Avid Mojo DX Mojo DX Using Guide
Below you will find brief information for Video Capture Device Mojo Mojo DX. This manual guides you through connecting and using your Avid Mojo DX, a device for capturing and outputting SD and HD video and audio. Learn about site planning, rack mounting, connecting to various devices (cameras, decks, monitors), storage options, and syncing audio/video equipment. The manual covers configurations for Windows and Macintosh systems.
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Using the Avid
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Contents
How the Avid Mojo DX Handles Capture and Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Environmental and Safety Guidelines for Installing the Avid Mojo DX in a Rack 11
Configuring and Connecting Avid Editing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the PCIe Host Interface Board (HIB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the PCI ExpressCard for Laptop Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Avid VideoRAID ST and Avid VideoRAID SRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Formatting and Striping Media Drives (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Formatting and Striping Media Drives (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Moving Striped Drives to Another System (Macintosh Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting Video Devices — Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting a Video Deck — Serial Digital Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Using This Guide
Important Information
Avid recommends that you read all the information in this document before connecting or using your new hardware and software.
The following topics explain how to use and connect cables and devices to the Avid input/output hardware device and how to connect specific devices to an Avid-supported PC or Macintosh system that the Avid hardware is connected to. The PC and Macintosh systems supported for your Avid input/output hardware can change at any time.
Unless noted otherwise, the material in this document applies to the Windows ® XP, Windows
Vista ® , and Mac OS ® X operating systems.The majority of screen shots in this document were captured on a Windows system, but the information applies to both Windows and Mac
OS X systems. Where differences exist, both Windows and Mac OS X screen shots are shown.
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Please look at the ReadMe file that installs with the application. It contains important information that you should use in conjunction with the information presented in these topics.
Symbols and Conventions
Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action n c w
A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions.
A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data.
A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm.
Follow the guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when handling electrical equipment.
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Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action
> This symbol indicates menu commands (and subcommands) in the order you select them. For example, File > Import means to open the
File menu and then select the Import command.
This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.
This text indicates that the information applies only to the specified operating system, either Windows or Macintosh OS X.
(Windows), (Windows only), (Macintosh), or
(Macintosh only)
Bold font Bold font is primarily used in task instructions to identify user interface items and keyboard sequences.
Italic font
Courier Bold font
Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables.
Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.
Ctrl+key or mouse action Press and hold the first key while you press the last key or perform the mouse action. For example, Command+Option+C or Ctrl+drag.
If You Need Help
If you are having trouble using your Avid product:
1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in this guide. It is especially important to check each step of your workflow.
2. Check the latest information that might have become available after the documentation was published:
If the latest information for your Avid product is provided as printed release notes, they ship with your application and are also available online.
If the latest information for your Avid product is provided as a ReadMe file, it is supplied on your Avid installation CD or DVD as a PDF document
(README_product.pdf) and is also available online.
You should always check online for the most up-to-date release notes or ReadMe because the online version is updated whenever new information becomes
available. To view these online versions, select ReadMe from the Help menu, or visit the Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/readme .
3. Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues.
Accessing the Goodies Folder
4. Visit the online Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/onlinesupport . Online services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Search this online Knowledge Base to find answers, to view error messages, to access troubleshooting tips, to download updates, and to read or join online message-board discussions.
Accessing the Goodies Folder
Avid supplies a Goodies folder located on the editing application DVD. Access the Goodies folder by browsing the DVD. This folder contains programs and files you might find useful when trying to perform functions beyond the scope of your Avid editing application.
The information in the Goodies folder is provided solely for your reference and as suggestions for you to decide if any of these products fit into your process. Avid is not responsible for the manufacture, support, or sales of these products. Avid is also not responsible for any loss of data or time, or any other adverse results related to the use of these products. All risks of using such products or accessing such Web sites are entirely your own. The Web sites listed in the Goodies folder are not under the control of Avid, and Avid is not responsible for their content, any changes or updates to them, or the collection of any personal data or information by the operators of such Web sites. All information and product availability is subject to change without notice.
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For information on courses/schedules, training centers, certifications, courseware, and books, please visit www.avid.com/training or call Avid Sales at 800-949-AVID
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Most products feature a number of coverage options. Avid Assurance service offerings are designed to facilitate your use of Avid solutions. Service options include extended telephone coverage, automatic software maintenance, extended hardware warranty, and preferred pricing on replacement parts.
For more information regarding Avid’s service offerings, visit www.avid.com/support or call
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or call in North America
800-949-AVID (800-949-2843). International users call 978-275-2480.
