Pinnacle Systems Liquid Pro - 7.0 Installation Manual
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Avid Liquid PRO
Installation
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© 2005 Pinnacle Systems GmbH. All rights reserved.
November 2005 / Pinnacle Systems Documentation, Munich, Germany
liquid.documentation@pinnaclesys.com
Copyright and Protective Rights
This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to
any machine readable form without prior written approval from Pinnacle Systems GmbH.
Pinnacle Systems GmbH AG PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFT-
WARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH
REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL
INNACLE SYSTEMS GMBH BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
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WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE
THEREOF.
Pinnacle Systems GmbH reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained
herein at any time without notice.
The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
YOU MAY USE THIS SOFTWARE TO ASSIST YOU IN COPYING MATERIAL IN WHICH YOU OWN THE
COPYRIGHT OR HAVE OBTAINED PERMISSION TO COPY FROM THE COPYRIGHT OWNER. IF YOU DO
NOT OWN THE COPYRIGHT OR YOU HAVE NOT OBTAINED PERMISSION TO COPY FROM THE COPY-
RIGHT OWNER, YOU MAY BE VIOLATING COPYRIGHT LAW AND YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS
FOR DAMAGES AND/OR CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
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Trademarks
© Avid Liquid,
Avid Liquid PRO
Pinnacle Systems and the Pinnacle Systems logo are registered trademarks of Pinnacle Systems, Inc.
Sony, ClipLink, DV, DVCAM, Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, Hi8, Video8, HDCAM, D2, Digital8, D8,
i.LINK and the i.LINK logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation; D3, D5, Panasonic and DVCPRO are trademarks
of Matsushita Electric Industrial Company; D9, Digital-S and D-VHS are trademarks of JVC; Dolby A, B, C, SR
and Dolby Surround are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories; Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
© 1992-2003 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories; OMF
Medi aLog are trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc.; Media Cleaner is trademark of Terran Interactive - a subsid-
iary of Media 100, Inc.; FaderMaster Pro is trademark of JL Cooper - a department of Sound Technology; Java is
trademark of Sun Microsystems; Photo CD is trademark of Eastman Kodak Company; Acrobat Reader and Adobe
AfterEffects are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.; Microsoft
MS-DOS
ness Machines Corporation; Intel
mark of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.
Parts of this product have been produced using LEADTOOLS
RIGHTS RESERVED. Parts of this product are based on the work of the independent JPEG-Group.
All other nationally and internationally recognized trademarks and trade names are hereby acknowledged and are
the property of their respective owners.
Avid Liquid Chrome HD, Avid Liquid Blue, Avid Liquid
are logos and trademarks of Pinnacle Systems GmbH and Pinnacle Systems, Inc.
, Avid,
and Intellimouse are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; VGA is trademark of International Busi-
and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Matrox DigiSuite is trade-
, Windows XP , Win dows, Windows 2000,
©1991-2000, LEAD Technologies Inc. ALL
,
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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety ..................................................................................................... 7
Safety Notes ........................................................................................... 8
Additional Instructions....................................................................... 8
Safety Standards............................................................................... 8
Implementation in Accordance with Intended Use ............................ 8
Symbols and Conventions................................................................. 9
Safety Instructions for Initial Startup ............................................... 10
Safety when Operating.................................................................... 10
Chapter 2 General................................................................................................. 11
Transport, Packing, Environmental Protection ................................ 12
System Cleaning............................................................................. 12
Chapter 3 Setup.................................................................................................... 13
Installation............................................................................................. 15
System Requirements..................................................................... 16
The Avid Liquid PRO Box Hardware Installation............................. 18
Installing the Software and Setting up the System.......................... 21
Device Control via RS 422 Remote ...................................................... 24
Connecting the control panel (Jog/Shuttle)........................................... 26
Appendix............................................................................................... 27
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Chapter 4 Site Settings........................................................................................ 29
Player Settings...................................................................................... 31
How to Change Parameters............................................................ 32
Settings Tab .................................................................................... 33
Connections Tab ............................................................................. 43
System Settings.................................................................................... 45
Changing Parameters ..................................................................... 45
General Tab..................................................................................... 46
Inputs/Outputs Tab .......................................................................... 47
FX Editors Settings ............................................................................... 51
Render Quality Tab ......................................................................... 51
Preview Quality Tab......................................................................... 51
System Tab ..................................................................................... 52
Advanced Settings .......................................................................... 52
Plug-In Settings..................................................................................... 53
Index..................................................................................................... 55
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Chapter
Safety
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Chapter 1 Safety
Safety Notes
This manual is an important component of Avid Liquid.It should be permanently available in the vicinity
of Avid Liquid, and is to be read and applied by every person working with or managing the system.
Additional Instructions
The system operator shall add to the manual any additional operating instructions demanded by
national regulations regarding prevention of accidents and environmental protection, including information on obligations to supervise and register with regard to special conditions, for example with reference to organization of work, work procedures and the persons engaged to perform the work.
Also to be observed, in addition to the regulations in the manual and the currently binding regulations
on accident prevention in the country concerned and at the site of implementation, are the approved special technical regulations regarding safe and proper operation on and with the equipment concerned.
Safety Standards
The Avid Liquid editing system and its components were developed, produced and tested to comply w ith
applicable standards, state-of-the-art technology and recognized safety regulations.
For customers in Europe
Conformance to European guidelines and standards is confirmed by CE certification and the CE declaration of conformity.
For customers in the USA
The system was tested to comply with “FCC standards for home and office use”.
For more information on CE and FCC Declarations, contact Avid Technology, Inc..
Implementation in Accordance with Intended Use
Avid Liquid is intended exclusively for video and audio editing.
Any other use shall not be deemed intended use. Any damages resulting shall be the sole responsibility of
the user/system operator.
