Avid Media Composer 5.5 User manual

Installation Guide for

Avid

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Editing Applications

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Contents

Chapter 1 Installation Guide for Avid Editing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 2 Guide d'installation des applications de montage Avid . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter 3 Installationshandbuch für Editing-Anwendungen von Avid . . . . . . 57

Chapter 4 Manuale di installazione per le applicazioni di montaggio Avid . . . 87

Chapter 5 Guía de instalación para aplicaciones de edición Avid . . . . . . . . . 115

Chapter 6

Chapter 7 Avid 편집 어플리케이션 설치 가이드 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Chapter 8 《Avid 編輯應用程式安裝手冊》 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Chapter 9 Avid 编辑应用程序的安装手册 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

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1 Installation Guide for Avid Editing Applications

The most current information about your Avid editing application is available in

the online version of the ReadMe. You should always check online for the most

up-to-date release notes or ReadMe because the online version is updated

whenever new information becomes available. To view these online versions,

select ReadMe from the Help menu of your Avid editing application, or visit the

Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/readme.

Installing the Software

Read through the following procedures prior to installing the editing application.

Procedures are provided for upgrade customers or new users. Choose the

applicable procedure for your installation:

• If you are a new user and have never installed the editing application on your

system, go to “Installing the Avid Editing Application” on page 6.

• If you are upgrading from a previous version of the editing application, you

must deactivate your software and uninstall the previous version before

installing the new software. See the following topics:

- “Deactivating the Software” on page 25

- “Uninstalling the Avid Editing Application” on page 27

- “Installing the Avid Editing Application” on page 6

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Installing the Avid Editing Application

For all Avid editing applications, you must first log in as the Administrator (not

just a user with administrator privileges), install the application, and initially start

the application as the Administrator. If you are working in a shared storage

environment, mount your workspaces. You may then subsequently run the Avid

editing application as a regular User.

n Installing the editing application software might take some time. For the

individual editing application, it might take 5 to 15 minutes to install. Installing

the entire editing application suite might take up to 35 minutes to install.

(Windows) To install the Avid editing application software:

1. Quit all active applications.

2. Insert the editing application DVD.

3. Click to Install the Avid Editor Suite or Individual Product and follow the on

screen instructions.

n If the FilesInUse dialog box appears, you can safely select Ignore and continue.

n If you receive user access warnings during the installation, select Continue

Anyway to continue your installation.

4. When prompted, select “Yes, restart my computer.”

5. Continue with “Starting the Editing Application” on page 7.

(Macintosh) To install the Avid Editing application software:

1. Quit all applications.

2. Insert the editing application DVD.

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3. Double-click EditingApplicationName.mpkg.

4. Click to Install the Avid Editor Suite or Individual Product and follow the on

screen instructions.

5. When prompted, select “Yes, restart my computer.”

6. Continue with “Starting the Editing Application” on page 7.

Starting the Editing Application

The installation process adds a desktop icon and a pointer to your Avid editing

application in the Start menu.

If you install your Avid editing application on a laptop computer, a dialog box

might open with a message about incompatible power management schemes.

Avid recommends you use the “Always On” power scheme for Windows XP and

the “High Performance” power option for Windows Vista or Windows 7 when

you work with Avid editing applications. Other power schemes might affect

performance of editing functions (for example, capture and digital cuts).

(Windows) To start your Avid editing application, do one of the

following:

t Click Start > All Programs > Avid > Avid editing application.

t Double-click the Avid editing application desktop icon.

After your Avid editing application starts, the Avid Activation tool opens.

For more information on activating your software, see the Installation Guide

for Avid Editing Applications.

(Macintosh) To start your Avid editing application, do one of the

following:

t Double-click the alias icon for your Avid editing application on the desktop.

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t Double-click the alias icon for your Avid editing application on the Dock.

t Select Go > Applications, and then double-click the Avid editing application

folder. Then double-click the Avid editing application file.

After your Avid editing application starts, the Avid Activation tool opens.

For more information on activating your software, see the Installation Guide

for Avid Editing Applications.

Getting Started

If you chose to install the sample startup project and media when you installed

your Avid editing application, you can open this project from the Select Project

dialog box. The startup project, called Avid Boston Project DV25, contains a

complete sequence with rendered effects and titles, as well as all the video and

audio clips used in the sequence.

