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a Avid Unity™ MediaManager Select Players Version 2.5.15 ReadMe Important Information Avid® recommends that you read all the information in this ReadMe file thoroughly before installing or using any new software release. Important: Search the Avid Knowledge Base for the most up-to-date ReadMe file, which contains the latest information that might have become available after the documentation was published. This document describes compatibility issues with previous releases, hardware and software requirements, supported client information, and summary information on system and memory requirements. This document also lists hardware and software limitations. Overview Use this ReadMe file to supplement the install process described in the Avid Unity MediaManager Installation and Setup Guide for the following Avid MediaManager Select Players: • MediaManager Browser Player • MediaManager ProLog Player • Avid Player n Before you can play media in any of the Players using an ethernet-attached server, you must install the MediaNetwork Ethernet® Attached Client (EAC) software. You do not need the EAC software if you have Fibre Channel attached clients. Contents If You Need Help . 3 Symbols and Conventions . 3 Features Added in v2.5.x . 4 Sending Media to a Playback Device from the ProLog Player . 4 Playing Audio Only in the ProLog Player. 6 Hardware and Software Requirements . 7 Recommended Video Cards . 9 Installation Prerequisites . 9 Supported Avid Unity ISIS Media Network . 10 Supported Avid Unity MediaNetwork. 10 Avid Unity MediaManager v4.5.16. 10 Special Notes . 11 International Character Support. 11 Supported Video and Film Formats. 11 Installing the Software . 12 Documentation Changes . 13 Accessing Online Support . 13 Fixed in v2.5.14 . 13 Fixed in v2.4.13 . 13 Fixed in v2.5.12 . 13 Fixed in v2.5.10 . 14 Fixed in v2.5.9 . 14 Fixed in v2.5.8 . 14 Fixed in v2.5.7 . 14 Fixed in v2.5.5 . 14 Limitations . 15 Technical Support Information . 22 2 If You Need Help If You Need Help If you are having trouble using your Avid Unity MediaManager Select Players: 1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task. It is especially important to check each step of your workflow. 2. Check the Knowledge Base for latest information that became available after the documentation was published. You can find the latest version of the ReadMe file or Release Notes for your product at www.avid.com/readme. 3. Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues. 4. Visit Avid Online Support at www.avid.com/onlineSupport/. Online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Search the 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. Symbols and Conventions ReadMe documents use the following symbols and conventions: Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action n A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions. c A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data. > 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. t This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed. k This symbol represents the Apple or Command key. Press and hold the Command key and another key to perform a keyboard shortcut. Italic font Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables. Courier Bold font 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 k+key or mouse action the mouse action. For example, k+Option+C or Ctrl+drag. 3 Features Added in v2.5.x Features and changes to Avid MediaManager Select Players: • When you install the MediaManager Select Players software, it no longer matters if you are installing the software on an Avid editing system. The type of installation dialog box (either on an editing system or on a non-editing system), was removed from the installation process. • When you perform a Send to Playback, the Transfer Status window now correctly displays transfers to AirSpeed Studio and AirSpeed. • Improves compatibility with other Avid products • Provides support for Avid Unity ISIS™ media network. See “Supported Avid Unity ISIS Media Network” on page 10. • The name of the ProLog Send to Playback option located in the Create User window and Edit User window is now named Send to Playback. • The Send to Playback Device command is available from the Avid ProLog Player. For information about this feature, see “Sending Media to a Playback Device from the ProLog Player” on page 4. • In the Avid ProLog Player, the Aspect Ratio button was removed from the default control buttons that appear below the viewer. You can now access the Aspect Ratio command from the shortcut menu. • You can restrict playing video in the Avid ProLog Player. This lets you play just the audio. See “Playing Audio Only in the ProLog Player” on page 6. • In an MXF/AAF workgroup, you can add locators to sequences in the Avid ProLog Player. Sending Media to a Playback Device from the ProLog Player The Avid ProLog Player includes the ability to send media directly to a playback device. Previously, you used an Avid editing system to send media to playback devices, preventing the Avid editor from editing. You must have the Avid Unity TransferManager Client software installed on your MediaManager server. The playback device must be included in the TransferManager Client Configuration. For information about adding playback devices to the TransferManager Client, see the Avid Unity TransferManager v2.9.19 Release Notes. 4 Features Added in v2.5.x To send a clip or sequence to a playback device from the ProLog Player: 1. Make sure the playback device is configured in your workgroup. See the Avid Unity TransferManager v2.9.19. Release Notes. 2. Make sure the MediaManager user account is configured for playback in the ProLog Player by doing the following: a. Log in to MediaManager as an Administrator. b. Click Administrator in the mode selector. c. Right-click the user name and select Edit User. d. In the Edit User window, select the following options: - Additional Capabilities - Select List Creator - Send to Playback e. Click Save. 3. Load a clip or sequence into the ProLog Player. n Make sure the Avid editing application renders all effects in the sequence before loading the sequence into the ProLog Player. 4. Mark IN and OUT points. 5. Click the SendToPlayback Device button and select an available playback device from the list. SendToPlayback Device button The Sent to Playback dialog box opens. 6. Type a Tape ID name. n Do not use the characters /\:*?”<>| or leading spaces, trailing spaces, or trailing periods when typing the Tape ID name. 5 7. (Option) You can set the sequence or clip to a high priority by selecting the PWT (Play While Transfer) option. The transfer is given priority over any other transfers in process, including transfer types, ingest, workgroup, DET Push and DET Pull, and other SendToPlayback transfers. n You should limit the use of this option because only one PWT can be initiated at a time. The PWT option is not supported with AirSpeed® playback. 8. (Option) If you want to overwrite an existing tape ID, select the Overwrite option. c Only select Overwrite if you are sure you want to overwrite the previous tape ID name. 9. Click OK. A window opens indicating the Playback was successfully submitted. 10. (Option) Click Launch TransferManager Status to open the TransferManager Status window. n Your workgroup configuration must include a TransferManager server to display the status of the playback transfer. Playing Audio Only in the ProLog Player You can configure the MediaManager to play only the audio of clips or sequences in the ProLog Player. When you play a clip, the viewer displays black while the audio is playing. A single frame displays in the viewer when you stop playing the clip. To play audio only in the ProLog Player: 1. Log in to MediaManager as an Administrator. 2. Click Administrator in the mode selector. 3. Right-click the user name and select Edit User. 4. In the Edit User window, select the following options: - Additional Capabilities - Audio Only Capability 5. Click Save. 6 Hardware and Software Requirements Hardware and Software Requirements The following sections describe hardware and operating system requirements for Avid MediaManager Select Players. For information on installing the software, see the Avid Unity MediaManager Installation and Setup Guide. The Browser Player and ProLog Player support clients on systems with the following operating systems: •Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4 The Avid Player supports clients on systems with the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4 • Macintosh® OS X (v10.3.8) 7 The following table lists the hardware requirements for the Avid MediaManager Select Players. Hardware Requirements for the MediaManager Select Players Hardware Description Platform Dual 2.8 GHz computera 800-MHz Pentium® III computer 800 MHz G4 or G5 Macintosh (Avid Player only)b System memory - RAM (Windows) 256 MB minimum; 2.0 GBa is recommended (Macintosh) 256 MB minimum; 512 MB is recommended Video card (Windows) Video card capable of supporting hardware overlays, such as Matrox® G series and NVIDIAc (Macintosh) Apple supported video cardb Monitors 1024 x 768, 17-inch minimum Network Ethernet Shared storage PortServer Pro, switched 100BASE-T minimum; 1000BASE-T recommended for connection to Avid Unity MediaNetwork or LANshare Avid Unity ISIS media network requires 1000BASE-T.