Hardware Setup Guide
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1. Wiring for Configurations with a DVI Ramp This configuration enables SD or HD I O and preview In this configuration you connect the workstation to preview SD or HD video material from the NVIDIA graphics board on a broadcast monitor via the Miranda DVI Ramp The Miranda DVI Ramp provides a real time preview to both the graphics display and broadcast monitor This configuration uses the following video hardware components an IBM 6224 workstation equipped with the DVS Centaurus board and NVIDIA graphics board a Miranda DVI Ramp a Sony PremierPro 23 inch LCD graphics display an HD SDI broadcast monitor and an Altinex distribution amplifier Note the following about this wiring diagram The sync source is connected to the Altinex distribution amplifier The sync source should never be connected directly to the Linux workstation The VTR is connected to the SDI In A and SDI Out A ports on the Linux workstation The SDI In B and SDI Out B ports are not used for VTR capture or playback VTR control is provided through the RS 422 B port on the main DVS Breakout Box II The RS 422 A port on the breakout box is not used IBM 6224 Video Wiring MI NOTE Do not use an NTSC or PAL sync generator for HD projects use a tri level sync generator for HD projects instead Using the wrong sync generator for a project may impact the stability of your workstation HD SDI Monitor HD sp 75 Ohm Terminator Ref Ref DVI 1 RS232 Mi2. The init cfg file opens 3 Search for the Audiodevice keyword 4 Make sure the Audiodevice keyword is uncommented and set as follows Audiodevice DVS 5 Save and close the init cfg file A ADAT converter setting the voltage 29 audio hardware components 28 audio wiring IBM 6221 29 IBM 6224 31 E emulation setting up VTR 21 H hardware configuration guidelines 3 K kevboard setting up 9 M monitor connecting and setting up graphics 14 mouse setting up 9 N notation conventions 5 V video hardware components 13 video wiring IBM 6221 15 IBM 6224 16 voltage setting for the ADAT converter 29 VTR emulation setting up 21 Index 35 36
3. 2 I Seq ee e mmo oves Teams C nenas To serial port 1 on workstation for remote control of lt m converter i hal Optical Cable ADAT Converter hi da Die 9 099099999999 ri OOOO Audio mixer Recommended DIP Switch Settings Use the following table to set the DIP switches on the Lucid ADAT converter for use with a Linux workstation DIP Switch Controls Required Setting Position 1 Local Remote Local Up 2 Input Sync Source AES 1 2 Down 3 Down 4 Up 33 Setting Up Audio Hardware DIP Switch Controls Required Setting Position 5 Analog Output Source ADAT Down 6 AES EBU Output Source ADAT Down 7 Optical Output Source AES Up 8 Meter Select Output Up Input Down NOTE Leave DIP switch 1 set to Local regardless of whether you are controlling the converter locally or remotely Updating the Software Initialisation Configuration File To use Discreet Native Audio the Audiodevice keyword must be uncommented and set to enable Discreet Native Audio in the software initialisation file by default init cfg 34 NOTE For additional information on this keyword refer to the Configuration File Reference Guide for your operating system To update the init cfg file 1 Loginto the application account and open a terminal 2 Open the init cfg file Type dlcfg
4. see their respective chapters IBM ZPro 6221 Workstation To kevboard To USB tablet To DVl Ramp control Optional To house network To graphics monitor use left connector To graphics svnc input To Wire network To DVS I O breakout box BOB To storage Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Ill IBM APro 6224 Workstation To kevboard To mouse To DVI Ramp control To USB tablet To house network To Wire network To storage To DVS I O breakout box BOB To graphics monitor use left connector DVS Centaurus board Graphics monitor reference sync Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the keyboard and mouse to the ports on the back ofthe Linux workstation marked for these devices The Linux workstation uses standard PS 2 style mouse and keyboard input devices If you are installing the system in a machine room environment you can use any number of PS 2 mouse keyboard extender products to increase the distance between the system and these input devices Connecting Peripherals Connecting the Tablet The Wacom Intuos USB tablet is shipped with your system Connect this tablet to the USB extender and the Linux workstation before booting the workstation and before installing the software For connection information refer to the appropriate diagram in Peripherals Connection Diagrams on page 7 All customization with respect