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Using the Avid Mojo DX
This chapter provides general information about your Avid input/output hardware in the following main topics:
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How the Avid Mojo DX Handles Capture and Output
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Rack Mounting the Avid Mojo DX Enclosure
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Components for the Avid Mojo DX
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Synchronizing Audio and Video Equipment
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Specifications for the Avid Mojo DX
How the Avid Mojo DX Handles Capture and
Output
The Avid input/output hardware captures and outputs video and audio from external equipment such as cameras and decks. The hardware accepts video and audio in different formats and resolutions, and changes these formats and resolutions to Avid-specific data for transfer to the Avid editing system. Data transfer uses an Avid-specific protocol that describes the format and resolution of the media you are capturing.
Once the data is on your Avid editing system, you edit in your Avid editing application, and then return the data to the Avid input/output hardware, where it is converted to the format and resolution required for video and audio output.
Avid Mojo DX captures and outputs SD and HD video and audio, and connects to an Avid editing system via a Host Interface Board (HIB).
Avid Mojo DX captures SD and HD video material in digital format via the Serial Digital
Interface (SDI) connectors, and captures audio in digital Sony ® /Philips ® Digital
Interconnection Format/Alesis ® Digital Audio Tape (SPDIF/ADAT) and as SDI embedded audio as well as through analog 1/4” TRS connectors.
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Avid Mojo DX outputs SD and HD video material in digital format via an SDI connector. A
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDM
I
™ ) connector provides easy hook-up to HD displays. Avid Mojo DX outputs audio in SPDIF/ADAT format and as SDI embedded audio, as well as through analog 1/4” TRS connectors.
Site Planning
When preparing your site, you must consider the environmental, electrical, and space requirements for your Avid Mojo DX workstation, as well as for any additional equipment.
Before setting up your system, see the ReadMe provided with your Avid editing application to make sure that there are no changes to the information in this document.
For instructions on setting up workstation hardware, see the setup documentation provided with the workstation. For a rackmount workstation, you must install the workstation into a standard rack before connecting the hardware.
To prevent equipment damage that might be caused by static electricity, do all of the following before making any connections:
• Always use anti-static protection.
• Always connect devices to a properly grounded outlet.
• Turn off all devices.
• Touch the metal casing of the device before handling any circuit boards.
Environmental Requirements
The site you choose for your Avid Mojo DX workstation should meet the following environmental requirements:
• Site is clean and dust free.
• Site is free from significant temperature or humidity changes.
• Site is sturdy, level, and not subject to vibration.
• Site is away from radio frequency emissions, high-traffic, or high-noise areas.
• Site provides adequate space in front of and behind the workstation components, so you can connect cables and service your workstation. This also provides adequate airflow for cooling.
• Site provides a minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.6 cm) for the side and back panels of the deskside base unit.
• Site for the editing workstation is a table (or other surface) that is at least 60 inches wide by 48 inches deep (150 cm × 120 cm).
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Rack Mounting the Avid Mojo DX Enclosure
Electrical Requirements
Your site should meet the following electrical requirements:
• Site has adequate, grounded, power outlets for the Avid Mojo DX. This prevents the need for extension cords.
• Site is away from major electrical equipment such as motors, air conditioners, or elevators.
• Site is not subject to static electrical buildup.
Avid recommends the use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) appropriately sized for your system configuration. The UPS provides system protection against sudden power surges or losses that could cause you to lose your work.
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Plug only the Avid Mojo DX and other system equipment into the power strip. Do not plug in coffee makers, radios, lights, or other non-Avid devices.
For information on the electrical specifications of your Avid editing system and your Avid
Mojo DX input/output hardware, see
“Specifications for the Avid Mojo DX” on page 20 .
Rack Mounting the Avid Mojo DX Enclosure
This section describes how to mount the Avid Mojo DX in a 19-inch (483-mm) National
Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA ® ) or Electronics Industry Association (EIA) rack. Avid recommends that you mount your Avid Mojo DX in a rack before you connect any cables.
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If you need to rack mount the HP workstation, a rack-mount kit with installation instructions is available from HP. The HP Workstation system requires five rack units.
Environmental and Safety Guidelines for Installing the
Avid Mojo DX in a Rack
When you install the Avid Mojo DX in a rack, you must take precautions against the following hazards:
Hazard
Elevated Operating
Ambient Temperature
Description
When the Avid Mojo DX is installed in a closed or multiunit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than the room ambient temperature. Therefore, consider installing the equipment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum ambient temperature of 104ºF (40ºC).
