Sonic DVD Creator

Basic Proong User Guide
2000 Sonic Solutions. All rights reserved. Sonic DVD Creator Proong Guide - Sonic Part Number 420583 Rev A (7/2000) This manual, as well as the software described in it, is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Sonic Solutions. Sonic Solutions assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book. Except as permitted by such license, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Sonic Solutions. SONIC SOLUTIONS, INC. ("SONIC") MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE APPLE SOFTWARE. SONIC DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SONIC SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS, OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SONIC SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT WILL SONIC, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BY LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE APPLE SOFTWARE EVEN IF SONIC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Sonic, Sonic Solutions, the Sonic logo, sonic.com, AuthorScript, AutoCadence, AutoSonic, cDVD, ConstantQ, DVD Fusion, DVD Ready, DVDit!, dvdit.com, DVD Producer, DVD Studio, eDVD, First in DVD, hDVD, High-Density Audio, MyDVD, OneClick DVD, PrePlay, sDVD, SonicCare, SonicClarity, SonicStudio, SonicStudio HD, Streaming DVD, The Business of DVD, The Easiest Way to Publish on DVD, The Smartest Way to Publish on DVD, TimeTwist, Varispeed and Where DVD Meets the Internet are trademarks of Sonic Solutions. NoNoise and DVD Creator are registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions. Dolby Digital is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Dolby Laboratories encourages use of the Dolby Digital trademark to identify soundtracks that are encoded in Dolby Digital. This is an effective way to inform listeners of the soundtrack format, and the use of a standard logo promotes easy recognition in the marketplace. However, like any trademark, the Dolby Digital logo may not be used without permission. Dolby Laboratories therefore provides a standard trademark license agreement for companies who wish to use Dolby trademarks. This agreement should be signed by the company that owns the program material being produced. Recording studios or production facilities which provide audio production or encoding services for outside clients generally do not require a trademark license. If you would like more information on obtaining a Dolby trademark license, please contact Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Information on trademark licensing plus instructions for using the Dolby Digital trademark and marking audio formats can also be found online at http://www.dolby.com. Dolby Digital Surround Audio systems manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Apple, the Apple logo, Finder, Macintosh, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. All other company or product names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Written and designed at Sonic Solutions, 101 Rowland Way, Novato, CA. 94945, USA

Contents

WELCOME TO DVD CREATOR BASIC PROOFING Audience. Related User Documentation. Before You Begin. Sonic on the Web. iii iv iv iv
USING SONIC DVD PLAYER Opening Player.2 Auto Calibration.5 Proofing Encoded Files.6 Proofing a Project.9 Playing DVDs.10 Regional Coding.10 Regional Coding for the DVD Drive 11 Configuring Sonic DVD Player.13 Video Configuration.13 Using Sonic DVD Player with Multiple Monitors 15 Other Player Preferences.16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to DVD Creator Basic Proong
Welcome to DVD Creator Basic Proong from Sonic Solutions! DVD Creator Basic Proong allows you to play back encoded assets and proof projects before writing them to disc. The Sonic DVD Players on-screen control mimics a home viewers DVD player so you can experience the nal title just as a home viewer would.

Au d i e n c e

This guide is intended for use by media developers and video professionals who use DVD Creator Basic Proong as their nal production proong tool. You should be familiar with basic computer terms, such as click, drag, and highlight. We also assume that you understand the basics of how to maneuver through the Macintosh interface. If not, please review the tutorials provided by Apple.
Re l a t e d U s e r D o c u m e ntation
Please refer to the following documentation for further information: Creator Basic Proong Installation Guide
Be f o r e Yo u B e g i n
Before you start using DVD Creator Basic Proong, be sure you have done the following: Make certain that the DVD Creator hardware and software is installed and congured correctly (refer to the DVD Creator Installation Guide). Record the serial number of your Sonic DVD Decoder board in the space provided in the DVD Creator Basic Proong Installation Guide. Sonic Technical Support will need this information should you require assistance with your new system.

So n i c o n t h e We b

Visit Sonics home page (www.sonic.com) for the latest product tips and tricks, support information and software downloads.

Using Sonic DVD Player

This User Guide shows you how to: Open Sonic DVD Player Use the on-screen control Proof encoded assets Proof a project Play back DVD discs Congure Sonic DVD Player for your system setup

Op e n i n g P l a y e r

To open Player: 1 Double-click the Sonic DVD Player icon in the DVD Creator Basic Proong folder. Sonic DVD Players control panel appears. To use the control: Sonic DVD Players control panel mimics a DVD player control and allows you to navigate through a project exactly as you would through a completed DVD disc. Sonic DVD Player presents a slightly different interface depending on whether you are playing a DVD disc or formatted project, an MPEG le, or some other source such as an audio CD.