5. that shipped with your system Discreet Native Audio offers the following features All channels use 24 bit audio resolution Application Features Flint 2 audio tracks in playback 2 audio input channels 2 audio output channels Smoke 32 audio tracks maximum 4 audio input channels DVS SDStation board 8 audio input channels DVS Centaurus board 8 audio output channels 27 Setting Up Audio Hardware Additionallv vou can store the audio captured from a VTR or from an imported file at 32 bits on the framestore Discreet Native Audio also supports 32 bit audio plavback Configure audio hardware onlv after having configured all Linux workstations and video hardware components Understanding Remote vs Local Control of the Converter Xou can control the converter either remotelv or locallv Remote control of the converter means that you physically connect the workstation directly to the converter and adjust converter settings through the audio preferences of the application Local control means you adjust converter settings manually using the DIP switches on the back of the converter All diagrams in this chapter indicate the connection you must cable to enable remote control of the converter Audio Hardware Components 28 The Discreet Native Audio hardware components are described as follows Lucid 8824 ADAT converter Converts signals between the Linux workstation and all digital or analog audio I O devices
6. the corresponding device must be uncommented in the software initialisation configuration file For an explanation of this keyword refer to the Configuration File Reference Guide for your operating system Connect the audio I O cables between the devices involved in the VTR emulation process out to in in to out If you intend to use the emulator as a Player it is recommended that you connect an external AES signal such as a tone to the input of the system serving as the VTR emulator This ensures the Player is stable and correctly sync ed Connect an RS 422 control cable to the serial ports between the devices in the VTR emulation process Make sure the serial ports correspond to those defined by the Emulator keywords in the software initialisation configuration file inti cfg For an explanation of this keyword refer to the Configuration File Reference Guide for your operating system NOTE The RS 422 cables for VTR emulation require custom pinouts See VTR Emulation RS 422 Control Cables on page 21 Make sure the appropriate video and audio sync setup is in place VTR Emulation RS 422 Control Cables Custom cables are required to control the VTR emulator The pinouts required by the cable depend on the workstation and device involved in the VTR emulation process The following 21 Setting Up Video Hardware diagrams depict the control cable pinouts for the standard control cables for reference purposes followed
7. 3rd Party Device Master Controlling Linux AJA Emulator 3rd Party Device Master Linux AJA Emulator MALE DB9 OEM 2K MALE DB9 RS 422 OEM LH FEMALE DB9 2 RX u 8 TX PAIR 1 7 RX 8 3 TX 8 TX r 2 RX PAIR2 3 TX ___ ax _ 7 RX 4 GND SHIELD ao 4 GND SHIELD 25 Setting Up Video Hardware 26 Setting Up Audio Hardware Summarv About Discreet Nathe Audio meme ii tenere 27 Understanding Remote vs Local Control of the Converter 28 AGO Hardware Compare Jes ee eere etre eere emen 28 Setting the Voltage of the Converter 29 IB 5227 Audio WAGE iscocctekuksesReRERRRRRRRRRRARRRARRR RR R38 83883333 29 PENG 294 Audio WING EEEE EEEE EEEE ESETE EEEo Eei 31 Recommended DIE Switch Settings ee er e m ehem e RR 33 Updating the Software Initialisation Configuration File 34 About Discreet Native Audio Discreet Native Audio is an audio subsystem integrated with the application On Linux platforms Discreet Native Audio is based on the following configurations Workstation Configuration IBM 6221 DVS SDStationPro breakout box and the DVS SDStation board IBM 6224 Balanced Audio breakout box component of the DVS Breakout Box II and the DVS Centaurus board Through the external Lucid ADAT converter ADA 8824
8. all documents Workflow for Hardware Setup and Application Installation The following procedure provides the general workflow for installing an Effects or Editing product on an IBM 6221 or IBM 6224 workstation To install an Effects or Editing application on an IBM 6221 or IBM 6224 workstation 1 Review the guidelines for working with hardware components See Hardware Configuration Guidelines on page 3 Connect all peripherals mouse keyboard Wacom tablet graphics monitor to the proper ports and connect your workstation to the Autodesk Wire network See Peripherals Connection Diagrams on page 7 Connect your workstation to Autodesk Stone Direct storage See Connecting Storage on page 10 Connect a VTR and a broadcast monitor to your workstation See IBM 6224 Video Wiring on page 17 or IBM 6221 Video Wiring on page 15 Set up the audio hardware See Chapter 4 Setting Up Audio Hardware on page 27 Perform the procedures in the Software Installation Guide for Linux workstations to install and license your Effects or Editing application and to install Cleaner XL if required Hardware Configuration Guidelines In most cases hardware integration and application installation is done on delivery by an authorized technician and some of the procedures in this guide may not be necessary Still it is a good idea to read through all chapters to familiarize yourself with the configur
