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Site Preparation Guide
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Avid Media Composer Products Site Preparation Guide• Part 0130-04156-01 Rev. B •
May 1999
Contents
Using This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Related Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
If You Have Documentation Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
How to Order Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Chapter 1 Avid Media Composer Products Site Preparation
Site Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Environmental Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Electrical Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Component Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Clearance and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Physical Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Media Composer Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Avid Xpress Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparing a Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Customer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Avid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices
FCC Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Canadian ICES-003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Index
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Figures
Figure 1 Media Composer System with
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 2 Basic Avid Xpress System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Tables
Table 1 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table 2 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Table 3 Component Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Using This Guide
This guide provides information about preparing your site for the
installation of Avid Media Composer® products hardware for
Release 8.0.
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Your system might not contain certain features that are described in your
documentation. Our documents describe all features regardless of which
model you purchased.
Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is intended for all Media Composer products users, from
beginning to advanced. Read this guide if you are responsible for pre-
paring a site for installation.
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Using This Guide
About This Guide
This guide provides information concerning the following topics:
• Electrical connections
• Environmental issues
• Size and weight requirements
• Network connections
Symbols and Conventions
The Avid hardware documentation uses the following special symbols
and conventions:
1. Numbered lists, when order is important.
a. Alphabetical lists, when the order of secondary items is
important.
• Bulleted lists, when the order of the items is unimportant.
- Indented dashed lists, when the order of subtopics is unim-
portant.
Look here in the margin
for tips.
In the margin you will find tips that help you perform tasks more eas-
ily and efficiently.
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A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations,
and strong suggestions.
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A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to
your computer or cause you to lose data.
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A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm.
Follow the guidelines in this guide or on the unit itself when han-
dling electrical equipment.
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If You Need Help
If You Need Help
If you are having trouble using your system, you should:
1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that
task in this guide.
2. Check the documentation that came with your hardware for main-
tenance or hardware-related issues.
3. Check the Customer Service and News + Publications sections of
the Avid Web site at http://www.avid.com for the latest FAQs,
Tips & Techniques, Film + Television Update, and other Avid
online offerings.
4. Check the Avid Bulletin Board, “Avid Online,” for information on
product and user conferences. If you do not find the solution to
your problem, you can exchange information with other Avid cus-
tomers and Avid Customer Support representatives.
5. Contact your local Avid Reseller; in North America, you may con-
tact Avid Customer Support at 800-800-AVID (2843).
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For general information, call your local Avid Reseller; in North America, call
the Avid Customer Relations Desk at 800-894-5654.
Related Information
The following documents provide more information about the hard-
ware and software for your system:
• Avid Media Composer Products Setup Guide Release 8.0
• Avid iS MediaDrive Setup and User’s Guide
• Avid MediaDock LVD Setup and User’s Guide
• Avid Media Composer Release Notes Release 8.0
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Using This Guide
For the most recent update of the Avid Products Collaboration Guide, see
the Customer Service section of the Avid Web site at
http://www.avid.com.
If You Have Documentation Comments
Avid Technology continuously seeks to improve its documentation.
We value your comments about this guide or other Avid-supplied
documentation.
Simply e-mail your documentation comments to Avid Technology at
Please include the title of the document, its part number, revision, and
the specific section you are commenting on in all correspondence.
How to Order Documentation
To order additional copies of this documentation from within the
United States, call Avid Telesales at 800-949-AVID (2843). If you are
placing an order from outside the United States, contact your local
Avid representative.
CHAPTER 1
Avid Media Composer
Products Site Preparation
This guide provides information about preparing your site for the
installation of Avid Media Composer products hardware for
Release 8.0. By following these site preparation guidelines, you can
help ensure a successful installation and avoid delays in getting your
system up and running.
This guide contains the following sections:
• Site Planning (including environmental, electrical, size, and
weight considerations)
• System Planning
• Preparing a Network
• Check List (a list of tasks pertinent to your setup)
This guide assumes you are installing an Avid system with a Power
Macintosh® G3 platform and an Avid PCI Extender. The guide covers
the preparation required for installing the Avid Media Composer or
Avid Xpress™ system.
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Site Planning
You need to be aware of environmental, electrical, size, and weight
requirements as you choose the location for your system.
Be sure to meet the narrowest range of specifications in the following
tables. For example, the Avid iS MediaDrive can operate in an environ-
ment of 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C), but the digital linear tape (DLT)
drive should only operate in an environment of 50°F to 104°F (10°C to
40°C). Therefore, the temperature at your site should not drop below
50°F (10°C) or rise above 104°F (40°C).
Environmental Requirements
In general, you should prepare a site that is clean and dust free. In
addition:
• Choose a location free from significant temperature or humidity
changes. A location with approximately 40 percent humidity can
prevent problems stemming from electrostatic discharge.