DVD Control Panel Display window
Player function buttons Player controls Keypad DVD navigation buttons

Non-DVD Control Panel

Display window

Player function buttons

Player controls

OPENING PLAYER

Player Function Buttons Open Preferences Display chapter, title and time on the video window Switch between computer monitor and connected TV monitor Minimize control panelonly the player controls are displayed Display more functions Mute Brightness control Color control Capture snapshot of playing video (saved as a SimpleText le)

Open le

Volume control

Contrast control

Slow motion
Segment playclick once to set start of segment, click again to set end. Player will loop the segment until you click this button again.
DVD Navigation Buttons Menu selector displays main menu
Language soundtrack selector (for multilanguage titles) Camera angle selector (for multi-angle titles)
Title selector displays title menu Menu up Menu right
Subtitle track selector Menu left Menu down Enter

Player Controls DVD:

Slider control Open Keypad window

Play/ Pause

Eject disc

Rewind

Fast forward
Previous Next track track

Loop on/off

Non-DVD:
Play modeclick to select All, Random, or Playlist

Keypad

Close window Click numbers to enter selection
Execute selection Previous menu

Backspace

Click to switch between Title and Menu keypad

Display Window

Current track and chapter Program type

Aspect ratio

Sound level
Play mode (items displayed depend on the program type)

Auto Calibration

The rst time you launch Sonic DVD Player and try to play an MPEG or DVD le, you are prompted to run the Auto Calibration procedure. This also happens the rst time you change your monitor to a new resolution or color depth. When you select a le and click the Play button, a warning message appears. Click Start; Sonic DVD Player performs the calibration automatically, then starts playing the le. You can also force Sonic DVD Player to recalibrate at any timesee Video Conguration on page 13 for details.
Pro o n g E n c o d e d F i l e s
You can play assets you have encoded using Transcoder or MPEG Encoder to check the quality before you use them in a project. To play an encoded le: Launch Sonic DVD Player. Choose File > Open File or click the Open File button, navigate to the le you want to play and click Choose. Click the Play button to start playing the le. For video assets: To view full-screen video, choose Sizes > Full Screen ( -4) To view the image on a connected TV monitor, click the TV/PC Monitor switch. To create a playlist of les: Rather than select each le individually, you can use Sonic DVD Players playlist feature to select all your encoded les. 1 Choose Edit > Preferences. In the Preferences window, click the Playlist tab. In the Volume list, click the drive where the encoded les are stored.

PROOFING ENCODED FILES

Sonic DVD Player searches the drive and lists all the playable les it nds in the Title List.

Click Playlist

All playable les on the volume are listed
Choose a Volume Drag individual les to the Play List (or click Add All)
Drag le names into the Play List to add them to the list. Or click Add All to move all the les into the Play List. (To remove a le, drag it back to the Title Listor click Remove All to remove all the les from the list.) Click OK to close the Preferences window.
In Sonic DVD Player, click the Play Mode button until PLAYLIST is highlighted in the display window.
Click until PLAYLIST is highlighted
Click the Play button to begin playing the selected les. Sonic DVD Player plays the les in the order they appear in the playlist.
Note: The playlist is not deleted when you close Sonic DVD Player. You must remove the les from the playlist if you do not want to keep them.
To remove the les from the playlist: 1 Choose Edit > Preferences. In the Preferences window, click the Playlist tab. Click Remove All, then click OK.

PROOFING A PROJECT

Pro o n g a P r o j e c t
When you format a project, all the presentation and navigation elements are multiplexed together into the le structure required for DVD. When you play the formatted project, you are viewing an exact duplicate of what will be on the DVD disc. This should be done as a nal check before burning the project to disc or building a disc image le. To proof a project: 1 Format your project using the Format application. Do not select Write DVD Disc. In Sonic DVD Player, choose File > Open File or click the Open File button. Navigate to the DVDVolume folder that was created when you formatted the project, open the VIDEO_TS folder, and choose the le named VIDEO_TS.IFO. Click the Play button to begin testing: To view full-screen video, choose Sizes > Full Screen ( -4) To view the image on a connected TV monitor, click the TV/PC Monitor switch.

Pl a y i n g D V D s

Sonic DVD Player can also be used to play back DVDs, as well as audio CDs and MPEG material from CD-ROMs. To play a DVD: Insert the disc into the DVD drive. Launch Sonic DVD Player. Player recognizes the disc and displays information about it in the Display window. Click the Play button to start playing the disc.

Regional Coding

The DVD standard requires DVD publishers to specify which regions of the world their discs can be played. The rst time you play a DVD disc, you must specify your region before Sonic DVD Player will start playing the disc. 1 If your region is not already set, a warning message appears when you click the Play button. Click Yes to open your DVD Region Preferences.

PLAYING DVDS

Click your location on the map, then click Change.
Click to select a region.
Click Change to set the new region
A conrmation message appears. Click OK to set the region, then click OK to close the Preferences window. Caution! The region can be set only ve times. After the fth time you will not be able to set the region again.
REGIONAL CODING FOR THE DVD DRIVE Some newer DVD drives require you to set the region for the drive itself. If you try to play a DVD disc that is not enabled for all regions and the drives region has not been set, you will get an error message saying that the disc is unreadable and asking if you want to initialize it. To set the DVD drives region: 1 In Sonic DVD Player, choose Edit > Preferences or click the Preferences button. In the Preferences window, click the DVD Region tab.
Choose your DVD drive from the Choose your Region for list. Click your region on the map, then click Change. Click OK in the conrmation dialog, then click OK again to close the Preferences window.
Note: After you set the drives region, you can only change the region again if you have a DVD for the new region inserted in the drive. For example, to change the drive from region 1 (North America) to region 2 (Europe), insert a region 2 DVD in the drive before opening the Preferences window. The limit of ve region changes also applies to the DVD drive.
CONFIGURING SONIC DVD PLAYER
Co n g u r i n g S o n i c D V D P layer
To congure Sonic DVD Player for your system setup: 1 Choose Edit > Preferences or click the Preferences button. The preferences window opens. Click the tabs to move between the different sets of options and change them as required. See Other Player Preferences on page 16 for details. When you have nished, click OK to close the Preferences window.

