Grass Valley Aurora Edit LD User Manual v.6.5
Aurora Edit
Installation Guide
SOFTWARE VERSION 6.5
071-8501-03
NOVEMBER 2008
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Revision Status
Rev Date Description
March 28, 2005 Initial release, part number 071-8294-00
November 21, 2005 Release 071-8294-01 for Software Version 5.5
June 30, 2006 Release 071-8501-00 for Software Version 6.0
October 26, 2006 Release 071-8501-01 for Software Version 6.0a
September 20, 2007 Release 071-8501-02 for Software Version 6.3
November 25, 2008 Release 071-8501-03 for Software Version 6.5
Contents
Safety Summaries.............................................................................................. vii
Preface .................................................................................................................. xiii
Grass Valley Product Support ................................................................................. xiii
Chapter 1 Introducing the Aurora Edit System
Aurora Edit Components ......................................................................................... 2
Workstation Components ................................................................................... 2
Storage Options.................................................................................................. 2
Installing Optional Equipment.................................................................................. 3
Installing Video Boards and Breakout Boxes ..................................................... 3
Connecting an Audio Mixer ............................................................................... 5
Connecting a Video Tape Recorder .................................................................. 5
Connecting External Controllers.............................................................................. 6
Connecting a Jog/Shuttle Controller .................................................................. 6
Connecting a Motorized Fader or Effects Controller ......................................... 6
Chapter 2 Introducing NewsShare
Configuring the Database System Manager (DSM) ................................................ 10
Installing Windows 2003 Server and SQL Server .............................................. 10
Configuring SQL Server ..................................................................................... 10
Installing the NewsShare Server ........................................................................ 10
Configuring IP Addresses (NAS Only)................................................................ 11
Configuring Aurora Edit Workstations ..................................................................... 12
Configuring Workstations for NAS ..................................................................... 12
Configuring Workstations for K2......................................................................... 12
Testing the NewsShare Installation......................................................................... 14
Chapter 3 Installing and Licensing Aurora Edit Software
Upgrading to Aurora Edit 6.5................................................................................... 16
Aurora Edit version 6.5 ....................................................................................... 16
Aurora Edit LD version 6.5 ................................................................................. 16
Installing the Aurora Edit Software ......................................................................... 18
Updating the AJA driver (Aurora Edit HD only) .................................................. 19
Configuring the Disk Volume ................................................................................... 20
Understanding the System Self-Test ...................................................................... 21
Licensing Your Aurora Suite Software .................................................................... 23
Chapter 4 Configuring Your System
Setting Up the Host Table ...................................................................................... 26
Setting Up Media Files for Sharing ......................................................................... 27
Configuring Aurora Edit .......................................................................................... 27
Adding Video Sources to Aurora Edit ................................................................. 27
Setting Options ................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 5 Installing and Creating SmartBins
Understanding SmartBins ...................................................................................... 42
Transfer SmartBins............................................................................................. 42
Shared SmartBins .............................................................................................. 43
Media Import SmartBins ..................................................................................... 43
Database Monitoring and Updating .................................................................... 44
Installation Overview .......................................................................................... 44
Installing the SmartBins Service.............................................................................. 45
Running the SmartBins Setup Tool ......................................................................... 46
Verifying the DCOM Configuration .......................................................................... 47
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Chapter 6 Installing the Conform Server
System Requirements............................................................................................. 50
Hardware Requirements .................................................................................... 50
Software Requirements...................................................................................... 50
Installation Procedure ............................................................................................. 50
Conform Server Configuration ................................................................................ 53
Testing the Installation ............................................................................................ 55
Testing IIS installation ........................................................................................ 55
Testing Conform Service Installation.................................................................. 55
Web.Config......................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 7 Aurora Edit Security
Designing a security schema .................................................................................. 58
Sample security schema .................................................................................... 58
NewsShare system users and groups................................................................ 59
Configuring the Domain Controller .......................................................................... 59
Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 59
Creating Groups ................................................................................................. 60
Creating Users ................................................................................................... 61
Adding Users to the New Groups....................................................................... 61
Configuring SNFS for SAN Security........................................................................ 62
Setting Security Permissions .................................................................................. 63
