Avid Technology V10 User manual

Avid
®
Video Peripherals
AVoption|V10 and Avid Mojo
Version 7.2

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Meridien I/O box, Pro Tools AVoption|V10, or Symphony
configuration.
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Avid Unity MediaNetwork, Avid Unity TransferManager,
LANserver, LANserver EX, MEDIArray, MEDIArray Drive,
MEDIArray II, MEDIArray II Drive, Nearchive, PortServer, or
Xdeck configuration.
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Contents v
contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to Pro Tools with Avid Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DigiTranslator 2.0 Integrated Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MachineControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Avid Unity Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Digidesign Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About the Pro Tools Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About www.digidesign.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Avid Video Peripherals Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Supported Video Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AVoption|V10 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Avid Mojo Interface and Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 3. Installing Avid Video Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Uninstalling AVoptionDNA, Pro Tools, Media Station, and/or Avid Xpress Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Disabling nVidia Display Driver Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installing Pro Tools Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installing Pro Tools Software and Media Station|PT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting Avid Video Peripheral Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Starting Up Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting Up Local Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Checking and Updating ATTO Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Test Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Chapter 4. Working with Avid Video on the Video Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Capabilities of Pro Tools with Avid Video Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Video Track Options with Avid Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Exporting Sequences from Avid Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Importing Sequences from Avid Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Digitizing Video to the Pro Tools Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Editing Avid Video in the Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Scrubbing Avid Video in the Video Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Compensating for Video Monitoring Delays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting Video Black Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Looping Audio with Avid Video Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix A. 24fps Workflows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Appendix B. PCI and PCIe Slot Configurations for Avid Video Peripherals . . . . . . . . 41
Windows PCI and PCIe Slot Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mac PCI and PCIe Slot Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Appendix C. Video Buffer Underrun Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Chapter 1: Introduction to Pro Tools with Avid Video 1
chapter 1
Introduction to Pro Tools with Avid Video
This guide describes how to use AVoption|V10™
and Avid Mojo® peripherals (referred to here as
Avid video peripherals ) with Pro Tools|HD® sys-
tems.
Pro Tools® and Avid video peripherals combine
the powerful audio post-production features of
Pro Tools with integrated support for import
and playback of Avid video media.
Capabilities of Pro Tools with Avid
Peripherals
Pro Tools with Avid video peripherals lets you:
• Import, play back, and edit Avid video on
the Pro Tools video track with near sample-
accurate precision against audio tracks
• Digitize video to the Pro Tools Timeline
• View Avid video edits on the video track
• Play QuickTime movies and Avid video on
an external monitor
• Import mixed video resolutions to the
video track
• Import and play back true 24P and 25P
(Progressive Scan) picture media created in
Avid video workstations
Avid Media Station|PT
Capabilities
Media Station|PT software (purchased sepa-
rately) was developed by Avid specifically for
the needs of the Pro Tools post-production edi-
tor. Combined with Avid video peripherals, Me-
dia Station|PT lets you:
• Capture NTSC or PAL video directly from
tape
• Open and re-digitize an existing sequence
from an Avid editing system (such as Media
Composer Adrenaline)
• Digitize audio and video from an EDL by
creating an Avid sequence with Avid EDL
Manager™
• Import QuickTime and other non-OMFI
media files
• Render effects
• Create a video mixdown
• Transcode Media Composer sequences for
export to Pro Tools
• Export an AAF or OMF sequence for import
into Pro Tools
• Import an AAF sequence created in
Pro Tools
• Lay back audio and video to tape
• Export audio and video sequences as
QuickTime or other format digital files
Pro Tools also supports many features that
apply both to QuickTime movies and Avid
video. See the Pro Tools Reference Guide for
detailed information on working with video
in Pro Tools.