Video Conguration

Sonic DVD Players video conguration tools allow you to ne-tune your video setup. Normally you just need to run Auto Calibration to get a perfect setup. You can also adjust the video borders manually, if necessary. To force Player to recalibrate the video monitor: In the Preferences window, click the Settings tab. Click Congure. The Conguration dialog appears.

Click Adjust border to adjust the video border manually
Click Auto calibration to force Sonic DVD Player to recalibrate
Click Auto Calibration to run the calibration procedure. If you still see a colored border around the video, try adjusting the video borders. To adjust video borders manually:
In the Conguration dialog, click Adjust Border. A dialog window appears.
Click the control arrows to move the black rectangle
The top black rectangle should cover the lower colored rectangle completely Use to ne-tune the horizontal movement of the black rectangle
Click to decrease black rectangles width
Click to increase black rectangles width
If the video image on the computer screen jitters, adjust this setting to stabilize it.
Click the control buttons to move the overlay rectangle so that it lines up exactly with the top and left edges of the colored rectangle underneath. Tip: Hold down the Shift key while clicking the control buttons to increase the movement by 10 times.
Click the increase and decrease buttons to change the overlay rectangles width to match the colored rectangle exactly. If the video image on the computer monitor jitters, adjust the Stability setting until the jitter disappears. Click OK when done.
USING SONIC DVD PLAYER WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS If you have more than one monitor connected to your Macintosh, you must tell Sonic DVD Player which monitor is connected to the Sonic DVD Decoder card. In Sonic DVD Player, choose Edit > Preferences. Click the Settings tab, then click Congure. Choose Select Screen from the Advanced list. A dialog window appears. Select the monitor that is connected to the Sonic DVD Decoder card and click OK.

Other Player Preferences

S e ttin g s Tab P aramete rs
Parameter Controller on Top ToolTips Keep Aspect Ratio Dim Other Screens in FullScreen Mode CD/DVD Drive Autoplay Audio Output Denition Recommended Setting On On On Depends on setup
When enabled, the controller is always in front of the video window. Enables pop-up tool tips that show the function of each Player button Maintains the correct aspect ratio when resizing the video window. If you have another monitor attached to your Mac, this option dims that monitor when you switch to fullscreen mode. Select your preferred drive if you have more than one drive connected. When enabled, Player starts playing a le or DVD as soon as it is selected or inserted in the drive. Species the audio output type and where the output is directed (analog through the Mac speaker or stereo minijack, or AC3, DTS or PCM digital through the S/PDIF output) When enabled, Player plays PAL video on NTSC monitors and NTSC video on PAL monitors properly, by scaling the video to maintain a 1:1 output ratio. Species the video format.

Depends on setup Depends on setup Depends on setup

TV 1:1 Ratio

TV Standard

Depends on setup

D VD Tab P arameters
Parameter Rating Control Default Language Preferred Display Mode Denition Recommended Setting
Use the radio buttons to check your movies parental rating levels. Species your preferred language for multi-language titles. Species how widescreen movies are displayedwide, pan & scan, or letterbox.

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Sonic DVD Creator

Installation Guide
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1999 Sonic Solutions. All rights reserved. Sonic DVD Creator Installation Guide - Sonic Part Number 800114 Rev E (12/99) This manual, as well as the software described in it, is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Sonic Solutions. Sonic Solutions assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book. Except as permitted by such license, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Sonic Solutions. SONIC SOLUTIONS, INC. ("SONIC") MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE APPLE SOFTWARE. SONIC DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SONIC SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS, OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SONIC SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT WILL SONIC, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BY LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE APPLE SOFTWARE EVEN IF SONIC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Sonic, Sonic Solutions, the Sonic logo, SonicStudio, Sonic DVD Creator, DVD Ready, Constant Q and High-Density Audio are trademarks of Sonic Solutions. NoNOISE is a registered trademark of Sonic Solutions. Dolby Digital is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.Dolby Laboratories encourages use of the Dolby Digital trademark to identify soundtracks that are encoded in Dolby Digital. This is an effective way to inform listeners of the soundtrack format, and the use of a standard logo promotes easy recognition in the marketplace. However, like any trademark, the Dolby Digital logo may not be used without permission. Dolby Laboratories therefore provides a standard trademark license agreement for companies who wish to use Dolby trademarks. This agreement should be signed by the company that owns the program material being produced. Recording studios or production facilities which provide audio production or encoding services for outside clients generally do not require a trademark license. If you would like more information on obtaining a Dolby trademark license, please contact Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Information on trademark licensing plus instructions for using the Dolby Digital trademark and marking audio formats can also be found online at http://www.dolby.com. Apple, the Apple logo, Finder, Macintosh and Quicktime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Acrobat and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. All other company or product names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Written and designed at Sonic Solutions, 101 Rowland Way, Novato, CA. 94945, USA
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Contents