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Symbols and Conventions
Symbols Identifying Special Texts
Caution
Calls the reader’s attention to especially “dangerous” actions, i.e. actions that could lead to a loss of data.
Note
Calls the reader’s attention to important information and practical tips or workarounds.
Safety Notes
Optional Functions
Headings with the superscript OP mark identify features, which can be acquired as optional software or
hardware additions to Avid Liquid.
OP
Symbols Mounted on the Hardware
It is imperative to follow symbols mounted directly on system components. They must not be removed
and must be kept in a legible condition.
Danger
Indicates that under certain circumstances, there may be a danger to life or physical safety. Read the
mounted warnings and follow existing safety regulations.
Attention
Indicates an electrostatically sensitive device (ESD). Improper handling can result in damage to the
product. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharge.
Warning
Warns of an electromagnetic field. This is a Class A device that can under certain circumstances cause
radio interference in residential areas. The device operator is required to take suitable countermeasures.
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Chapter 1 Safety
Safety Instructions for Initial Startup
Danger
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
If a solid object or liquid gets into the inside of the system, disconnect the system from the power supply
and inform Customer Service immediately.
Do not install the unit with the Avid Liquid interface card near heat sources such as radiators or hot air
ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
Special Hazards
Danger
Risk of electric shock and destruction of Avid Liquidsystem components.
All local grounding and lightning protection regulations are to be observed for the system.
Safety when Operating
Warning
This is a Class A device that can under certain circumstances cause radio interference in residential areas.
The device operator is required to take suitable countermeasures!
In the case of radio interference, switch the computer system off immediately and disconnect the power
supply cord. In doing so always pull on the connector and never on the cable. Troubleshoot immediately.
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Chapter
General
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Chapter 2 General
Avid Liquid is an extremely flexible and powerful non-linear editing system for video editing. Its operating system is easy to use, allowing the user to focus on creating video.
Transport, Packing, Environmental Protection
Always transport the system in its original packing. Keep the cardboard box and packing material to
ensure safe packing of the system for transport at a later date. Keep the packing free of moisture. Always
pack the system as indicated on the cardboard box.
If, however, you do wish to dispose of the packing, please respect the valid legislation regarding environmental protection and waste disposal. The packing can be disposed of as standard household waste. It is
recommended to sort out the paper/cardboard and plastic components for recycling.
If you wish to dispose of the system itself, please respect the valid legislation regarding the disposal of
computer and electronic waste.
The housing can be recycled, the remainder is to be treated as electronic waste. This work is only to be
done by appropriately skilled persons.
System Cleaning
For cleaning the system or components use a soft cloth and non-abrasive, mild cleaning agent. Do not
use dissolvents such as diluents or petroleum spirit and scouring agents because they corrode the surface.
Ensure for environmentally correct disposal of the cleaning cloths and surplus cleaning agents in compliance with local environmental protection laws regarding waste disposal.
Danger!
Risk of short circuit and electric shock.
For safety reasons always pull out the power supply connector from the wall socket before starting to
clean the system.
Do not let cleaning agents get inside the devices.
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Chapter
Setup
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Chapter 3 Setup
This section contains information on:
system requirements
hardware installation
system setup in studio environment
connections
software setup to get your system up and running
available options
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Installation
This section contains the following information:
System requirements page 16
The Avid Liquid PRO Box page 18
Æ Box connections page 18
Æ Connecting player and recorder page 20
Installing and setting up Avid Liquid page 21
Æ Connecting the Box page 21
Æ Installing the software page 21
Æ Launching and setting up page 22
Controlling devices via RS 422 page 24
Connecting the Jog/Shuttle control console page 26
Installation
Appendix
Tips for optimizing Windows page 27
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Chapter 3 Setup
System Requirements
The system requirements described here are the minimum requirements.
No guarantee can be given for the proper operation of
are not met. (Some recommendations given in parenthesis.)
Also check the our website for up-to-date system requirements.
Note: With minimum requirements only limited realtime capabilities.
Contact your Avid Technology, Inc. dealer for more information on certified (tested) reference systems.
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional (SP 2 or more recent)
Certified USB 2.0 interface
Required to connect the breakout box (
output only with box.
For a list of certified USB controllers, visit the support website.
Avid Liquid
Avid Liquid PRO Box
if these minimum requirements
) to the computer; analog input and
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IEEE 1394 Interface (i.Link/Firewire)
For DV input/output and controlling camcorders and similar devices.
A DV interface is also located on the
Avid Liquid PRO Box
.
CPU
DV/IPB SD only -
Single 1,8 GHz (single 3 GHz or dual 2.2 GHz)
Avid Liquid
Single 2.4 GHz (single 3 GHz or dual 2.2 GHz)
Pro DV/SD -
HDV 720p/1080i -
3 GHz, HyperThreading enabled (dual 3.0 GHz HT enabled)
Main Memory
512 MB (1 GB)
HDV 720p/1080i: 1 GB (1.5 GB)
HDD for system and AV data
40 GB, minimum data transfer rate 4 MB/s for A/V
separate A/V disk(s) strongly recommended
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Graphics card
Suitable for single or dual monitor use; DirectX-9.0c compatible (or higher)
min. resolution 1280 x 1024 pixel @ 32 bit (recommended: 1600x 1200);
DV/IPB SD only -
64 MB (128 MB), AGP 4x
Avid Liquid
64 MB (128 MB), AGP 4x (8x)
Pro DV/SD -
HDV 720p -
128 MB (256 MB), AGP 8x (Pixelshader 2.0 support)
HDV 1080i -
256 MB (or more), PCIe, Pixelshader 2.0 support
Sound card
DirectX-9-compatible (or later); or ASIO-2.0-compatible (or later)
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