Controlling a Video Deck
Avid editing systems provide video deck control through a serial control connector on most decks. You can control a single deck by using an RS-232 to RS-422 serial adapter. An optional RS-232 to RS-422 serial adapter kit is available through Avid.
The optional serial adapter kit that contains the following:
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An RS-232 to RS-422 serial adapter
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Two serial cables; with 9-pin male connectors at both ends
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To connect a single deck to your system:
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Locate the serial adapter kit.
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Attach one end of a 9-pin cable to the end of the serial adapter labeled
RS-232.
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Attach the other end of the 9-pin cable to the serial port on the Avid
editing system (see The following figure) or to the serial connector of
the USB-to-serial adapter.
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When you attach the cable to the serial port on the PC, note if you are
using the COM1 or COM2 serial port. You need to select the port in the
Avid editing application.
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Attach one end of another 9-pin cable to the end of the serial adapter
labeled RS-422.
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Attach the other end of the 9-pin cable to the remote serial port of the
video deck.
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Place the deck in Remote mode before attempting to control the deck using
the software. See the documentation provided with your deck.
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