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HD SPARK
HD THUNDER
Installation Manual
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permission.
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prior notice.
(3) We have prepared the contents of this product to the best of our ability;
however if you have any questions about the contents, or if there are any errors or missing items, please contact Thomson Grass Valley.
(4) However we do not take any responsibility for malfunctions arising from
use, ir respective of the points outlined in (3).
(5) Irrespective of whether it was due to a usage error, Thomson Grass
Valley takes no responsibility for extraordinary, incidental or derivative claims, including those for lost earnings generated by the application of this product.
(6) It is prohibited to analyze, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble
any of the items included with this product, including the software, hardware and manual.
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USA.
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Manual Explanation
Information not described in this manual may be displayed in some cases.
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Make sure to read the text le attached to the disc.
If there are any variations between the explanation in this manual and
• the actual application method, priority is given to the actual application method. The screens used as examples in this manual are those of the development
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stage, so they may vary from those in the nal product.
This manual is written for people who have a basic knowledge of how to use
• a computer. If there are no special instructions, perfor m the same operation as a normal computer operation. In this manual, EDIUS 5 and EDIUS series are called 'EDIUS'.
• In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system is
• called Windows XP Professional or Windows XP. Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition operating system is called Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP. In this manual, Windows Vista® Home Basic, Windows Vista® Home
• Premium, Windows Vista® Business, Windows Vista® Ultimate is called Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Vista. In this manual, Adobe Photoshop is called Photoshop, and Adobe After
• Effects is called After Effects. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice, due to the
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change in product specications etc.
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Installation Manual
October 31, 2008
Copyright © 2008 Thomson
All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Section1
Section2
Section3
Section4
Section5
Before Using
Notices & Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Hardware Setting
Setting the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Software Installation / Uninstallation
Installing EDIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing Attached Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Conrmation after installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Uninstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
License Transfer
Transferring license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Hardware Specications
HDSPARK Main Board (HSX-E1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
HDTHUNDER Main Board (HTX-E1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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Before Using
Notices & Warranties
Notices & Warranties
Copyright Regulations
It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright laws to the owner of copyright, except for fair use (mainly private noncommercial use). Also, in certain cases copying is prohibited with no exceptions. In no event shall Thomson Grass Valley be liable for any direct or indirect damages whatsoever arising f rom the use of captured materials.
Warranty
This product is covered by a limited warranty when you register your Thomson Grass Valley product. This war ranty is for a period of one year (or two years in European Union countories) from the date of purchase from Thomson Grass Valley or an authorized Thomson Grass Valley agent. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Thomson Grass Valley product and is not transferable, Thomson Grass Valley war rants that for this period the product will be in good working order. Should our product fail to be in good working order, Thomson Grass Valley will, at its option, repair or replace it at no additional charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to misuse, abuse or non-Thomson Grass Valley authorized
alternations, modications and/or repair. Proof of purchase is required to
validate your warranty.
Thomson Grass Valley is not responsible for any lost prots, lost savings
or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product. This includes damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury. This warranty is in lieu
of all other warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.
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Section 1 - Before Using
DANGER
The following conditions indicate the potential for serious bodily injury or loss of life.
Health precautions
In rare cases, ashing lights or stimulation from the br ight light of a computer
display or TV monitor may trigger temporary epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness. It is believed that even individuals whom have never experienced such symptoms may be susceptible. If you or close relatives have experienced any of these symptoms, consult a doctor before using this product.
Do not use in environments requiring a high degree of reliability and safety
This product is not to be used in medical devices or life support systems. The characteristics of this product are not suited for use with such systems.
Protect against static electricity
An electrostatic discharge may damage components of this product. Do not directly touch any of the connectors or component surfaces. Static electricity can be generated on clothing and on people. Before handling the product, discharge static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal surface.
Do not disassemble
Do not remove the cover or modify the Product. Fire, electric shock or malfunction may result. For internal inspection or repair, please contact your system integrator or Thomson Grass Valley directly.
CAUTION
The following conditions indicate the potential for bodily harm, damage to hardware or loss of data.
Do not setup in areas subject to heat
Do not setup in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating apparatus.
The heat can accumulate, causing burns, re or damage. Also, the unit may
become deformed or change color.
Only setup using the prescribed method
Do not setup in a manner other than prescribed. Do not use while wrapped in
cloth or plastic. Heat can accumulate, causing burns, re or damage.
