Destination Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Destination Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Video and Audio Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Record Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Front Panel User Interface Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Front Panel Modifier Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Chapter 4 Error Reporting and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Error Reporting and Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Troubleshooting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Power-On Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Network Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Battery Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Saving Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Forcing a Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Calibrating the Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Calibrating the LCD Touch Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Appendix A Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Power Supply Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

CEE-22 Power Cord Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

United States and Canada Power Cord Requirements . . . . . . . . . . 98

European Countries Power Cord Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Appendix B Configuring a DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Understanding DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

IP Addressing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

DNS Naming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Name Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

DNS Server Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

DNS Data Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

DNS Referrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Top Level DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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Windows 2000 and DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Configuring the DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Configuring the DNS Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Creating a Host Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Creating an Associated Pointer Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Configuring the PortServer Pro and the Xdeck for the DNS Server . . . 120

Appendix C Regulatory and Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Canadian ICES-003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Taiwan EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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Figures

Figure 1 Front Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Figure 2 Modifier Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Figure 3 LCD Touch Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Figure 4 Audio AGC Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Figure 5 Audio Meters Displayed on Linear and Logarithmic

Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Figure 6 Deck Control Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Figure 7 Audio and Video Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Figure 8 Overlay in Output Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Figure 9 Control Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Figure 10 Attaching Rack Nuts onto the Rack Enclosure . . . . . . . . .38

Figure 11 Positioning the Xdeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Figure 12 Left Front Slide Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Figure 13 Serial, Ethernet, and Timecode Connectors . . . . . . . . . . .44

Figure 14 Audio Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Figure 15 Video Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Figure 16 Xdeck Browser Home Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Figure 17 Battery Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Figure 18 Reboot Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Figure 19 Receptacle (CEE-22). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Figure 20 NEMA 5-15P Style Plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Figure 21 IP Addressing Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Figure 22 DNS Name and Associated IP Address Diagram . . . . . .103

Figure 23 Name Resolution Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Figure 24 DNS Server Access Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Figure 25 DNS Data Distribution Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Figure 26 DNS Referral Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Figure 27 Top Level DNS Server Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Figure 28 Domain Controller Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

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Tables

Table 1 Supported Avid Media Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Table 2 Recording Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Table 3 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Table 4 Modifier Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Table 5 AGC-Enabled LED Indicators and Conditions . . . . . . . . . 30

Table 6 Audio Mixing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Table 7 Deck Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Table 8 Video and Audio Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Table 9 Overlay Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Table 10 Control Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Table 11 Xdeck Serial, Ethernet, and Timecode Identifiers . . . . . . 44

Table 12 Audio Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Table 13 Video Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Table 14 Links for Configuring Xdeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Table 15 Touch Panel Menu Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Table 16 Front Panel Button Functions When Selecting Items

in the LCD Touch Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Table 17 System Status Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Table 18 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Table 19 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Table 20 Power Supply Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Table 21 United States and Canada Power Cord Requirements . . 98

Table 22 European Power Cord Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Using This Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the Avid® Xdeck™ low-cost digital recorder. The Xdeck is a network appliance that records one stream of video and up to four streams of audio to a preselected Avid Unity™ network drive. The Xdeck supports a variety of Avid media formats. This document describes the features and hardware of the Xdeck enclosures.

n The documentation describes the features and hardware of all models. Therefore, your system might not contain certain features and hardware that are covered in the documentation.

Who Should Use This Guide

This guide is intended for any Xdeck enclosure user who is installing, managing, maintaining, or repairing the enclosure.

About This Guide

This guide will lead you through even the most complex procedures with task-oriented instructions. This guide contains information on:

• Understanding the Xdeck operation and its controls

• Setting up the Xdeck enclosure hardware

• Using the Xdeck LCD panel and control buttons

The Contents lists all topics included in this guide. They are presented with the following overall structure:

• Chapter 1, “Xdeck Overview,” provides an overview of the Xdeck design and capabilities.

• Chapter 2, “Connections,” identifies and describes each connector.

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• Chapter 3, “Configuring Xdeck in Avid Unity Workgroup Environments,” describes how to use your browser to configure the Xdeck. In addition, it lists the LCD touch panel menu selections that can be used to view or change the configuration.

• Chapter 4, “Error Reporting and Maintenance,” describes system status messages, how to save user a setting, and how to calibrate the Xdeck.

• Appendix A, “Specifications,” provides dimensions and weights, environmental specifications, electrical specifications, and power cord requirements for the enclosure.

• Appendix B, “Configuring a DNS Server,” Explains how to create a DNS server on your Avid MediaManager server.

• Appendix C, “Regulatory and Safety Notices,” provides regulatory and safety notices for the enclosure.

• Finally, a detailed Index helps you quickly locate specific topics.

Symbols and Conventions

The term power cycle is used throughout this document. It means to turn the Xdeck off and then on again.

Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:

Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action

n A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions.

c A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data.

w A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm. Follow the guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when handling electrical equipment.

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If You Need Help

If you are having trouble using the Xdeck enclosure:

1. Review the Xdeck configuration settings. Make sure each Xdeck is using a unique IP address. Check that you have supplied all the correct IP addresses and domain names for your Avid Unity workgroup environment.

2. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in this guide. It is especially important to check each step of your workflow.

3. Check the release notes supplied with your Avid application for the latest information that might have become available after the hardcopy documentation was printed.

4. Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues.

> This symbol indicates menu commands (and subcommands) in the order you select them. For example, File > Import means to open the File menu and then select the Import command.

t This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.

Margin tips In the margin, you will find tips that help you perform tasks more easily and efficiently.

Italic font Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables.

Courier Bold font Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.

Ctrl+key Press and hold the first key while you press the second key.

Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action

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5. Visit the online Knowledge Center at www.avid.com/support. Online services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Search this online Knowledge Center to find answers, to view error messages, to access troubleshooting tips, to download updates, and to read/join online message-board discussions.

6. For Technical Support, please call 800-800-AVID (800-800-2843).

For Broadcast On-Air Sites and Call Letter Stations, call800-NEWSDNG (800-639-7364).

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Simply e-mail your documentation comments to Avid Technology at

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Chapter 1

Xdeck Overview

Xdeck is a low-cost digital recorder designed for the Avid Unity MediaNetwork environment. Xdeck allows you to record incoming media directly into workgroup storage drives (called workspaces). Previously, Avid editing systems would be used to record the media, preventing the Avid editor from editing. Now media can be recorded directly into Avid Unity workspaces — unattended and at a lower cost — freeing the Avid editing system for editing.

Design

The Xdeck is designed for ease of use. Once the Xdeck is configured, this network appliance records one stream of video and up to four streams of audio to a preselected network drive. The video format you select in the Xdeck should be compatible with the editing systems at your site. The captured material is made available to Avid editing systems that use OMF® compliant media files. You can set up and configure the Xdeck by using either the front panel liquid crystal display (LCD) user interface (UI) or Web browser UI.

The Xdeck operates seamlessly on the Avid Unity MediaNetwork. The Record and Stop buttons, located on the front panel of the Xdeck, allow you to initiate and terminate the capture of material. In addition to these front panel buttons, you can control and capture material through Avid iNEWS™ Media Browse™ by using a serial RS-422 interface. The interface uses standard Sony® BVW slave deck controls with custom command set extensions.

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Hardware and Software Requirements

Your Xdeck system requires the following Avid Unity components and versions:

• Avid Unity MediaNetwork Version 3.1 or later

• Avid Unity MediaManager Version 3.5 or later

• Avid NewsCutter® and Avid NewsCutter XP Version 3.0 or later

• Avid PortServer Pro II based on the Intel® Server Chassis SR2200 platform or newer (the Intel ISP2150 Internet Server platform is not supported)

n The Xdeck connects to a PortServer Pro through a network switch.

• A network Domain Name System (DNS) server

n If your Avid Unity environment does not have a network DNS server, instructions for creating one can be found on the Avid Knowledge Center See “Accessing the Knowledge Center” on page 41.

Optional Avid Unity components include:

• Avid iNEWS Media Browse Version 2.2.1 or later

• Avid Unity TransferManager Version 2.0 or later

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Software Overview

The Xdeck system uses an embedded software application that supports all networking and operational requirements of the Xdeck.

Source Selection

The Xdeck can capture video from either a component (Y, R-Y, B-Y) or a composite video input, and it can capture up to four audio inputs. Audio tracks are captured from the audio input connectors to the corresponding audio track in the editing software. For example, XLR connector 1 is audio track 1, and XLR connector 4 is audio track 4. All audio tracks can be individually enabled or disabled.

You can select the input source by using one of the following:

• Front panel manual buttons

• Web browser control panel

The Xdeck starts up with the user-selected default settings and continues to use those selections unless you change the settings. Changing these settings sometimes requires you to power cycle the Xdeck before you can use the new settings.

n The term power cycle, used throughout this document, means to turn the Xdeck off and then on again.

Supported Media Formats

The media files created by Xdeck and stored on Avid Unity workspaces are OMF Version 1.0 compliant. The Xdeck supports the Avid media formats listed in Table 1.

Support for the MPEG 50 (IMX) video format does not come standard with the Xdeck. The process that turns on MPEG 50 can only be enabled by Avid. You must order this option when you purchase the Xdeck.


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n The size of each media file is limited to 2 gigabytes (GB). A single track within a master clip can consist of multiple media files.

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Recording Modes

Xdeck supports multiple recording modes that can only be selected with the LCD touch panel UI. Table 2 lists the modes.

n When you are recording and no cable is connected to the input that is selected, black is recorded.

Table 1 Supported Avid Media Formats

Media File Type Supported Formats

Video (NTSC and PAL) DV25

NTSC supports DVCPRO (DV25 411).

PAL supports DVCAM™ and DVCPRO (DV25 420):

• DVCAM is for PAL 420.

• DVCPRO is for PAL 411.

DV50

(Option) MPEG 50 — IMX

Audio AIFC — 44.1/48 kHz

WAVE — 44.1/48 kHz

Table 2 Recording Modes

Mode Description

Normal Records real-time events or media. This video and audio mode captures the input signal and stores the media on an Avid Unity workspace.

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Time-lapse Allows the user to capture a subset of the real-time events or media to an Avid Unity workspace. This programmable video-only mode provides the ability to capture a ratio of video frames. Time-lapse operation is possible for all video compression formats.

For example, 1 out of 2 captures half of the source material. When set to 1 out of 10, a tenth of the material, or 1 out of every 10 frames is captured.

Animation Provides the ability to capture one frame of video to an Avid Unity workspace each time the system is triggered. Animation is a video-only capture mode that operates with all video compression formats. Only the front panel Record button is used in Animation mode.

n Animation mode is not actually listed in the LCD touch panel menus. It is enabled using the Time-lapse settings. For more information on the Record settings, see Table 15 on page 69.

To set Animation mode:

1. Touch the LCD touch panel to enter the menu mode.

2. Select Record/Chunking > Record Settings.

3. Set Timelapse Record to 00:00:00.

4. Set Timelapse Out Of to 00:00:00.

The Record button lights and each time the Record button is pressed, one video frame is captured. Xdeck pauses the recording after each frame. Press the Stop button to exit Animation mode.

RetroLoop™ Will not be implemented in the initial release of Xdeck. The smaller red button on the front panel does not provide any function at this time. If you press this button, a message will display in the LCD touch panel, informing you that the feature is unavailable.

Table 2 Recording Modes (Continued)

Mode Description


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To check for your current recording mode:

t Press Shift+Record.

The LCD panel displays the recording mode.

Recording with Chunking (Shared Volume Segmentation)

When chunking is selected, the media is sent in segments, allowing workgroup users access to media that is currently being captured. Avid editing systems refer to chunking as Shared Volume Segmentation. For more information, see the Avid Unity MediaManager Setup and User’s Guide.

The chunk time is preprogrammed, initially providing media 15 seconds after recording has started. At each chunk interval, more media is available, adding to your previous media until the media reaches the 2-GB file size limit. To enable chunking, see “Record Settings” on page 67. The Xdeck supports chunking by creating subclips of the material at a predetermined file size and by periodically checking in captured material through the Avid Unity MediaManager client interface.

Data Files

The Xdeck creates media and metadata files in the OMFI MediaFiles directories on the target workspaces. If the OMFI MediaFiles directory is not present on the selected network media drive, the Xdeck creates one. The Xdeck also will create a subdirectory under the OMFI MediaFiles directory.

The Xdeck cannot perform bin management operations. Bin entries for Xdeck media are generated by the MediaManager server once the material is checked in.

Workspaces must already be created in the Avid Unity MediaNetwork when you select the workspace name during the Xdeck setup (see “Destination Location” on page 62). However, Xdeck will create new projects, bins, and catalogs if the names you enter do not already exist.

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Media Destination Selection

The Xdeck remembers the last storage destination set. Whether you initiate recording by manually pressing the front panel Record button or by remotely controlling the recording through the RS-422 serial port, media is stored to the last selected network media drive (workspace). This feature allows you to crash record using the front panel Record button for quick captures.

When the network media drive is full, the LCD touch panel will display an error message and will stop recording. For a complete list of system messages, see Table 17 on page 82.

Ethernet Connections

The Xdeck system has two Ethernet connections:

• Control and configuration connection (LAN 1)

• Data connection (LAN 2)

Each connection needs its own IP address. The Xdeck system operates as a PortServer Pro client to the Avid Unity storage area network (SAN). If the control and data are on separate networks, the data port (LAN 2) must be connected to the same switch as the PortServer Pro.

