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CHAPTER

3 Installing the HDX-SDI Hardware

OVERVIEW

Here’s an overview for installing the HDX-SDI:

Precautions before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing the PCI card adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing the ExpressCard adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connect the HDX-SDI to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power-up/power-down sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connect video inputs and outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Example HDX-SDI video connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connect audio inputs and outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Example HDX-SDI audio connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Video sync connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Time code connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

RS-422 machine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Syncing digital audio devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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 host adapter in its

antistatic bag until you are ready to install it.

■ When you are ready to begin installation, have

the PCIe adapter, 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 PCI 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 CARD ADAPTER

If you have a PCI Express card for the HDX-SDI,

install it as follows:

1 Switch 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 slot.

4 Remove the slot cover, if necessary.

5 Before removing the HDX-SDI PCI 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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