Setting Initial Shared Volume Permissions ....................................................... 63
Setting High Level Shared Volume Permissions ............................................... 63
Setting Aurora Edit Root Level Permissions ..................................................... 64
Setting Aurora Edit Bin Permissions ................................................................. 65
Testing .................................................................................................................... 66
Chapter 8 Using Final Cut Pro With Aurora Edit
Installing the Grass Valley Plug-in .......................................................................... 68
Mounting the Shared Drive ..................................................................................... 68
Mounting V:\ from MacOS 10.4.x (Tiger)............................................................ 68
Mounting V:\ from MacOS 10.5.x (Leopard)....................................................... 71
Optimizing System Bandwidth ................................................................................ 75
Configuring the Cisco Switch ............................................................................. 75
Configuring the Mac ........................................................................................... 76
Creating a Media Import SmartBin on Aurora Edit .................................................. 79
Workflows................................................................................................................ 79
Editing on Aurora Edit ........................................................................................ 79
Editing on Final Cut Pro ..................................................................................... 83
Converting Existing Aurora Edit Files to .mov Format............................................. 85
Appendix A Workstation Slot Map
HP xw8400 Workstation Board Assignment ........................................................... 87
Single-CPU......................................................................................................... 87
Dual-CPU ........................................................................................................... 87
HP xw8600 Workstation Board Assignment .......................................................... 88
HP xw9300 Workstation Board Assignment ........................................................... 88
Single-CPU......................................................................................................... 88
Dual-CPU ........................................................................................................... 88
Appendix B Database Maintenance
Overview ................................................................................................................. 90
newsBackUpDb....................................................................................................... 90
newsRestoreDb....................................................................................................... 91
newsDropDb ........................................................................................................... 92
newsInstallDb.......................................................................................................... 93
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newsShrinkDb ......................................................................................................... 93
newsInitAutoBack.................................................................................................... 94
Index...................................................................................................................... 97
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Safety Summaries
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage
to this product or any products connected to it.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system.
Read the General Safety summary in other system manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
Injury Precautions
Use Proper Power Cord
To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified for this product.
Ground the Product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power
cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected
to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals
of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with
covers or panels removed.
Do Not operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp
conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry
To avoid injury, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, and other metallic
objects. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is
present.
Product Damage Precautions
Use Proper Power Source
Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the
voltage specified.
Provide Proper Ventilation
To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation.
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Safety Summaries
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Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures
If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified
service personnel.
Battery Replacement
To avoid damage, replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the circuit board manufacturer. Dispose of used battery
according to the circuit board manufacturer’s instructions.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that can
result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that may
result in damage to equipment or other property, or which may cause
equipment crucial to your business environment to become temporarily
non-operational.
Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates a personal injury hazard immediately accessible as one
reads the marking.
WARNING indicates a personal injury hazard not immediately accessible
as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product
The following symbols may appear on the product:
DANGER high voltage
Protective ground (earth) terminal
ATTENTION – refer to manual
Service Safety Summary
WARNING: The service instructions in this manual are intended for
use by qualified service personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do
not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all
safety summaries before performing service.
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Do Not Service Alone
Do not perform internal service or adjustment of this product unless another
person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
Disconnect Power
To avoid electric shock, disconnect the main power by means of the power
cord or, if provided, the power switch.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On
Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power
and remove battery (if applicable) before removing protective panels,
soldering, or replacing components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections
Certifications and Compliances
Canadian Certified Power Cords
Canadian approval includes the products and power cords appropriate for
use in the North America power network. All other power cords supplied are
approved for the country of use.
FCC Emission Control
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by Grass Valley can affect
emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A
préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
EN55103 1/2
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Class A Warning
FCC Emission Limits
Laser Compliance
Laser Safety Requirements
This product has been evaluated for Electromagnetic Compatibility under
the EN 55103-1/2 standards for Emissions and Immunity and meets the
requirements for E4 environment.