Xdeck establishes a connection with MediaManager, using the control and configuration connection, to check in project information and other metadata associated with the captured material. This process occurs at the start of recording, during chunking, and when capture is terminated.

Networking

Xdeck connects to the shared storage network with a unique name and IP address. Avid Unity MediaNetwork associates each Xdeck by using either the Xdeck name or the IP address. Xdeck uses a user name and password to log in to Avid Unity MediaManager. Xdeck is compliant with PortServer Pro Version 2.0 and later.


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PortServer Pro Connection

The Xdeck software contains Avid Unity client code that provides the appropriate file and directory access to the storage area network. Avid has qualified Xdeck support on the PortServer Pro based on the SR2200 and newer platforms.

n The PortServer Pro based on the Intel ISP2150 Internet Server platform is not qualified to support the Xdeck.

The Xdeck does not use a license in the Avid Unity workgroup environment. Xdeck does not appear in the PortServer Pro Status Viewer.

MediaManager Client

The Xdeck software contains MediaManager client software. The MediaManager server is sent messages by Xdeck to initiate check-ins and when capture is terminated. The MediaManager client generates and stores an OMF2 file with clip metadata on the Avid Unity MediaNetwork.

Time-of-Day Timecode

Xdeck takes the time-of-day (TOD) timecode from the Avid Unity MediaNetwork environment. The time and date are established each time the Xdeck is turned on. If an external timecode is not connected to the LTC IN connector, the Xdeck uses the TOD as an internal timecode.

Control Alternatives

For flexibility, the Xdeck supports more than one control mechanism. These mechanisms are described in the following sections.

Front and Rear Panels

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Hardware Control Panel

The front panel of the Xdeck unit contains an LCD touch panel, buttons for capturing media, indicators and controls for the audio, and a headphone jack. Figure 1 shows the front panel. Portions of the front panel are designed to resemble a standard deck control interface with the appropriate buttons for recording, playing, pausing, and shuttling. Additional buttons are provided for nonlinear deck navigation.

The LCD touch panel menu system provides you with the flexibility to tailor media-capturing settings. These settings include workgroup settings, user preferences, and interface operations.

You have the ability to instantly capture (crash record) to a predetermined workspace on the Avid Unity shared storage system by pressing the Record button.

Serial Control

The Xdeck supports the standard Sony BVW slave deck control operations. These operations include recording, playing, pausing, shuttling, and navigating to timecode. Connection to the Xdeck is through a standard 9-pin RS-422 interface on the rear of the Xdeck.


Xdeck uses industry-standard video and audio, input and output connections in addition to network and deck control connections. The Xdeck is designed for a 19-inch (483-mm) rack occupying two rack units (2U). For information on installing the Xdeck into a rack, see “Installing Xdeck in a Rack” on page 38.

Front Panel Controls

You can manually configure your Xdeck by using the LCD touch panel UI. Table 15 on page 69 lists the menu structure of the LCD touch panel UI. Most of these settings are also available with the browser interface; see “Using the Xdeck Web Pages” on page 57.


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n Avid recommends using the browser to configure the Xdeck whenever possible.

Figure 1 shows the controls on the front of the Xdeck.

Figure 1 Front Panel Layout

Table 3 describes the front panel controls.

LCD panel contrast control (recessed)

Manual audio gain controls (see Figure 4)LCD touch panel

Deck Controls(see Figure 6)

Headphone jack Power switch

Local/Remoteswitch

Headphone volume control

Modifier buttons(see Figure 2)

Table 3 Front Panel Controls

Control Description

LCD touch panel The LCD touch panel is menu driven. You can configure and change settings by using the touch panel and the modifier buttons.

LCD panel contrast control

A recessed control is available that allows you to increase and decrease the contrast of the LCD touch panel display. Use a very small screwdriver to make adjustments.

Manual audio gain controls

The audio gain controls allow you to adjust the gain of the audio inputs. Audio levels are displayed on the LCD touch panel. For more information on the knobs and LEDs, see “Audio Knobs and LEDs” on page 29.


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Power switch The power switch turns the Xdeck on and off.

n The term power cycle, used throughout this document, means to turn the Xdeck off and then on again.

Deck controls Five buttons below the LCD touch panel match the buttons on a videotape recorder (VTR). For more information on the buttons, see “Visual Status Information” on page 28.

Modifier buttons Most of these buttons have dual functions. One function is to perform the task indicated by the icon on the button. The other function is to work in conjunction with the LCD touch panel to input data and make selections. For more information on the buttons, see “Modifier Buttons” on page 26.

Headphone jack and volume control

Plug a headphone set into the headphone jack and use the knob above the jack to adjust the volume. The headphone jack is a mono jack only.

n If you are using a stereo headphone, you will only hear audio on one output. You need a mono headphone to hear both sides.

Remote/Local switch

This switch is used to change the Xdeck between Local mode and Remote mode. Remote mode enables you to control the Xdeck remotely, using the Xdeck REMOTE serial interface connector.

When Local/Remote switch is in Remote mode, the deck control buttons are ignored. A deck controller connected to the serial input controls when recording starts and stops. After a deck controller has started a recording in Remote mode, you can switch the Local/Remote switch to Local mode and press the Stop button to stop the recording.

Table 3 Front Panel Controls (Continued)

Control Description


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Modifier Buttons

Figure 2 shows the modifier buttons on the front panel. Table 4 describes their functions. Table 16 on page 79 lists other functions they perform when you use the LCD touch panel menu.

Figure 2 Modifier Buttons

SHIFT IN

OUT

YRB

EXT

RetroLoop button (This feature is not supported in the first release of Xdeck.)

Mark OUT button Go to OUT button (unsupported in the first release)

Composite buttonGo to IN button (unsupported in the first release)

Step Backward button

Mark IN button Component button

Step Forward button

Shift (modifier) button


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n Table 3 describes the front panel controls.

Table 4 Modifier Buttons

Button Description

Shift The Shift button works in conjunction with the LCD touch panel selection. Holding the Shift button while touching the LCD touch panel will give you alternative selections. For more information, see Table 16 on page 79.

IN and OUT Mark IN and OUT points on-the-fly by pressing the Shift+IN or Shift+OUT buttons while recording. Pressing IN or OUT alone does not mark IN or OUT points.

When you press Shift+IN again, the first mark IN point moves. Pressing Shift+OUT again moves the mark OUT point. You cannot mark more that one mark IN and one mark OUT point per clip.

n You can have just an IN point without having an OUT point, or an OUT point without having an IN point.

< and > Use the Step Forward and Step Backward buttons to move between frames and for entering information in the LCD touch panel menus.

|<< and >>| The Go to IN and Go to OUT buttons are not supported in the first release of Xdeck.

RetroLoop The small red button enables and disables RetroLoop mode. This feature will not be operational until a future release.

YRB and EXT The component (YRB) and composite (EXT) video inputs can be selected by pressing the appropriate button.

When you use the front panel buttons to switch between component and composite video, Xdeck remembers the audio tracks you selected when you last recorded with the video input.


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Visual Status Information

You can monitor a variety of status information: environmental conditions (voltages and temperatures), system information (record time and audio levels), and error conditions. Status information is provided visually by the LCD touch panel, the LEDs, and the deck control buttons.

LCD Touch Panel

The LCD touch panel displays the following items:

• Audio level meters

• System messages

• Connection and source settings

• System state

The LCD touch panel displays your recording mode settings when the LCD touch panel menu is not in use. Figure 3 identifies the items displayed.

Figure 3 LCD Touch Panel Display

DV25DVCPRO

XDECK_NAME00:02:35UNITY

NTSC-N 48KAIF

VID = COMPOSITE

000600:13:33: 00

Xdeck 1.0

0001/0006 CLIP_NAME

L R RL

0

Message bar

Audio meters

Xdeck code versionTimecode

Xdeck internal clip number

Number of clips

Video input

Network connection

Estimated recording time remaining on workspace

Xdeck name

Video format (only displayed in DV resolution)

Video resolution Video standard Audio frequency Audio format

Name of clip


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Audio Knobs and LEDs

The front hardware panel provides two audio LEDs and an automatic gain control (AGC) knob for each audio input. The audio knobs are push buttons that turn each of the four audio tracks on and off. The LCD screen displays an L or R when the track is on. The LED beside the each audio track knob lights. Two dashes (– –) in the LCD panel indicate the audio track is off.

Figure 4 shows the audio track control knob and the two LEDs for the four audio inputs.

Figure 4 Audio AGC Controls

When AGC for the audio channel is enabled, the AGC LED is green. The LEV LED is a tricolor LED that reflects the current audio recording level. When you use the AGC knob to manually adjust the audio gain, the AGC level LEDs operate as listed in Table 5.

LEV

Audio track control knob

AGC

Channel 1 Channel 2

Channel 3 Channel 4


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Audio Meters

The audio meters in the LCD touch panel can be displayed on two scales: a linear (LIN) scale or a logarithmic (LOG) scale. Figure 5 shows how the audio meters appear on each scale. This selection is available in the LCD touch panel settings.

Figure 5 Audio Meters Displayed on Linear and Logarithmic Scales

Table 5 AGC-Enabled LED Indicators and Conditions

LED Indicator and Condition

Audio automatic gain control (AGC)

Green — AGC enabled

Off — AGC disabled

Audio recording level (LEV)

Off — Track disabled, does not record or passthrough the audio on that channel.

Enabled track functions:

Green — Audio level nominal

Yellow — Audio level approaching saturation

Red — Audio level saturated

L R RL

0

L R RL

0

Logarithmic metersLinear meters


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When you select how to display the audio meters on the touch panel, the maximum full scale meter range is 90 dB. You can view the complete scale in the LCD touch panel or zoom in on just one-third or two-thirds of the scale.

To change the audio meter scale:


2. Select System Setting > Environment > Meters.

3. Select the how you want the audio meters to display. For a list of selections, see Table 16 on page 79.

Audio Mixer

You use the front panel audio knobs in combination with the Step Forward and Step Backward buttons to work like an 11-state mixer between the left and right tracks.

n The default settings are L– for tracks 1 and 3 and –R for tracks 2 and 4.

To change the balance between the left and right:

t Push and hold the audio knob for the track you want to change, and press the Step Forward or the Step Backward buttons.

Table 6 Audio Mixing Options

First Character

Second Character Left Right Description

L – Left 100%a Right 0% Track plays 100% on left output, 0% on right.

L ~ Left 90% Right 10% Track plays 90% on left output, 10% on right.

L = Left 75% Right 25% Track plays 75% on left output, 25% on right.

L r Left 60% Right 40% Track plays 60% on left output, 40% on right.

L R Left 50% Right 50% Track plays 50% on left output, 50% on right.

l R Left 40% Right 60% Track plays 60% on left output, 40% on right.


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Message Bar

Messages appear in the LCD touch panel and are cleared as follows:

• When the message times out

• When the message is replaced with a new message

• When you manually clear the message by touching the clear button on the LCD touch panel

The LCD touch panel will not enter the menu mode when a message is displayed. You must clear the message before Xdeck can enter menu mode.

To clear a message from the touch panel:

t Touch the CLR button.

= R Left 25% Right 75% Track plays 25% on left output, 75% on right.

~ R Left 10% Right 90% Track plays 10% on left output, 90% on right.

– R Left 0% Right 100% Track plays 0% on left output, 100% on right.

~ ~ Silent Silent Records, but silent outputs.

– – Off Off No sound is recorded.

a. The percentage (%) shows how much the track is attenuated.

Table 6 Audio Mixing Options (Continued)

First Character

Second Character Left Right Description


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Deck Control Buttons

Figure 6 shows the deck control buttons. These buttons have a backlight to help determine the recording state of the Xdeck. Table 7 lists the functions of these buttons and Table 16 on page 79 lists other functions they perform when you use the LCD touch panel menu.

Figure 6 Deck Control Buttons

Table 7 lists the functions of the buttons that light.

Stop buttonPlay button(This feature is not supported in the first release of Xdeck.)

Fast forward button

Fast backward button

Record button

Table 7 Deck Control Buttons

Button Indicator and Condition

Record Solid red when system is recording.

Play Playing back captured video from the Xdeck is not supported in the initial release of Xdeck.

Stop Lit when system is paused.

<<< and >>> Lit when system is shuttling.

Other buttons that light:

RetroLoop This function is not supported in the initial release of Xdeck. If pressed, an error message will display in the LCD touch panel.

YRB Lit when source is component.

EXT Lit when source is composite.


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Rear Connections

The Xdeck supports industry-standard video and audio inputs and outputs to provide flexibility for individual requirements. Figure 7 shows the rear layout of the Xdeck interface connections.

Figure 7 Audio and Video Rear Panel Connectors

Table 8 lists the inputs and outputs on the Xdeck. For details on each connector, see Chapter 2.