Use the startup project to learn how to edit with your Avid editing application,

before you capture any media of your own. You can explore the sequence in the

Timeline to learn how it is assembled, and use the clips to practice viewing and

editing techniques described in this guide. See “Starting a Project” in the Help.

Firmware Update Note

When you first start your editing application after installing, you might receive a

dialog box requiring you to update the Avid hardware firmware. Choose to

Update. During the update process, do not access any other applications or move

any of the active windows. Accessing another application might result in the

update completion dialog box being hidden. If this happens, you will see the

update progress stay at 100% but have no option to proceed. The hidden window

which states the update is complete and prompts you to shut down your system

cannot be brought to the foreground. If this happens, you must shut down — not

just restart — the system and then power it up again.

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Avid Software Activation

After you install your software, you can activate your Avid editing application

using one of several methods:

• You can use an Internet connection to activate your software automatically.

Avid’s Activation tool lets you activate your software online using the

system identification number and serial number that came with your

software.

• You can use an Internet connection to activate your Avid editing application

manually. If the system running your Avid editing application is not

connected to the Internet, you can activate your software by using a different

computer with an Internet connection.

• You can activate your software by upgrading from a dongle-based version to

a software license. For more information, see “Upgrading the Software” on

page 17.

• You can activate your software by upgrading from a previously installed

software license version to a new software license. For more information,

see “Upgrading the Software” on page 17.

• You can activate your software over the telephone by calling Avid customer

service. This option lets you activate your Avid editing application if your

system configuration does not allow for access to the Internet.

• You can run your software for a 30-day trial period without activating it. The

trial period lets you access all functionality of your Avid editing application.

At the end of the trial period, you can choose to purchase the software and

activate it at that time.

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n If you have an active Avid Support Contract, you might have the option to

upgrade your software with an existing application key (dongle). See the

instructions provided on the Avid Download Center for your upgrade or that came

with your upgrade kit for more information.

c If you change your system configuration — for example, by replacing your

hard drive or by upgrading your operating system — you must first

deactivate your Avid software. For information on deactivation, see

“Deactivating the Software” on page 25.

Activating the Software

After you install the software for your Avid editing application, you must activate

your copy of the application.

The Avid Activation tool launches the first time you start your Avid editing

application. If you are using the 30-day trial version of your Avid editing

application, the Activation tool launches when you start your Avid editing

application until the 30-day trial period expires.

c Activation uses the hardware address from a Network Interface Controller

(NIC) in the system, so it is important not to change your Ethernet

configuration once you have activated your software. If you need to disable

one or more NICs on your system, you must do this before activation. If you

install your software on a laptop that automatically disables your NIC — for

example, when you move between Ethernet and wireless Internet connections

— consult the documentation for your computer for instructions on how to

change your system’s NIC settings before you activate your Avid software.

n If you deactivate your Avid editing application during the 30-day trial, the trial

period continues to run and you cannot extend your trial beyond the 30-day limit.

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If you are upgrading software that originally came with an application key, also

called a “dongle,” you must attach the key before activating your software with

Avid’s Activation tool (for more information, see “Connecting the Application

Key” in the Help). When you upgrade your Avid editing application from a

dongle-based version to a non-dongle version, the Activation tool automatically

deactivates your dongle when it registers your copy of the software. For

information on upgrading from a dongle-based editing application to a software

license, see “Upgrading the Software” on page 17.

To activate your Avid editing application automatically:

1. Start your Avid editing application.

The Activation tool opens.

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2. Select “I want to activate my software using this computer’s Internet

connection.”

3. Click Continue.

The Avid Activation dialog box opens.

4. Enter your system identification number in the System ID text box. Your

system identification number is located on the inside cover of this guide. If

you purchased your Avid software online, you received your system

identification number from Avid by e-mail. You can also view your system

identification number by logging in to your support account.

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n You can copy and paste your system identification number and your serial number

from a text file to the appropriate text boxes.

5. Enter your serial number in the Serial Number text box. Your serial number

is located on the inside cover of this guide. If you purchased your Avid

software online, you received your serial number from Avid by e-mail. You

can also view your serial number by logging in to your support account.