Avid Video Peripherals Guide 2
DigiTranslator 2.0 Integrated
Option
Use DigiTranslator to convert AAF and OMFI se-
quences into Pro Tools session files. You can also
use it to export audio material from Pro Tools
sessions to AAF sequences or OMFI sequences
and files for import into other systems.
MachineControl
You can use Digidesign’s MachineControl soft-
ware to remotely control your external audio
and video decks from Pro Tools. Machine-
Control is a Pro Tools software option that can
be purchased separately.
Avid Unity Support
(Windows XP Only)
Pro Tools with an Avid video peripheral sup-
ports Avid Unity™ MediaNetwork, which pro-
vides integrated high-speed network storage sys-
tems for Avid and Pro Tools workstations.
For detailed information on configuring your
Pro Tools system with an Avid video peripheral
as an Avid Unity MediaNetwork client, see the
Pro Tools Client Avid Unity™ MediaNetwork Guide .
Also, refer to the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com), as well as the Avid Unity
MediaNetwork documentation.
Record and Play Back with Unity
Both audio and video media can be recorded to
and played back from Avid Unity Workspaces.
You can digitize video directly to Avid Unity
MediaNetwork by designating a Unity Work-
space as the video record volume.
System Requirements
• A Digidesign-qualified Pro Tools|HD sys-
tem with a 96 I/O, 192 I/O, or
192 Digital I/O.
• SYNC I/O
• Separate drives for audio and video media
• Black burst generator
Compatibility Information
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it
has tested and approved.
For a list of Digidesign-qualified computers, op-
erating systems, hard drives, and third-party de-
vices, as well as information about specific ver-
sions of ATTO and nVidia software, refer to the
support pages at the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com).
For more information on using
Media Station|PT, see the Media Station|PT
Guide.
DigiTranslator 2.0 is included with AVop-
tion|V10 and may be purchased separately
for Avid Mojo users. For more information,
refer to the DigiTranslator 2.0 Integrated
Option Guide.
For more information, see the Machine-
Control Guide.
With Pro Tools, video and audio must be
recorded to and played back from separate
allocation groups.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Pro Tools with Avid Video 3
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About the Pro Tools Guides
In addition to the printed guides that came with
your system, PDF versions of the Pro Tools
guides are installed automatically with
Pro Tools. To view or print the PDF guides, you
can use Adobe Reader or Apple Preview.
Conventions Used in This
Guide
All Digidesign guides use the following conven-
tions to indicate menu choices and key com-
mands:
:
The following symbols are used to highlight im-
portant information:
Convention Action
File > Save Choose Save from the
File menu
Control+N Hold down the Control
key and press the N key
Control-click Hold down the Control
key and click the mouse
button
Right-click Click with the right
mouse button
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the
most from your Pro Tools system.
Important Notices include information that
could affect your Pro Tools session data or
the performance of your Pro Tools system.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or
mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in
this guide or other Pro Tools Guides.

Avid Video Peripherals Guide 4
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help you get the most out of your Pro Tools sys-
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Registration Register your purchase online. See
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Chapter 2: Avid Video Peripherals Hardware Overview 5
chapter 2
Avid Video Peripherals Hardware Overview
Supported Video Resolutions
Supported Avid Video Resolutions
for AVoption|V10
Pro Tools with AVoption|V10 supports the fol-
lowing video resolutions for import and play-
back:
• All standard-definition Avid OMF and MXF
video files
• Avid IMX MPEG50, MPEG40, and MPEG30
files (OP1a files not supported)
• DV50, DV25 and DVC Pro 25 resolutions
compressed with the Avid codec, including:
• DV25 411: DV25 interlaced scan at 4:1:1
sampling (for NTSC 30i and PAL 25i
projects)
• DV25 420: DV25 interlaced scan at 4:2:0
sampling (for PAL 25i projects)
• DV25p 411: DV25 progressive scan at 4:1:1
sampling (for NTSC 23.976p and NTSC 24p
projects)
• DV25p 420: DV25 progressive scan at 4:2:0
sampling (for PAL 25p and PAL 24p
projects)
• All standard-definition Avid Multi-Cam
Resolution files (see “Avid Multi-Cam Reso-
lution Files” on page 30.)
Supported Avid Video Resolutions
for Avid Mojo
Pro Tools with Avid Mojo supports import and
playback of any combination of the following
video resolutions created with the Avid DV, JFIF
or MXF video codecs:
• 1:1 (Uncompressed JFIF/MXF)
• DV50
• DV25 4:1:1
• DV25 4:2:0
• DV25P 4:1:1
• DV25P 4:2:0
• 15:1s 4:2:2
• 14:1P 4:2:2
• 28:1P 4:2:2
• 35:1P 4:2:2
The oldest class of ABVB files (ABVB
“MFM” files) are not supported in
Pro Tools. These files were created with ver-
sions of Media Composer lower than 7.0,
and do not have the .omf extension.