Video outputs

Video inputsLongitudinal timecode (LTC) input and output

Audio inputs Audio outputs

Table 8 Video and Audio Connectors

Connector Description

Video Inputs 1 component input (rear panel, 3 BNC)1 composite input (rear panel, 1 BNC)

Video Outputs 1 component input (rear panel, 3 BNC)1 composite preview video output with overlay (1 BNC)1 composite program video output (1 BNC)

LTC IN and OUT 1 analog TC output (1 BNC)1 analog TC input (1 BNC)


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Overlay Display

When you have a monitor connected to the composite video output, you can monitor the video being fed to the Xdeck input. When the Overlay feature is enabled, Xdeck status can also be monitored. For information on enabling Overlay in the LCD touch panel, see Table 15 on page 69. Table 9 lists the information that can be displayed when Overlay is enabled.

Audio Inputs 4 XLR inputs with individual line/microphone level and 48-volt (V) phantom power on/off.

User-selectable automatic gain control (AGC) or manual record-level adjustments through LCD touch panel user interface or Remote mode setup.

Audio Outputs 2 XLR outputs 1 mono headphone jack (front panel)

n If you use stereo headphones in the mono headphone jack, all audio tracks mix down to the left headphone jack.

Table 8 Video and Audio Connectors (Continued)


Table 9 Overlay Options

Option Display

Warn Displays Xdeck error messages.

Status Displays the status of the Xdeck; for example, Ready, Recording, or Disconnect.

Active Displays the selected video and audio inputs.


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In the Output monitor overlay, the audio displays A1234 if four channels are selected. If no channels are selected, there is a Speaker icon with a line through it. Figure 8 identifies the items displayed.

Figure 8 Overlay in Output Monitor

Timeline Displays the projected time remaining in the workspace.

Timecode Displays the timecode.

Disk Displays the name of the selected workspace.

Table 9 Overlay Options (Continued)

Option Display

RECORDING

00:01:57:- - 132:55

XDECK_DEVICE_NAME 00:02:35

COMPOSITE A1234

Message bar(same message as LCD touch panel)

Enabled audio tracks

Time remaining

Xdeck device name

Active video input

Timecode

Status Duration of current clip


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Control Connectors

Figure 9 shows the control connectors on the rear of the Xdeck.

Figure 9 Control Connectors

Table 10 lists the connections used for controlling the Xdeck. For details on each connector, see Chapter 2.

RS-232 serial connection Ethernet control connection

Ethernet data connection

RS-422 serial connection

Table 10 Control Connectors


Ethernet 10BASE-T Ethernet control connection

100BASE-T Ethernet data connection

RS-232 serial 9-pin male RS-232 system console connector

RS-422 serial 9-pin female RS-422 remote deck control connector


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Installing Xdeck in a Rack

The Xdeck is designed for 19-inch (483-mm) rack enclosures and requires two EIA rack units (2U), or 3 ½ inches (76.2-mm) of rack space. Xdeck provides rack nuts for those rack enclosures that do not have threaded holes. Rack-nut clips position the rack nuts at the holes of the rack and are used to secure the rack components in place.

w To ensure the stability of the rack enclosure, start from the bottom when you install the rack components in the rack enclosure.

Attaching the Rack Nuts to the Rack

Install the rack nuts where the Xdeck front panel will secure to the rack enclosure. If your rack enclosure has threaded holes, skip this procedure.

To attach the rack nuts to the rack enclosure:

t From the inside of the enclosure rail, slide the rack-nut clip over the hole you want to use (see Figure 10).

Figure 10 Attaching Rack Nuts onto the Rack Enclosure

Rack-nut clip slid over hole

Rack enclosuremounting rail

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Securing the Xdeck in a Rack

The Xdeck ships with four rackmount screws and Teflon® washers. Use these screws and washers to mount the Xdeck to the rack. If your rack has threaded holes, you might have your own rack screws. If your rack does not have threaded holes, install the rack nuts included with the Xdeck (see “Attaching the Rack Nuts to the Rack” on page 38).

To attach the Xdeck to the rack enclosure:

1. Select the lowest position in the rack where you can mount the Xdeck. Position the Xdeck so that the bottom is at the baseline of a U-alignment position (see Figure 11).

Figure 11 Positioning the Xdeck

5/8 in

5/8 in

1/2 in

5/8 in

5/8 in

1/2 in

5/8 in

5/8 in

1/2 in

5/8 in

5/8 in

1/2 in

1U

2U

3U

Xdeck

Rack mounting rail

EIA rack unit

Rack mounting rail

1 3/4 in

1 3/4 in

1 3/4 inBaseline of Xdeck is at U-alignmentposition between two 1/2-inch holes.

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c You should have someone helping you to hold the Xdeck while you are securing it.

2. Position the front of the Xdeck flush against the outside of the front mounting rail. Align the holes in the Xdeck with the holes in the front mounting rail (see Figure 12).

3. From the front of the rack enclosure, insert the screws (with Teflon washers) through the Xdeck and front mounting rail, and tighten.

Figure 12 Left Front Slide Bracket

aXdeck Teflon washer

Rack enclosure front mounting rail

Screw

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Accessing the Knowledge Center

The Avid Customer Support Knowledge Center (Knowledge Center) provides additional information that is frequently updated.

n Some locations on the Knowledge Center require you to log in as a registered user, but you can access most of the information in the Knowledge Center without registering and logging in.

To access the Knowledge Center:

1. Go to www.avid.com.

2. Click Support, and then click Online Support.

3. Under the Knowledge Center heading, click Documentation.

The Knowledge Center opens to the Documentation tab.

4. (Option) Click Login.

n If you are not already a registered user of the Knowledge Center, click Register and follow the on-screen registration instructions to register now. Registered users can access more information.

5. Choose your product line from the Current Product pop-up menu at the top.

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Chapter 2

Connections

This chapter explains each of the interface connections on the Xdeck enclosure. Although you do not need to connect your audio and video inputs and outputs for the initial setup, you do need an Ethernet connection to initially configure each Xdeck.

c Do not connect the Xdeck to your Avid Unity MediaNetwork until you have initially configured the Xdeck with an IP address provided from your network administrator.

The initial configuration is done using your computer’s Ethernet port connected to the Ethernet control and configuration interface connector (LAN 1) on the rear of the Xdeck. The LAN 1 connector is identified in the “Control Connections” on page 44. For more information on the initial configuration, see Chapter 3.

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Control Connections

Figure 13 identifies the control, data, serial, and timecode connectors on the Xdeck. For a description of each connector, see Table 11.

Figure 13 Serial, Ethernet, and Timecode Connectors

1 2 3 4 5

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Table 11 Xdeck Serial, Ethernet, and Timecode Identifiers

Number Label Function

1 AUX 1(serial control interface)

9-pin male RS-232 serial interface used as a console port designed for in-house configuration. This is not intended for customer use. For more information, see “Serial Control” on page 23.

2 REMOTE(serial interface)

9-pin female RS-422 serial interface used for remote control to the Xdeck by using a special Avid 9-pin serial control cable and serial adapter.

This connector works with the REMOTE/ LOCAL switch. This port is enabled when the switch is in the REMOTE position.

The LOCAL position turns remote control off.

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3 LAN 1(Ethernet control interface)

10BASE-T control port Ethernet connection to the Avid Unity network. Connects to a network switch. Xdeck use this port to communicate with the Avid Unity MediaManager.

This connector is used to connect to a computer and to use a browser application to configure Xdeck. See “Using a Browser for Initial Xdeck Setup” on page 53.

4 LTC IN Longitudinal timecode (TC) input, female connector. A master clock is used to synchronize Xdeck to the Avid Unity MediaNetwork master clock (SMPTE for NTSC, and EBU for PAL). There are three TC modes, see Table 15 on page 69.

5 LTC OUT Longitudinal timecode output, male connector.

6 LAN 2(Ethernet data interface)

100BASE-T data port Ethernet connection to the Avid Unity MediaNetwork. Connects to a network switch and provides fast transfers to Avid Unity.

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Audio Connections

Figure 14 identifies the audio connectors on the Xdeck. For a description of each connector, see Table 12.

Figure 14 Audio Connectors

1

2

3

4

5

7

6

8

9

10 12

11 13 14

Table 12 Audio Identifiers

Number Label Channel Function

1 AUDIO IN CH–1 Channel 1 Input, female connector




5 AUDIO OUT CH–1 Channel 1 Output, male connector

6 AUDIO OUT CH–2 Channel 2 Output, male connector

7 AUDIO IN CH–1 Channel 1 48-V phantom power On/Off switch

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8 AUDIO IN CH–1 Channel 1 +4 dB/–60 dB switch







Table 12 Audio Identifiers (Continued)

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Video Connections

Figure 15 identifies the video connectors on the Xdeck. For a description of each connector, see Table 13.

Figure 15 Video Connectors

1 2 3 4

569 8 7

Table 13 Video Identifiers


1 COMPONENT Y IN Video Y component input, BNC connector. Connects to Y analog video output of decks, satellite feeds, or routers.

2 COMPONENT R-Y IN Video R-Y component input, BNC connector. Connects to R-Y analog video output of decks, satellite feeds, or routers.

3 COMPONENT B-Y IN Video B-Y component input, BNC connector. Connects to B-Y analog video output of decks, satellite feeds, or routers.

4 COMPOSITE IN Composite video input, BNC connector. Connects to analog video output of NTSC decks, satellite feeds, or routers.

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5 COMPOSITE OUT 2 (Super) Composite video output, BNC connector. Connects to analog video input of decks, monitors, or routers.

The Xdeck Composite Out 2 Super connector is designed for your Output monitor.

6 COMPOSITE OUT 1 Composite video output, BNC connector. Connects to analog video input of decks, monitors, or routers.

7 COMPONENT B-Y OUT Video B-Y component output, BNC connector. Connects to analog video input of decks or routers.

8 COMPONENT R-Y OUT Video R-Y component output, BNC connector. Connects to analog video input of decks or routers.

9 COMPONENT Y OUT Video Y component output, BNC connector. Connects to analog video input of decks or routers.

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Chapter 3

Configuring Xdeck in Avid Unity Workgroup Environments

This chapter describes how to configure the Xdeck in Avid Unity workgroup environments.

c Do not connect multiple Xdeck recorders to your Avid Unity shared storage environment until you have assigned new unique IP address to each Xdeck.

Software Requirements

Avid Unity MediaNetwork Release 3.1 and later supports Xdeck. You must have the Avid Unity MediaNetwork workgroup environment already operating before adding the Xdeck to the environment.

Configuration

The Xdeck is configured at each site as a network appliance. Site-specific settings need to be applied for the Xdeck to operate in your workgroup environment. Each Xdeck installed needs to be uniquely configured.

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Xdeck ships with two predetermined, fixed, internet protocol (IP) addresses: one for the control interface and one for the data interface. As part of a setup procedure, your administrator must first configure an administrative client system to match the Xdeck configuration IP address. Typically, a direct physical connection is established using this IP address.

Program Xdeck with the following:

• A site-specific host name

• A site-specific node IP address and mask for the control interface

• A site-specific node IP address and mask for the data interface

• The PortServer Pro IP address

• The DNS server IP address

• MediaManager user name and password

• MediaManager host name or IP address

The Xdeck uses a browser interface connection that allows you to input site-specific settings. Once the site-specific settings are completed, the Xdeck requires that you power cycle the Xdeck system. Once the Xdeck is turned on again, installation into the local area network (LAN) with the new site settings is possible.

n Not all setting changes require you to power cycle the Xdeck. A message appears in the browser interface or in the LCD touch panel when you must power cycle the Xdeck for the changes to take effect.

c Do not connect multiple Xdeck recorders to your Avid Unity shared storage environment until you have assigned a new, unique IP address to each Xdeck.

Assigning an IP Address

The Xdeck can be initially configured using a dynamic Web page. You access each Xdeck with your browser. You need to connect a crossover Ethernet cable between the LAN 1 connector on the Xdeck and a computer (such as a laptop computer). Avid supplies an Ethernet crossover cable with the Xdeck.

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n You can use a standard Ethernet cable if you connect your computer through a switch or a hub to the Xdeck.

Use the Local Area Connection Properties window to make sure you are on the same subnet mask as the Xdeck. For more information, see your network administrator. After checking that you are on the same subnet mask, open your browser application on your computer and type in the default IP address loaded into each new Xdeck. The following are the Xdeck loaded defaults:

• IP address 192.168.0.1

• Subnet mask 255.255.255.0

The Xdeck configuration page appears, allowing you to assign a unique IP address and to configure the Xdeck to your Avid Unity MediaNetwork. For more information, see “Using a Browser for Initial Xdeck Setup” on page 53.

You can also use the LCD touch panel to configure the Xdeck. This does not require you to make any connection to the Xdeck. Although it might be more tedious. For more information, see “Using the LCD Touch Panel for Initial Xdeck Setup” on page 55.

Using a Browser for Initial Xdeck Setup

The computer you are using to set up the Xdeck must be on the same subnet as the Xdeck. Avid ships Xdeck with the IP address set to 192.168.0.1 and the subnet mask set to 255.255.255.0. For more information on setting your computer to this subnet address, see your network administrator.

The following steps provide an overview of the initial Xdeck setup.

To initially set up the Xdeck:

1. Use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the LAN 1 connector on the Xdeck to the Ethernet port on any computer.

n Avid ships Xdecks ship with a Category 5 Ethernet crossover cable.

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3. Start your computer’s HTML browser application (for example Netscape® or Internet Explorer).