6. If you want to review Avid’s privacy policy, click Read Privacy Policy.

7. Do one of the following:

t Select “Register your product with Avid Technology, Inc. now,” and

then click Next.

A registration dialog box opens. Avid’s online registration lets you

receive important updates and maintenance information.

t Select “Don’t register at this time,” and then click Activate.

The Activation tool confirms your system information. When the

activation is complete, a message informs you that your software has

been successfully activated.

n If you do not want to register your software now, you can register at any time by

selecting Special > Register in your Avid editing application.

8. If you choose to register your software, do the following:

a. In the Register dialog box, type your name, address, and contact

information in the appropriate text boxes. Asterisks (*) indicate

required fields.

b. Click Next

A registration dialog box opens.

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c. Enter the appropriate product and customer information. Asterisks (*)

indicate required fields.

d. Click Activate and Register.

The Activation tool confirms your system information. When the

activation is complete, a message informs you that your software has

been successfully activated.

9. Click OK.

To activate your Avid editing application manually:

1. Start your Avid editing application.

The Activation tool opens.

2. Select “I want to activate by phone or by using another computer’s Internet

connection.”

3. Click Continue.

The Avid Activation dialog box opens.

4. Enter your system identification number in the System ID text box. Your

system identification number is located on the inside cover of this guide.

n You can copy and paste your system identification number and your serial number

from a text file to the appropriate text boxes.

5. Enter your serial number in the Serial Number text box. Your serial number

is located on the inside cover of this guide. If you purchased your Avid

software online, you received your serial number from Avid by e-mail. You

can also view your serial number by logging in to your support account.

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6. If you are activating your software over the telephone, call your local Avid

Support Center. Avid Support Center contact information is available online

at http://www.avid.com/US/contact/video.

Your Avid representative provides an activation code for your software.

Once you have your activation code, proceed to step 12.

7. If you are using another computer to activate your software, on the second

computer open a Web browser and navigate to http://activate.avid.com.

The Avid Activation page opens.

8. Enter your machine identification number in the Avid Machine ID text box.

Your Avid Machine ID number is located on the Avid Activation dialog box.

9. Enter your system identification number in the System ID text box. Your

system identification number is located on the inside cover of this guide. If

you purchased your Avid software online, you received your system

identification number from Avid by e-mail. You can also view your system

identification number by logging in to your support account.

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10. Enter your serial number in the Serial Number text box. Your serial number

is located on the inside cover of this guide. If you purchased your Avid

software online, you received your serial number from Avid by e-mail. You

can also view your serial number by logging in to your support account.

11. Click Submit.

The Avid Activation page generates your activation code.

12. Transfer the Activation Code to the system you want to activate. You can

copy the code to a text file and use a removable storage device such as a

USB drive, or you can transfer the data over your network.

13. In the Avid Activation dialog box, enter the activation code in the Activation

Code text box. Copying the entire Activation Code you received from the

Avid Activation page from a text file and pasting into the first text box

automatically fills the rest of the text boxes.

14. Click Activate.

The Activation tool confirms your system information. When the activation

is complete, a message informs you that your software has been successfully

activated.

15. Click OK.

To use your Avid editing application for a 30-day trial period:

1. Start your Avid editing application.

The Activation tool opens.

2. Select “I want to run a fully-featured, trial version of [the Avid editing

application] for 30 days.”

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3. Click Continue.

A message informs you that your software has been successfully activated.

At any time during the 30-day trial period, you can choose to purchase a

copy of your Avid editing application and use the Activation tool to activate

it. If you choose not to purchase the software, your Avid editing application

is deactivated when the 30-day trial expires.

Upgrading the Software

You can upgrade your Avid editing application from either an existing software

license or a dongle license. If you upgrade from a dongle license and are changing

product models, then your upgrade kit includes a dongle updater card, upgrade

code, and software activation code. Please see the instructions in your upgrade kit

to update your software.

n Upgrading your dongle license to a software license updates your dongle

information and disables your dongle. Once you have activated your software

license, you do not need the dongle to run your Avid editing application.

If you have an upgrade for a major release and you upgrade from an existing

software license, you must first deactivate your current license. If you do not, a

message prompts you to deactivate the old license before activating the new

software license.

n If the upgrade is for a maintenance release (available to qualified support

contract customers), you do not have to deactivate your current license.