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Notice
Notices & Warranties
<HDSPARK> This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed, and used in accordance with the instr uctions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment has been cer ti ed to comply with the limits for a class B
computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that
changes and modi cations made to the equipment without the approval of
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmf ul interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Section 1 - Before Using
<HDTHUNDER> 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.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity
According to FCC Part 15 Responsible par ty Name: Grass Valley, Inc Address: 400 Providence Mine Road, Nevada City, CA
Telephone: 530-478-3000
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Operation environment
EDIUS operation is not necessarily guaranteed even in the
Notes
PC
CPU: Intel Pentium 4, Xeon, Core Duo or higher
CPU supporting SSE2 instructions or higher is essential for operating
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EDIUS. EDIUS complies with multi-processor and hyper threading technology.
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PCI bus
HDSPARK: PCI Express x1 (PCI Express Spec. Revision 1.0 or later) x1 HDTHUNDER: PCI Express x4 (PCI Express Spec. Revision 1.1 or later) x1
Memor y
Memory space with 1GB or larger required, larger than 2GB recommended.
Hard disk drive
800MB or larger space required for software installation.
Drive with ATA100 / 7200rpm or faster is necessary for video storage.
* RAID 0 is recommended for HD resolution editing.
Graphics
Graphics Processing Unit supporting Direct 3D 9.0c or later or PixelShader Model 3.0 or later is required.
Some DirectDraw overlay f unctions cannot be used.
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For use of GPUfx, video memory of 256 MB or larger for HD projects or of
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128 MB or larger for SD projects is required.
Sound system
Support for WDM driver is required.
Optical drive
DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
For storage on a Blu-ray or DVD disc, a supporting drive is required.
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OS
Windows Vista SP1 or later (32bit/64bit)
Windows XP SP3 or later
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environments satisfying all conditions below.
Notices & Warranties
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Section 1 - Before Using
USB port
One USB port required (USB 1.1 or higher, for use of the USB key)
Miscellaneous
Availabilit y of Internet access and e-mail address required
This is necessary for activation, user registration, and updating of software
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and receiving suppor t.
Limitations
Following are limitations to use this product. Please also see the Readme text included in the installation DVD-ROM for the latest information.
Stand-by mode
Set stand-by mode for screen saver and monitor power supply to "OFF" when using this product.
Support
Customer Support
For questions regarding hardware set up and usage, please contact your
local Thomson Grass Valley ofce, distributor or the store where you have
purchased this product.
Web-site
Including EDIUS, the latest company information is announced at our web­site:
http://desktop.grassvalley.com/
The latest drivers utilities, product manuals, FAQs, etc. are also available at our web-site.
Online User Registration
You can register your EDIUS here.
http://desktop.grassvalley.com/support/
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Hardware Setting
Setting the Main Board
Before board setting, be sure that your work area is dust-free and dry. Prepare a Philips screwdriver and an empty box for removed screws in advance. Also, be sure that your PC is turned off and that the cables (including power) are removed from the PC. * The product components vary depending on the product of your purchase.
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See the instruction manual for your PC (motherboard) for the PCI (PCI Express) slot type.
The slot to set your HDSPARK/HDTHUNDER varies
depending on the product of your purchase. See the instruction manual for your PC (motherboard) for the PCI slot type. <HDSPARK>
- Set the main board (HSX-E1) in the PCI Express slot (PCI Express x1).
- When PCI Express x1 is not available, either PCI Express x4, x8 or x16 can be used.
<HDTHUNDER>
- Set the main board (HTX-E1) in the PCI Express slot (PCI Express x4).
- When PCI Express x4 is not available, either PCI Express x8 or x16 can be used.
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Section 2 - Hardware Setting
1 Tightly set the main board in PCI (PCI Express) slot.
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The main board should t in the PCI (PCI Express) slot
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without using any force. If the board cannot be inserted fully, please do not force in or bend any parts of the board.
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Audio output (HDTHUNDER only)
A
udio cable (4pin-4pin)
Specication of audio cable (4pin-4pin) is:
Red : Right channel (R) White : Left channel (L) Black : Ground (G)
For audio output, use the attached audio cable (4pin-4pin) to connect sound device in output destination and the main board. * Attached audio cable (4pin-4pin) branches off connectors with different
type and wiring specication. Connect the side without branch to main
board, and the side with branch to sound device in output destination. Use a
connector that complies with the connector type and wiring specication for
connecting destination. If you cannot use the attached audio cable (4pin­4pin), prepare another cable separately.
Output from sound device on board
Connect the audio cable to the terminal of motherboard. * Note that onboard sound device (sound device installed in motherboard:
for details, see the instruction manual for your PC or motherboard) might interfere with the board installed in slot depending on connector position of the device.
Setting the Main Board
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Output from sound board
Connect the audio cable to the terminal of sound board.