4. Type in the default Xdeck IP address:

http://192.168.0.1

All Xdecks ship with the same default IP address. Accessing the Xdeck through the browser allows you to set a unique IP address and to configure the Xdeck to your Avid Unity MediaNetwork.

The Xdeck home page opens.

n The LCD touch panel user interface provides the same functionality. Avid recommends you use a browser interface to set your site settings although other options are available.

5. Set up the network information by using the Configuration link in the Xdeck Home page. (For more information, see “Using the Xdeck Web Pages” on page 57.) Enter the following information provided by your administrator:

a. Xdeck Host Name

b. Xdeck IP Address

c. Xdeck Subnet Mask

d. Data Port IP Address

e. Data Port Subnet Mask

f. Port Server IP Address

g. DNS Server IP Address

h. DNS Domain Name

6. Enter the MediaManager’s IP address (not required for the initial connection), and the following:

a. MediaManager User Name

b. MediaManager User Password

c. MediaManager DNS Name

7. Select the Audio format and sample rate, the Video formats, the Audio channels, and the timecode (not required for the initial connection).

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8. Select the Workspace, the Project, and the Bin names or Catalog (not required for the initial connection).

9. Disconnect your computer from the Xdeck and remove the crossover cable.

10. Connect a standard Category 5 cable between the LAN 1 Ethernet connector on the back of the Xdeck (see Figure 13 on page 44) and the PortServer Pro switch.

You can now configure any additional settings or connect your video and audio inputs and start recording. For more information, see “Using the Xdeck Web Pages” on page 57.

Using the LCD Touch Panel for Initial Xdeck Setup

If you do not have access to a computer, you can use the LCD touch panel to configure the IP address for your network. Avid does not recommend this process because it is more time consuming. All Xdecks ship with the same default IP address. You must set a unique IP address to configure the Xdeck to your Avid Unity MediaNetwork.

n If you forget the IP address setting for an Xdeck, you can use the following procedure to obtain the address of the Xdeck.

The following steps explain how to manually view and change the Xdeck IP address.

To view or change the Xdeck IP Address:


2. Select System Setting > Network > Control.

3. Touch the Target Address button to highlight it.

4. Use the modifier buttons to enter the IP address.

The Step Backward (<) and Step Forward (>) buttons scroll through the numbers and the Play button enters the selected number. For information on using the modifier buttons, see Table 16 on page 79.


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You must also enter your Avid Unity MediaNetwork subnet mask on the same line. The subnet information must be in hexadecimal format. An example of your setting might look like the following in the LCD touch panel:

192.168.012.003:FFFFFF00 (FF equals 255)

n When you use the LCD touch panel to enter the IP address, you must include all the zeros (0) in the address.

n Your Xdeck can now be added to your Avid Unity workgroup environment. The following steps explain how to continue your configuration by using a browser from a computer in the workgroup. Although the complete Xdeck configuration can be done through the LCD touch panel, see Table 15 on page 69 for details.

5. Connect a standard Category 5 cable between the LAN 1 Ethernet connector on the back of the Xdeck (see Figure 13 on page 44) and the PortServer Pro switch.

6. On a computer within your workgroup environment, start your HTML browser application (for example, Netscape or Internet Explorer).

7. Type in the Xdeck IP address you just set.

The Xdeck home page opens.

8. Set up the network information by using the Configuration link in the Xdeck Home page. (For more information, see “Using the Xdeck Web Pages” on page 57.) Enter the following information provided by your administrator:

a. Xdeck Host Name

b. Xdeck IP Address (already set by LCD touch panel, change if needed)

c. Xdeck Subnet Mask (already set by LCD touch panel, change if needed)

d. Data Port IP Address

e. Data Port Subnet Mask

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f. Port Server IP Address

g. DNS Server IP Address

h. DNS Domain Name

9. Enter the MediaManager’s IP address (not required for the initial connection), and the following:

a. MediaManager User Name

b. MediaManager User Password

c. MediaManager DNS Name

10. Select the Audio format and sample rate, the Video formats, the Audio channels, and the timecode (not required for the initial connection).

11. Select the Workspace, the Project, and the Bin names or Catalog (not required for the initial connection).

Using the Xdeck Web Pages

The http Xdeck home page is the same whether you are using the default Avid-assigned IP address or have already reassigned a new IP address given to you by your network administrator. Browse to the http address provided by your administrator.

n After you open the Xdeck page by specifying its URL manually, you might want to set it as your default home page or to bookmark it for easy access. For more information, see the Help provided with your Internet browser.


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Figure 16 shows a blank example of the Xdeck home page. The Xdeck home page provides the tabs and links described in Table 14.

Figure 16 Xdeck Browser Home Page

n The initial setup requires that you fill in the information at the Configuration tab. The information in the other links can be set or changed anytime.

Table 14 Links for Configuring Xdeck

Tab Description

Configuration

Xdeck Sets the site-specific IP addresses for xdeck_name and the Avid Unity environment.

For more information, see “Configuration Settings” on page 60.

MediaManager Configures the xdeck_name as a MediaManager client.

For more information, see “MediaManager Client Configuration Settings” on page 61.

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Destination

Location Sets default Destination paths for xdeck_name.

For more information, see “Destination Location” on page 62.

Templates Loads or saves Destination Templates for xdeck_name.

For more information, see “Destination Template” on page 63.

Video & Audio

Video and Audio Format Sets the default audio and video source and standards for xdeck_name.

For more information, see “Video and Audio Format” on page 64.

Video Settings Adjusts the default audio and video settings for xdeck_name.

For more information, see “Video Settings” on page 65.

Audio Settings Adjusts the default audio and video settings for xdeck_name.

For more information, see “Video Settings” on page 65.

Record Settings Sets the default record and chunking settings for xdeck_name.

For more information, see “Record Settings” on page 67.

Status Displays the status of xdeck_name: idle or recording, network bandwidth, remaining storage on workspace, and memory status.

Table 14 Links for Configuring Xdeck (Continued)

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Configuration Settings

Configuration settings need to be entered with the help of your network administrator. Example settings are shown in italic.

n The Xdeck touch panel LCD user interface also provides the ability to set the site-specific network values. Avid does not recommend using the touch panel LCD for frequent changes.

n If you change any of these settings, you must power cycle the Xdeck before you can record.

Xdeck:

Xdeck DNS Name

Xdeck_name

Xdeck IP Address (LAN 1 connector, see Table 11 on page 44)

192.168.000.001 (default shipping address)

Xdeck Subnet Mask

255.255.255.000 (default shipping subnet mask)

Data Port:

Data Port IP Address (LAN 2 connector, see Table 11 on page 44)

152.165.149.197

Data Port Subnet Mask

255.255.000.000

Port Server:

Port Server IP Address (bridge to Avid Unity)

152.165.028.022

DNS:

DNS Server IP Address

152.165.027.006

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DNS Domain Name

Company name.com

To enter or change your settings:

1. Enter or change your settings.

2. Click Configure.

3. Power cycle the Xdeck.

To clear your settings:

t Click Reset.

n Clicking Reset only clears the changes made in the current session. You cannot revert to the old settings after you click Submit or power cycle the Xdeck.

MediaManager Client Configuration Settings

Configuration settings need to be entered with the help of your network administrator. Example settings are shown in italic.

n The Avid MediaManager administrator creates the user’s name and password on the Avid MediaManager server. Xdeck connects to the Avid MediaManager as a client.

MediaManager Client:

MediaManager User Name

XUser1

MediaManager User Password

XUser1 password

MediaManager Server:

Server DNS Name

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To enter your settings:

1. Enter your settings.

2. Click Configure.

To clear your settings:

t Click Reset.

Destination Location

Use the Destination Location page to select the workspace, project, and catalog. Example settings are shown in italic.

n If you change the Workspace name, you must power cycle the Xdeck before you can record.

Workspace:

Workspace Name

Xdeck Feeds

Check In To Project:

Project Name

Canyon story

Bin Name

Rock findings

Check In To Catalog:

Catalog Name

Midwest feed

Default Clip Name

Fossil



2. Click Submit.

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To restore your settings:

t Click Reset to restore your last saved settings.

Destination Template

Use the Destination Template page to save the current settings as a template. You can load a saved template from this page, and templates you no longer want can be deleted from this page. The current destination settings are displayed at the top of this page.

Select a stored Destination Template

The menu lists any saved templates:

Saved Template_name

Enter a new Destination Template name

New Template_name

To save your current settings as a template:

n If there are no settings displayed in the Current Destination Template section of this page, you cannot save any settings. Set the Destination setting first; see “Destination Location” on page 62.

1. (Option) Set the Destination Settings. The current settings displayed at the top of the Destination Template settings page will be saved.

2. Type in the name you want for the current settings.

3. Click Add Template.

To load a saved template:

1. Select the template you want to use from the menu.

2. Click Load Template

To remove a saved template:

1. Select the template you want to remove from the menu.

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Video and Audio Format

In addition to selecting the inputs and destination for your media, you must also select the media format. The following choices are available.

Video:

Standard

NTSC

NTSC-EIAJ

PAL

Compression Type

DV 25

DV 50

(Option) MPEG 50 (IMX)

Audio:

Sample Rate (kHz)

48

44.1

File Format

AIFC

Wave

To enter or change your last saved settings:


2. Click Submit.

To restore your last saved settings:

t Click Reset.

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Video Settings

In addition to selecting the inputs and destination for your media, you must also select the video format. The following choices are available.

Video Input:

Default Source

Composite

Component

c The video input settings are automatically calibrated. Modifying the video input setting might adversely affect your video quality.

Component:

Type in numeric value to set the color gain and offset.

Gain (Y R B)

Offset (Y R B)

Y Level

SMPTE

BETA

Composite:


Gain (Y R B)

Offset (Y)

Pedestal

Video Output:

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Component:


Gain (Y R B)

Y Level

SMPTE

BETA

Composite:


Gain (Y)

Subcarrier Phase

Audio Settings

Set the audio headroom values and enable the audio tracks.

Audio:

The sum of the Normal and Headroom values cannot exceed 23.

Normal Output (numeric text box)

Headroom (numeric text box)

When AGC tracks are enabled, the AGC knobs on the front of the Xdeck are ignored and the AGC LEDs change to green.

Enable Track 1 AGC (check box)






2. Click Submit.

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To restore your last saved settings:

t Click Reset.

n You must use the Calibrate button on the LCD touch panel to restore the original setting shipped in the Xdeck. For more information, see “Calibrating the Video Input” on page 91.

Record Settings

Type in the maximum record time for your clips, and then click Submit. Example settings are shown in italic.

c Some Avid NewsCutter software versions cannot open a clip that exceeds 3 hours. Xdeck cannot exceed a maximum of 12 hours.

Record:

Maximum Record Time

02:00:00

Chunking:

Enable Chunking (check box)

n There is a 2-hour maximum record time when chunking.

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Front Panel User Interface Menus

You can use the LCD touch panel UI to manually configure your Xdeck. Table 15 on page 69 lists the menu structure. Most of these settings are also available through the browser interface; see “Using the Xdeck Web Pages” on page 57. Avid recommends using the browser to configure the Xdeck whenever possible.

n The LCD touch panel will not enter the menu mode when a message is displayed. You must clear the message before Xdeck can enter the menu mode. For information on clearing a message, see “Overlay Display” on page 35.

To access the touch panel menus:

1. Touch the LCD panel.

Four buttons appear in the LCD panel, as listed in Main Menu Selections column of Table 15.

2. Use Table 15 to locate the function you want to configure, and navigate through the button selections to the selection you want to change.

3. Change the setting as follows:

t When there are limited choices in the selection, press the button repeatedly to cycle through the choices.

t When you need to enter a time or name, use the modifier buttons (see Figure 1 on page 24) to cycle through the alphabet or numbers.

n If you make a wrong selection, press the CLR button. The change will be deleted and you will be returned to the previous menu.

4. Press UP when finished. Depending on the menu level, you might need to press the UP button more than once.

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To access a Clip Name menu from the touch panel:

1. Press and hold the Shift button.

2. Touch the LCD panel.

Clip names can be entered and created.

Table 15 Touch Panel Menu Selections

Main Menu Selections

Second-Level Menu Selections

Third-Level Menu Selections Function

A/V — Audio/Video

STD — Standards Video

CompressionDV 25DV 50MPEG 50 (Option)

TypeDVMPEG (Option)CALIB (Calibrate)

StandardNTSCPAL

NTSC Standard NTSC-M (American)NTSC-EIAJ (Japanese)

Selects your video inputs.

Selects the compression based on the type of video you have selected.

Select the video type, and then select the Compression. For the calibrating procedure, see “Calibrating the Video Input” on page 91.

Select the video standard.

NTSC Standard only displays when NTSC is selected as the standard. You then need to select the NTSC standard.

Audio

Rate (kHz)4844.1

File AIFCWave

Selects your audio inputs.

Selects the audio sample rate.

Selects the audio file format.

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VID — Video INP — Input Video

ComponentGain (YRB)Offset (YRB)Y level

Sets Gain and Offset values for the Y, R-Y, and B-Y component inputs.

CompositeGain (YRB)Offset (YRB)Pedestal

Sets Gain and Offset values for the Y, R-Y, and B-Y composite inputs and the Pedestal input.

