Document Outline

• Contents
• Introducing the Aurora Edit System
  • Digital News Production Workgroup Layout
  • The Aurora Edit SD and HD Components
    • Workstation
    • Breakout Box
    • Keyboard and Mouse
    • Monitor
    • Software
  • Other Components
  • Storage Options
• Setting Up the Aurora Edit Workstation
  • 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
  • GPI Pin Assignments
• Installing Optional Equipment
  • Installing Video Boards and Breakout Boxes
    • Preparing the Aurora Edit Workstation
    • Installing Boards Into the Aurora Edit Computer
    • Cabling Boards to the Breakout Box
      • Cabling the SDR Board to the Breakout Box
      • Cabling the HDR Board to the Breakout Box
      • Cabling the SDFX/HDFX Board to the Breakout Box
    • Installing the SDR or HDR Board Driver
    • Connecting Audio and Video Cables to the Breakout Box
  • Connecting a Video Tape Recorder
  • Connecting an Audio Mixer
  • Connecting External Controllers to Aurora Edit
    • 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
• Installing Software
  • Installing the Aurora Edit Software
    • Local Storage System
    • Shared Storage System
    • Configuring the Disk Volume
  • Licensing Your Aurora Edit Software
  • Understanding the System Self-Test
    • Running the System Self-Test Manually
    • Troubleshooting the System Self-Test
  • Installing the NewsFTP 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
    • Adding Video Sources to Aurora Edit
      • Setting General Source Options
      • Setting Connections
      • Setting Record Channels
      • Setting Preroll
      • Setting Record Handles
    • Setting Options
      • Setting General Options
      • Configuring Video Settings
      • Setting Output Options
      • Setting Up a Workgroup
      • Setting Up Send Locations
      • Setting Handles
      • Setting Timeline Options
      • Setting Graphics Options
      • Setting Controller Options
      • Setting Aurora Playout Options
  • Setting Security Permissions
    • Setting Initial Shared Volume Permissions
    • Setting High Level Shared Volume Permissions
    • Setting Aurora Edit Root Level Permissions
    • Setting Aurora Edit Bin Permissions
• Installing and Creating SmartBins
  • Understanding SmartBins
    • Transfer SmartBins
    • Shared SmartBins
      • Shared SmartBins on an Open SAN or K2 SAN System
      • Shared SmartBin Folder Synchronization
    • Media Import SmartBins
    • Database Monitoring and Updating
  • Installation Overview
  • Installing the SmartBins Service
  • Running the SmartBins Setup Tool
  • Verifying the DCOM Configuration on Your System
  • Licensing Your SmartBins Software
  • Creating a SmartBin in Aurora Edit
• Workstation Slot Map
  • HP xw8400 Workstation Board Assignment
    • Single-CPU
    • Dual-CPU
  • HP xw9300 Workstation Board Assignment
    • Single-CPU
    • Dual-CPU
• Index