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Section 2 - Hardware Setting
Part names
HDSPARK Main board (HSX-E1) rear panel
[1] Analog audio output connector (AUDIO OUT) [2] HDM I output connector (HDMI OUT)
HDTHUNDER Main board (HTX-E1) rear panel
[1] HDMI Mini output connector (HDMI OUT) [2] SDI output connector (SDI OUT) [3] Reference input connector (REF IN) [4] SDI input connector (SDI IN) [5] Remote connector (REMOTE)
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Section
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Software Installation / Uninstallation
Installing EDIUS
This section explains how to install EDIUS both on Windows Vista and Windows XP.
When you start up PC after setting up the board, "Found
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New Hardware"("Found New Hardware Wizard" in Windows XP) appears. Select [Cancel] here. Before starting installation, close all the other applications
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that may be running in the task tray. Installation requires the account authorized for the
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administrator (such as PC administrator). In order to install, you must log in as a user with
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administrator privileges. When you use the Video Out Plug-ins, install the product
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which you want to use the plug-in for in advance. Application to be installed may differ depending on model.
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To use GPUfx transition, the following conditions are
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required.
- Direct3D 9.0c or later, PixelShader 3.0 or later
- SD 128 MB or larger required, 256 MB or larger
recommended
- HD 256 MB or larger required, 512 MB or larger
recommended
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1 Set the product DVD into the DVD- ROM drive.
If the application does not start automatically, open the product DVD, and double-click "SetupManagerForEDIUS.exe".
2 Click [Install].
"InstallShield Wizard" dialog box appears.
When the other version of EDIUS has been installed,
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uninstall it along to the screen instruction and restar t PC.
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3 Click [Next].
Windows Vista Windows X P
4 Click [ Yes] to agree the license agreement .
Windows Vista Windows X P
If you do not accept the terms, click [No]. If you do not
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agree to the license agreement, you cannot use this product.
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Be sure of reading through terms and conditions by
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scrolling whole description.
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Installing EDIUS
5 Specify the user name, company name, and serial
number, and click [Next].
Windows Vista Windows X P
Enter the serial number of 6 to 16 digits, which is pasted on
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the product package of the EDIUS 5 product DVD. Please note that the serial number cannot be reissued. Keep
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the number securely.
6 Specify the folder to install EDIUS, and click [Next].
Click [Browse], and select the folder, to install in another folder.
Windows Vista Windows X P
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7 Check on the component to install, and click [Next].
[HSX-E1] must be checked for HDSPARK. [HTX-E1] must be checked for HDTHUNDER.
Windows Vista Windows X P
8 Check "Create shortcuts on the desktop." and click
[Next].
Windows Vista Windows X P
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Installing EDIUS
9 Check the settings and click [Next].
Installation of EDIUS starts up.
Windows Vista Windows X P
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Click [Install]. (Click [Continue Anyway] in Windows
XP.)
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This screenshot is of HDSPARK. Instead of [HSX-E1], [HTX-E1] is displayed for HDTHUNDER.
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<HDSPARK>
Select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now." and
click [Finish].
Windows Vista Windows X P
PC restarts. Installation of EDIUS is completed.
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<HDTHUNDER>
Select "Yes, I want to shutdown my computer now."
and click [Finish].
Windows Vista Windows X P
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PC shuts down. Installation of EDIUS is completed.
USB key in the package stores the license for using EDIUS.
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Attach the USB key to the USB port of PC for using EDIUS.
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If the detection is completed properly, the message appears to notify that new hardware is found.
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Installing Attached Application Software
Installing Attached Application Software
Install attached application software if necessary. This section explains how to install EDIUS both on Windows Vista and Windows XP.
The supplied application programs vary, depending on the
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product package you purchased.
Installing TitleMotion Pro
TitleMotion Pro is the application software specic for the title creation. A
variety of expression is available such as 3D text or animation. It implements 3 functions to create a title by switching each function according to the operation purpose.
1 Set TitleMotion Pro Installation CD into the CD-ROM
drive.
"InstallShield Wizard" dialog box appears.
2 Click [Next].
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Installation of TitleMotion Pro starts up.
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Section 3 - Software Installation / Uninstallation
3 Select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now." and
click [Finish].
Windows Vista Windows X P
PC restarts. Installation of TitleMotion Pro is completed.
Tools Folder contents
The following contents are provided in Tools Folder in the product DVD.
AdobeReader
AVCHD converter
EdiusLM
Keyboard Shortcut
Adobe Reader is included. Use it to view the PDF manuals provided. If Adobe Reader has not been installed on your PC,
execute the setup le and install it by following the
on-screen instr uction.
This tool conver ts AVCHD video les (such as m2ts) into AVI les for Canopus HQ Codec. By
using AVCHD converter, you can convert data into
AVI les for Canopus HQ Codec, and the response
in edit operation improves. To install the tool, double-click "setup.exe" and follow the on-screen instructions. For details on the installation and operation, see the PDF manual in Tools Folder.