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Hazard
Reduced Airflow
Mechanical Loading
Circuit Overloading
Reliable Grounding
Description
Do not compromise the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment.
Avoid a hazardous condition due to an uneven mechanical loading.
Consider connecting the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Use appropriate equipment nameplate ratings.
Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Give particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use power strips).
Installing the Avid Mojo DX in a Rack
The Avid Mojo DX is designed for 19-inch (483-mm) rack enclosures and requires one EIA rack unit (2RU), or 1.75 inches (44.4 mm) of rack space. The Avid Mojo DX ships with a rackmount accessory kit that includes rack-nut clips for rack enclosures that do not have threaded holes. Threaded rack-nut clips slide into the holes of the rack and provide threaded holes to secure the rack components. The rack-mounting kit also includes rack-mounting ears, an Allen wrench, and rack screws.
The Avid Mojo DX ships configured for desktop use. To rackmount the unit you must remove the support feet and install the rack-mounting ears.
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To ensure the stability of the rack enclosure, start from the bottom when you install the rack components in the rack enclosure.
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Have someone help you to lift the Avid Mojo DX enclosure.
To prepare the Avid Mojo DX for rackmounting:
1. Unscrew each of the hex screws from the four support feet using the Allen wrench, and set the screws aside.
2. Remove the four support feet from the Avid Mojo DX and set them aside.
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Host Link
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
Sync
AT
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AUDIO
Removing the support feet from the Avid Mojo DX.
3. Position the front rack-mounting ears on the Avid Mojo DX by sliding the slot tab
(metal tab) on the rack-mounting ear into the slot on each side of the Avid Mojo DX (see the following illustration).
Hos t Link
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
Sync
AT TN
AUD
IO
Attaching the front rack-mounting ears to the Avid Mojo DX. Note the locations of the slot tab on each ear
(top right) and the matching slots on the Avid Mojo DX (bottom left).
4. Secure the rack-mounting ears to the Avid Mojo DX chassis using the Allen wrench.
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To install the Avid Mojo DX in a rack:
1. Select the position in the rack where you can mount the Avid Mojo DX, and position the
Avid Mojo DX so the bottom of the enclosure is at the baseline of a U-alignment position (see the following illustration).
1 3/4 in 1U
5/8 in
5/8 in
1/2 in
5/8 in
5/8 in
1/2 in
5/8 in
5/8 in
1/2 in
5/8 in
5/8 in
1/2 in
Positioning the Avid Mojo DX in a rack enclosure. The Avid Nitris DX requires one EIA rack unit of space, as shown on the left. Align the baseline of the Avid Mojo DX at a U-alignment position between two
1/2-inch holes on the rack mounting rail, as shown on the right.
2. (Option for rack enclosures without threaded holes) From the inside of the enclosure rail, slide the rack-nut clip over each hole you want to use.
Each front support rail needs 2 rack-nut clips for the front of the Avid Mojo DX.
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Rack Mounting the Avid Mojo DX Enclosure
Attaching rack-nut clips onto the rack enclosure. From the inside of the enclosure rail, the clip slides over the hole that you want to use when you mount the Avid Mojo DX.
3. From the front of the rack, position the Avid Mojo DX so that it is flush against the front mounting rails.
Securing the Avid Mojo DX in a rack enclosure. Screws pass through the front of the Avid Mojo DX and into the front mounting rail of the rack enclosure.
4. Align the holes in the Avid Mojo DX with the holes in the front mounting rail.
5. Insert the screws through the front of the Avid Mojo DX and the front mounting rail, and tighten them.
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Components for the Avid Mojo DX
This topic lists the main components of the Avid Mojo DX as well as the cables and media supplied by Avid.
Main Components
The Avid Mojo DX consists of:
• The Avid Mojo DX enclosure
The enclosure contains video and audio I/O connectors, sync and word clock connectors, a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe ® ) cable connector, a headphone socket with volume control, and an autosensing power supply
• A 4-lane PCIe Host Interface Board (HIB)
The Host Interface Board connects the Avid Mojo DX to qualified Windows and
Macintosh workstations. Avid offers an optional 1-lane PCI ExpressCard ® for connecting the Avid Mojo DX to qualified Windows and Macintosh ® notebooks and laptops.
Supplied Cables
Avid Mojo DX is supplied with a PCIe cable for connecting the Avid Mojo DX to the PCIe
Host Interface Board.