Avid Video Peripherals Guide 6
Playback of QuickTime Movies
through Avid Video Peripherals
Pro Tools lets you play most standard-definition
or high-definition QuickTime movies through
an Avid video peripheral to an external moni-
tor.
Digidesign has specifically tested DV25 and
H.264 movies. Other codecs may work but have
not been tested. (“Uncompressed” QuickTime
movies are known to play back poorly.) In gen-
eral, performance varies depending on the
movie dimensions and compression rates, the
number of tracks, plug-ins and automation in
your session, and the speed of your processor.
When playing back QuickTime movies through
Avid video peripherals, the following limita-
tions may apply:
• Playing QuickTime video through any
FireWire peripheral, including an Avid video
peripheral, delays the output. You can com-
pensate for this with the QuickTime Video
Offset setting (located in the Set Video Sync
Offset dialog). The best setting depends on
your specific system, but when using Avid
video peripherals 18 quarter frames is a good
starting point. See “Compensating for Video
Monitoring Delays” on page 35 for details.
• Large-dimension movies (such as 1080i) may
affect processor speed, so you may want to
work with movies of smaller dimensions.
• Avid video peripherals output only standard-
definition images with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
When playing back files with different aspect
ratios (such as 16:9), the image will be
stretched to 4:3. Some professional monitors
can compensate for this by letterboxing the
image.
• Avid video peripherals accept only video ref-
erence input at standard definition rates (25
and 29.97 fps). When playing back Quick-
Time movies with higher frame rates, only ev-
ery other frame will output to the NTSC/PAL
monitor.
• When playing back movies with frame rates
of 50, 59.94, or 60 fps, set the Pro Tools ses-
sion rate to one half of the movie's frame rate.
Support for Mixed Video
Resolutions
Avid video peripherals support video files of
mixed resolutions and codecs in the video track.
For example, the video track can contain DV25
and 15:1s files. However, all files must be Avid
files of the same frame rate. Mixed files with dif-
ferent frame rates are not supported. Mixing
Avid video and QuickTime movies in the same
Timeline is also supported, but you cannot have
both on the same video track.
Caveats
The following caveats apply to all supported res-
olutions:
• Pro Tools with Avid video peripherals outputs
video to NTSC and PAL monitors only. 24 fps
and 23.97 fps video output is converted to
NTSC (29.97 fps) or PAL (25 fps) output in Pro
Tools.
• Pro Tools video digitizing and playback is in-
tended for monitoring purposes only, and is
not suitable for professional layback or broad-
cast, regardless of the resolution or frame rate
of the video clip. Video output from
Media Station|PT software is broadcast qual-
ity.

Chapter 2: Avid Video Peripherals Hardware Overview 7
• Applying a pull-up to video in a session
may have unpredictable effects on the
playback of any Avid video in that session.
Only use video pull-up feature for sessions
that do not contain Avid video.
• Heavy usage of RTAS plug-ins with Quick-
Time or Avid video may cause video output
to be erratic or skip frames. If possible, con-
vert RTAS plug-ins to TDM.

Avid Video Peripherals Guide 8
AVoption|V10 Interface
The following sections describe the functions of
the AVoption|V10 breakout box.
AVoption|V10 Front Panel
The front panel of the AVoption|V10 (see
Figure 1) has eleven indicators and a power
switch. When the AVoption|V10 is powered on,
the indicators turn on and off as it goes through
a power-on self-test (POST).
The front panel of the AVoption|V10 breakout
box provides the following LED indicators:
HD (Yellow) Is currently non-functional.
SD (Green) Lights when Standard Definition
(SD) codec selected in Media Station|PT.
DV (Yellow) Lights when DV input is selected.
NTSC (Yellow) Lights when an NTSC project is
selected.
PAL (Green) Lights when a PAL project is se-
lected.
Ref (Green) Lights when the AVoption|V10 is
locked to the incoming Reference signal.
Pull Down (Green) Lights when Pull Down is se-
lected in Media Station|PT software. For indica-
tion of any pull-downs applied by Pro Tools, see
the indicator light on the SYNC I/O.
LTC (Green) Lights when LTC IN is being input
to AVoption|V10.
44.1 (Yellow) Lights when 44.1 kHz audio is se-
lected in Media Station|PT.
48 (Green) Lights when 48 kHz audio is selected
in Media Station|PT.
96 (Green) Is currently non-functional.
Figure 1. AVoption|V10 breakout box front panel
Power switch