If you upgrade your existing dongle license and you have an active Avid Support

Contract, please read the instructions provided on the Avid Download Center or

that came with your upgrade kit before updating your system. All Avid Support

Contract customers must use the Versioner.avd. file to upgrade their software as

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described in the last procedure in this topic. For more information, view the

“Software Licensing Upgrade Process for Support Customers” topic on the Avid

Knowledge Base (www.avid.com/US/support).

To upgrade your Avid editing application automatically from an

existing software license:

1. Start your Avid editing application.

The Activation tool opens.

2. Select “I want to activate my software using this computer’s Internet

connection.”

3. Click Continue.

The Avid Activation dialog box opens. The System ID text box contains

your existing system ID number.

4. Enter your serial number in the Serial Number text box. Use the serial

number for your new version of your software.

5. Do one of the following:

t If you have never registered your product, select “Register your product

with Avid Technology, Inc. now.” If you want to review Avid’s privacy

policy, click Read Privacy Policy. Then click Next.

A registration dialog box opens. Avid’s online registration lets you

receive important updates and maintenance information.

t Select “Don’t register at this time,” and then click Activate.

The Activation tool confirms your system information. When the

activation is complete, a message informs you that your software has

been successfully activated.

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n If you do not want to register your software now, you can register at any time by

selecting Special > Register in your Avid editing application.

6. If you chose to register your software in step 5, do the following:

a. In the Register dialog box, type your name, address, and contact

information in the appropriate text boxes. Asterisks (*) indicate

required fields.

b. Click Next

A registration dialog box opens.

c. Enter the appropriate product and customer information. Asterisks (*)

indicate required fields.

d. Click Activate and Register.

The Activation tool confirms your system information. When the

activation is complete, a message informs you that your software has

been successfully activated.

7. Click OK.

To upgrade your Avid editing application automatically from a dongle

license:

1. Make sure you have attached your dongle to your Avid editing system.

2. Start your Avid editing application.

The Activation tool opens.

3. Select “I want to activate my software using this computer’s Internet

connection.”

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4. Click Continue.

The Avid Activation dialog box opens, and lists the System ID from the

dongle in the System ID text box.

5. Enter your serial number in the Serial Number text box. Your serial number

is located on the inside cover of this guide. If you purchased your Avid

software online, you received your serial number from Avid by e-mail. You

can also view your serial number by logging in to your support account.

6. Do one of the following:

t If you have never registered your product, select “Register your product

with Avid Technology, Inc. now.” If you want to review Avid’s privacy

policy, click Read Privacy Policy. Then click Next.

A registration dialog box opens. Avid’s online registration lets you

receive important updates and maintenance information.

t Select “Don’t register at this time,” and then click Activate.

The Activation tool confirms your system information. When the

activation is complete, a message informs you that your software has

been successfully activated.

n If you do not want to register your software now, you can register at any time by

selecting Special > Register in your Avid editing application.

7. If you chose to register your software in step 6, do the following:

a. In the Register dialog box, type your name, address, and contact

information in the appropriate text boxes. Asterisks (*) indicate

required fields.

b. Click Next

A registration dialog box opens.

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c. Enter the appropriate product and customer information. Asterisks (*)

indicate required fields.

d. Click Activate and Register.

The Activation tool confirms your system information. When the

activation is complete, a message informs you that your software has

been successfully activated.

8. Click OK.

To upgrade your Avid editing application manually to a software

license:

1. Start your Avid editing application.

The Activation tool opens.

2. Select “I want to activate by phone or by using another computer’s Internet

connection.”

3. Click Continue.

The Avid Activation dialog box opens, and lists the System ID from the

dongle in the System ID text box.

4. Enter your serial number in the Serial Number text box. Your serial number

is located on the inside cover of this guide. If you purchased your Avid

software online, you received your serial number from Avid by e-mail. You

can also view your serial number by logging in to your support account.

5. If you are activating your software over the telephone, call your local Avid

Support Center. Avid Support Center contact information is available online

at http://www.avid.com/US/contact/video.

Your Avid representative provides an activation code for your software.

Once you have your activation code, proceed to step 12.

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