Optional cable items for workstations include a cable kit, two serial digital video cables, and two audio (1/4”) phono cables. Additional optional items for Macintosh ® workstations are a
Mac keyboard and a Mac cable kit.
PDF Documentation
Avid input/output hardware is supplied with a Using CD or DVD that includes this online document. See the Avid Customer Support Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/onlinesupport for the most up-to-date version of this document.
The installation poster for your Avid input/output hardware provides detailed instructions on initial software installation.
Avid Mojo DX Front Panel
This topic describes the front panels and LEDs of the Avid input/output hardware products supported for use with your Avid editing application.
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Avid Mojo DX Front Panel
Avid Mojo DX Front Panel
Host Link
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
Sync
ATTN
AUDIO
Host Link
HD-SDI
SD-SDI z
Sync
ATTN
AUDIO
Avid Mojo DX front panel. Top, left and right: status LEDs. Top center: power LED, volume control knob, and headphone output. Bottom: location of power button.
The Avid Mojo DX automatically turns on or off when you turn on or shut down your system. You do not need to turn on the Avid Mojo DX separately.
LED
Power
Host Link
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
Color Indication and Status
• Amber: Standby mode. AC power has been applied.
• Green: Host PC has been powered up or Avid Mojo DX has been turned on via power switch.
• Green: Host connected, driver communicating with unit.
• Green/Amber: Host connected, PCIe negotiated only, no driver communication.
• Amber: No host connection.
• Off: Power off.
• Green: HD-SDI input selected, correct format present.
• Green/Amber: HD-SDI input selected, input missing or incorrect format.
• Amber: HD-SDI input present, but not selected.
• Off: HD-SDI input not selected, no input present.
• Green: SD-SDI input selected, correct format present.
• Green/Amber: SD-SDI input selected, incorrect format present.
• Amber: SD-SDI input present, but not selected.
• Off: SD-SDI input not selected, no input present.
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LED
SYNC
ATTN
AUDIO
Color Indication and Status
• Green: Reference selected and correct format detected.
• Green/Amber: Reference selected, input missing or incorrect format.
• Amber: Reference present, but not selected.
• Off: Reference not selected, and no input present.
• Green: No system errors detected.
• Amber: System error detected (Temperature range exceeded (fan speed), PCIe error, NIOS error or fall back to fail-safe flash image).
• Green: Audio present at selected input, digital source at correct sample rate.
• Green/Amber: Audio not present at selected input or digital audio source at incorrect sample rate.
• Amber: Audio input present, but not selected.
• Off: Audio input not selected and no input present.
Avid Mojo DX Rear Panel
This topic describes the rear panel of the Avid Mojo DX.
SERIAL
SDI
IN OUT
SPDF/ADAT
HOST PCIe HDMI OUT REF SYNC AUD CLK OUT IN OUT
IN OUT
CH 1
CH 2
ANALOG AUDIO
Number Label
1 SERIAL
2
1 2
Avid Mojo DX rear panel
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SDI IN/OUT
4 5 6 7 8
Connector
Type Function
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Console serial port used for manufacturing purposes.
This serial port cannot be used for deck connections.
BNC (2) These two connectors provide dual rate SD/HD SMPTE
292/259M SDI, primary I/O.
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Embedded audio support is provided via the HD and SD SDI connectors. The number of available audio channels is defined by your Avid editing application.
HOST PCIe
HDMI OUT
PCIe
HDMI
Host Interface Connection to workstation.
HDMI Out.
REF SYNC BNC (1)
WORD CLOCK OUT BNC
SPDIF/ADAT IN/OUT Toslink
(dual)
ANALOG AUDIO
IN/OUT
Dual 1/4”
TRS
Reference is input only, black burst or Tri-level Sync.
Audio word clock output (lrclk)/electrical SPDIF output (can be configured to provide a word clock output or SPDIF audio output).
S/PDIF any 2 channel pair in/out or ADAT (user selectable in the editor application).
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Standard to which conformity is declared: (Class 1
LED Product per IEC 60825-1:2007)
Analog audio, 2 channels.
Synchronizing Audio and Video Equipment
You select synchronization source in the Video Output tool. The two choices are reference or internal. If reference is selected, the Avid Mojo DX locks to either black burst or Tri-level, whichever is connected. If internal is selected, or if there is no black burst or Tri-level connected, the Avid Mojo DX generates its own reference.
The following table summarizes how synchronization works.