WELCOME TO SONIC DVD CREATOR Audience.v Related User Documentation. vi How to Reach Technical Support. vi Activating the Sonic Key File.vii Retrieving Your Activator Code.vii Activating Your Keyfile. ix 1 DVD-5400 HARDWARE INSTALLATION DVD-5400 Installation Quick Start. 1-2 Whats Included with the DVD-5400 System. 1-3 System Requirements. 1-4 Installing the Hardware. 1-5 Installing the PCI Bridge Card in the Macintosh. 1-5 About SCSI Accelerator Cards. 1-7 Connecting the Media Drive to the Macintosh. 1-7 Installing the Cards in the Expansion Chassis. 1-9 Connecting the Expansion Chassis to the Macintosh. 1-13 Connecting the AV Processor to the AV I/O. 1-14
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Connecting the AV I/O to the Sonic Audio I/O. Connecting the High-Density Audio I/O. Connecting Timecode and Machine Control. Where To Go Next. 2 DVD-5300 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

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Welcome to Sonic DVD Creator
Welcome to DVD Creator from Sonic Solutions! DVD Creator is the only DVD production system designed as a completely integrated workgroup for creative, streamlined DVD production. With authoring, video and audio encoding, nal product proong, and disc formatting all on a single platform, Sonic DVD Creator gives you everything you need to take a project from initial concept to nal disc image.

Audience

This manual is intended for use by post-production companies, multimedia developers and corporate video professionals who use DVD Creator as their complete premastering solution for preparing, encoding, authoring and formatting content for DVD. You should be familiar with basic computer terms such as click, drag, highlight, etc. We also assume that you understand the basics of how to maneuver through the Mac OS interface; if not, please review the tutorials provided by Apple.
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Re l a t e d U s e r D o c u m e n tation
This guide focuses on installation and maintenance. Please refer to the following documentation for operational information: Sonic DVD Creator User Guide Sonic DVD Creator Tutorial
H o w t o R e a c h Te c h n i cal S uppor t
You will receive software technical support from Sonic Solutions for 90 days at no charge. If you wish to continue receiving support or additional technical assistance, please be sure to purchase a SonicCare technical support contract for your system (a representative will contact you before the 90-day period is up). Sonic Solutions Customer Support center is available from 6:00 AM 6:00 PM PST via phone, fax or email: Telephone: 415.893.7000 or 888.SONIC.97 (1.888.766.4297) Fax: 415.893.8008 Email: dvdsupport@sonic.com Please have the following information before contacting customer support: Software version (select the application icon and type COMMAND + I or look on the CD-ROM label) Board Serial Numbers - look on the board for the sticker and write the serial numbers below: MPEG-2 Encoder: AV Processor: HDSP Processor:
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ACTIVATING THE SONIC KEY FILE
A c t i v a t i n g t h e S o n i c K ey File

Note: For the latest information regarding supported peripherals and SCSI cards, please visit Sonics web site at www.sonic.com.
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INSTALLING THE HARDWARE

I n s t a l l i n g t h e H a r d w ar e
This section contains some grounding precautions and hardware installation instructions. Before making any connections, shut down your Macintosh and any peripheral equipment that is already connected to it. Never connect or disconnect components when the power is on unless you are certain that they are hot-swapable. Use only 3-pin, grounded AC outlets and, if in doubt, test them before using to ascertain that they are properly wired. Never use ground-lifting adapters to defeat the earth ground connection; this can result in a hazardous condition. Use surge-protected outlets to prevent damage from power surges. Where possible, connect all components to the same AC circuit; this will minimize the possiblity of ground voltage differentials. Handle circuit cards by the edges only, and use the static protection wrist band (included) to avoid damaging sensitive components.
Installing the PCI Bridge Card in the Macintosh
To install the PCI Bridge card, you will need: A #2 Phillips screwdriver The Power Macintosh CPU The PCI Bridge card The static protection wristband
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Note: For clarity, the video card and the SCSI card are not pictured.

Figure 1-2

Macintosh PCI Bridge Card Installation
To install the PCI Bridge card: Make certain that the Macintosh power is off. Disconnect the power cord. Put on the static protection wrist band and attach the wire to a grounded terminal. Open the Macintosh CPU (refer to the instructions that came with your computer) and locate the PCI expansion slots. Remove the screw that secures the access cover for slot 1. Remove the access cover and set it aside. Unpack the PCI Bridge card from its static-proof bag. Handle the card by its edges: dont touch the gold connector ngers or on-board components. Align the cards connector ngers with the PCI slot and press down until the card is seated. Reinstall the screw to hold the card in place.

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About SCSI Accelerator Cards
Your SCSI accelerator card should be installed in slot 3 (next to the graphics card). If it is not, carefully remove it and transfer it to slot 3. Refer to the manufacturers documentation for information on connecting and using your SCSI accelerator.
Note: After you close the computer, reconnect its power cord before continuing the installation. This will ensure that the computer is safely grounded, and thus prevent damage from differing ground potentials or stray electrostatic charges.
Connecting the Media Drive to the Macintosh
To connect the external Media Drive to the Macintosh, you will need: The Power Macintosh CPU A Macintosh SCSI cable (the type of connector depends on the type of Media Drive) A SCSI terminator The Media Drive (see www.sonic.com for a list of supported drives) To connect the Media Drive to the Macintosh: 1 Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector located on the back of your Media Drive, as shown in Figure 1-3.
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Connect the other end of the SCSI connector to the SCSI card in your computer.