Chapter 2: Avid Video Peripherals Hardware Overview 9
AVoption|V10 Back Panel
Figure 2. AVoption|V10 back panel
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Table 1. Video I/O Identifiers
Number Label Function, Type of Connector, and Usage
1 Video Reference (REF) Black burst or house synchronization input, BNC connector.
Synchronizes the system with the global clock source pro-
vided by the house sync or black burst generator.
2 COMPONENT Y IN Video Y component input, BNC connector. Connects to ana-
log video output of decks.
3 COMPONENT R-Y IN Video R-Y component input, BNC connector. Connects to
analog video output of decks.
4 COMPONENT B-Y IN Video B-Y component input, BNC connector. Connects to
analog video output of decks.
5 COMPOSITE IN Composite video input, BNC connector. Connects to analog
video output of decks.
6 S-VIDEO IN Super-video input, 4-pin connector. Connects to analog video
output of decks.
7 S-VIDEO OUT Super-video output, 4-pin connector. Connects to analog
video input of decks.
8 COMPONENT Y OUT Video Y component (Betacam) output, BNC connector. Con-
nects to analog video input of decks.
9 COMPONENT R-Y OUT Video R-Y component (Betacam) output, BNC connector.
Connects to analog video input of decks.

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10 COMPONENT B-Y OUT Video B-Y component (Betacam) output, BNC connector.
Connects to analog video input of decks.
11 COMPOSITE OUT 1 Composite video output, BNC connector. Connects to analog
video input of decks or monitor.
12 COMPOSITE OUT 2 Composite video output, BNC connector. Connects to analog
video input of decks or monitor.
13 SDI IN Serial digital input, BNC connector. Connects to a serial dig-
ital output from a digital video source.
14 SDI OUT 1 Serial digital output number 1, BNC connector. Connects to
VTR input, a video monitor, or other serial digital device.
15 SDI OUT 2 Serial digital output number 2, BNC connector. Connects to
VTR input, a video monitor, or other serial digital device.
16 SDTI IN Not currently used.
17 SDTI OUT Not currently used.
18 1394 Host Connects to any available 1394 (FireWire) port on the CPU.
19 1394 DV Connects to the DV source deck.
20 LTC IN Receives LTC time code.
21 LTC OUT Sends LTC time code out (not used).
22 OPTICAL IN Not currently used.
23 OPTICAL OUT Not currently used.
Table 1. Video I/O Identifiers
Number Label Function, Type of Connector, and Usage

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Video Connections
The following video input and output connec-
tions are available with the AVoption|V10:
• Inputs for composite, component (Y, R-Y,
B-Y), S-Video, DV (1394), and SDI
• Outputs for composite, component (Y, R-Y,
B-Y), S-Video, DV (1394), and SDI
• Video Ref input to allow the video to be
locked to an external source such as house
sync or a black burst generator
All analog video outputs are active during cap-
ture and playback. A video monitor can be con-
nected to any of the following video outputs on
the AVoption|V10:
• Component
• Composite
• SDI
• S-Video
•DV
Avid Mojo Interface and Video
Connections
For detailed information on Avid Mojo video
connections, see the Using Your Avid Mojo Guide
included in your Avid Mojo package (or avail-
able electronically on the installer disc).
Avid Mojo Front and Rear Panel
You can place the Avid Mojo in a stand or posi-
tion it on its side. The Avid Mojo turns on when
you connect the power adapter. You attach ca-
bles to connect the power, the system, and ex-
ternal devices at the rear.
Avid Mojo in the stand
Rear
Stand
Front panel