Sync Type
Audio/Video Sync
During Capture
Description
When you capture audio and video together, they must be synchronized to each other external to the Avid Mojo DX. When you capture from a single device such as a VTR, no special considerations are necessary. When you capture audio and video from separate sources simultaneously, the audio and video sources must be synchronized, typically with the house reference signal, in order to maintain audio/video synchronization (lip sync).
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Sync Type Description
Video Reference Sync In order to ensure the audio and video outputs of the Avid Mojo DX are in sync with external equipment (VTR, or video distribution equipment), the reference sync input must be connected to a valid sync source, either black burst or tri-level at the appropriate frame rate, common with the external equipment. The reference input is internally terminated to 75ohms. If synchronization with external equipment is not required, the reference sync input can be left unconnected.
Video Reference IN
(REF)
Sync signals can be either black burst or Tri-level. If there is no sync connected to REF, an internal sync is used.
When using SD video, synchronization is only required when the output must be synchronized to some other external equipment. When using HD video, you can use either black burst or tri-level sync on the ref sync connector.
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If you are using one black burst connector, you must use a terminator. The Avid Mojo DX does not include two separate connectors for black burst or Tri-level.
Specifications for the Avid Mojo DX
Dimensions
Hardware component Dimensions (Inches)
Avid Mojo DX configuration (Desktop)
Height: 2.26 (including feet)
Width: 14.6
Depth: 10.6
Avid Mojo DX configuration (Rackmount)
— Rack Units: 2
Height: 1.7
Width: 19.0
Depth: 10.3
Dimensions (Centimeters)
Height: 5.58
Width: 37.0
Depth: 26.9
Height: 4.31
Width: 48.2
Depth: 26.1
Avid Mojo DX Weight:
Electrical Specifications
Component
Avid Mojo DX
Voltage
100 to 240 V ac
6 lb 15 oz (3.15 kg)
Frequency
50 to 60 Hz
Watts
Normal operating power: 30w
Heavy load: 45w
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Component
Hewlett-Packard (HP) workstation
Monitors
Avid VideoRAID ®
8-drives
16-drives
Avid VideoRAID ®
5-drives
SR
ST
Voltage
100 to 250 V ac
100 to 240 V ac
100 to 240 V ac
Specifications for the Avid Mojo DX
Frequency
100 to 240 V ac auto-ranging 50 to 60 Hz
50 to 60 Hz
50 to 60 Hz
50 to 60 Hz
Watts
See the HP website for specific information on power consumption.
See the manufacturer’s website for specific information on power consumption.
Normal operating power: 200w
Heavy load: 375w
Normal operating power: 300w
Heavy load: 575w
Normal operating power: 150w
Heavy load: 200w
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Configuring and Connecting Avid Editing
Systems
This chapter provides information about the following configuration and connection topics:
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System Connections and Configurations
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Storage Options and Drive Striping
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Connecting Cameras, Decks, and Monitors
System Connections and Configurations
The following topics provide information about connecting equipment to your system. For a list of supported hardware, see the ReadMe for your Avid editing application.
Installing the PCIe Host Interface Board (HIB)
The Avid Mojo DX connects to your workstation via a PCIe cable which ships with the Avid
Mojo DX. The PCIe cable connects from the Avid Mojo DX to a PCIe HIB you install in your workstation. See the manufacturer’s documentation provided with your workstation for detailed instructions on installing additional boards and for the location of your workstation’s PCIe slot.
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You must use anti-static precautions, for example, an anti-static mat, or an anti-static wrist or ankle strap, when handling hardware components and boards. Never touch any exposed electrical connectors on the components as they can be damaged by electrostatic discharge
(ESD).
Installing the PCI ExpressCard for Laptop Use
If you are using a laptop with the Avid Mojo DX, you need to plug in Avid’s PCI ExpressCard in your laptop. The PCI ExpressCard is a 1-lane PCI HIB ExpressCard.
To install the PCI ExpressCard into your laptop:
1. Ensure that you are using appropriate anti-static precautions.
2. Power off and unplug your laptop.
3. Remove the PCI ExpressCard from the anti-static package.
System Connections and Configurations
PCIe x4 Host Interface Board ExpressCard
Laptop PCIe Express Card
4. Identify the laptop slot into which you want to install the PCI ExpressCard.
5. Carefully position the PCI ExpressCard into the expansion slot and snap the PCI
ExpressCard into place.