This product complies with Class A (E4 environment). In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
The device used in this product is a Class 1 certified laser product. Operating
this product outside specifications or altering its original design may result
in hazardous radiation exposure, and may be considered an act of modifying
or new manufacturing of a laser product under U.S. regulations contained in
21CFR Chapter 1, subchapter J or CENELEC regulations in HD 482 S1.
People performing such an act are required by law to recertify and reidentify
this product in accordance with provisions of 21CFR subchapter J for
distribution within the U.S.A., and in accordance with CENELEC HD 482
S1 for distribution within countries using the IEC 825 standard.
Laser Safety
Laser safety in the United States is regulated by the Center for Devices and
Radiological Health (CDRH). The laser safety regulations are published in
the “Laser Product Performance Standard,” Code of Federal Regulation
(CFR), Title 21, Subchapter J.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 825,
“Radiation of Laser Products, Equipment Classification, Requirements and
User’s Guide,” governs laser products outside the United States. Europe and
member nations of the European Free Trade Association fall under the
jurisdiction of the Comité Européen de Normalization Electrotechnique
(CENELEC).
Safety Certification
This product has been evaluated and meets the following Safety
Certification Standards:
Standard Designed/tested for compliance with:
UL1950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment,
including Electrical Business Equipment (Third
edition).
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Standard Designed/tested for compliance with:
IEC 950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment,
including Electrical Business Equipment (Second
edition, 1991).
CAN/CSA C22.2,
No. 950-95
Safety of Information Technology Equipment,
including Electrical Business Equipment.
EN60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment,
including Electrical Business Equipment 1992.
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Preface
Grass Valley Product Support
To get technical assistance, check on the status of a question, or to report new issue, contact
Grass Valley Product Support via e-mail, the Web, or by phone or fax.
Web Technical Support
To access support information on the Web, visit the product support Web page on the
Grass Valley Web site. You can download software or find solutions to problems by
searching our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) database.
World Wide Web: http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com/support/
Technical Support E-mail Address: gvgtechsupport@thomson.net.
Phone Support
Use the following information to contact product support by phone during business
hours. Afterhours phone support is available for warranty and contract customers.
International
(France)
International (United
States, Canada)
Hong Kong, Taiwan,
Korea, Macau
Australia, New
Zealand
Central, South
America
China +861 066 0159 450 Netherlands +31 (0) 35 62 38 421
Belgium +32 (0) 2 334 90 30 Northern Europe +45 45 96 88 70
Japan +81 3 5484 6868 Singapore +65 6379 1313
Malaysia +603 7805 3884 Spain +41 487 80 02
Middle East +971 4 299 64 40 UK, Ireland, Israel +44 118 923 0499
+800 80 80 20 20
+33 1 48 25 20 20
+1 800 547 8949
+1 530 478 4148
+852 2531 3058 Indian Subcontinent +91 11 515 282 502
+61 1300 721 495 Germany, Austria,
+55 11 5509 3440 Near East, Africa +33 1 48 25 20 20
Authorized Support Representative
Italy +39 02 24 13 16 01
+39 06 87 20 35 42
Belarus, Russia,
Tadzikistan,
Ukraine,
Uzbekistan
Eastern Europe
+7 095 258 09 20
+33 (0) 2 334 90 30
+91 11 515 282 504
+49 6150 104 444
A local authorized support representative may be available in your country. To locate the
support representative for your country, visit the product support Web page on the Grass
Valley Web site.
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Preface
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Aurora Edit System
The Aurora Edit system is a combination of hardware and software that provides the
tools necessary to create and manage content for news and sports broadcasts.
This chapter discusses the following topics:
• Aurora Edit Components
• Installing Optional Equipment
• Connecting External Controllers
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Chapter 1 Introducing the Aurora Edit System
Aurora Edit Components
The Aurora Edit family consists of several components that comprise a digital news
production system. All Aurora Edit applications run on the Aurora Edit platform.