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Avid Mojo Front Panel
The Avid Mojo front panel contains function
LEDs behind a cover, a headphone jack, and vol-
ume control for the headphones (see the follow-
ing figure).
The function LEDs are not labeled on the front
panel. You can see the function names through
the cover when it is lit.
Figure 3. Avid Mojo front panel
CLIP 48KHZ DV REF HOST POWER
Headphone jack Volume control
LEDs
Table 2. Video I/O Identifiers
LED Function
Clip Flashes red as audio data is lost (due to overloading or peaking), and for
power-on self-test (POST).
48kHz Lit only when you are working in Pro Tools with a session at 48-kHz audio
and higher.
DV Lit when DV data is present on the 6-pin 1394 cable between the host
and the Avid Mojo.
Ref Lit when the Avid Mojo is synced to a reference video source.
Host Lit when the Avid Mojo is connected to the Pro Tools system.
Power Lit when the power adapter is connected to the Avid Mojo.

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Avid Mojo Rear Panel
The following figure shows the connections on
the rear of the Avid Mojo, while the following
table describes the function of each connector.
The rear connectors are labeled on the device.
Figure 4. Avid Mojo rear panel (SD video and Audio Boards)
Host
DV
Ref Video
Audio Audio Video
DC
IN
Input Output
CLK
Host
DV
Ref input S-Video
input
Composite video
input (yellow)
Audio/Clock output
(left, white)
Audio output
(right, red)
Composite video
output (yellow)
S-Video
output
DC InAudio input
(left, white)
Audio input
(right, red)
Table 3. Avid Mojo Rear Connectors
Label Function
Host A 6-pin 1394 connector used to input and output audio and video signals
to and from the Pro Tools system.
DV 4-pin 1394 connection used to input/output DV 25 audio and video data
to/from 1394 decks or cameras; this connection is not for DV 50 or
DVCPRO HD devices. DV 50 and DVCPRO HD devices require an optional
1394 board on a separate bus.
Devices connected to the DV connector must be turned on after the Avid
Mojo is turned on. For more information, see Using the Avid Mojo Guide.
REF (Reference) Input An RCA®connector that provides an input connection for a black burst
generator or house sync; synchronizes the timing of incoming video sig-
nals between the Pro Tools system and the equipment connected to it.
Video Input A 4-pin S-Video connector and an RCA connector that allow you to input
video signals to the system. S-Video and Composite video connectors
are used to connect the analog video outputs of a video camera or deck.
Component Input An optional cable (purchased separately) that uses the S-Video and the
Composite video input connectors, allowing you to input a Component
signal; connects to the analog video output of a deck.

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Synchronization
Video Synchronization
For accurate capture and playback of video with
VTRs and other video devices, one of the follow-
ing common video references must be con-
nected to the Reference input of the Avid video
peripheral:
• Black burst
• House Reference Synchronization source
• Local video source (such as the TBC video
output of the machine)
Audio Synchronization
To keep audio in sync with video capture and
playback, the video reference signal must also be
connected to a SYNC I/O (which in turn is con-
nected to the Pro Tools system). For more infor-
mation on connecting a SYNC I/O to your
Pro Tools system, see the SYNC I/O Guide.
Audio Input Two RCA connectors used for the left and right Audio input signals; con-
nect to an analog audio output of a video camera or deck.
Audio Output Two RCA connectors used for the left and right Audio output signals; con-
nect to an analog audio input of a video camera or deck.
CLK (Clock) An RCA connector which provides a digital synchronous output when con-
nected to the Digidesign®Digi 002; connects to the S/PDIF input of a
Digi 002. The analog audio output signal changes to a digital syncs sig-
nal when connected to an Avid Xpress®Studio system.
Video Output A 4-pin S-Video connector and an RCA connector that allow you to output
video signals to a video camera or deck.
S-Video and Composite video connectors are used to connect the analog
video inputs of a video camera or deck.
Component Output An optional cable (purchased separately) that uses the S-Video and the
Composite video output connectors, allowing you to output a Component
signal; connects to analog video input of a video deck or monitor.
Power Connects to the power adapter.
Table 3. Avid Mojo Rear Connectors
Label Function