Figure 1-3 3

Connect the terminator to the unused SCSI connector on the Media Drive.
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Installing the Cards in the Expansion Chassis
To install the cards in the Expansion Chassis, you will need: A #2 Phillips screwdriver The Expansion Chassis The AV Processor card The MPEG-2 Video Encoder card The HDSP Processor card The Video Bus ribbon cable The static protection wristband
Note: If youve not already done so, write down the serial numbers for the AV Processor, MPEG-2 Video Encoder and HDSP Processor cards in the spaces provided on page viii of this manual. Youll need these numbers if you require technical support.
To install the PCI cards: 1 Remove the screws that secure the top panel of the Expansion Chassis. Set the screws and the top panel aside. Remove the port access covers for slots 1 through 3. Put on the static protection wrist band and attach the wire to a grounded terminal. Remove the PCI cards one by one from their static-proof bag as you install them. Handle the cards by their edges: dont touch the gold connector ngers or on-board components.
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Install the cards in the Expansion Chassis as shown in Figure 1-4.
HDSP Processor (Slot 1) AV Processor (Slot 2) MPEG-2 Video Encoder (Slot 3)

Figure 1-4 6

Expansion Chassis Card Installation
For each card, align the connector ngers with the slot and press down until the card is seated. Install the screw in the port access panel to hold the card in place.
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Connect the MPEG-2 Video Encoder to the AV Processor with the video bus ribbon cable as shown in Figure 1-5.

Figure 3-6

To connect timecode and machine control: 1 Attach one end of the DB-9 cable to the Machine Control connector on the rear of the AV I/O as shown in Figure 3-6. Connect the other end of the cable to the machine control port on the video deck. Optionally, if your video deck cannot transmit timecode through the machine control port, use an XLR-type cable and suitable adapter (if necessary) to connect the decks LTC output to the AV I/O Timecode input.
See Chapter 5 for instructions on connecting third-party peripheral hardware such as the video monitor and tape deck. See Chapter 6 for instructions on installing the software.
DVD-5100/5150 Installation
This chapter describes how to install the hardware for the Sonic DVD Authoring Workstation (DVD-5100) and DVD Encoding Workstation (DVD5150).

Figure 4-1

The Sonic DVD Authoring Workstation or DVD Encoding Workstation
DVD-5100/5150 INSTALLATION
D VD - / I n s t a l lation Q uick S tar t
For detailed instructions, see Installing the Hardware on page 4-5
Install the card(s) in the Macintosh*

Connect the AV I/O

Install and configure the software
WHATS INCLUDED WITH THE DVD-5100/5150 SYSTEMS
W h a t s I n c l u d e d w i t h the D V D - 5100/5150 S ystems
The DVD-5100/5150 systems come with the following hardware:
MPEG-2 Video Encoder (DVD-5150 only)
Video Bus Ribbon Cable (DVD-5150 only)

Sonic Bus Terminator

In addition to the Sonic hardware, you will need a Macintosh and required peripherals (see System Requirements on page 4-4).
Installing the PCI Card(s) in the Macintosh
To install the PCI card(s), you will need: A #2 Phillips screwdriver The Power Macintosh CPU The AV Processor The MPEG-2 Video Encoder (DVD-5150 only) The static protection wristband
MPEG-2 Video Encoder (DVD5150 only)

Figure 4-2

Macintosh PCI Card Installation
To install the PCI card(s): 3 Make certain that the Macintosh power is off. Disconnect the power cord. Put on the static wrist band and attach the wire to a grounded terminal. Open the Macintosh CPU (refer to the instructions that came with your computer) and locate the PCI expansion slots. Remove the screw that secures the access cover for slot 1. (If you are installing a DVD-5150 Workstation, also remove the screw for slot 2.) Remove the access cover(s) and set aside. Unpack the AV Processor from its static-proof bag. Handle the card by its edges: dont touch the gold connector ngers or on-board components. Align the cards connector ngers with PCI slot 1 and press down until the card is seated. Reinstall the screw.

Video Monitors

The Sonic AV I/O incorporates a number of video outputs to accommodate all of the customary interfaces for professional video monitors.
R-Y/R Out B-Y/B Out Y/G Out S-VHS Out Composite Out SDI Out

Figure 5-1

Video Monitor Connections
Y/G, B-Y/B, R-Y/R These BNC connectors deliver a component signal for YUV monitors. Sync is provided by the Composite video output: use an RCA-to-BNC adaptor and connect a BNC cable from the Composite output to the monitors external sync input. S-VHS Connect S-VHS monitors to this output using a standard SVHS cable. Composite This output provides a 1 volt P-P composite video signal for video monitors. Use a video-grade RCA-to-RCA cable. SDI This BNC output accommodates SDI (Serial Digital Interface) monitors.