9. by those required for the most common VTR emulation setups Standard VTR Control Cable Linux AJA Controlling VTR Normal Video I O Control Cable Linux AJA VTR OEM 2K MALE DB9 MALE DB9 OEM LH FEMALE DB9 RS 422 2 RX wr D 2 TX PAIR 1 7 RX 8 7 TX 3 TX ro Y 3 RX PAIR 2 8 TX j 8 RX 4 GND SHIELD cno 4 GND SHIELD 22 Setting Up VTR Emulation Smoke Only Ill VTR Emulation Control Cable Linux AJA Master Controlling Linux AJA Emulator Linux AJA Master Linux AJA Emulator OEM 2K MALE DB9 OEM 2K MALE DB9 OEM LH FEMALE DB9 RS 422 OEM LH FEMALE DB9 2 RX Wr 8 TX PAIR 1 7 RX Q8 3 TX 8 TX Cro y c 2 RX PAIR 2 3 TX BLK j 7 RX 4 GND SHIELD mo 4 GND SHIELD 23 Setting Up Video Hardware VTR Emulation Control Cable SGI Master Controlling Linux AJA Enulator Linux AJA Master Controlling SGI Emulator SGI Linux AJA Master or Emulator Master or Emulator FEMALE DB9 OEM 2K MALE DB9 RS 422 OEM LH FEMALE DB9 3 TX 2 RX PAIR 1 4 TX 7 RX 2 RX ___ reo 8 TX PAIR 2 6 RX Go 3 TX 4 5 GND SHIELD 1 GND SHIELD 24 Setting Up VTR Emulation Smoke Only Ill VTR Emulation Control Cable
10. the Software Installation Guide for your operating system to determine the memory requirements for your Effects or Editing application Ensuring Proper Environmental Conditions You should consider the following environmental guidelines for all hardware configuration Make sure the rack in which hardware components are installed is open or ventilated Follow the ventilation specifications that apply to your system Place all components in an air conditioned environment All hardware components generate heat and must be kept cool Follow the air conditioning specifications that apply to your system Keep all hardware components in a clean dust free location Minimize vibration and humidity Do not block the vents on the component housing Do not drape anything such as a jacket or a blanket over hardware components Minimize electromagnetic noise by separating digital data and power cables from analog audio cables and running them in different cable ducts Notation Conventions lill Avoiding Damage from Static Electricity When installing any hardware equipment take the following precautions to prevent damage to sensitive components from static discharge Make sure power is turned off on the component you are working on It is a good idea to unplug components until all other connections are configured Always wear a grounded static wrist strap Attach the strap s alligator clip to any grounded metal surface on the co
11. to the tablet including setting tablet margins should be done in the Preferences menu of your application For help see the description of Pointer preferences in the user s guide for your application Connecting to Gigabit Ethernet GigE Networks You must use the correct Gigabit Ethernet network card to connect your Linux workstation to the Wire network Otherwise you may degrade the performance of your Wire network For information on how to configure the GigE adapter refer to the Stone and Wire Filesystem and Networking Guide Consult the Peripherals Connection Diagrams on page 7 as a reference for network interface card NIC locations Do the following to maximize Wire network performance in your facility Connect ports from the add on network card to the switch used for your Wire network Connect the house network to the on board network port shown in Peripherals Connection Diagrams on page 7 Do not use any ofthe ports on the add on network card for your house network If the house network is not connected to the on board network port consult your system administrator for help reconfiguring it Use high quality Category 6 Cat 6 network cables when connecting the Linux workstation to your Wire network switch Connecting Storage You can connect your Linux workstation to two types of storage One more Stone Direct disk arrays that provide storage to individual workstations Refer to the Stone Direct 200
12. 1 300 36 8355 Direct dial 61 3 9876 8355 8 AM to 6 PM AEST Monday to Friday excluding holidays me support anz autodesk com Customer support is also available through your Autodesk reseller To find a reseller near you consult the reseller look up database on the Autodesk web site at www autodesk com resellers Connecting Peripherals Summarv Peripherals Connection Diagrams esses 7 Connecting the Keyhourd and MOUSE iier en 9 MEAS II S 10 Connecting to Gigabit Ethernet GigE Networks 10 Connecting SIOMAQE seen Rhe eene nee enn knee enn o Rs 10 Peripherals Connection Diagrams You must connect all hardware peripheral devices before you boot your workstation The following diagrams identify the ports to which the peripherals connect on IBM 6221 and IBM 6224 workstations In both diagrams a 2 port QLA 2342 fibre channel adapter is shown Your workstation may be equipped with a 2 port QLA 2342 fibre channel adapter or a 4 port QLA 2344 fibre channel adapter See Connecting Storage to the OLA Fibre Channel Adapter on page 11 In the IBM APro diagram a 2 port Gigabit Ethernet network card is shown Your workstation may be equipped with a 1 2 or 4 port Gigabit Ethernet network card See Connecting to Gigabit Ethernet GigE Networks on page 10 Connecting Peripherals For detailed information associated with video and audio connections