Workstation Components
The Aurora Edit workstation is a desktop or laptop computer. For a list of supported
hardware configurations, see the Release Notes. Basic system components include:
• Keyboard and Mouse
The Aurora Edit keyboard has groups of color-coded keys that help you to locate and
use editing functions at a glance. The Aurora Edit system also includes a standard
USB mouse.
• Monitor
Aurora Edit workstations support either one or two monitors (or, in the case of LD,
one external monitor). In a dual-monitor configuration, one monitor is typically used
to display bins while the other displays other Aurora Edit application components.
•Breakout Box
Aurora Edit HD supports an optional video board and HDR Breakout Box (BOB) that
provides multiple video and audio inputs and outputs. See “Installing Video Boards
and Breakout Boxes” on page 3.
Storage Options
The Aurora Edit system provides two options for storing files:
• NAS (Network Attached Storage) network, a shared storage network consisting of:
• A NAS Server to manage the network file systems
• RAID arrays to provide media storage
• A Database System Manager (DSM) to host the News database and (optionally) the
SmartBins Service
NAS networks support Gigabit Ethernet or Fibre Channel networking.
• K2, a shared storage network consisting of these components:
• A K2 Media Server to manage network file systems
• RAID arrays to provide media storage
• Gigabit Ethernet Switches to connect the K2 Media Server to Aurora Edit clients
• A Control Point PC to K2 Configuration application
• A Database System Manager (DSM) to host the News database and (optionally) the
SmartBins Service
K2 networks use Gigabit Ethernet networking.
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Installing Optional Equipment
Aurora Edit allows you to connect a variety of specialized equipment to enhance your
editing capabilities.
Installing Video Boards and Breakout Boxes
Aurora Edit HD workstations can be equipped with a video board and external,
rack-mountable HDR Breakout Box (BOB) to provide additional, high-quality audio
and video connections for high definition video production workflows.
The Aurora Edit hardware installation kit contains a rack-mountable HDR Breakout Box
with an accompanying video board and cables. See Appendix to determine the slot in
which the board must be installed.
Installing the Video Board and Breakout Box
To prepare the workstation for any box-board combination:
1. Install the video board in the workstation; see Appendix A for the proper slot.
Installing Optional Equipment
2. Connect the video board and BOB using the cables provided:
• Custom cable with 60-pin connectors
• Serial digital cable with three BNC connectors
3. Start Windows.
4. Install the HDR board driver.
This driver is located in the Drivers directory of the Aurora Edit CD-ROM. You can
use either the Found New Hardware Wizard or the Update Device Driver Wizard to
install the driver.
5. Click
6. Double-click
Start | Settings | Control Panel.
Administrative Tools | Local Security Policy.
The Local Security Settings window appears.
7. Click
Local Policies and then double-click Security Options.
A list of security policy/setting options appears.
8. Double-click
change the Network access setting to:
9. Click
OK.
Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts and
Classic - local users authenticate as themselves.
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Balanced Audio IN
Channels 1 & 2
Balanced Audio OUT
Channels 1 & 2
AES/EBU Audio
IN & OUT
Serial
Digital
IN
Serial
Digital
OUT
External
Reference
(loop)
Composite/
Component
Video IN
Composite/
Component
Video OUT
RS-422
Machine
Control
Analog Audio
Output
Ch. 1 In Ch. 1 OutCh. 2 In Ch. 2 Out
Ch. 1/2 In Ch. 1/2 Out
BALANCED AUDIO
Ch. 1/2
AES/EBU
Audio
In
Out
In
Out
In
Out
In
Out
12
SDI Ref Loop Y/CVBS Pb/Y Pr/C
Ch.1(L) Ch.2(R)
RS-422
Connecting Audio and Video Cables to the Breakout Box
The following illustration and table detail how to connect other video and audio cables
to your Aurora Edit system.