Connecting the Avid Mojo DX
The Avid Mojo DX connects via a PCIe cable to a PCIe Host Interface Board (HIB) installed in your workstation. The PCIe HIB ships with the Avid Mojo DX. For detailed instructions on installing the PCIe HIB, see the setup documentation provided with your workstation.
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The PCIe cable and connector are keyed so they can only be plugged in one way. Always use the release ring when removing the PCIe cable as failure to do so might result in equipment damage.
To connect the Avid Mojo DX to your workstation:
1. Plug one end of the PCIe cable into the rear of the workstation at the PCIe HIB connector or, for a laptop computer, into the PCI Express Card.
PCIe cable
The PCIe cable clicks into place.
2. Plug the other end of the PCIe cable into the rear of the Avid Mojo DX at the HOST PCIe connector.
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The PCIe cable clicks into place.
The following illustration shows an example connection. Your specific configuration might vary.
SERIAL
IN OUT
SPDF/ADAT
HOST PCIe
HOST PCIe
HDMI OUT REF SYNC AUD CLK OUT IN OUT
IN OUT
CH 1
CH 2
ANALOG AUDIO
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Connecting an Avid Mojo DX
3. Attach the power cord to the power connector to the rear of the Avid Mojo DX and plug the other end into a grounded power outlet.
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When the Avid Mojo DX is plugged into a power outlet, the Avid Mojo DX goes into standby mode and the Power LED turns amber. For more information, see
“Avid Mojo DX Front Panel” on page 16 .
The Avid Mojo DX automatically turns on when the workstation or laptop is turned on. You do not need to turn on the Avid Mojo DX separately.
4. Turn on your workstation and install your Avid editing application (if necessary).
See the “Read Before Installing” sheet supplied with your Avid editing application.
5. Start your Avid editing application, for example, by doing one of the following: t (Windows) Double-click the Avid editing application icon on the desktop.
t (Macintosh) Double-click the Avid editing application icon on the Dock.
Allow your Avid editing application to update the newly installed hardware.
The Power LED and Host Link LED turn green and you are ready to use the Avid Mojo DX.
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For detailed instructions on initial software installation, see the Avid Mojo DX poster that ships with the hardware enclosure.
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System Connections and Configurations
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
Attach your keyboard and mouse according to the instructions provided with the manufacturer’s documentation.
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Avid does not recommend using extension cables more than 6 feet (1.83 meters) for your keyboard and mouse.
Connecting the Monitors
Your workstation can connect with two monitors. Avid recommends Avid Mojo DX flat-panel
Digital Video Interface (DVI) monitors. The monitors connect to the NVIDIA graphics board.
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On a rackmount workstation, the graphic boards are to the left when you look at the back of the workstation base unit.
To connect the monitors:
1. Verify that the power is turned off on the monitor and the workstation, and then connect these devices to a power source.
2. Attach one end of the cable to the monitor (use an adapter if needed).
3. Attach the other end of the cable to the appropriate DVI connector (use an adapter if needed).
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Example of video board monitor connections
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Storage Options and Drive Striping
Storage Options and Drive Striping
Your storage options include connecting to a local SCSI storage system or to an Avid shared storage environment. Some storage options require you to configure and stripe your drives.
Connecting to Local Storage
Avid Mojo DX editing systems support the following local storage enclosures:
• Avid VideoRAID ST and Avid VideoRAID SR (SAS connection)
• Avid MediaDock rS Ultra 320 (fixed SCSI drives) and Avid MediaDock Ultra320
• Avid VideoRAID RTR-320 and RTR-320X as a local SCSI storage systems n
Local storage connects to the two SCSI channels at the rear of the workstation and must be striped to provide the needed throughput.
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Example of SCSI connections at the rear of a system
The connections at the rear of the workstation are HD 68-pin connectors. If you plan to use SCSI devices for standalone storage, you must order the supported SCSI expansion cards and cables separately when you order your Avid editing system. For the latest list of supported devices and cables, see your Avid sales representative.
The maximum length of the external SCSI cables must not exceed 16-feet (5 meters). If you connect two MediaDock Ultra320 enclosures (one enclosure on each SCSI channel) you can use a 16-foot (5 meter) SCSI cable on each SCSI channel.
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Storage Options and Drive Striping
Avid typically supports newer drives as they become available. For the latest list of supported drives, see your Avid sales representative.
Avid VideoRAID ST and Avid VideoRAID SRs
For installation procedures and instructions for installing either the Avid VideoRAID ST or the
Avid VideoRAID SR local storage, see the documentation that ships with the Avid VideoRAID
ST or the Avid VideoRAID SR product.