• Make sure your location is sturdy, level, and not subject to
vibration.
• Make sure the location is away from high-traffic or high-noise
areas.
• Choose a location where there is adequate space in front of and
behind the system components. You must be able to connect
cables and service the parts of your system; they also need ade-
quate airflow for cooling.
You should also make sure the site meets the specifications in Table 1.
It shows the environmental requirements for the major components of
the system.
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Site Planning
Table 1 Environmental Specifications
Component
Operating
Temperature
Operating
Humidity
Storage
Temperature
Storage
Humidity
Platform
Power Macintosh G3 50°F to 95°F
(10°C to 35°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
–40°F to 116.6°F
(–40°C to 47°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
Avid PCI Extender 50°F to 95°F
(10°C to 35°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
–40°F to 116.6°F
(–40°C to 47°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
Meridien™ I/O box 50°F to 95°F
(10°C to 35°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
–40°F to 116.6°F
(–40°C to 47°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
Monitors 40°F to 104°F
(4.5°C to 40°C)
20% to 95%
noncondensing
32°F to 140°F
(0°C to 60°C)
10% to 95%
noncondensing
Keyboard 50°F to 104°F
(10°C to 40°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
–40°F to 116.6°F
(–40°C to 47°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
Mouse 50°F to 104°F
(10°C to 40°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
–40°F to 116.6°F
(–40°C to 47°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
Speakers 50°F to 104°F
(10°C to 40°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
–40°F to 116.6°F
(–40°C to 47°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
Editing Peripherals
Audio I/O device 50°F to 104°F
(10°C to 40°C)
20% to 95%
noncondensing
32°F to 140°F
(0°C to 60°C)
10% to 95%
noncondensing
Avid Media Reader™ 50°F to 104°F
(10°C to 40°C)
20% to 95%
noncondensing
32°F to 140°F
(0°C to 60°C)
10% to 95%
noncondensing
Storage: SCSI
DLT™ 35 tape drive 50°F to 104°F
(10°C to 40°C)
20% to 80%
noncondensing
–40°F to 140°F
(–40°C to 60°C)
10% to 95%
noncondensing
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Electrical Requirements
Choose your site with these electrical requirements in mind:
• Make sure there is adequate power for each system component.
This prevents the need for extension cords.
• Make sure your site is away from major electrical equipment such
as motors, air conditioners, or elevators.
• Make sure the location is not subject to static electrical buildup.
• Make sure you manually select the proper voltage range for the
Power Macintosh G3 platform if needed. See the Avid Media
Composer Products Setup Guide for Release 8.0 for further informa-
tion regarding voltage selection.
• Plug only your Avid equipment into the power strip. Do not plug
in coffee makers, radios, lights, or other non-Avid devices. Avid
recommends the use of an uninterruptable power supply (UPS)
appropriately sized for your system configuration.
Avid rS Plus
MediaDrives
32°F to 120°F
(0°C to 49°C)
5% to 90%
noncondensing
–40°F to 140°F
(–40°C to 60°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
Avid iS MediaDrives 32°F to 120°F
(0°C to 49°C)
5% to 90%
noncondensing
–40°F to 140°F
(–40°C to 60°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
Avid iS Pro MediaDrives 32°F to 120°F
(0°C to 49°C)
5% to 90%
noncondensing
–40°F to 140°F
(–40°C to 60°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
Avid MediaDock™ LVD 32°F to 104°F
(0°C to 40°C)
5% to 90%
noncondensing
–40°F to 140°F
(–40°C to 60°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
Avid MediaDock 50°F to 86°F
(10°C to 30°C)
5% to 90%
noncondensing
–40°F to 140°F
(–40°C to 60°C)
5% to 95%
noncondensing
Table 1 Environmental Specifications (Continued)
Component
Operating
Temperature
Operating
Humidity
Storage
Temperature
Storage
Humidity
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Site Planning
The UPS provides system protection against sudden power surges
or losses that could cause you to lose your work.
In addition, make sure your site meets the electrical specifications in
Table 2.
Table 2 Electrical Specifications
Component Voltage Frequency Watts
Platform
Power Macintosh G3 100 to 120 V ac
200 to 240 V ac
50 to 60 Hz 145 W
Avid PCI Extender 100 to 120 V ac
200 to 240 V ac
50 to 60 Hz 400 W or 300 W
a
Meridien I/O box 100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 65 W
21-inch monitor 100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 155 W
Speakers 117 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 16 W
Editing Peripherals
Audio I/O device 100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 30 W
Avid Media Reader 115 to 230 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 30 W
Storage: SCSI
DLT 35 tape drive 100 to 240 V ac 47 to 63 Hz 44 W
Avid rS Plus MediaDrives 100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 40 W
Avid iS MediaDrives 3 1/2-inch 100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 40 W
Avid iS MediaDrives 5 1/4-inch 100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 70 W
Avid iS Pro MediaDrives 100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 40 W
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Component Dimensions and Weight
Table 3 lists the dimensions and weight of the system components.