THE AUDIO-VIDEO I/O

Videotape Decks
The AV I/O also provides a variety of options for connecting videotape decks.
S-VHS In Composite In R-Y/R In B-Y/B In Y/G In R-Y/R Out B-Y/B Out Y/G Out S-VHS Out Composite Out Ref In SDI In SDI Out
Machine Control SMPTE Timecode In AES/EBU Audio In Analog Audio Out L Analog Audio Out R Output Level
Input Level Analog Audio In R Analog Audio In L

Figure 5-2

Video Tape Deck Connections
Y/G, B-Y/B, R-Y/R These BNC terminals connect YUV video signals to videotape decks. S-VHS Connect S-VHS video deck inputs and outputs to these using standard S-VHS cables. Composite These connectors handle 1 volt P-P composite video signals. Use video-grade RCA-to-RCA cables. SDI These BNC connectors accommodate SDI (Serial Digital Interface) D1 video signals. Reference This connector accepts blackburst generator or house sync signals.
Machine Control Connect this input to the corresponding video deck connector using a 9-pin RS-422 cable. SMPTE Timecode Connect the video deck timecode output to this XLR-type input (pin 2 hot). AES This XLR-type input is for AES/EBU digital audio input signals. Analog Left and Right These XLR-type connectors handle balanced or unbalanced analog audio input signals (pin 2 hot). The maximum input/output level is +25 dBu. Level Controls These controls adjust the sensitivity of the analog audio inputs and the nominal signal level at the analog outputs. Inputs: For +4 dBu, set the control fully counterclockwise; for -10 dBv, set it fully clockwise. Outputs: For +4 dBu, set the control fully clockwise; for -10 dBv, set it fully counterclockwise.

Audio Monitoring Systems

The AV I/O provides both analog and digital audio outputs for connections to audio monitors, mixers or recording equipment.

S/PDIF Output

Output Level Right Analog Output Left Analog Output

Computer Connections

SONIC BUS CONNECTORS The Sonic Bus uses 68-pin, mini D-sub connectors. The Sonic Audio I/O connects to the AV I/O via the Sonic Bus. Additional Sonic Audio I/Os may be looped from the preceding Sonic Audio I/O. The unused Sonic Bus connector of the last device in the chain must be terminated.
CONFIGURATION SWITCHES Each converter on the Sonic Bus must have a unique address between 1 and 31. The ID is set using Conguration switches 1 through 5. Each switch represents a binary value, as follows:

Switch # Value 1 2

Switch # 5

Value 16

For example, to set the address to 24, the switches should be as shown here:

Address Switches

Note: ID 0 (all switches down) is reserved for the AV Processor card, and ID 1 (rst switch up) is reserved for the AV I/O.
The remaining rear-panel conguration switches need not be preset when using the Sonic Audio I/O with Sonic hardware. These functions are controlled using AV Setup in DVD Creator or in SonicStudio HDs Audio I/O Setup dialog.

Master Clock Source

The Sonic Audio I/O may be selected as the Master Clock source for DVD Creator Encode via the AV Setup dialog. Either the Word Clock input or Digital Inputs 1 and 2 may be chosen as clock source.
You can connect an external word sync generator to the Audio I/O WS In using a standard BNC-BNC cable. The Audio I/O can also deliver word sync from its internal system clock to other devices through its WS Out connector. To loop input word sync between multiple I/O boxes, use the BNC tee included with the Audio I/O. The last unit in the word sync chain must be terminated. To do so, use the BNC tee and attach the terminator (included with the Audio I/O) as shown in Figure 5-13

BNC Terminator

S RAT E ANA 44.1k H TYPE ANA DWS H SEL IN OUT

BNC Tee Word Sync Cable

Figure 5-6
Installation of BNC Terminator on Word Sync Input
Refer to the DVD Creator User Guide and the section titled AV Setup for additional information.
This section gives an overview of the front and rear panels on the Sonic Audio I/O.

METERING

ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN ANALOG OUT DIGITAL OUT
44.1 KHZ 46 KHZ WORD CLK AES-3

Sync Window

LED Bar Meters

Metering Window

Figure 5-7
Sonic Audio I/O Front Panel Controls and Indicators
SYNC Window The SYNC Window displays the source of digital audio sync: 44.1 kHz internal, 48 kHz internal, Word Clock or AES-3 digital input (inputs 1-2). LED Meters 15-segment LED bargraph meters display digital or analog signal levels from either input or output. The source and mode selections are made via DVD Creator. Metering Window The Metering Window displays the source and mode of the meters: analog input, digital input, analog output and digital output. Power Switch The Power switch turns the Sonic Audio I/O on and off. | is On; O is Off.

INSTALLING DVD CREATOR

Pe r f o r m a n c e Ti p : U s e M onitor with M illions of C olor s
To improve the clarity of onscreen video, use a setting of thousands or millions of colors for the monitor. To check or change the monitor setting: 3 From the Apple menu, select Control Panels > Monitors & Sound. Click on the Monitor button. In the Color Depth box, select the option for thousands or millions of colors.
Congratulations! You have nished your Sonic DVD Creator installation.
Note: Before you can use your system, you must activate the Sonic key le. (See Activating the Sonic Key File on page vii.)

A Troubleshooting

This appendix shows you how to troubleshoot the Sonic DVD Creator system, including: Checking video input and output Checking audio input and output Testing machine control and timecode Saving the SonicStatus and TattleTech les for email to Sonic Support

TROUBLESHOOTING

Te s t i n g Vi d e o O u t p u t
This test checks the video output portion of the system independent of the input section. The software generates color bars to verify that the proper output is sent from the AV I/O through the AV cable to the AV processor and back through the AV I/O video outputs. Procedure Launch DVD Creator Encode. Open AV Setup. Choose Video Input > Off and click OK. In the command line window, enter: spectretestpatternon 0 This instructs the AV I/O to generate and display a color bar test pattern which you should see on the monitor, indicating that the output section of the DVD Creator system is functioning correctly. In the command line window, enter: spectretestpatternoff 5 If the color bars display correctly, the video output section of DVD Creator is functioning correctly.