13. 6221 and IBM 6224 Workstations Document Version 1 Date September 18 2006 Introduction Summary LL About This Guide Related Documentation Contents Workflow for Hardware Setup and Application Installation Hardware Configuration Guidelines Notation Contacting Customer Support Connecting Peripherals S mmlaby v s ise rr phe eee eda Peripherals Connection Diagrams Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Tablet Connecting to Gigabit Ethernet GigE Networks Connecting Storage Setting Up Video Hardware Summary LL Video Hardware Components Connecting the Sony Graphics Monitor IBM 6221 Video Wiring IBM 6224 Video Wiring Setting Up VTR Emulation Smoke Only Dm WwW WN KF N 10 10 10 13 13 13 14 15 17 21 lt 4 Setting Up Audio Hardware 27 Summary A ue piece CDI Rer AU ES 27 About Discreet Native Audio 0 66 cece cece cece teen eee eens 27 Understanding Remote vs Local Control of the 28 Audio Hardware Components 0 00 cece cece cece eene 28 Setting the Voltage of the Converter 29 IBM 6221 Audio Wiring cies 29 IBM 6224 Audio Wiring
14. 7 Configuration Guide for information on connecting disk arrays to your workstation A Stone Shared storage area network SAN that provides shared storage for multiple workstations Refer to the Autodesk Stone Shared Installation and Configuration Guide for information on connecting your workstation to a SAN This storage option is not available for the 6221 platform Connecting Storage lill WARNING Consult the Autodesk Web site at www autodesk com discreet documentation for the latest version of these guides The 64 bit Linux operating system has a file system limit of 4 terabytes for SD and 8 terabytes for HD The 32 bit Linux operating system has a file system limit of 4 terabytes for either SD or HD When configuring your storage ensure each partition does not exceed this limit and that inodes are correctly configured Refer to the Stone and Wire Filesystem and Networking Guide Connecting Storage to the QLA Fibre Channel Adapter If your system is configured with the QLA 2342 fibre channel adapter connect the storage to ports 1 and 2 Archiving devices are not supported with the QLA 2342 fibre channel adapter If your system is configured with the QLA 2344 fibre channel adapter connect the storage to ports 2 and 3 the two innermost ports Connect archiving devices or Stone Shared to ports 1 and 4 the two outermost ports Setting the QLogic QLA Fibre Channel Adapter BIOS Use the following settings to correctly configure the QL
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16. DVS SDStationPro breakout box and SDStationBoard The DVS SDStationPro breakout box connects to the SDStation board on an IBM 6221 workstation The SDStation board is a half length PCI bus single board that provides real time input and output of uncompressed SD video signals as well as audio data at 24 bit resolution The SDStation board handles balanced AES EBU audio signals from the SDStationPro breakout box For Autodesk Flint it handles two input and two output audio channels For Smoke it handles four input and eight output audio channels DVS Balanced Audio breakout box and Centaurus board The Balanced Audio breakout box is the audio component of the DVS Breakout Box II It provides connections for audio I O This breakout box connects to the DVS Centaurus board on an IBM 6224 workstation The Centaurus board provides real time input and output of uncompressed SD and HD video signals as well as audio data at 24 bit resolution The Centaurus board handles balanced AES EBU audio signals from the Balanced Audio breakout box For Flint it handles two input and two output audio channels For Smoke it handles eight input and eight output audio channels Setting the Voltage of the Converter Iil Setting the Voltage of the ADAT Converter Make sure the ADAT converter is set to work with vour site s voltage 110 or 220 volts To change the voltage of the ADAT converter vou must first remove the fuse cover on the back of the ad
17. Setting Up Audio Hardware 30 To configure the Lucid ADAT converter for use with the Linux workstation refer to Recommended DIP Switch Settings on page 33 To connect the SDStationPro breakout box to the 6221 workstation refer to TBM 6221 Video Wiring on page 15 To connect the Discreet Native Audio hardware components to the breakout box refer to Flint Audio Wiring Diagram on page 30 or Smoke Audio Wiring Diagram on page 31 Flint Audio Wiring Diagram Use this diagram to wire audio hardware components for Flint on the IBM 6221 workstation DVS BOB To serial port 1 on workstation for remote control of converter Optical Cable n ADAT Converter 00000000 IN IN IN Hell Audio mixer IBM 6224 Audio Wiring Hill Smoke Audio Wiring Diagram Use this diagram to wire audio hardware components for Smoke on the IBM 6221 workstation DVS BOB Front To serial port 1 on workstation for remote control of converter in ADAT Converter Audio mixer IBM 6224 Audio Wiring Setting up Discreet Native Audio o