Avid MediaDock Ultra320 Informations
For installation procedures and instructions on switching between single-bus and dual-bus modes, see the documentation that ships with the Avid MediaDock Ultra320.
Avid Shared Storage Environment
Avid shared storage media networks are shared storage and networking solutions for sharing media between multiple workstations. Depending on which environment you have, a specific media network board is installed in your Avid workstation.
• For the latest network boards supported with your shared storage, see the Avid shared storage ReadMe.
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Avid shared storage slot location. Top: location for an Ethernet connection. Bottom: location for a
Fibre Channel connection.
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Storage Options and Drive Striping
Setup and installation instructions for the components ship with the Avid shared storage hardware. For information on installing the Avid network board driver, see the Avid shared storage documentation.
Formatting and Striping Media Drives (Windows)
Disk drives must be configured as Dynamic if you are striping drives.
To configure and stripe drives:
1. Start your system, and log in to an account with administrative privileges.
2. Right-click the My Computer icon, and select Manage.
The Computer Management window opens.
3. Click the Disk Management folder.
For more information on the Computer Management window, click the Help icon in the toolbar of the Computer Management window.
4. Make a drive Dynamic by right-clicking the disk ID section of the disk in the Computer
Management window and selecting Upgrade to Dynamic disk, or Create Dynamic disk, depending upon the status of your disk.
When you select a disk in the Computer Management window, the white section of the disk changes to stripes, showing that the section has been selected.
5. Repeat step 4 for each drive you want to stripe.
6. Right-click one of the Dynamic drives and select Action > New Striped Volume.
7. Follow the instructions in the Create Volume Wizard to finish striping the drives using NTFS format.
Formatting and Striping Media Drives (Macintosh)
To use all the resolutions available in your Avid editing system, use the ATTO ExpressStripe ™ software to stripe drives on the Mac OS X operating system. The ExpressStripe software is installed in the following location:
/Applications/ExpressStripe
The instructions for using the software are in a PDF file, Expressstripe.pdf, that is installed along with the ExpressStripe application.
You must be logged in as an Administrator to stripe drives.
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Do not use the Apple Disk Utility application (in Applications/Utilities) to stripe drives. If you use the Disk Utility application, you will not be able to view the drives on the Mac OS 9 system. Additionally, Avid’s drive filtering feature will not function properly, resulting in poor performance.
You need to be aware of certain considerations if you are using striped drives on both Mac OS X systems, and if you are moving striped drives between Macintosh systems. For more
information, “Moving Striped Drives to Another System (Macintosh Only)” on page 30 .
Moving Striped Drives to Another System (Macintosh Only)
In order to move striped drives to another system, you need to be able to identify the drives that make up a particular striped set.
On Mac OS X, the system does not use the SCSI ID but instead uses its internal diskn name
(where n is the drive number) when creating the striped sets. You can use Avid Storage Manager or ExpressStripe to identify a striped set on Mac OS X.
To use Avid Storage Manager to identify a striped set:
1. Start the Avid Storage Manager application and select View > Volumes.
2. Select the striped volume you wish to move and click Identify.
The system blinks the lights on the front of the drives that make up the volume.
To use ExpressStripe to identify a striped set:
1. Start the ExpressStripe application.
2. In the opening dialog boxes, select Utilities and then select Benchmark.
3. Select the striped volume you want to move and click Start.
The system runs the benchmark test on the volume and shows activity on the front of the drives that make up the volume.
Connecting Cameras, Decks, and Monitors
There are several possible cabling configurations depending on your camera, video deck, and client monitor. The audio and video output signals are available to each output connector at the same time.
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Connecting Cameras, Decks, and Monitors
Connecting Video Devices — Summary
The following illustration and procedure summarize the connections you need to attach an HD
VTR and video monitor. For more information, see the documentation that comes with your peripheral devices.
To connect video devices to the Avid Mojo DX:
1. Connect the SDI Out on the Avid Mojo DX to the HD In on the VTR.
2. Connect the HDMI Out on the Avid Mojo DX to the HDMI In on the video monitor.
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In the Avid Mojo DX workflow for SDI, there is only one input and one output so it can only be
SD or HD. SDI and HDMI are independent outputs and need not match in resolution. SDI and
HDMI output can be SD while the SDI is HD, and vice versa. The output configuration is set in the video output tool in your Avid editing application.