OUTOutput Video

ComponentGain (YRB)Y level

Sets a Gain value for the Y, R-Y, and Y level outputs.

CompositeGain (Y)Subcarrier Phase

Sets a Gain value for the Y and Subcarrier Phase outputs.

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AUD — Audio AGC 1On / Off

AGC 2On / Off

AGC 3On / Off

AGC 4On / Off

Turns the audio automatic gain control (AGC) on and off.

When AGC is on, you can adjust the AGC by using the gain control knobs on the front of the Xdeck.

Normal0 dBu to 24 dBu

Sets the decibel units.

n The sum of the Normal and Headroom values cannot exceed 23.

Headroom0 dBu to 24 dBu

Sets the decibel units.

n The sum of the Normal and Headroom values cannot exceed 23.

TC — Timecode Timecode InputMasterAuto

Timecode BIOSSlave

Timecode BIOS

Allows you to select the mode:

• Master mode — If no TC is connected, the TOD is used. The TOD is synchronized with Avid Unity when Xdeck is turned on.

• Auto mode — When the TC is connected, the Xdeck acts like a slave device.

• Slave mode — If no TC is connected, the Xdeck is the master device. Use the front panel modifier buttons to set the timecode.

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Continuity ModeRecord RunFree Run

Switches between Record Run mode and Free Run mode:

• Record Run mode — TC runs and stops with each recording. The TC runs during recording and continues where it left off for the next recording.

• Free Run mode — TC runs nonstop continuously updating with the TOD.

Frame modeNon-DropDrop

Switches between Non-Drop-Frame mode and Drop-Frame mode.

New Timecode00:00:00:00

Used when Xdeck is set as Record Run and Master TC. Use the front panel modifier buttons to set the timecode.

SRC — Source DefaultComponentComposite

Switches between the Component and Composite video input connectors.

AGC SettingsAttack (dB)Release (dB)Low (dB)High (dB)

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CAL — Calibrate Displays the current video standard selected:

• NTSC

• PAL

Displays the current video input source selected:

• Composite

• Component

Calibrate Video If you press the Calibrate button, you will receive a “Calibrate in JPEG mode only” message.

You must connect a color bar signal to a video input of the Xdeck. Select CALIB as the video type in the Audio/Video menu. For more information, see “Calibrating the Video Input” on page 91.

Touch ScreenX Bias

Y Bias

Aligns the sensor with the location you touch on the LCD touch panel: For more information, see “Calibrating the LCD Touch Screen” on page 92.

• X Bias — moves the sensor horizontally up to 30 pixels, right or left.

• Y Bias — moves the sensor vertically up to 30 pixels, up or down.






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DSK —Disk Operations

Displays the workspace (WS) and internal drive (HD) status, the size, and the available space.

Set Tape Label Used to input a tape name that is saved in the bin.

Use the front panel modifier buttons to set the name.

MED — Media Tool

Rebuild database Performs a fresh scan of the media and rebuilds the database in the event a recording ended unexpectedly. For example, if a power failure stopped the recording before it finished.

Xdeck performs a fresh scan of all the media and rebuilds the database (PMR files).

n Depending on the size of the workspace and number of files in that workspace, rebuilding the database can take a very long time.

c When you rebuild the database, do not power off or attempt to restart the Xdeck. This corrupts the database and will cause you to rebuild it.

Reset Clip numbers Resets the automatic clip counter to zero (000).





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R/C — Record/Chunking

RCS — Record Settings

Timelapse Record00:00:00

Timelapse Out Of00:00:00

Use the front panel modifier buttons to set the time.

n When Timelapse Out Of is set to 0, you are in Animation mode. Each time you press the Record button, you capture one frame.

Maximum Record Time00:00:00

Use the front panel modifier buttons to set the time.

c Some Avid NewsCutter software versions cannot open a clip that exceeds 3 hours. Xdeck cannot exceed a maximum of 12 hours.

CHK — Chunking Enable ChunkingOn/ Off

Turns chunking On and Off.

When chunking is enabled (On), the chunks sent to the editing systems are preset.

The first chunk of media is available to the editing system in 15 seconds. At each chunck interval, more media is available, adding to your previous media.





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SYS — System Setting

NET — Network XDD — ControlTarget AddressTarget Name

PRT — PortServerPort Server AddressDNS Server AddressDNS DomainWorkspace

MM1 — Media MGR1Host NameUserPassword

MM2 — Media MGR2Project NameBin NameCatalogCheck-in

Configures the Xdeck IP address and the other workgroup settings in the Avid Unity MediaNetwork.

Use the front panel modifier buttons to set the addresses and names.

XDA – DataData Port AddressData Port Netmask

Sets the data port address and data port netmask.

ERR — Errors Dump Lists the errors. Use the UP, NX (Next), and DN (Down) buttons to view the errors.

Pressing the Dump button sends a text file out the Ethernet control port. The files are named Dump01.txt, Dump02.txt, and so on. The file is saved to the OMFI media folder on the workspace.





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OVL — Overlay Warn

Status

Active

Timeline

Timecode

Disk

Turns the overlay on and off, on the Playback monitor.

When the overlay is on, pressing the Go to IN or the Go to OUT (|<< or >>|, Next, and Prior) button will display the overlay field selections.

Each field can be turned on and off. Use the modifier buttons to move the field locations.

INF — Information (Info)

Copyright

Patents

Version

License

Provides internal code and hardware versions in the Xdeck.

Lists Xdeck legal and licensing information.

ENV — Environments(Environs)

DSK – DiskDisk WarningSave delay

Enters the amount of time you want to be notified before the workspace is full. Xdeck estimates the time and sends an error message.

The save delay automatically saves the incoming media before the workspace is full. Enter the amount of time before the workspace is full that you want Xdeck to save the data.

UD – User DataSaveRestore

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MetersLinear 1/3Linear 2/3Linear FullLog 1/3 HighLog 2/3 HighLog Full HighLog 1/3 LowLog 2/3 LowLog Full Low

Selects how you want to display the audio meters on the touch panel. Audio can be displayed on a linear (LIN) scale or a logarithmic (LOG) scale.

The maximum full scale meter range is 90 dB. You can view the complete scale in the LCD touch panel or zoom in on just the upper third or two thirds of the scale. The LOG scale also allows you to position the scale to the upper or lower range.

UP Returns you to the previous menu. Shift+UP will take you to the top of the menu.

CLR — Clear

Clears messages.

n You must clear any displayed message before you can access the LCD touch panel menus.

Removes your changes.





UP

CLR

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Front Panel Modifier Button Functions

You can use the front panel modifier buttons to select options in the LCD touch display menus. Table 16 lists the functions.

n Buttons listed in Table 16 do not repeat the function when you press and hold the button. When more than one button is pressed, a message appears stating that too many buttons were pressed.

Table 16 Front Panel Button Functions When Selecting Items in the LCD Touch Panel Menus

Button or Button Combination Function

> Decreases the numeric selection by one unit, decreases the seconds, or moves the alphanumeric character one letter or number down.

< Increases the numeric selection by one unit, increases the seconds, or moves the alphanumeric character one letter or number up.

>>| Decreases the numeric selection by 10 units or decreases the minutes.

|<< Increases the numeric selection by 10 units or increases the minutes.

>>> Decreases the numeric selection by 100 units, decreases the hours, or jumps to the minimum value.

<<< Increases the numeric selection by 100 units, increases the hours, or jumps to the maximum value.

SHIFT+< orSHIFT+>

Capitalizes or changes to lowercase, the next or previous letter in the alphabet or is a function modifier and displays special characters.

SHIFT+ UP Takes you to the top level of the menu.

SHIFT+ menu button Resets the defaults in that selection.

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IN+ menu setting In the LCD touch panel menu mode, when you touch a button in the menu and press the IN button, you get the minimum setting for the selection. Useful when adjusting gain and offset settings.

OUT+ menu setting In the LCD touch panel menu mode, when you touch a button in the menu and press the OUT button, you get the maximum setting for the selection. Useful when adjusting gain and offset settings.

< or > Moves the numeric selection by one unit or moves the alpha character one letter.

Play Enters the displayed character. Pressing the arrow buttons after pressing the Play button will shift the characters on the LCD touch panel one position to the left, positioning you for the next character.

SHIFT+|<< or SHIFT+>>|

Switches to the prior and next bin in the workspace.

SHIFT+DMP Deletes error log.

SHIFT+LCD touch panel Displays the Clip Name menu. Clip names can be created.

SHIFT+RetroLoop+Stop Shuts down the Xdeck. Avid does not recommend this method unless the power switch does not shut down the Xdeck. For more information, see “Forcing a Shutdown” on page 90.

Table 16 Front Panel Button Functions When Selecting Items in the LCD Touch Panel Menus (Continued)

Button or Button Combination Function

Chapter 4

Error Reporting and Maintenance

This chapter provides information on system status messages that could appear in the LCD touch panel. Also included are Xdeck battery maintenance procedures. There are few moving parts in the Xdeck other than the fan, and the fan does not have any maintenance requirements.

Error Reporting and Recovery

Very little interaction with a Xdeck is needed once the system is installed and configured. If a problem or failed operation is detected, information indicating the suspected fault conditions is provided.

The Xdeck notifies and, in some cases, handles the condition and continues operation. These conditions can be categorized as follows:

c Some conditions can cause data loss.

• Power loss

• Hardware failures

• Network connection loss

• Controller connection loss

• Software exception conditions

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The LCD panel displays system messages that indicate the state, status, and error condition of the Xdeck in the environment. Table 17 lists the messages, their meanings, and the corrective action.

Table 17 System Status Messages

Message Meaning Corrective Action

NO UNITY PLAYBACK Playback is not enabled. None.

NO UNITY RETROLOOP RetroLoop is not implemented. None.

Operational Information Messages

CALIBRATE IN JPEG ONLY

The system must be set to JPEG mode to be calibrated.

Set the system to CALIB Type to calibrate.

EXTERNAL LTC NOT PRESENT

The system did not detect external timecode when trying to set the internal time-of-day (TOD) clock from the external timecode.

Check the timecode connection.

FORMAT SET TO DV420 Format has been set to DVCAM for DV25 PAL.

None.

FORMAT SET TO DVC411

Format has been set to DVCPRO for DV25 PAL.

None.

MARK IN SENT User pressed Shift+IN to set a mark IN during recording.

None.

MARK OUT SENT User pressed Shift+OUT to set a mark OUT during recording.

None.

MM:SS DISK WARNING The system detects that storage space is running out.

Stop recording, and then free disk spaces or select a different workspace.

NO AVR RECORD An attempt has been made to record using an Avid Video Resolution (AVR).

Make sure your video compression type is set properly.

NO EXTERNAL TIMECODE

While in SLAVE timecode mode, the system did not detect external timecode when trying to record.

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NO STORAGE SPACE The system detects that there is no storage space.

Free disk space or select a different workspace.

PANEL LOCKED The touch panel is locked during recording.

None.

POWER CYCLE THE SYSTEM

A change has been made to the configuration that requires a power cycle.

Power cycle the Xdeck.

RECORD STOPPED DISK FULL

The system has filled the available storage.

Free disk space or select a different workspace.

RECORD STOPPED DISK SLOW

The system spooler is not emptying fast enough.

Check the network connections and setup.

RECORD STOPPED FILE FULL

One of the media files has reached the 2-GB file size limit

Restart recording with a new clip.

RECORD STOPPED MAX CHUNKS

The chunk limit of 2 hours (2:00:00) has been reached.

None.

RECORD STOPPED MAX TIME

The system has recorded for the specified maximum record time.

None.

REMOTE DISABLED The LOCAL/REMOTE panel switch is in the LOCAL position.

None.

REMOTE ENABLED The LOCAL/REMOTE panel switch is in the REM position.

None.

SHUTTING DOWN The system is shutting down. None.

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System Error Messages

ASSERT name The task name has had an internal software error of the type ASSERT.

You might need to power cycle the Xdeck.

AUDIO UNDERRUN The system audio hardware is not providing audio data.

Check the hardware.

BACKUP BATTERY LOW The internal 3-V battery is low and needs to be changed.

Replace the battery. See “Replacing the Battery” on page 88.

name BD NOT CURRENT The system detects that the name internal board is incompatible with this version of software.

Check the hardware.

BUILD PIPELINE EXCEPTION

An error occurred while preparing to record.


CHECK TIME/DATE The system time and date might be incorrect.

Time and date are established when the Xdeck is turned on. If this message reappears after power cycling the Xdeck, replace the Xdeck battery. See “Replacing the Battery” on page 88.

name CODE NEEDS UPDATE

The system detects that the name part (FPGA) is incompatible with this version of software.

Check the hardware.

DVMX LICENSE INVALID

The system detects that the password for the DVMX chip installed is incorrect (correct password required for IMX only).

Validate the optional MPEG 50 license with Avid.

ERROR RESTORING DATA

When the system tried to restore user preferences from disk, there was an error.

None.

ERROR SAVING DATA When the system tried to save user preferences to disk, there was an error.

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EXCEPTION name The task name has encountered an internal software exception.


FATAL SIGNAL name The task name has encountered an internal software error of the type FATAL SIGNAL.


LOW MEMORY – CYCLE POWER

The system is out of free memory. Power cycle the Xdeck.