Input From To Cable type
Analog Audio
VTR Channel 1 output BOB Balanced IN left channel XLR-female to XLR-male
(without mixer)
VTR Channel 2 output BOB Balanced IN right channel XLR-female to XLR-male
BOB Balanced Left Out VTR Channel 1 input XLR-male to XLR-female
BOB Balanced Right Out VTR Channel 2 input XLR-male to XLR-female
BOB Unbalanced Left Out Left desktop speaker RCA-male to XLR or 1/4” male
BOB Unbalanced Right Out Right desktop speaker RCA-male to XLR or 1/4” male
Digital Audio VTR AES/EBU Channels 1&2
Output
BOB AES/EBU Channels 1&2
Output
BOB AES/EBU Channels 1&2
Input
VTR AES/EBU Channels 1&2
Input
XLR-male to XLR-male
XLR-male to XLR-female
BOB Unbalanced Left Out Left desktop speaker RCA-male to XLR or 1/4” male
BOB Unbalanced Right Out Right desktop speaker RCA-male to XLR or 1/4” male
Video VTR-SDI Output BOB SDI Input Single BNC-BNC
BOB SDI Output VTR SDI Input Single BNC-BNC
VTR Composite Output BOB Composite Input Single BNC-BNC
BOB Composite Output VTR Composite Input Single BNC-BNC
VTR Component Output BOB Component Input Tri BNC-BNC harness
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BOB Component Output VTR Component Output Tri BNC-BNC harness
Connecting an Audio Mixer
Connecting an Audio Mixer
You can enhance Aurora’s audio capabilities by adding an audio mixer and feeding
multiple inputs into the editor. The following table describes a suggested configuration
based on a Mackie 1402VLZPro mixer.
Input From To Cable type
Analog Audio
with a Mixer
VTR Channel 1 output Mixer channel 1 line IN XLR-female to 1/4”-male
VTR Channel 2 output Mixer channel 2 line IN XLR-female to 1/4”-male
Main mixer out left channel BOB Balanced IN left channel XLR-female to XLR-male
Main mixer out right channel BOB Balanced IN right channel XLR-female to XLR-male
BOB Balanced Left Out VTR Channel 1 input XLR-male to XLR-male
BOB Balanced Right Out VTR Channel 2 input XLR-male to XLR-male
BOB Unbalanced Left Out Left desktop speaker RCA-male to XLR or 1/4” male
BOB Unbalanced Right Out Right desktop speaker RCA-male to XLR or 1/4” male
Connecting a Video Tape Recorder
To import tape footage, connect a VTR to your system using an RS-422 remote serial
cable.
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Connecting External Controllers
Aurora Edit supports three types of external controllers: the Motorized Fader Controller,
the Jog/Shuttle Controller, and the Effects Controller.
Controller Description
Jog/Shuttle Assists editing with a jog/shuttle wheel for convenient searching, buttons to
minimize keyboard strokes, and a backlit LCD timecode display.
Motorized Fader Assists audio mixing with four touch-sensitive, motorized faders, 16 channel
switches, 4 function keys, and bank shift buttons.
Effects Assists effects editing with a 3–axis joystick mechanism, five rotary encoders, and
10 switches.
Connecting a Jog/Shuttle Controller
1. Plug the controller’s 9-pin connector into the lower RS-422 port on the back of the
Aurora Edit workstation (COM4).
2. Plug the controller’s power connector into a DC power adapter connection.
3. Verify that the following information appears on the controller’s display when it
powers up:
Grass Valley
Aurora Edit
Rev x.xx
4. Turn on your Aurora Edit workstation.
Connecting a Motorized Fader or Effects Controller
1. Plug the controller’s USB connector into one of the two available USB ports on the
back of your Aurora Edit workstation (usually COM5 for the Motorized Fader
Controller and COM6 for the Effects Controller).
2. If you are connecting the Motorized Fader Controller, plug the controller’s power
connector into a DC power adapter connection.
The Effects Controller is powered via the USB cable.
3. Turn on your Aurora Edit workstation.
4. When the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the directions on the screen.
5. When asked for the controller’s driver, insert the Aurora Edit CD and navigate to
\Drivers\JLC USB Drivers.