TESTING VIDEO OUTPUT

If the test pattern does not appear, you should test the Component, S-VHS, Composite and D1 outputs separately to determine if video output is present in any of these modes. Table 1-1
Symptoms Color bars do not display
Troubleshooting Video Output
Actions 1. Ensure that video lock light on the front of the AV I/O is green. 2. Check the connection from the AV I/O to the monitor; make sure that the monitors power is On and congured correctly. 3. Connect monitor to another source with the same cabling to verify cables and the monitor setting. 4. Try a different type of video output from the AV I/O. 5. Shut down the application, gently remove the AV cable from the AV I/O and reseat it. Run test again.

Color bars are scrambled

Verify that the monitor is receiving sync. Note that the YUV output does not contain a clock, so a sync source must be used. It is possible to use the S-VHS or composite outputs of the AV I/O as the sync source to the video monitor. 1. If running YUV to the monitor, verify that the cabling is correct and that the monitor is set to display YUV (not RGB). 2. Try a different type of video output from the AV I/O. 3. If colors still display incorrectly, contact Sonic Technical Support.

Colors display incorrectly
Te s t i n g Vi d e o I n p u t
This test veries the signal path from the AV I/O to the AV Processor in the Macintosh and to the encoder, and back again through the AV I/O outputs, without checking encoding functionality. Procedure 3 Launch the Encode application. Open AV Setup. Set the video input to the applicable physical input on the AV I/O (Composite, Component, S-VHS, or SDI). At this point, both the video lock light on the AV Monitor dialog and on the AV I/O front panel are green; the source should be displayed on the monitor. If the video displays correctly on the input section, DVD Creator is functioning correctly. Table 1-2
Symptoms Video display is scrambled
Troubleshooting Video Input
Actions 1. Verify that the monitor is receiving external sync from the AV I/O (composite or S-VHS output) or an independent sync source. 2. Shut down application, gently remove the AV cable from the AV I/O and reseat it. Also, reseat the bridge cable between the AV Processor and the encoder and ensure these cards are seated as well. Run test again. 3. Contact Sonic Technical Support.

Video does not display

See "Testing Video Output."

TESTING AUDIO OUTPUT

Te s t i n g A u d i o O u t p u t
This procedure tests the audio playback functionality independent of the video input, audio input and external clock source. The path that is tested is from the Sonic Media Drive through the AV Processor, through the analog or S/PDIF outputs on the AV I/O, and through the AV cable. Procedure 1 Verify that analog or digital outputs are connected properly to the audio monitors. Verify that the Output gain control on the back of the AV I/O is set correctly (Connecting External Devices). Open the AV Setup dialog. Choose Video Input > Off. Set the Audio clock to Internal. Verify that the Audio Lock light is green in the AV Monitor dialog in DVD Creator.
Note: The Audio Lock LED on the front of the AV I/O indicates AES input only. The LED will not light if only analog audio inputs are used. 4 Choose File > Open > lifesaver.qt (this le was provided on the Step-byStep CD-ROM and should have been copied to the Sonic Media Drive). Play back the le using the Movie Control dialog. You should see meter activity on the audio output section of the AV I/O and the AV Monitor dialog in DVD Creator, and you should hear audio playback. 6 If possible, test both the analog and S/PDIF outputs on the AV I/O. If you can hear audio and the AV I/O meter is displaying correctly, the audio output portion of the system is functioning normally.

Table 1-5

Troubleshooting Machine Control and Timecode
Actions 1. Ensure that you have the correct Timecode Input setting (nine-pin or XLR) in the AV Setup dialog. 2. In the AV Setup dialog, be sure that you have the correct drop or non setting for the tape. 3. If you are using nine-pin and are not sure whether the device supports sending timecode from the nine-pin connector, set XLR in AV Setup and connect timecode from the source deck using the SMPTE Timecode In connector on the AV I/O.
Deck controlled; timecode discrepancy

Deck is not controlled

1. Ensure that you have the correct Timecode Input setting (nine-pin or XLR) in the AV Setup dialog. 2. Ensure that the deck is congured for remote control. 3. If possible, use a specic Tape Machine protocol for the machine you are attempting to use. 4. Quit the software, gently remove the nine-pin connector and reseat it. Also check that the AV cable is securely attached to the AV card in the computer. Run the test again.
Troubleshooting Machine Control and Timecode (Continued)
Actions 1. DVD Creator is not seeing the timecode from the source deck, but can control the machine via nine-pin. Machine control allows you to see approximate timecode while shuttling the deck, but during play mode the Machine Control dialog will display 00:00:00:00. Ensure that you have the correct Timecode Input setting (nine-pin or XLR) in the AV Setup dialog. 2. If possible, connect LTC from the source deck to the SMPTE Timecode In and set XLR for Timecode Input in the AV Setup dialog.
Deck controlled; no timecode in Play Mode
Sa v i n g Yo u r F i l e s
Sonic Support often requests you to save and email both your SonicStatus and TattleTech les. These status les contain data about failures, error messages and other details that can be useful in diagnosing problems.
Saving the SonicStatus Files
3 If DVD Creator is active, display the SonicStatus window. Choose File > Save As. Enter a name for the le and click OK. This saves the SonicStatus Window contents as a text le. Send this le as an email attachment to dvdsupport@sonic.com. If DVD Creator is not running, open System > Extensions > Console for the last two status les; these can be viewed by a text editor such as BBedit. Follow Steps 2 and 3 to send the SonicStatus le to Sonic Support.