Make sure the surfaces where you place the equipment can accommo-
date the equipment’s size and weight.
Avid MediaDock LVD 100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 518 W
Avid MediaDock 100 to 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 200 W
a. The original Avid PCI Extender contained a 400-W power supply and the voltage was
selectable. The 300-W power supply does not have a voltage selector switch.
Table 2 Electrical Specifications (Continued)
Component Voltage Frequency Watts
Table 3 Component Dimensions and Weight
Component Height Width Depth Weight
Platform
Power Macintosh G3 15.2 in (385 mm) 9.6 in (240 mm) 17.8 in (444 mm) 33 lb 2 oz (15.0 kg)
Avid PCI Extender 7.0 in (178 mm) 19.0 in (475 mm) 17.0 in (425 mm) 31 lb (14.0 kg)
Meridien I/O box 5.2 in (130 mm) 17.3 in (431 mm) 7.6 in (190 mm) 15 lb 8 oz (7.0 kg)
21-inch monitor 21.5 in (546 mm) 19.5 in (488 mm) 21.4 in (544 mm) 71 lb (32.2 kg)
Keyboard 2.0 in (51 mm) 19.0 in (475 mm) 8.0 in (203 mm) 3 lb 13 oz (1.7 kg)
Mouse 1.3 in (33 mm) 2.4 in (61 mm) 4.2 in (107 mm) 4 oz (0.1 kg)
Speakers 9.0 in (230 mm) 7.0 in (180 mm) 8.0 in (203 mm) 7 lb (3.2 kg)
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Editing Peripherals
Audio I/O device 3.5 in (90 mm) 19.0 in (475 mm) 9.0 in (230 mm) 7 lb (3.2 kg)
Avid Media Reader 1.8 in (45 mm) 19.0 in (475 mm) 7.8 in (195 mm) 7 lb (3.2 kg)
Storage: SCSI
DLT 35 drive 4.9 in (124 mm) 9.0 in (229 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm) 14 lb 2 oz (6.6 kg)
Avid rS9™ Plus with
stacking brackets
3.1 in (79 mm) 8.2 in (208 mm) 9.9 in (250 mm) 6 lb 2 oz (2.8 kg)
Avid rS9 Plus without
stacking brackets
2.7 in (68 mm) 7.5 in (191 mm) 9.9 in (250 mm) 6 lb (2.7 kg)
Avid rS18™ Plus with
stacking brackets
3.1 in (79 mm) 8.2 in (208 mm) 9.9 in (250 mm) 6 lb 14 oz (3.1 kg)
Avid rS18 Plus without
stacking brackets
2.7 in (68 mm) 7.5 in (191 mm) 9.9 in (250 mm) 6 lb 12 oz (3.1 kg)
Avid iS9™ and iS9 Pro
MediaDrives
6.8 in (171 mm) 2.5 in (64 mm) 9.3 in (235 mm) 4 lb 2 oz (1.9 kg)
Avid iS18™ and iS18 Pro
MediaDrives
6.8 in (171 mm) 2.5 in (64 mm) 9.3 in (235 mm) 5 lb (2.2 kg)
Avid MediaDock LVD
tower
18.8 in (477 mm) 10.5 in (267 mm) 16.5 in (419 mm) 76 lb 9 oz (34.7 kg)
a
Avid MediaDock LVD
rack-mount
5.3 in (133 mm) 17.6 (446 mm) 16.3 in (414 mm) 62 lb 9 oz (28.3 kg)
a
Avid MediaDock 17.3 in (439 mm) 7.0 in (180 mm) 14.0 in (360 mm) 25 lb (11.3 kg)
a. This is the maximum weight of the enclosure with eight drives and two power supplies.
Table 3 Component Dimensions and Weight (Continued)
Component Height Width Depth Weight
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Avid Media Composer Products Site Preparation
System Planning
This section discusses your system setup. It presents information on
clearance and the access you need to install and service your system. It
also discusses system components and physical layout.
Clearance and Access
Install the system in a location that provides at least 12 inches
(30.5 cm) of air clearance in front of and behind the system. Maintain 1
to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of clearance between components. Remem-
ber to provide additional space for connecting or disconnecting cables
and changing internal drives, boards, and components. Allow 3 feet
(0.9 meters) all around the system for servicing.
Place your system on recessed shelves or cabinets with rollers so you
can pull out and access the components easily. Avoid installing the
system in tight, fixed spaces.
You should also provide telephone line access for modem use and
technical support.
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