6. Finish the new hardware installation.
7. Configure Windows and Aurora Edit COM ports as described in the following two
sections.
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Connecting a Motorized Fader or Effects Controller
Assigning a COM Port (Windows)
To verify that the COM port is set correctly in the Windows Device Manager:
1. Right-click on My Computer and select
Properties.
2. Click the Hardware tab on the System Properties window and then click
Device Manager.
3. Click the
4. Click on
5. Click the Port Settings tab on the Properties tab and click
6. Select the correct
7. Click
+ symbol next to the Ports item.
JLCooper USB to Serial (COM#) and select Properties.
Advanced.
COM Port Number.
OK to close the Advanced window, and again to close the Properties window.
Assigning a COM Port (Aurora Edit)
To use any of the controllers, you need to assign a specific Aurora Edit COM port for
the controller. Aurora Edit has pre-configured COM ports as follows:
COM Port Type of Port Configured Device
1 GPIO Aurora Playout GPIO
2
3 RS-422 Video Tape Recorder (VTR)
4 RS-422 Jog/Shuttle Controller
5 USB Motorized Fader Controller
6 USB Effects Controller
To assign a COM port:
1. In Aurora Edit, choose
2. For the Jog/Shuttle Controller, select the correct COM port from the
Comm Port
USB Controller Comm Port drop-down list.
the
drop-down list; for the other controllers, select the correct COM port from
Tools | Options | Controller.
422 Controller
The COM port needs to match the number of the USB port where you connected the
controller.
3. Click
OK.
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Chapter 2
Introducing NewsShare
NewsShare allows Aurora Edit to share a common news database and media volume,
making the editing workflow easier to create and maintain.
This chapter discusses NewsShare configuration for NAS and K2 networks:
• Configuring the Database System Manager (DSM)
• Configuring Aurora Edit Workstations
• Testing the NewsShare Installation
Notes for K2 Networks
• Before creating a NewsShare environment, you first need to install and configure
a K2 Media Server (see the K2 Storage System Instruction Manual).
• Many K2 network components, particularly the StorNext File System (SNFS),
require all clients and servers to use fixed IP addresses. If your network uses a
DHCP server, you must create address reservations or a fixed address subnet.
• Complete IP connectivity must exist between all DSMs, K2 Media Servers, and
Aurora Edit workstations for a particular K2 network. You may find it convenient
to assign all machines on a K2 network to the same Workgroup.
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Chapter 2 Introducing NewsShare
Configuring the Database System Manager (DSM)
You must perform the following steps on each DSM to use NewsShare:
• Install Windows 2003 Server and SQL Server software
• Configure SQL Server
• Install the NewsShare server
• Configure IP addresses (NAS only)
Installing Windows 2003 Server and SQL Server
Install the Windows 2003 Server and SQL Server software following the network
configuration for your news station. See the Microsoft documentation for details.
Configuring SQL Server
To configure the SQL server:
1. Select
2. Expand the Tree view to reveal the DSM machine by clicking the “+” next to
3. Right click on the DSM icon and select
4. Click
Start | Programs | Microsoft SQL Server | Enterprise Manager.
“Microsoft SQL Servers” and also next to “SQL Server Group.”
steps, do not change default values.)
a. Click the Security tab. Under Authentication, make sure that
Windows
b. Click the Memory tab and verify that
selected. Set the memory limit to 256 MB less than the server’s memory size.
is selected.
OK to save settings and close the SQL Server Properties dialog box.
Installing the NewsShare Server
You must install a NewsShare server on each NAS DSM. This installation does not
modify or delete existing News databases; it makes changes for programming interface
compatibility only. Nonetheless, it is strongly recommended that you back up existing
News databases before running the installer. See Appendix B for backup utilities.
To install the NewsShare Server:
1. Log in to the DSM machine as Administrator.
Properties. (Except as noted in the following
SQL Server and
Dynamically configure SQL Server memory is
2. Stop the Failover Monitor Service and make sure the unit is not in active service to
NewsShare clients or SmartBin Services.