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19. a 5BNC Eo oe toVGA iid E Nil aum Generic HD SD VTR Video Plaver Recorder RS 422 Machine Contro Leb l aaa DVS BOB Back from house sync generation Trilevel NTSC PAL not included T Use cable tagged DL CAB SML REM Setting Up VTR Emulation Smoke Only Ill Setting Up VTR Emulation Smoke Only You can configure Autodesk Smoke to emulate a VTR for both input and output in real time You control the emulator from the application or device that sees Smoke as a VTR The following procedure describes how to configure the hardware for VTR emulation Consult the VTR Emulation chapter in the Autodesk Smoke 2007 Users Guide for more information on VTR emulation NOTE VTR emulation is not supported on the IBM 6221 platform To configure hardware for VTR emulation 1 Connect the video I O cables between the devices involved in the VTR emulation process out to in in to out Make sure the connections support the video standard you want to work with If you intend to use the emulator as a Player it is recommended that you connect one black or colour bar SDI signal to the input ofthe system serving as the VTR emulator This ensures the Player is stable and correctly sync ed NOTE VTR emulation requires a Smoke workstation with a video board The Video keyword for
20. apter A voltage kev is located behind the fuse cover The current voltage setting is visible through a small window in the cover To change the voltage 1 Make sure the ADAT converter is unplugged 2 Remove the fuse cover on the back of the adapter ADAT Converter Rear View Fuse cover ADAT Optical AES EBU In Analog Inpi 7 8 Word CloclS P DIF A esu ow Anal A 0000090000090 3 Remove the red voltage key from the adapter The voltage key has two voltage settings on its top side and it contains two fuses 4 Insert fuses for the intended voltage according to the following table For Insert 110 volts AC 1 2 Amp 250 VAC slow blowing fuses Bussman type GDC 500 MA 220 volts AC 1 4 Amp 250 VAC slow blowing fuses Bussman type GDC 250 MA 5 Turn the voltage key until the correct voltage setting appears on the right side 6 With the correct voltage setting facing you and on the right slide the voltage key back into the converter The fuse clicks when it is properly seated 7 Replace the fuse cover IBM 6221 Audio Wiring Setting up Discreet Native Audio on an IBM 6221 workstation involves connecting the hardware components such as the ADAT converter to the DVS SDStationPro video breakout box and then connecting the video breakout box to ports on the Linux workstation Refer to the following to set up your audio hardware 29
21. ation procedures for the following reasons Introduction Many suspected problems with your system may be due to loosened connections or improperly configured devices This guide helps you troubleshoot problems by providing information about properly configured systems If you need to call Customer Support familiarity with this guide puts you in a better position to provide diagnostic information If you want to move your system at any time or upgrade certain hardware components information in this guide is crucial Although this guide in conjunction with the Autodesk Stone Direct 2007 Configuration Guide provides complete information regarding configuring hardware components hardware configuration should only be performed by an experienced hardware integrator familiar with the Linux operating system IBM APro and ZPro workstations and peripherals associated with professional high performance video and post production of film Your Autodesk system consists of high performance hardware that must be configured in an environment suited to its operational needs Other considerations include minimizing the risk of damage due to static discharge and ensuring all components are properly grounded Memory Requirements The amount of memory required for your Effects or Editing system depends on the resolution of your projects the type of work you perform and in some cases the platform on which you are running the application Refer to
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23. es filenames URLs and command line utilities usr discreet appear in italics Introduction Contacting Customer Support You can contact Autodesk Media and Entertainment Customer Support at www autodesk com support or in one of the following ways Location Contact Information Within the Americas Hotline North America 1 800 925 6442 Direct dial 415 507 5256 Country code 1 8 AM to 8 PM EST Monday to Friday excluding holidays me support autodesk com Within Europe Middle East and Africa Hotline from London UK 44 207 851 8080 9 AM to 5 30 PM local time Monday to Friday excluding holidays me emea support autodesk com Within Asia Pacific Excluding India China Australia New Zealand and Japan Hotline from Singapore 65 6555 0399 9 AM to 6 PM local time Monday to Friday excluding holidays me support singapore autodesk com Within India Hotline from Mumbai 91 22 6695 2244 9 30 AM to 6 30 PM local time Monday to Friday excluding holidays me support india autodesk com Within Japan Hotline from Tokyo 0120 107 290 Direct dial 81 3 6221 1810 10 AM to 6 PM local time Monday to Friday excluding holidays me sys support autodesk jp Within China Direct dial 86 10 6505 6848 9 AM to 6 PM local time Monday to Friday excluding holidays me support china autodesk com Within Australia and New Zealand Hotline from Melbourne