License Transfer Tool is included. Without attaching the USB key, you can use the license of EDIUS or other optional products.
License Transfer ►p. 27
Included les are the default shortcut key le,
"Avid shortcut for EDIUS.dat", "EDIUS Pro3 shortcut.dat", "FinalCutPro shortcut for EDIUS. dat", and "FinalCutPro shortcut for EDIUS (104 Keys - English) .dat". Refer to Reference Manual
for details to read the le.
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Installing Attached Application Software
VideoOut Plug-ins is included. It is plug-in software for 'NewTek LightWave 3D', 'Autodesk Maya', 'Autodesk 3ds Max', 'Autodesk Combustion', 'TVPaint Mirage', 'Adobe Photoshop' and 'Adobe
VideoOut Plug-ins
After Effects'. This outputs videos or images displayed in each applications from video output on appropriate product to TV monitor. For details on the installation and operation, see
the PDF manual in "Manual" → "ENG" folder in
EDIUS 5 Installation DVD.
HSX-E1 Monitor/HTX-E1 Monitor
HSX-E1 Monitor or HTX-E1 Monitor is software for checking the video display capabilities and the number of receivable audio channels of the
monitoring device that is con nected to the Thomson HSX-E1/HTX-E1 via an
HDMI cable, beforehand. They are automatically installed when the HSX-E1 Monitor driver or HTX-E1 Monitor driver is installed.
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Section 3 - Software Installation / Uninstallation
Conrmation after installation
Conrming resource (in Windows Vista)
Conrm whether driver has been normally installed after restarting when driver and application software installation is nished.
In the following procedures, operations for HDSPARK are explained as an
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example.
1 Proceed to [System and Maintenance] from [Control
Panel] of [Start] menu.
Or right click [Computer] of [Start] menu and select
[Proper ties].
2 Click [Device Manager].
3 Double click [Sound, video and game controllers].
[HTX-E1] is displayed for HDTHU NDER.
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4 Conrm the device names.
[HSX-E1] (HDSPARK)
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[HTX-E1] (HDTHUNDER)
If you nd ! or X mark at the top of device name, that means you failed installing HSX-E1 / HTX-E1 driver.
Try installation again, check rival resource, or change board insertion position.
5 Close [Device Manager].
Checking the d river for the main board now nishes.
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Conrmation after installation
When resources compete
EDIUS will not operate normally if your and other devices compete or share PC resources. Try following solution.
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Remove other device that share interrupting or change IRQ of other device.
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Change resource setting with BIOS of PC or motherboard. See inst ruction manual of PC or motherboard since BIOS setting method varies by manufacturer.
IRQ set method varies depending on PC or motherboard
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manufacturer. Some types assign arbitrar y IRQ to each PCI Express slot with BIOS, other types program special IRQ in advance.
Conrming resource (in Windows XP)
Conrm whether driver has been normally installed after restarting when driver and application software installation is nished.
In the following procedures, operations for HDSPARK are explained as an
*
example.
1 Double click [System] from [Control panel] of [star t]
menu.
Or right click [My Computer] of [start] menu and
select [Properties].
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2 Select [Hardware] tab and click [Device Manager].
3 Double click [Sound, video and game controllers].
4 Conrm the device names.
[HSX-E1] (HDSPARK)
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[HTX-E1] (HDTHUNDER)
If you nd ! or X mark at the top of device name, that means you failed installing HSX-E1 / HTX-E1 driver.
Try installation again, check rival resource, or change board insertion position.
[HTX-E1] is displayed for HDTHU NDER.
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5 Close [Device Manager].
Checking the d river for the main board now nishes.
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Conrmation after installation
When resources compete
EDIUS will not operate normally if your and other devices compete or share PC resources. Try following solution.
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Remove other device that share interrupting or change IRQ of other device.
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Change resource setting with BIOS of PC or motherboard. See inst ruction manual of PC or motherboard since BIOS setting method varies by manufacturer.
IRQ set method varies depending on PC or motherboard
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manufacturer. Some types assign arbitrar y IRQ to each PCI Express slot with BIOS, other types program special IRQ in advance.
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Section 3 - Software Installation / Uninstallation
Uninstallation
Uninstalling driver and application software
from Windows Vista
Before starting uninstallation, close all the other
Notes
In the following procedures, operations for HDSPARK are explained as an
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example.
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applications that may be r unning in the task tray. In order to uninstall, you must log in as a user with
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administrator privileges.
1 Click "Start" menu and click "Control Panel".
2 Click "Uninstall a program".
3 Select "EDIUS 5 (SetupManager)" and click
[Uninstall].
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4 Click [Continue] to continue uninstallation.
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