LOW MEMORY WARNING

The system has limited memory to continue.

Power cycle the Xdeck.

MM CHECKIN FAILED A MediaManager check-in has failed. Check the MediaManager client settings and the network connections.

MM LOGIN FAILED A login to MediaManager has failed. Check the MediaManager client settings and the network connections.

NO name CARD The system detects that the name internal board is missing or is not functioning.

Check the hardware.

NO UNITY CONNECTION

At startup, the system could not connect to the Avid Unity environment.

Check the Avid Unity settings on the Xdeck and the network connections.

RECORD STOP ERROR The system stopped recording due to some error (for example, DISK TOO SLOW).

The clip should be intact. Check the message that appears on screen after this message; it indicates why recording stopped.

SIGNAL name The task name has encountered an internal software error of the type nonfatal SIGNAL.


TASK name HUNG The task name is no longer functioning.


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Troubleshooting Options

Power-On Self-Test

When you turn on the Xdeck, it performs an internal self-test. A successful startup of the Xdeck indicates that the internal boards are working.

n The power-on self-test does not test the external interface connections.

Network Test

You can ping the Xdeck to see if the Xdeck is seen by the network.

To ping your Xdeck:

1. Click Start > Run.

2. Type the ping command and the IP address of your Xdeck. For example:

ping 192.168.0.1

A command prompt window will open and display the ping command and a response, if the Xdeck is seen by the network.

Error Log

Xdeck provides an error log of all the system messages displayed in the LCD touch panel. The log is written to the internal drive in the Xdeck. These messages can be reviewed on the LCD touch panel.

n Once you read, save, or send the error log, it is erased.

To view or save the error log:


2. Select System Setting > Errors.

Errors are listed on the LCD touch panel.

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3. Use the UP, DN (Down), and NX (Next) buttons to view the errors.

4. (Option) Press Dump to send a text file out the Ethernet control port.

The files are named Dump01.txt, Dump02.txt, and so on.

Battery Maintenance

The Xdeck uses a battery that maintains power to the nonvolatile memory and powers the time-of-day (TOD) clock and user settings. The nonvolatile memory stores:

• IP information and project information

• Video calibration settings

• User site preferences

Each time you turn off the Xdeck, your settings are saved to the internal drive. When the Xdeck senses that the battery life is low, the “BACKUP BATTERY LOW” message appears. Once the battery low message appears, your settings are no longer automatically saved. This is intentional in order to prevent any saved setting from being corrupted or incomplete saves. The battery needs to be replaced when the site setting and TOD clock are no longer available after turning the on the Xdeck.

For instructions on saving the settings to the internal drive, see “Saving Memory Settings” on page 87.

Saving Memory Settings

The internal Xdeck settings are maintained in memory by the internal battery and are saved to the Xdeck internal drive each time you turn off the Xdeck. Each time you turn off the Xdeck the file is overwritten.

The saved file name on the internal drive is:

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n Once you receive a “BACKUP BATTERY LOW” message, Xdeck will no longer automatically save your settings. Replace the batteries and restore your last saved settings. See “Replacing the Battery” on page 88.

The following process is available if you want to manually save your settings.

To manually save your memory settings:


2. Select System Setting > Environment > User Data > Save.

Your settings are written to the internal drive in the Xdeck.

To restore your last saved memory settings:


2. Select System Setting > Environment > User Data > Restore.

Your last saved settings are retrieved from the internal drive in the Xdeck.

Replacing the Battery

Once the “BACKUP BATTERY LOW” message appears in the LCD touch panel, Xdeck no longer automatically saves your settings. You must replace the batteries as soon as possible. You will require two AAA alkaline batteries to replace the backup batteries that have failed. Once new batteries are available, turn off the Xdeck and replace the batteries as described in the following procedure.

To replace your batteries in the Xdeck:

1. Turn off the Xdeck.

2. Open the battery compartment by loosening the thumbscrew.

Figure 17 shows the location of the battery compartment on the rear of the Xdeck.

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Figure 17 Battery Compartment

n Remember the polarity in relationship to the position of the batteries in the compartment. A label located near the battery compartment will also help you remember the battery position.

3. Remove the two batteries from the compartment.

4. Insert the new batteries in the same position as the ones you removed.

5. Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten the thumbscrew.

6. Turn on the Xdeck.

7. Check that the BACKUP BATTERY LOW message does not appear.

c The circuit is designed to drain the batteries if the batteries are installed in the reverse polarity. You will continue to see the “BACKUP BATTERY LOW” message if the batteries are in backward and the batteries will drain rapidly. Reinstall the batteries in the correct polarity position.

8. Restore the last saved settings (see “Saving Memory Settings” on page 87.)

Battery compartment cover

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Forcing a Shutdown

When you turn off the Xdeck, the system can take a few minutes to completely shut down. Before the Xdeck turns off, internal information is updated and user settings are saved to the internal drive. The Xdeck is off only when the LCD panel is blank and none of the front Xdeck buttons are lit.

If the power switch does not turn off the Xdeck, you can force the Xdeck to restart by pressing a combination of front panel buttons. Two conditions might occur that would require you to force a restart:

• If you turn off the power switch and the Xdeck does not turn off after waiting 5 minutes

• If the Xdeck appears to stop functioning and none of the controls work

n Using the three-button shutdown or restart does not save the settings before the Xdeck turns off.

To force a shutdown:

c Do not use this process to restart the Xdeck unless you cannot get the Xdeck to turn off. If this becomes a frequent occurrence, contact your Avid Representative.

1. Put the power switch in the off position.

2. Simultaneously press the Stop, Shift, and RetroLoop buttons until you see the Xdeck LCD panel turn off.

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To force a restart:

1. Put the power switch in the on position.

2. Simultaneously press the Stop, Shift, and RetroLoop buttons until you see the Xdeck LCD panel reinitialize.

Figure 18 Reboot Buttons

Calibrating the Video Input

Avid calibrates the video subsystem before the Xdeck is shipped. You should not need to perform a calibration under normal working conditions. If you determine that you need to recalibrate the video inputs, use the following procedure. You must calibrate the component and composite inputs separately.

To calibrate your selected video input:

1. Connect your color bar video signal to an Xdeck input. For connector information, see “Video Connections” on page 48.

n Color bars must be at least 75-percent luminance.


3. Select Audio/Video > Standards.

4. Press Type repeatedly until CALIB displays.



Stop button RetroLoop buttonShift button


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7. Select Audio/Video > Calibrate > Calibrate.

The Xdeck automatically calibrates to the incoming video signal on the currently selected video source.

8. Select Audio/Video > Standards.

9. Press Type repeatedly to reselect your video type displays.


Calibrating the LCD Touch Screen

You should not need to calibrate the LCD touch panel but in the event the the displayed buttons on the LCD touch panel do not align with the location you touch to select the options, use the following procedure to adjust the positioning.

To calibrate the LCD touch panel:


2. Select Audio/Video > Calibrate > Touch Screen.

n To be more accurate in your adjustments, use a smaller blunt instrument (such as the eraser end of a pencil) to select the displayed buttons. Using your finger might make it more difficult to identify exactly where you are touching.

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3. Make the appropriate corrections:

a. Select the X Bias to move the sensor left (+) and right (–).

b. Select the Y Bias to move the sensor up (+) and down (–).

The X and Y coordinates can move the sensor from –30 to +30 pixels. Press the modifier buttons to position the sensor to the displayed buttons. For more information on modifier buttons, see Table 16 on page 79.

n You will not see any movement on the LCD touch panel. You need to use the UP button to move around the menu and check the accuracy of your changes. This might need to be done several times.

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Appendix A

Specifications

This appendix provides the following information for the Xdeck enclosure:

• Dimensions and Weight

• Environmental Specifications

• Power Supply Specifications

• Power Cord Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

Table 18 shows the dimensions and weight for the Xdeck enclosure.

Table 18 Dimensions and Weight

Topic Specification

Widthoutside rack (face plate)inside rack (enclosure body)

19 in (483 mm)17.5 in (445 mm)

Height 3.5 in (89 mm)

Depth 15 in (381 mm)

Weight 15 lb (6.75 kg)

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Environmental Specifications

Table 19 shows the environmental specifications for the Xdeck enclosure.

Table 19 Environmental Specifications

Topic Specification

Room temperature (maximum)

104°F (40°C)

c Operating the drive at room temperatures higher than recommended causes the drive to age prematurely and voids your warranty.

Operating humidity 5% to 90% noncondensing

Storage temperature –40°F to 149°F (–40°C to 65°C)

Storage humidity 5% to 95% noncondensing

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Power Supply Specifications

Table 20 shows the power supply specifications for the Xdeck enclosure.

w Disconnect the ac power cord before servicing the Xdeck enclosure.

Power Cord Specifications

Select the power cord according to the country destination; it must comply with local safety requirements. Use the guidelines in the following sections if you need to replace the original power cord.

CEE-22 Power Cord Requirements

The female receptacle of the cord set, shown in Figure 19, must comply with CEE-22 requirements.

Figure 19 Receptacle (CEE-22)

Table 20 Power Supply Specifications

Topic Specification

Voltage 100 to 240 V ac autosensing

Frequency 50 to 60 Hz

Watts 60 W


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United States and Canada Power Cord Requirements

In the United States and Canada, the male plug is a NEMA 5-15P style and is UL listed and CSA certified. Figure 20 shows the plug. SVT cord can be used with desktop or stackable units; all other equipment requires SJT cord. Only SJT-type cord sets can be used for units that rest on the floor.

Select the cord set according to the current rating of your unit. For the selection criteria for power cords in the United States and Canada, see Table 21.

Figure 20 NEMA 5-15P Style Plug

Table 21 United States and Canada Power Cord Requirements

Cord Type

Size of Conductors in Cord

Maximum Current Rating of Unit

SJT 16 AWGa 12 A

SVT 18 AWG 10 A

SVT 17 AWG 12 A

a. AWG = American wire gauge.

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European Countries Power Cord Requirements

In Europe, use only an H05VV-F, <HAR>, VDE, PVC, 3 x 1.00 mm2 power cord. Für den Gebrauch in Deutschland muß ein Netzkabel des Typs H05VV-F, <HAR>, PVC, Größe, 3 x 1.00 mm2 verwendet werden. For the selection criteria for European power cords, see Table 22.

Table 22 European Power Cord Requirements

Cord Type

Size of Conductors in Cord

Maximum Current Rating of Unit

SJT 3 x 1.00 mm 2 10 A

SVT NAa NA

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Appendix B

Configuring a DNS Server

The Xdeck requires a workgroup environment with a Domain Name System (DNS) server. Most workgroups already have a DNS server. If you do not have a DNS server, this appendix will help you to create one on your Avid Unity MediaManager server.

n The Avid Unity MediaManager is an Xdeck requirement in the workgroup environment.

n You can install Microsoft® DNS Server during the operating system installation process or during the Active Directory (AD) installation on a domain controller.

The procedures in this appendix describe how to create a DNS server by using the Control Panel:

• If you understand the function of a DNS server and need to create one, see “Configuring the DNS Server” on page 108.

• If you do not understand the function of a DNS server, see “Understanding DNS” on page 102 and review the DNS networking concepts.

n Avid recommends that you consult a network administrator with DNS experience if you are not comfortable with the information in this appendix.

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Understanding DNS

The following sections explain some standard networking terminology.

IP Addressing

Every computer on a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network must have an Internet Protocol (IP) address, which uniquely identifies the computer to the rest of the network. Every transmission sent by computers contains the system IP address of its final destination. However, IP addresses can contain up to 12 digits and are difficult for users to associate with specific computers. Imagine browsing the Web and having to remember that http://192.168.130.014 is the URL for the Web site. It is easier to remember and type http://www.companyname.com.

Figure 21 IP Addressing Diagram

192.168.2.21 192.168.2.22

Hub

192.168.2.23 192.168.2.24

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DNS Naming

URLs are based on names provided by the DNS. DNS is essentially a distributed database that contains user-friendly names for the computers on a network and their equivalent IP addresses. TCP/IP clients that have access to a DNS server can substitute DNS names in place of IP addresses in applications like Web browsers and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) clients.

Figure 22 DNS Name and Associated IP Address Diagram

www.mycorp.com192.168.2.21

ns1.mycorp.com192.168.2.22

Hub

ns2.mycorp.com192.168.2.23

ftp.mycorp.com192.168.2.24

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Name Resolution

The process of converting a DNS name into an IP address is called name resolution. When you type a DNS name into a Web browser, the first thing the application does is send a query containing the name to its DNS server. The server then responds with the IP address associated with that name. The browser can then transmit its URL request directly to the Web server, using the IP address. Once the DNS name is resolved, the browser uses only the IP address to communicate with the Web server.

Figure 23 Name Resolution Diagram

DNS Server Access

To use DNS names, every system on a TCP/IP network must have access to a DNS server. The server can be located on the local area network (LAN), or it can be provided by an Internet service provider (ISP). Each system on your network is configured with the IP address of one or more DNS servers when you supply the TCP/IP client with the client’s IP address, subnet mask, and other settings. You can configure the TCP/IP clients manually, or by using a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.

Figure 24 DNS Server Access Diagram

companyname.com ?