Connecting a Video Deck — Serial Digital Signal
A serial digital video deck connection requires the following:
• Two serial digital cables with BNC connectors at both ends
• A video deck with serial digital inputs and outputs
SERIAL
SDI
IN OUT
SPDF/ADAT
HOST PCIe HDMI OUT REF SYNC AUD CLK OUT IN OUT
IN OUT
CH 1
CH 2
ANALOG AUDIO
Connecting a video deck to the Avid Mojo DX — serial digital signal. Left: SDI IN connector (cabling goes to serial digital output connector on the deck). Right: SDI OUT connector (cabling goes to serial digital input connector on the deck).
To connect a video deck using serial digital signals:
1. Locate one serial digital cable and attach one end of it to the SDI IN on the Avid Mojo DX
(refer to the illustration above).
2. Attach the other end of the serial digital cable to the serial digital output of your video deck.
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3. Locate another serial digital cable and attach it to the SDI OUT on the Avid Mojo DX.
4. Attach the other end of the serial digital cable to the serial digital input of your video deck.
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Make sure you terminate the input signal if your video deck supports passthrough. See the documentation that is provided with your video deck.
Connecting a Client Monitor
To view the video as it passes through the Avid Mojo DX, you might want to connect a client monitor. You can connect a Client monitor to the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Out output on the Avid Mojo DX. The HDMI connection is capable of transmitting uncompressed digital media (video and audio).
Most video decks provide a video output connector. You can connect a monitor to the deck to see the video sent to the Avid Mojo DX or the video the Avid Mojo DX sends to the deck. See the documentation that came with your video deck for more information.
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The video you see in the monitor connected to the deck might not indicate there is a video signal going to the Avid Mojo DX.
Support Output Formats
The following HD formats are supported for Avid Mojo DX:
• 1080i/59.94
• 1080p/29.97 (transmitted as 1080PsF/29.97)
• 1080i/50
This format is marginal on some monitors with a lower limit of 50-Hz for vertical refresh rate. Consult your VGA monitor specification for compliance with 50-Hz vertical refresh.
• 1080p/23.976 (transmitted as 1080PsF)
• 1080p/24 (transmitted as 1080PsF)
• 1080p/25 (marginal - PsF)
• 720p 50
• 720p/59.94
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Regulatory and Safety Notices
Warnings and Cautions
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Never install equipment if it appears damaged.
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Disconnect the power cord before servicing unit.
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Only perform the services explicitly described in this document. For services or procedures not outlined in this document, speak with authorized Avid service personnel.
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Follow all warnings and cautions in the procedures.
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Operate the device within its marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions.
FCC Notice
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 instructions, 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 personal expense. Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Safety Compliance
This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety certification in accordance with the specifications of UL Standards: UL 60950-1, 2nd Ed 2007/IEC
60950-1, 2nd Ed and CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd Ed 2007-03. Avid Inc., has been authorized to apply the appropriate NRTL mark on its compliant equipment.
Canadian ICES-003
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
LED Safety Notices
Avid hardware might contain LED or Laser devices for communication use. These devices are compliant with the requirements for Class 1 LED and Laser Products and are safe in the intended use. In normal operation the output of these laser devices does not exceed the exposure limit of the eye and cannot cause harm.
Standard to which conformity is declared: (Class 1 LED Product per IEC 60825-1:2007)
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the
European Union
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations
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Taiwan EMC Regulations
Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning
Taiwan EMC Regulations
Korean EMC Regulations
Class A Equipment
Japan EMC Regulations
Class A Equipment
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions. VCCI-A
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Index
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Australia EMC regulations
Avid Mojo DX installing the PCIe HIB card
Avid Nitris mounting in a rack
Avid Nitris DX electrical requirements
environmental requirements
site requirements
B
Black burst sync
C
Canadian interference causing equipment regulations
E
Electrical requirements
Avid Nitris DX
Environmental requirements
Avid Nitris DX
F
FCC notice
M
Mounting rack, Avid Nitris
N
New Zealand EMC regulations
R
Rack mounting of Avid Nitris
Regulatory information
S
Safety information
Synchronization capture of audio and video
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Taiwan EMC regulations
U
Uninterruptible power supply
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Key features
- Captures and outputs SD and HD video and audio
- Connects to an Avid editing system via a Host Interface Board
- Captures SD and HD video material in digital format via SDI connectors
- Captures audio in digital SPDIF/ADAT and as SDI embedded audio
- Outputs SD and HD video material in digital format via an SDI connector
- Outputs audio in SPDIF/ADAT format and as SDI embedded audio