24. ew and print these files Introduction Related Documentation The following tables list the documentation associated with the current release For details on each of these documents as well as for help obtaining them refer to vour applications release notes User and Reference Guides Description User s Guide Detailed instructions on using the software What s New A complete list of the new features for this release Online Help All of the information in the User s Guide along with powerful search functionality Hot Keys Reference Guide A complete list of hot keys for commonly used functions Hot Keys Card A list of the most frequently used hot keys Release Notes A complete list of documentation and information on late breaking features Fixed and Known Bug List A complete list of fixed and known bugs for this Installation and Configuration Guides release Description Hardware Setup Guide for your workstation Information on how to set up your workstation s video I O components and other peripherals Installation and Configuration Guide for your operating system Information on how to install and configure the Linux or IRIX operating system on your workstation should you require to do so Stone and Wire Filesystem and Networking Guide for this release Procedures for configuring your Autodesk Stone filesystem Wire networking and Wiretap services Stone Direct Confi
25. guration Guide for this release Detailed connectivity diagrams and configuration procedures for your Stone storage arrays Software Installation Guide for Linux or IRIX9 workstations Information about installing and licensing your Autodesk Editing or Effects software and installing and configuring Autodesk Cleaner XL Configuration File Reference Guide for Linux or IRIX workstations Other Product Reference Guides Information on how to modify the initialization and project configuration files associated with your Autodesk application Description Autodesk Cleaner XL User s Guide Information on how to use Cleaner XL Autodesk Cleaner XL Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting information for Cleaner XL Using QuickTime with Linux Workstations Information on how to use Cleaner XL to convert QuickTime files for use on Linux workstations Workflow for Hardware Setup and Application Installation MI Other Product Reference Guides Description Autodesk Burn Installation and User s Information on how to install set up and use Guide Autodesk Burn Autodesk Backburner Installation and Information on how to install set up and use User s Guide Autodesk Backburner Autodesk Wiretap Web Installation and Information on how to install set up and use User s Guide Autodesk Wiretap Web Consult the Autodesk Web site at www autodesk com discreet documentation for the latest version of
26. i NARA A 15 IBM 6224 Video WINE 17 Setting Up VIR Emulation GmokeOnly 1 eee 21 Video Hardware Components You use the video hardware components described in this section to create video I O and graphics to video paths Video I O enables the input and output of video using a VTR or live feed The DVS video board is the hardware component used for the video I O path audio and VTR control Graphics to video enables output from the graphics display to be converted to a video signal for display on a broadcast monitor You create a graphics to video path to preview clips as they appear when broadcast The NVIDIA graphics board and optional DVI Ramp are the hardware components used for this path The only video hardware you must provide are a sync generator a VTR and an SD or HD SDI broadcast monitor The following components are included in your hardware shipment DVS Centaurus board and Breakout Box Il DVS or SDStation board and SDStation Pro breakout box The DVS Breakout Box II connects to the Centaurus board on an IBM 6224 workstation and handles NTSC PAL and HD resolutions at a depth of 8 bits The DVS SDStationPro breakout box connects to the SDStationBoard on an IBM 6221 workstation and handles NTSC and PAL resolutions at a depth of 8 bits NVIDIA NV35 Quadro FX 3000G graphics board The NVIDIA Quadro FX 3000G is the graphics board used on both IBM 6221 and 6224 workstations The frame lock and genl
27. ideo material from the NVIDIA graphics board on an SDI broadcast monitor The NVIDIA board sends the video signal to the graphics display and the DVS SDStation board sends the video signal to the broadcast monitor This configuration results in a preview lag between the graphics display and broadcast monitor IBM 6224 Video Wiring NI This configuration uses the following video hardware components an IBM 6221 workstation equipped with the DVS SDStation board and NVIDIA graphics board an IBM C220p CRT graphics display and an SDI broadcast monitor Generic SD VTR SDI Monitor RGB Monitor Optional Video Player Recorder NTSC PAL Sync Generator not included Remote In m Gee DVS BOB Front CIS Use cable tagged DL CAB SML REM Linux Workstation Set Terminal Switch To Off 7 REF IN 2 OUT G spi ouT Graphics Monitor 00000 od LESO DVI to RGB HV 5 BNC cables BNC to VGA connector o oi 68 pin VHD connector IBM 6224 Video Wiring Use the diagrams in this section to wire the IBM 6224 workstation for video I O If your configuration includes a DVI Ramp refer to Wiring for Configurations with a DVI Ramp on 17 Setting Up Video Hardware page 18 If it does not include a DV I Ramp refer to Wiring for Configurations without a DVI Ramp on page 20
