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CHAPTER
17
4 Installing the HDX-SDI Hardware
OVERVIEW
Here’s an overview for installing the HDX-SDI:
Did you run the software installer first? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Precautions before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the PCI Express card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the ExpressCard adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connect the HDX-SDI to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power-up/power-down sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connect video inputs and outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Example HDX-SDI video connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connect audio inputs and outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Example HDX-SDI audio connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Video sync connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Timecode connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
RS-422 machine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Syncing digital audio devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DID YOU RUN THE SOFTWARE INSTALLER
FIRST?
Before installing the HDX-SDI hardware in your
computer, be sure to run the software installer first.
See chapter 3, “Installing the HDX-SDI Windows
Software” (page 15).
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Installing the HDX-SDI hardware requires the
handling of sensitive electronic components that
can be easily damaged by static electricity, even in
the very small amounts generated by our bodies
every time we move. Please take these basic
precautions before and during installation to avoid
permanently damaging your HDX-SDI hardware:
■ Completely review the installation procedure on
the following pages before you begin the
installation.
■ Avoid wool or synthetic clothing, which tends to
generate much more static electricity than cotton.
■ Static electricity occurs much more readily in
dry climate conditions. If you can, perform the
installation with a relative humidity of at least 50%.
■ Leave the HDX-SDI PCIe card in its anti-static
bag until you are ready to install it.
■ When you are ready to begin installation, have
the PCIe card, still in its anti-static bag, close by so
it is in within easy reach during installation.
■ Before you begin, turn off the computer and
unplug it from any power source. Do the same for
any connected components (hard drives, etc.)
■ When handling the HDX-SDI PCIe card
adapter, hold it by the silver bulkhead, or by the
edges of the circuit board. Be careful not to touch
the components on the circuit board or the metal
contacts on the insert tab.
INSTALLING THE PCI EXPRESS CARD
If you have a PCI Express card for the HDX-SDI,
install it as follows:
1 Power off and unplug your computer.
☛ Failure to do so may result in serious shock or
injury.
2 Open your computer.
3 Find an available PCI Express slot.
4 Remove the slot cover, if necessary.
5 Before removing the HDX-SDI PCIe card from
it’s anti-static bag, touch the power supply inside
your computer to discharge any static electricity
that may have built up on you.
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