3. On the Aurora Suite CD, go to the
The installer can be run directly from the CD, a network volume, or a local drive.
After the installer has been run on both DSMs, they can be returned to service.
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NewsShare directory and double-click Setup.exe.
Configuring IP Addresses (NAS Only)
Before using a NAS system, you need to configure the NAS server IP addresses for the
NAS servers.
To set the IP address for the NAS Servers:
1. From any PC on your network with Internet access, right-click on Network Places and
select
Properties.
2. In the Network & Dial-up Connections window, select the Local Area Connection for
your primary public ethernet port, right-click, and select
Configuring IP Addresses (NAS Only)
Properties.
3. In the Properties window, select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window opens:
4. Click
Use the following IP address: and set the IP address and Subnet mask to the
Thomson Grass Valley settings, using an unassigned address on the same subnet.
5. Click
OK twice.
6. Using Internet Explorer, log on to the NewsShare NAS application.
The default address is 192.168.50.20:9890.
7. Configure your network ports according to the type of NAS system you have:
• For the NewsShare NAS Fibre Channel Network system, select
Network | Network Port Configuration.
• For the NewsShare NAS Serial ATA Network system, select
Network | Network Ports.
8. Configure the Public IP, Private IP, and Netmask addresses for both Nodes.
NOTE: Private IP is supported on NAS Fibre Channel Network systems only.
An example of an appropriate scheme is:
Name Node1 Node2
Public IP 192.168.50.20 192.168.50.21
Private IP 192.168.50.22 192.168.50.23
Netmask 255.255.0.0
9. Click
Save.
10. Reboot your computer.
11. Follow steps 1-5 and reset the IP address for your computer back to its original
settings.
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Chapter 2 Introducing NewsShare
Configuring Aurora Edit Workstations
For each Aurora Edit workstation on your NAS network, you must mount the NAS:
You must mount the NAS volume from each Aurora Edit workstation before installing
the Aurora Edit software as described in Chapter 3.
Configuring Workstations for NAS
For each client machine and the Conform Server running the SmartBin Service, if
applicable, you need to mount the NAS volume before installing the Aurora Suite
software. In addition, if the client machines are used by more than one user login, you
need to log in under each user account and mount the NAS volume.
To mount a NAS volume:
1. On the machine you want to map the drive to, open
Map Network Drive
.
2. Select the NAS drive.
3. Type in the name of the NAS folder where the shared database resides.
4. Check the
5. Click
Reconnect at login checkbox.
Finish.
Configuring Workstations for K2
1. Uninstall any previous versions of the SNFS Client, GVG_MLib, Generic iSCSI, or
Conform Server software via the Windows
2. Install the SNFS Client software.
a. On the Aurora Suite CD, go to
SnfsSetup32.exe.
b. Follow the instructions in the table below for each installation screen.
On this screen... Do this...
Welcome Click Next.
My Computer and select Tools |
Add or Remove Programs control panel.
Software Installs\SNFS and double-click on
Ready to Install Click
Aurora Suite Successfully Installed Click
Next to begin the installation.
Finish.
3. Following the instructions in the K2 Storage System Instruction Manual, do the
following, if not set up already:
• Set up the Control Point PC.
• Run the K2 Config application to set up the K2 Server and Gigabit Ethernet switch.
• Connect the Aurora Edit workstation to the K2 Server via the Gigabit Ethernet
switch.
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Configuring Workstations for K2
4. Use K2 Config to configure the Conform Server as a generic iSCSI client.
Given the bandwidth that a client workstation is expected to use, the K2 network can
load balance workstations’ iSCSI connections to the K2 storage system.
You can estimate the required bandwidth using the following formula:
(Video Bit Rate in Mbps x Number of Streams) / 8
a. Determine the highest bit rate you use on the Aurora Edit machine.