28. ii cies a conven ek Sede tet deals IOS E EN oleae bes 31 Recommended DIP Switch Settings 2 seen 33 Updating the Software Initialisation Configuration File 34 Index 35 Introduction Summarv BU TE ONE EGO RO INA 1 Decutemtattol Re TER TY E YN bekk ka iE 2 Workflow for Hardware Setup and Application Installation 3 Hardware Configuration Guidelines iiis ere ees 3 Notation ei t tee erret enhn dab 5 Contacting Customer Support si i kk tiere ERE E NREEREREERENEEEEEREERTE 6 About This Guide This guide describes how to set up the IBM ZPro 6221 and IBM APro 6224 workstations for your Autodesk Effects or Editing 2007 application To install and configure the hardware and software components of your Effects or Editing products use this guide in conjunction with the Software Installation Guide for Linux Workstations the Configuration File Reference Guide for Linux Workstations the Stone Direct Configuration Guide and the Stone and Wire Filesystem and Networking Guide NOTE In most cases both hardware setup and application installation is done on delivery by an authorized technician so you may not need to perform some of the procedures in these guides The latest versions ofall guides are available in PDF format from the Web at www autodesk com discreet documentation Use XPDF or Adobe Acrobat Reader to vi
29. mponent chassis that you are working on Place the wristband around your wrist Do not handle any components unnecessarily particularly boards and cards that slide in and out of slots on their parent hardware components Grounding Audio Hardware Components It is important to properly ground your audio components Otherwise you may have ground loops or humming in the system To ensure audio components are properly grounded use the XLR 3 cables shipped with your system Using any other cables may cause humming in the system Receiving Your Shipment When you receive your shipment check all the boxes for dents or other markings that may indicate damage during transport If you suspect a component is damaged carefully inspect it before setting up the system If you receive a damaged component call Customer Support Notation Conventions A number of style conventions are used throughout this guide These conventions and examples of their use are shown as follows Convention Example Text that you enter in a command line or shell appears in rpm qa Courier bold You must press the ENTER key after each command Variable names appear in Courier enclosed in angle brackets lt 1 name No spaces are allowed in variable names Variables that appear enclosed in square brackets are optional lt filename gt Feedback from the command line or shell appears in Courier limit coredumpsize Directory nam
30. n an IBM 6224 workstation involves connecting hardware components such as the ADAT converter to the Balanced Audio breakout box component of the DVS Breakout Box IL and then connecting the DVS Breakout Box II to the Centaurus board on the Linux workstation Refer to the following to set up your audio hardware To configure the Lucid ADAT converter for use with the Linux workstation refer to Recommended DIP Switch Settings on page 33 31 Setting Up Audio Hardware 32 To connect the DVS Breakout Box II to the 6224 workstation refer to IBM 6224 Video Wiring on page 17 To connect the Discreet Native Audio hardware components to the breakout box refer to Flint Audio Wiring Diagram on page 32 or Smoke Audio Wiring Diagram on page 33 Flint Audio Wiring Diagram Use this diagram to wire audio hardware components for Flint on the IBM 6224 workstation DVS BOB ee RS422A eme ELI To serial port 1 on workstation for remote control of converter ADAT Converter Wa o spo Bel x 1666966606699 00000000 IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN KAARLI Audio mixer Recommended DIP Switch Settings lil Smoke Audio Wiring Diagram Use this diagram to wire audio hardware components for Smoke on the IBM 6221 workstation DVS BOB Front
31. ock features of this board allow video output from the NVIDIA Quadro FX 3000G board to be synchronized with external devices 13 Setting Up Video Hardware Sony PremierPro model SDM P234 B 23 inch widescreen LCD graphics monitor The Sony PremierPro LCD monitor features a widescreen 16 9 aspect ratio for HD projects With this monitor the software runs at a maximum resolution of 1920x1154 The Sony PremierPro monitor is shipped with IBM 6224 workstations IBM ThinkVision C220p model 673560N 22 inch CRT graphics monitor The IBM 673560N CRT monitor features a full flat display with a 4 3 aspect ratio With this monitor the software runs at a maximum resolution of 1280x1024 The IBM ThinkVision is shipped only with IBM 6221 workstations Miranda DVI Ramp external device optional The DVI Ramp connects the Linux workstation to two display devices a high resolution computer monitor and a professional digital video monitor This allows the software user interface to be displayed on a standard non interlaced high resolution computer monitor while the portion of the user interface containing video content video window is extracted and output on a broadcast video monitor The DVI Ramp outputs a standard definition serial digital video signal SMPTE 259M C ora high definition serial digital video signal SMPTE 292M Altinex DA180ANT distribution amplifier The Altinex distribution amplifier connects up to four video hard
