Document Outline

• Introducing the Aurora Edit System
  • The Aurora Edit SD and HD Components
    • Workstation
    • Breakout Box
    • Keyboard and Mouse
    • Monitor
    • Software
  • Aurora Edit LT
  • Comparing the Aurora Edit Products
  • Other Components
  • Storage Options
  • Digital News Production Workgroup Layout
• Setting Up the Hardware
  • Site Requirements
    • Power Requirements
    • Synchronization Requirements
    • Environmental Requirements
    • Networking Requirements
      • Fibre Channel
      • Ethernet Switch
  • Cabling Guidelines
  • Connecting System Cables
    • Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
    • Connecting the Workstation Monitor
    • Connecting the Power Cable
  • Connecting Network Cables
    • Ethernet Connection
    • Fibre Channel Connection
  • Connecting a Video Tape Recorder
  • Connecting Audio and Video Cables to the Breakout Box
  • Connecting an Audio Mixer
• Installing Aurora Edit Video Boards and Breakout Boxes (Optional)
  • SDR and HDR Board and Breakout Box Installation Procedure
    • Preparing the Aurora Edit Workstation
    • Installing SDR and HDR Boards Into the Computer
      • Cabling the SDR Board to the SDR Breakout Box
      • Cabling the HDR Board to the HDR Breakout Box
  • Installing the SDR or HDR Board Driver and Control Panel
    • Installing the SDR or HDR Driver
• Connecting External Controllers to Aurora Edit
  • Introducing the External Controllers
  • Connecting an External Controller to the Aurora Edit Workstation
    • Connecting the Jog/Shuttle Controller
    • Connecting the Motorized Fader or the Effects Controller
  • Verifying the COM Port
  • Assigning a COM Port for the Controller
• Turning On the Aurora Edit Workstation
  • Powering Up the System
  • Understanding the System Self-Test
    • Running the System Self-Test Manually
    • Troubleshooting the System Self-Test
• Installing Software
  • Installing the Aurora Edit Software
    • Local Storage System
    • Shared Storage System
    • Configuring the Disk Volume
  • Obtaining a Software License Number
  • Launching Aurora Edit Applications
• SmartBins
  • Understanding SmartBins
    • Updating the Databases
    • Types of SmartBins
  • Transfer SmartBins
    • Step 1: Mount the NAS Volume for Transfer SmartBins
    • Step 2: Install the Software for Transfer SmartBins
      • Install the SmartBins Service for Transfer SmartBins
      • Run the SmartBins Setup Tool for Transfer SmartBins
      • Verify the DCOM Configuration on Your System
    • Step 3: Obtain a Software License Number for Transfer SmartBins
    • Step 4: Create a Transfer SmartBin in Aurora Edit
  • Shared SmartBins
    • Shared SmartBins on an Open SAN or K2 SAN System
    • Shared SmartBin Folder Synchronization
    • Step 1: Mount the drives for Shared SmartBins
    • Step 2: Install the Software for a Shared SmartBins
      • Install GVG_MLib Software (for a K2 System)
      • Install Profile Software (for an Open SAN System)
      • Install the SmartBins Service for Shared SmartBins
      • Run the SmartBins Setup Tool for Shared SmartBins
    • Step 3: Create Shared SmartBins in Aurora Edit
  • Media Import SmartBins
    • Step 1: Map the Network Drive for Media Import SmartBins
    • Step 2: Install the Media Import SmartBins software
      • Install the SmartBins Service for Media Import SmartBins
      • Run the SmartBins Setup Tool for Shared SmartBins
    • Step 3: Obtain a Software License Number for Media Import SmartBins
    • Step 4: Create a Media Import SmartBin in Aurora Edit
• Installing the Aurora FTP Service
• Configuring Your System
  • Setting Up the Host Table
  • Setting Up Media Files for Sharing
  • Setting Up Your Bins
  • Creating a New Bin
• Configuring Aurora Edit Options
  • Default Configuration Settings
  • Adding Video Sources to Aurora Edit
    • Setting General Source Options
    • Setting Connections
    • Setting Record Channels
    • Setting Preroll
    • Setting Record Handles
    • Setting Up a Workgroup
    • Setting Up Send Locations
    • Setting Handles
    • Setting Timeline Options
    • Setting Graphics Options
    • Setting Controller Options
    • Setting Aurora Playout Options
• Pin Assignments
• Field Replaceable Parts
• Index