Avid Xpress™ for the Macintosh® Operating System Release 2.5 Release Notes
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a Avid Xpress™ for the Macintosh® Operating System Release 2.5 Release Notes These release notes describe compatibility issues with previous releases, hardware and software requirements, software installation instructions, and summary information on system and memory requirements. This document also lists fixed bugs and known remain- ing bugs or limitations. n If you are upgrading to Release 2.5, read about important changes to the soft- ware and hardware described in “Upgrades: Application Key (Dongle) Updater” on page 41. c Only Mac® OS 8.5.1 is supported at this time. If you do not have it on your system, you must install it. A copy of Mac OS 8.5.1 is included with your Avid Xpress system. For instructions on unin- stalling or installing the operating system, see your Apple® documentation. Contents Symbols and Conventions . 4 New Features in Release 2.5 . 5 Audio . 5 Digitizing . 5 Effects . 6 Import and Export . 7 Media Management . 7 Output . 8 FilmScribe . 8 Part 0130-03047-01 Rev. A 2 Release 2.5 Release Notes Status of Effects in Avid Xpress Release 2.5 . 9 Hardware Changes. 19 Hardware and Software Requirements . 20 The Macintosh Operating System . 20 Ethernet Network . 21 Built-in RAM . 21 Changing the Memory Allocated to the Application. 23 Troubleshooting Memory Allocation Problems . 25 Required Libraries and Extensions . 26 PCI Peripheral Board Revision History . 29 Using the Avid System Test . 30 Verifying the Macintosh Operating System Version. 30 Obtaining the Macintosh Operating System . 31 Guidelines for Installing the Macintosh Operating System . 32 Guidelines for the Japanese Macintosh OS 8.5.1. 32 Apple System Profiler . 32 Choosing the Avid Drive and Restarting. 33 Compatibility with Prior Releases . 33 Moving to Avid Xpress Release 2.5 for Macintosh. 33 Installing the Avid Xpress System Software. 35 Checking Virtual Memory and Cache Size . 35 Disabling Hard Disk Sleep Mode . 36 Preliminary Information. 36 Installation Procedure . 37 Custom Installations . 40 Upgrades: Application Key (Dongle) Updater . 41 Disabling the ATI Driver Update File. 42 Running Updaters . 43 Test Patterns . 43 Avid Software Utilities. 44 Avid QuickTime Codec for Windows NT Version 9.0. 45 Special Notes . 46 Warning Regarding Your Application Key . 46 Part 0130-03047-01 Rev. A Release 2.5 Release Notes 3 Striping Fibre Channel Drives . 46 Striping Single-Channel Drives . 47 Documentation Changes . 51 Avid Xpress Getting Started Guide . 51 AVIDdrive Utility 2 . 51 Avid StorEx . 52 AvidNet Settings Removed. 53 Rebuilding Media Database . 54 Avid Xpress Help . 54 Avid Xpress Release 2.5 Online Publications CD-ROM . 54 Limitations . 55 Limitations When Using Consumer Decks or Decks Without Time-Base Correctors . 55 Digitizing from Unstable Time-Base Sources. 55 Green Line In VHS Video . 56 Changes to the Timing of Video Signals . 56 Simultaneous Output Modes . 58 Genlock Timing Adjustments. 58 Operation of the Green Video Sync Light on the Meridien I/O Box . 59 Black Levels When Outputting SDI from NTSC Input . 59 Fixed Bugs in Release 2.5 . 61 Audio . 61 Bins . 61 Digitizing . 61 Effects . 62 Hardware Related . 62 Import and Export . 62 Media Tool. 63 Timeline . 63 Titles . 63 Known Bugs . 64 Audio . 64 Part 0130-03047-01 Rev. A 4 Release 2.5 Release Notes Compatibility . 64 Consolidate . 66 Digitizing . 66 Edit. 66 Effects . 67 Help System . 67 Import and Export . 68 Monitors . 69 Output . 69 Play . 70 Titles. 70 Utilities . 71 Symbols and Conventions These release notes use the following special symbols and conven- tions: Look here in the margin In the margin you will find tips that help you perform tasks more eas- for tips. ily and efficiently. ✔ A check mark indicates a bug that has been fixed. ✘ An X indicates a known bug or limitation. Where appropriate, a workaround is provided. 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. Symbols and Conventions Part 0130-03047-01 Rev. A Release 2.5 Release Notes 5 New Features in Release 2.5 The following sections describe some of the new features available with this release. For information and steps on how to.