32. ogic QLA Fibre Channel Adapter HBA and Advanced Adapter Either a QLA 2342 or QLA 2344 Fibre Channel Adapter can be used Set the HBA settings to the following values HBA Settings Value Host Adapter BIOS Disabled Frame Size 2048 Loop Reset Delay 5 Adapter Hard Loop ID Disabled Hard Loop ID No Effect Spinup Delay Disabled Connection Options 2 for Direct Connect Fibre Channel Tape Support Disabled Data Rate 1 for all ports of the QLA 2342 Adapter Data Rate 1 for ports 2 amp 3 of the QLA 2344 Adapter Data Rate 2 for ports 1 amp 4 of the QLA 2344 Adapter Set the Advanced Adapter Settings to the following values 11 Connecting Peripherals Hardware RAID Configuration If you are using IR series hardware RAID disk arrays you must configure the Discreet Storage Manager DSM on the Linux workstation For instructions refer to the Installing the DSM on Linux section of the Discreet Storage Manager Release Notes 2nd edition Consult the storage area of the Autodesk Web site at www autodesk com discreet documentation for the latest version of this guide If you are using XR series hardware RAID disk arrays it is not necessary to install the Autodesk Stone Storage Manager on the Linux workstation Setting Up Video Hardware Summarv Video Hardware Componente kai a a y 13 Connecting the Sony Graphics Monitor 14 Videt OB Le
33. randa DVI Ramp D T N mm Ka c Omm h HD SDIIN Graphics Monitor IBM APro 6224 Workstation e a Zw U to VGA ilie A SZ adapter n 9 Generic HD SD VTR e Video Plaver Recorder QO KS B o o Serial 1 0 o 600055000 RS 422 PEY S Machine 196 19009 2 Control 99999 o 1 salmi FI A 4 e jer Sii Br OL Oe m B Suo IE eoo Sea adds sus A mk EZI z o o 60 DVS BOB Front ome of jo je she 1 AUDIO E e ele e d T Use cable tagged DL CAB SML REM mplifier 2 Use digital to digital cable from house svnc generation Trilevel NTSC PAL not included 19 Setting Up Video Hardware 20 Wiring for Configurations without a DVI Ramp This configuration enables SD or HD I O on a VTR It uses the following video hardware components an IBM 6224 workstation equipped with the DVS Centaurus board and NVIDIA graphics board a Sony PremierPro 23 inch LCD graphics display an HD SDI broadcast monitor and the Altinex distribution amplifier NOTE Do not use an NTSC or PAL sync generator for HD projects use a tri level sync generator for HD projects instead Using the wrong sync generator for a project may impact the stability of your workstation Graphics Monitor IBM APro 6224 Workstation Use
34. rations with a DVI Ramp on page 15 If it does not include a DVI Ramp refer to Wiring for Configurations without a DVI Ramp on page 16 Wiring for Configurations with a DVI Ramp This configuration enables SD video I O and preview In this configuration you connect the workstation to preview SD video material from the NVIDIA graphics board on an SDI broadcast monitor via the Miranda DVI Ramp The Miranda DVI Ramp provides a real time preview to both the graphics display and broadcast monitor This configuration uses the following video hardware components an IBM 6221 workstation equipped with the DVS SDStation board and NVIDIA graphics board a Miranda DVI Ramp an IBM C220p CRT graphics display and an SDI broadcast monitor 15 Setting Up Video Hardware Generic SD VTR Video Plaver Recorder DVS BOB Front DVS BOB B iN SDI Monitor Graphics Monitor DVI to BNC to RGB HV VGA connector Miranda DVI Ram Psp Ref DVI 1 o Hr ize Linux Workstation D SDI IN sDI OUT S cvBs OUT 2 REF IN Use cable tagged DL CAB_SML_REM 68 pin VHD connector NTSC PAL Sync not provided Wiring for Configurations without a DVI Ramp This configuration enables SD video I O and preview In this configuration you connect the workstation to preview SD v
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36. ware devices to a single sync source generator This device is used to allow separate devices such as the NVIDIA graphics board the DVS video board and the Miranda DVI Ramp to synchronize to the same sync source This device is included only with an IBM 6224 with DVI Ramp it is not part of an IBM 6221 configuration Connecting the Sony Graphics Monitor Connect the graphics monitor to the Miranda DVI Ramp If your hardware configuration does not include the Miranda DVI Ramp connect the graphics monitor to the NVIDIA graphics card of the Linux workstation Refer to the diagrams in TBM 6224 Video Wiring on page 17 and IBM 6221 Video Wiring on page 15 to see how to connect the graphics monitor Setting the Sony PremierPro LCD Monitor Use the following procedures to correctly configure the Sony PremierPro widescreen 23 inch LCD Monitor To set up Zoom Factor 1 Press the Power button on the monitor 2 Press the Menu button 3 Usethe Up and Down arrow buttons to go to the Zoom option IBM 6221 Video Wiring NI 4 Select REAL 5 Press OK 6 Press Menu To set the Auto Adjust Factor 1 Press the Power button on the monitor 2 Press the Menu button 3 Usethe Up and Down arrow buttons to go to Screen A 4 Press OK 5 Select Auto IBM 6221 Video Wiring Use the diagrams in this section to wire the IBM 6221 workstation for SD video I O If your configuration includes a DVI Ramp refer to Wiring for Configu
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