DV rates for NTSC and PAL are 28.8 Mbps for DV25, 57.6 Mbps for DV50, and
115.2 Mbps for DV100. MPEG bit rates are variable; use the configured bit rate.
b. Multiply the highest bit rate by the number of streams that are licensed on the
workstation.
c. Divide that number by 8 to and round to the nearest integer to convert Mbps to MB.
d. Use the final MB number in the K2 Configuration wizard’s iSCSI Client
Bandwidth Input screen.
See the K2 documentation for complete instructions.
5. Install the Generic iSCSI software.
a. On the Aurora Suite CD, go to
double-click on
setup.exe.
Software Installs\K2 3.2.74.967\GenericISCSI and
b. Follow the instructions in the table below for each installation screen.
On this screen... Do this...
Welcome Click Next.
Ready to Install Click
Aurora Suite Successfully Installed Click
Next to begin the installation.
Finish.
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Chapter 2 Introducing NewsShare
Testing the NewsShare Installation
To verify that NewsShare is working properly:
1. Record a short DV, MPEG2, or I-frame-only clip on a Media Server.
2. Verify that each Aurora Edit workstation is running in shared mode (indicated on the
main title bar).
3. Create and open a test bin, and then drag the new clip into the new Aurora Edit bin.
4. Create a new sequence and drag the clip from the Bin to the Timeline.
5. Cue to the head of the sequence and play it.
6. Leave the sequence open on that workstation.
7. On a second workstation, use the Bin Explorer to find and open the sequence you
created on the first workstation.
8. Acknowledge the message that the sequence is edit-locked.
9. Cue to the head of the sequence and play it.
10. Close the read-only sequence.
11. On the first workstation, save the sequence and close it.
12. Create a send destination for the Media Server.
13. Send the sequence to that destination.
14. On the Media Server, open the sequence and play it.
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Chapter 3
Installing and Licensing Aurora Edit Software
Aurora Edit comes pre-installed with most of the software you need. If you ever need to
re-install it, this chapter provides instructions.
This chapter discusses the following topics:
• Upgrading to Aurora Edit 6.5
• Installing the Aurora Edit Software
• Configuring the Disk Volume
• Understanding the System Self-Test
• Licensing Your Aurora Suite Software
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Chapter 3 Installing and Licensing Aurora Edit Software
Upgrading to Aurora Edit 6.5
Follow the instructions below to upgrade your Aurora Edit or Aurora Edit LD system.
Aurora Edit version 6.5
To upgrade your workstation to Aurora Edit 6.5:
1. Upgrade the memory in your workstation if needed.
See the Aurora Edit 6.5 Memory Upgrade document located in the Docs folder on
your Aurora Suite CD.
2. Procure the AURORA-EDIT-SYS license on the DSM:
a. Run the License Request Wizard.
b. From the License drop-down list, select AURORA-EDIT-SYS and select a license
for each Aurora Edit workstation you have on your NewsShare.
c. Email the generated file following the instructions.
See “Licensing Your Aurora Suite Software” on page 23 for more information.
3. For all Aurora Edit workstations:
a. Using the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel, uninstall the previous version of
Aurora Edit software.
b. Install the 6.5 Aurora Edit software. See “Installing the Aurora Edit Software” on
page 18.
4. Upgrade the SmartBins server.
5. Upgrade the NewsShare Server.
NOTE: For all Vibrint Services, which include Conform Server, SmartBins Service,
Cache Service, Export Service, and FTP Service, the password has been changed to
“Triton2008”. If you have a previous version of these services, you need to change
this password in the Services first so the Conform Server will work correctly.
Aurora Edit LD version 6.5
Aurora Edit LD version 6.5 now connects to the NewsShare database, not the Aurora
Browse database.
NOTE: Sequences that exist within the Aurora Edit LD 6.3 application will not be
present in the MediaFrame 6.5 database after you upgrade. It is advised that all
important sequences be exported to the NewsShare database prior to upgrading the
Aurora Edit LD software to version 6.5.
To upgrade to Aurora Edit version 6.5:
1. Uninstall the current version of Aurora Edit LD.
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