192.168.30.14

DNS serverDNS client

DNS client queries server for IP address

Client192.168.2.29DNS:192.168.2.4

DNS server192.168.2.4

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DNS Data Distribution

The Internet is the single largest TCP/IP network in existence, consisting of millions of computers, but it would not be practical to use a single server to maintain a complete list of the DNS names for all those machines. To support a network this large, the DNS database is distributed among thousands of servers located all over the world. The owner of a domain name, is responsible for maintaining an authoritative DNS server that contains the records for that domain.

Figure 25 DNS Data Distribution Diagram

Client

DNS servercompany.comDNS server

mycorp.comDNS server

yourcorp.comDNS server


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DNS Referrals

When a client on the network attempts to resolve a name in a particular domain, the request message is referred to the authoritative server for that domain. This is possible because DNS servers communicate with each other by transmitting the name resolution requests they receive from their clients to other DNS servers. The IP address for the requested name is eventually supplied to the client’s original DNS server, which returns it to the client.

Figure 26 DNS Referral Diagram

Client DNS server company.comDNS server

192.168.30.14 192.168.30.14

company.com company.com DNS client queries local DNS server, which then queries company servers for IP addresses

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Top Level DNS Servers

The core servers of the Internet are the authority for top level domains like .com, .net, and .org. These servers maintain the records listing the authoritative servers for second level domains. A request from a DNS server for a name in an unknown domain is referred to the appropriate core server, which supplies the address of the authoritative server for that domain. The request then goes to the authoritative server. It replies with the IP address for the requested name.

Figure 27 Top Level DNS Server Diagram

Client DNS server

company.comDNS server192.168.30.1

192.168.30.1

192.1

68.3

0.14

compa

ny.co

m ?

company.com ?

Top level domain.comDNS server

192.168.30.14

company.com

?

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Windows 2000 and DNS

A Windows NT server includes a DNS server primarily to support Internet access for Windows network clients. Windows 2000 is much more dependent on DNS. Active Directory uses DNS servers to maintain records for each domain controller on the network, and Windows clients use DNS queries to locate the nearest domain controller. Because Microsoft’s DNS Server includes features required by AD, you need to run a Microsoft DNS Server on your network if you use Active Directory.

Figure 28 Domain Controller Diagram

Configuring the DNS Server

Perform the following procedure to configure a DNS server on your MediaManager server.

To configure a DNS server:

1. Click the Start button, and select Settings > Control Panel.

The Control Panel window opens.

2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

The Add/Remove window opens.

Domain controller ?

192.168.2.14

DNS serverDNS client

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3. Double-click the Add/Remove Window Components icon.

The Window Component Wizard dialog box opens.

4. Highlight Networking Services. Do not select the check box.

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5. Click Details.

The Networking Services dialog box opens.

6. Select the Domain Name System (DNS) check box in the Subcomponents of Networking Services list.

7. Click OK to return to the Window Components Wizard window.

8. Click Next.

The installation process begins and you might be prompted to supply the Windows 2000 Server distribution files.

9. Click Finish.

10. Restart the system.

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To configure the DNS console:

1. Click the Start button, and select Programs > Administrative Tools > DNS.

The DNS console window opens.

2. Highlight the DNS server in the console Tree pane and select Action > Configure the Server.

Before clients can use the server, it must be configured to have at least one zone. A zone is an administrative unit within a DNS server that consists of all or part of a given domain. When you register a domain, like mycorp.com, you own that name and the right to create as many subdomains within it, such as paris.mycorp.com or sales.mycorp.com. You can create a zone out of any continuous branch of the domain Tree, separating the DNS functions for the domain into discrete segments.

The DNS server includes a Configure DNS Server Wizard that takes you through the process of creating one forward lookup zone and one reverse lookup zone.

3. Click Next in the Configure DNS Server Wizard Welcome window.

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4. Specify whether or not you want to create a forward lookup zone.

A forward lookup zone is a database containing DNS names and their equivalent IP addresses, which is organized so that the server can easily look up an IP address when given a name. You must have at least one zone on your DNS server.

t Select Yes, if you need to create a Zone.

t Select No, if you have at least one Zone already.

5. Click Next.

The Zone Type window opens.

6. Select which type of zone you want to create:

- Active Directory-Integrated zone stores the DNS data in the AD database and configures the server to host a Windows 2000 network. Select this type if you are running AD on your network.

- Standard primary zone (Avid recommended) is used solely for Internet name resolution, and does not provide Active Directory support.

- Standard secondary zone is a replica of a zone on another DNS server; it is created for fault tolerance and load balancing purposes.


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7. Click Next.

The Zone Name window opens.

8. Specify a name for the new zone you are creating, for example:

xdeckdns.com

9. Click Next.

The Zone File window opens.

10. Select “Create a new file with this name.”


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11. Click Next.

After the wizard creates a forward lookup zone, it prompts you to create a reverse lookup zone.

A reverse look up zone organizes its data by IP address, enabling the server to resolve an address into the appropriate name. The process of creating a reverse lookup zone is very similar to that of creating a forward lookup zone.

12. Select Yes, to create a reverse lookup domain.

13. Click Next.

14. Select the zone type from the same three options provided in step 6.

Avid recommends Standard Primary (default).

15. Click Next.

The Reverse Lookup Zone window opens.


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16. Enter the network ID for the reverse lookup zone you are creating.

DNS performs reverse (address-to-name) lookups by creating a domain called in-addr.arpa with subdomain names using the decimal numbers of the IP address.

For example, the network ID 192.168.2 would translate to a reverse lookup domain of 2.168.192.in-addr.arpa. The numbers are reversed in the domain name because DNS names run from right to left and IP addresses run from left to right.

17. Click Next.

18. Click Next.

19. Click Finish.

Once the process is completed, you can create additional zones or resource records within the zones.


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Creating a Host Record

To create a Host record:

1. Click the Start button, and select Programs > Administrative Tools > DNS.


2. Highlight the Zone in which you want to create the new host record in the console Tree pane. For example, in the Tree pane highlight:

servername > Forward name > XdeckDNS.com

3. Select Action > New Host.

The New Host dialog box opens.

DNS data is stored in resource records, of which there are many different types. The host (A) record is the most basic resource record; it is used to map the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of a computer to its IP address. When a client sends a name resolution request to a DNS server, the server accesses the host record with the specified name and retrieves the IP address.

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4. Add, at a minimum, entries for the MediaManager and PortServers that will be used by the installed Xdeck systems.

5. Enter the host name of the computer to be represented by the host record in the Name text box of the New Host dialog box.

The console adds the domain name associated with the zone to create the FQDN, for example:

PortServerName

6. Enter the IP address of the computer with the specified host name in the IP address text box of the New Host dialog box, for example:

192.168.1.10

7. Select the “Create associated pointer (PTR) record” option to automatically create the equivalent PTR record for the host. (Avid recommends that you create a PTR, but this step is not required.)

n Avid recommends that you create an inverse PTR resource record (a reverse lookup) of a host record. While a host record maps an FQDN to an IP address, a PTR record maps the IP address to the FQDN, using the in-addr.arpa domain structure.

8. Click Add Host.

After you clear the message box that informs you that the host record has been created, you can see the new object in the zone you selected.

9. Repeat steps 4 to 7 for each PortServer Pro and Xdeck system (other clients are optional).


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Creating an Associated Pointer Record

If you selected the “Create associated pointer (PTR) record” option in step 6 of “Creating a Host Record” on page 116, configure the PTR as follows.

To configure a PTR:

1. Click the Start button, and select Programs > Administrative Tools > DNS


2. Highlight the zone in which you want to create the new PTR record in the console Tree pane.

The PTR records are used to map IP addresses to FQDNs. You must select a zone in the console’s Reverse Lookup Zones container.

Tree pane

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3. Select Action > New Pointer.

The New Resource Record dialog box opens.

4. Specify the host ID part of the system’s IP address in the New Resource Record dialog box’s Host IP Number text box.

5. Enter the host name of the system represented by the PTR record, or click the Browse button and select a host record from the DNS display.

6. Click OK to create the new record and return to the DNS console window.


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Configuring the PortServer Pro and the Xdeck for the DNS Server

Once you have the DNS server configured, you will need to enter DNS information for each PortServer Pro and Xdeck system. You can also configure other clients in your Avid Unity MediaNetwork network.

To configure the PortServer Pro for the DNS server:

1. Click the Start button, and select Settings > Network and Dialup Connections.

2. Right-click the active network adapter and select Properties.

3. Click Internet protocol TCP/IP.

4. Click Properties.

5. Select “Use the following DNS Server addresses” and type in the IP address of the DNS Server (preferably the MediaManager) in the Preferred DNS Server text box.

6. Click Advanced.

7. Click the DNS tab.

8. Select “Append these DNS suffixes (in order).”

9. Click Add and type in the DNS Name you specified, for example:

xdeckdns.com

10. Click Add.

11. Click OK and close all open windows.

To configure the Xdeck for the DNS server:

t Specify the DNS settings on each Xdeck:

a. Start your Web browser.

b. Enter the Xdeck home page address.

c. Click the Configuration tab.

d. Type the DNS server IP address and the DNS domain name in the DNS Settings section.

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e. Click Configure.

f. Power cycle the Xdeck.

For more information, see “Using the Xdeck Web Pages” on page 57.


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Appendix C

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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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 Directives:

73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC.

Standards to which Conformity is Declared:

EN60950:1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 + A11 CISPR 22:1997 / EN55022:1994 + A1:1995 + A2:1997 Class A EN55024:1998/EN61000 — 3-2, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-8, 4-11

Manufacturer’s Name: Avid Technology, Inc. 1925 Andover StreetTewksbury, MA 01876, USA

European Contact: Nearest Avid Sales and Service Office or Avid Technology International B.V. Sandyford Business Center Unit 3,Dublin 18, Ireland

Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment

European Union Notice

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(1) Products for the Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Operating System: products were tested in a typical 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, or Symphony configuration.

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+, MediaDock LVD, MediaDrive, MediaRAID, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, Meridien I/O box, Symphony

Products for the UNIX Operating System: AirPlay, VideoSPACE

Products for MediaNetwork and Workgroups: Avid ProEncode, Avid Unity MediaManager, Avid Unity MediaNetwork, Avid Unity TransferManager, LANserver, LANserver EX, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, Nearchive, PortServer, Xdeck

Base Model Numbers: None

Product Options: All

Year of Manufacture: 2002


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(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.

(4) Products for MediaNetwork and Workgroups: products were tested in a typical Avid ProEncode, Avid Unity MediaManager, Avid Unity MediaNetwork, Avid Unity TransferManager, LANserver, LANserver EX, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive, MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, Nearchive, PortServer, or Xdeck configuration.

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards.

George R. Smith, Director of Hardware Engineering

Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations

John Kells, Australian Operations ManagerAvid Technology (Australia)Unit B5 Skyline PlaceFrench Forest NSW 2086AustraliaPhone: 61-2-8977-4800

N1709

Taiwan EMC Regulations

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Taiwan EMC Regulations

Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning


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AAccessing Xdeck 53Active Directory (AD) 101Active Directory-Integrated zone 112AGC (automatic gain control) knob 29AIFC format 18Animation mode

described 19enabling, using the Time-lapse settings 75setting 19

Arrow buttons 27ASSERT name message 84Audio

automatic gain control (AGC) 71connectors 46control knobs 29display meters 28file format 64, 69gain controls 24headroom 66inputs 35LEDs 29linear and logarithmic scales 30meter range 31meters, scales 30mixer 31mixing options 31outputs 35

overlay 35recording level (LEV) LED 30sample rate 64, 69settings 59, 64supported formats 18switches 46track enable 66tracks, capturing 17

AUDIO UNDERRUN message 84Australia EMC regulations 126Auto mode, timecode 71Automatically saving settings 88Avid iNEWS Media Browse supported version 16Avid Knowledge Center 41Avid media formats 18Avid NewsCutter supported versions 16Avid NewsCutter XP supported versions 16Avid Unity MediaManager

DNS server 108DNS setup 101supported versions 16

Avid Unity MediaNetworksupported versions 16use of Xdeck in 15

Avid Unity TransferManager supported versions 16

Index

A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Index

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BBACKUP BATTERY LOW message 84Battery

maintenance 87replacement message 87type 88

Binentries 20name 62

Browserlinks, for configuring Xdeck 58using, for initial Xdeck setup 53using, to continue an LCD panel setup 55

BUILD PIPELINE EXCEPTION message 84Buttons

Calibrate 73, 92deck control 25deck control, with backlight 33EXT, condition when lit 33EXT, described 27for selecting component video input 27for selecting composite video input 27for shuttling 33front panel controls 24functions, when selecting items in the LCD

touch panel 79Go to IN and Go to OUT (unsupported) 27Mark IN and Mark OUT 27modifier, described 26modifier, use with LCD touch panel menus 79Play 33Record 33RetroLoop, described 33RetroLoop, illustration 27Shift 27Step Forward and Step Backward 27Stop 33Up 68YRB, condition when lit 33YRB, described 27

CCalibrate button (LCD touch panel) 73CALIBRATE IN JPEG ONLY message 82Canadian interference-causing equipment

regulations 124Capitalizing text 79Capturing material 18Catalog name 62Catalogs, creating 20Category 5 cable 53CHECK TIME/DATE message 84Chunking

described 20enabling 67, 75

Clearing messages 32, 78Clip name 62Clip numbers, resetting 74Clock

maintained by battery 87synchronizing Xdeck to Avid Unity

MediaNetwork master clock 45Color bars 91Color gain and offset 65Compliant media files 15Component video

button 27input connectors 48setting 65source selection 17

Composite videobutton 27connectors 48output monitor connector 49setting 65source selection 17

Compression Type setting 64Configuration

connections 21DNS server 101settings 60

Index

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ConfiguringDNS console 111Xdeck 58

ConnectionsEthernet, control and configuration 21Ethernet, data 37rear 34

Connectorsaudio 46control 37, 44monitor output 34timecode 34, 45video 48

ConsoleDNS, configuring 111

Continuity mode 72Continuity mode, switching between Run mode

and Free Run mode 72Contrast control (LCD touch panel) 24Control and configuration connection (LAN 1)

44, 45Controls

audio gain 24command set 15connection, described 21connectors 37, 44contrast control 24deck, remote 25headphone 25LCD touch panel 23serial 23

Crash recording 21Creating new projects, bins, and catalogs 20Crossover cable 52Current recording mode 20Customer Support 14

See also Knowledge Center

DData

connector 44interface LAN 2 connector 45IP address 52port IP address 60port subnet mask 60

dB switch 47Decibel Headroom setting 71Deck control

described 15Deck control buttons 25, 33Decreasing selection in LCD touch panel menu 79Design of Xdeck 15Destination path 59Destination template

selections, described 63tab 59

Destination, storage 21Dimensions of Xdeck 95Directory access to storage area network 22Disk operations 74Disk warning 77Display, LCD touch panel

information 28messages list 82

DNS (Domain Name System) serveraccess 104adding clients 120configuring 101console window 118console, configuring 111core servers 107data distribution 105described 103dial-up connection 120host record 116IP address 52, 60MediaManager server 61name resolution 104

Index

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name, input 60naming 103procedure for setting up 108referrals 106requirement 16suffixes 120zones 111

Domain controller 101Drop-frame mode 72Dump button 76DV setting 69DVCAM format 18DVCPRO format 18DVMX LICENSE INVALID message 84

EEIA rack units 38Embedded software 17Enabling audio tracks 66Environment

settings 77specifications 96workgroup 51

Error messagesin LCD touch panel 32log 86overlay 35

ERROR RESTORING DATA message 84ERROR SAVING DATA message 84Ethernet

connections 21control connection 37control interface 45data connection 37data interface 45

European Union notice 124EXCEPTION name message 85

EXT buttoncondition when lit 33described 27

EXTERNAL LTC NOT PRESENT message 82

FFATAL SIGNAL name message 85FCC notice 123File size limit 18Finding the IP address 55Forcing a shutdown 80FORMAT SET TO DV420 message 82FORMAT SET TO DVC411 message 82Formats, media 18Forward lookup zone 111FQDN (fully qualified domain name) 116Frame mode 72Front panel controls 24Functions, buttons 26

GGain controls

browser settings 65front panel 24LCD touch panel 71

Go to IN and Go to OUT buttons (unsupported) 27

HHardware

control panel 23requirements 16

Headphonejack 25volume control 25

Index

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Headroom, audiobrowser setting 66LCD touch panel 71

Home page for Xdeckinitial setup 54using 57

Host name 52Host record 116HTML browser

home page 57initial setup 54

IIncreasing selection in LCD touch panel menu 79iNEWS Media Browse supported version 16Information listed in menu selection 77Initial setup

using a browser 53using the LCD touch panel 55

Inputsaudio connectors 46audio input description 35video connectors 48video input description 34

Installing Xdeck in a rack 38Interface

connections 34described 43

Internal timecode 22Internet protocol, TCP/IP 120IP address

configuring with Xdeck 52crossover cable 52described 102finding 55initial 53PortServer Pro 60unique 21

KKnobs, AGC 29Knowledge Center 41

LLAN 1 interface connector 45LCD touch panel

AUD menu selection 71Audio/Video menu selection 69CAL menu selection 73CALIB menu selection 69Calibrate menu selection 73calibrating, procedure for 92CHK menu selection 75CLR button 78contrast control 24controls, front panel 23defaults 79described 23, 24display 28DSK button 74ENV menu selection 77ERR menu selection 76error message log 86INF menu selection 77INP menu selection 70maximum setting 80MED menu selection 74menu access 68menu selection 69minimum setting 80NET menu selection 76overlay 35OVL menu selection 77R/C button 75RCS menu selection 75resetting defaults, for menu selections 79SRC menu selection 72

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STD menu selection 69SYS button 76TC menu selection 71top level of menu 79UD menu selection 77UP button 78user interface (UI) 23VID menu selection 70XDA menu selection 76XDD menu selection 76

LEDaudio 29indicators 30

License 22Limitation, file size 18LIN (linear) scale

described 30setting 78

Local switch 25, 44LOG (logarithmic) scale

described 30setting 78

Low battery 87LOW MEMORY WARNING message 85LOW MEMORY-CYCLE POWER message 85Lowercase text 79LTC (longitudinal timecode) connectors

described 45number of IN and OUT 34

Luminance of color bars 91

MManual audio gain controls 24Manually adjusting audio 29Manually saving settings 88MARK IN SENT message 82MARK OUT SENT message 82Marking IN points on-the-fly 27Marking OUT points on-the-fly 27

Master clock 45Master mode, timecode 71Maximum Record Time setting 67Maximum setting 80Media formats 18MediaFiles directory 20MediaManager

check-ins 20client 22connection 21, 45DNS Name 54, 57IP address 52, 54, 57metadata 21supported version 16user name and password 52

MediaNetwork supported version 16Memory settings, saving and restoring 88Menu selections, LCD touch panel 69Message bar 28, 32Messages

ASSERT name 84AUDIO UNDERRUN 84BACKUP BATTERY LOW 84BUILD PIPELINE EXCEPTION 84CALIBRATE IN JPEG ONLY 82CHECK TIME/DATE 84DVMX LICENSE INVALID 84ERROR RESTORING DATA 84ERROR SAVING DATA 84EXCEPTION name 85EXTERNAL LTC NOT PRESENT 82FATAL SIGNAL name 85FORMAT SET TO DV420 82FORMAT SET TO DVC411 82LOW MEMORY WARNING 85LOW MEMORY-CYCLE POWER 85MARK IN SENT 82MARK OUT SENT 82MM CHECKIN FAILED 85MM LOGIN FAILED 85

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MM:SS DISK WARNING 82name BD NOT CURRENT 84name CODE NEEDS UPDATE 84NO AVR RECORD 82NO EXTERNAL TIMECODE 82NO name CARD 85NO STORAGE SPACE 83NO UNITY CONNECTION 85NO UNITY PLAYBACK 82NO UNITY RETROLOOP 82PANEL LOCKED 83POWER CYCLE THE SYSTEM 83RECORD STOP ERROR 85RECORD STOPPED DISK FULL 83RECORD STOPPED DISK SLOW 83RECORD STOPPED FILE FULL 83RECORD STOPPED MAX CHUNKS 83RECORD STOPPED MAX TIME 83REMOTE DISABLED 83REMOTE ENABLED 83SHUTTING DOWN 83SIGNAL name 85TASK name HUNG 85VIDEO UNDERRUN 85

Metadata files 20Meter levels 28Meters, audio 30Minimum setting for menu selection 80Mixer, audio 31MM CHECKIN FAILED message 85MM LOGIN FAILED message 85MM:SS DISK WARNING message 82Modes

Animation 19Auto, timecode 71Continuity 72Master, timecode 71Normal 18RetroLoop (unsupported) 19Slave, timecode 71

Time-lapse 19Modifier buttons

described 27illustration 26used with LCD touch panel menus 79

Monitorconnector 49overlay 36

Mono headphone 25MPEG 50 (IMX) format 18MPEG option 69

Nname BD NOT CURRENT message 84name CODE NEEDS UPDATE message 84Name resolution, 104Network

requirements 16setting 76

Network and dialup connections 120Network test 86New projects, creating 20New Zealand EMC regulations 126NewsCutter supported version 16NewsCutter XP supported version 16NO AVR RECORD message 82NO EXTERNAL TIMECODE message 82NO name CARD message 85NO STORAGE SPACE message 83NO UNITY CONNECTION message 85NO UNITY PLAYBACK message 82NO UNITY RETROLOOP message 82Non-Drop-Frame mode 72Nonvolatile memory 87Normal mode 18NTSC support 18

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OOffset settings 65OMF media files

used by editing systems 15Version 1.0 compliant 17

OMFI MediaFiles 20On-the-fly, marking points 27Opening a browser 53Option, video 18Output

audio 35video 34

Overlayactive (video and audio) 35LCD touch panel 35, 77output connector 34output monitor 36status 35system messages 35time remaining 36timecode 36workspace 36

PPAL support 18PANEL LOCKED message 83Phantom power switch 47ping test 86Play button 33PMR files 74Points, mark In and OUT 27PortServer Pro

client 21configuring for DNS server 120IP address 52, 60license 22platform 22version 16

Power cord specifications 97–99POWER CYCLE THE SYSTEM message 83Power cycling

changing settings by 17described 17

Power supply specifications 97Power switch 25Power-on self-test 86Programmable video modes 19Programmed chunking 20Project name 62PTR (associated pointer) 117

QQuick captures 21

RRack

attaching rack nuts 38installation 38securing the Xdeck in 39units 23

Rear interface connections 34Rebuilding the database 74Recalibrating video inputs 91Record button

condition when lit 33used for quick captures 21

RECORD STOP ERROR message 85RECORD STOPPED DISK FULL message 83RECORD STOPPED DISK SLOW message 83RECORD STOPPED FILE FULL message 83RECORD STOPPED MAX CHUNKS message

83RECORD STOPPED MAX TIME message 83

Index

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RecordingContinuity mode 72display modes of 20in Chunking mode 20, 67in Time-lapse mode 75level (LEV) LED 30maximum time 67procedure for checking the current mode of 20settings, LCD touch panel 75settings, using the browser 59

Recording modes 18Recovery 81Regulatory information 123Remote control, RS-422 serial port 21Remote deck control connector 37REMOTE DISABLED message 83REMOTE ENABLED message 83Remote switch 25, 44Replacing batteries 88Requirements, hardware and software 16Resetting

clip numbers 74defaults for menu selections 79

Restart, forcing 91Restoring settings

for last saved memory settings 88for user data 77

RetroLoopbutton (unsupported) 27, 33mode (unsupported) 19

Reverse lookup zone 114RS-232

console connector 37serial interface connector 44

RS-422commands 15connection 23remote connector 37remote control 21serial interface connector 44

SSafety information 123Sample rate 64Saving

file name location 87LCD touch panel setting 77save delay setting 77settings automatically 88the error log 86

Scale, linear and logarithmic 30Self-test 86Serial connection

RS-232 37RS-422 15, 37

Serial connectors 44Serial control 23Setting storage destination 21Setting up Xdeck

using a browser 53using the LCD touch panel 55

Shared Volume Segmentation (chunking) 20Shift button 27Shutdown, forcing 80, 90SHUTTING DOWN message 83Shuttling buttons 33SIGNAL name message 85Site settings 51Slave

deck control 15timecode 71

Software requirements 16Sony BVW control 15Source

display setting 28selection 17

Special characters 79Specifications for Xdeck

dimensions 95environmental 96power cord 97

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power supply 97weight 95

Standard primary zone 112Standard secondary zone 112Status

all messages 82browser tab 59information 28overlay 35

Steppingbackward 27forward 27

Stop button 33Storage destination 21Subcarrier phase 66Subnet mask 60Support

audio 18media formats 18

Switches+4 dB/-60 dB switch 47audio phantom power On/Off switch 47Power switch 25Remote/Local switch 25

Switching between component and composite video inputs 27

Systemconsole connector 37display 28LCD touch panel settings 76messages 32, 82messages log 86monitoring 28remote connector 37requirements 16state 28

TTaiwan EMC regulations 127

Tape label 74TASK name HUNG message 85TCP/IP option 120Technical support 14Templates 59Timecode

connectors 34, 44internal 22overlay 36Record Run and Free Run mode 72setting 71

Time-lapse modedescribed 19setting 75

Time-remaining overlay 36TOD (time-of-day) timecode 22Top level menu, accessing 79Touch Screen menu selection 73Track knobs 29Tracks, condition indicators 66TransferManager supported version 16Tricolor LEDs 29Troubleshooting

error log 86ping test 86restoring settings 88self-test 86

UUp button 68User data, saving or restoring 77

Index

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VVideo

buttons 27connectors 48input 65inputs 34option 18outputs 34overlay 35selecting input 69settings 59, 64standard 69type 69

VIDEO UNDERRUN message 85Viewing the error log 86

WWAVE format 18Web sites

Avid Knowledge Center 41configuring Xdeck by using a dynamic Web

page 52Xdeck browser home page 58

Weight of Xdeck 95Workgroup

compatibility 15environment 51

Workspacename, output monitor overlay 36OMF Version 1.0 compliant 17time remaining output monitor overlay 36

XXLR connectors 17

YYRB button

condition when lit 33described 27

ZZones, DNS server 111

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