SAVING YOUR FILES

Saving the TattleTech Files
3 Launch the TattleTech application. Choose Tattletech > Reports. The TattleTech Reports dialog appears. Check the options shown below in Figure A-1.

Check: General Software

Check: General Hardware CPUs PCI Cards SCSI Devices
Choose: Write Standard Rpts to Text File

Figure A-5

TattleTech Reports Dialog
Click OK. This creates a le called Report.Text. Save the Report.Text le and send it as an email attachment to dvdsupport@sonic.com.

Power Source

Grounding
Danger from loss of ground

Proper Power Cord

Proper Fuse
EQUIPMENT SAFETY INFORMATION

Item Operating Location

Comments Do not operate the equipment under any of the following conditions: explosive atmospheres wet locations inclement weather improper or unknown AC supply voltage improper fuses. To avoid personal injury or possibly fatal shocks, always keep all covers and panels on the equipment. Always operate the product with the covers and panels properly installed. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Sonic Audio I/O or Audio-Video I/O. In case of failure, contact Sonic customer support.

Stay out of the box

User-serviceable parts
address Sonic I/O 5-15 AES input testing A-7 AES/EBU input 5-4, 5-15, 5-17 output 5-15, 5-17 analog signal levels on Audio I/O 5-8 audio troubleshooting input A-7 troubleshooting output A-5 Audio I/O connect unbalanced source 5-8 audio level indicators 5-5 audio lock indicator 5-5 audio monitors 5-4 AV I/O troubleshooting A-1 AV Processor connecting to MPEG-2 Encoder 1-11, 1-12, 2-11, 2-12, 3-7, 4-7
clock source indicators 5-14 speed 5-16 clock source Audio I/O 5-10 color bar test pattern generating A-2 command spectretestpattern, turning
BNC tee 5-11, 5-18 terminator 5-11, 5-18 board slot arrangements PCI Expansion Chassis 1-10, 2-10
on and off A-2 composite video 5-2 configuration settings Audio I/O 5-9 configuring monitor 6-2
connecting boards MPEG-2 Encoder to AV Processor 1-11, 1-12, 2-11, 2-12, 3-7, 4-7 connecting external devices 5-1 connecting media drive 1-7, 2-7, 3-8, 4-8 connecting to an unbalanced source 5-8 connections audio, AV I/O 5-4 audio, HD3 I/O Box 5-16 double-speed AES 5-17 dual-wire AES 5-17 machine control 1-17, 2-16, 3-10, 4-10 timecode 1-17, 2-16, 3-10, 4-10 video, AV I/O 5-2 word sync 5-17
DVD Creator A-V I/O connecting to Sonic Audio I/O 1-15, 2-15, 3-12, 4-12 DVD Creator AV I/O connecting to PCI Expansion Chassis 1-14, 2-14, 3-9
HDSP serial adapter cable 1-18, 2-17, 3-11, 4-11 High-Density Audio formats 5-13, 5-16, 5-17 system requirements 5-19
indicators audio lock 5-5 audio status 5-15 audio, A-V I/O 5-5 clock source 5-14 dual AES 5-14 jitter attenuation 5-14 Sonic I/O port 5-14 video lock 5-6 word sync lock 5-14 input gain control setting A-7 installing macintosh boards 1-5, 2-5, 3-5, 4-5
error messages saving A-10 external devices installing 5-1
gain adding 5-8 grounding 1-7, 2-7, 3-8, 4-8, C-2
documentation vi double-speed AES 5-17 dual-wire AES 5-17 DVD Creator activating software 6-2 installing 6-1 installing software 6-1
hardware installation 1-5, 2-5, 3-5, 4-5 external devices 5-1 HD I/O connecting 5-16 front panel 5-14 overview 5-13 rear panel 5-15

jitter attenuation 5-14

Keyfile activating viiix
level control AV I/O output 5-4 lifesaver.qt A-5 longitudinal timecode testing A-8
RCA to BNC adaptor illustrated 2-3 report system status A-11 RGB monitor output 5-2
Tascam using 5-8 TattleTech saving file A-11 technical support vi, A-10 reaching vi terminator using 5-9 test pattern generating A-2 timecode 1-17, 2-16, 3-10, 4-10 cable 1-18, 2-17, 3-11, 4-11 connecting 1-18, 2-17, 3-11, 4-11 longitudinal, testing A-8 troubleshooting A-8 troubleshooting audio input A-7 audio output A-5 machine control A-8 timecode A-8 video input A-4 video output A-2
machine control 1-17, 2-16, 3-10, 4-10 cable 1-18, 2-17, 3-11, 4-11 connecting 1-18, 2-17, 3-11, 4-11 troubleshooting A-8 media drive 1-7, 2-7, 3-8, 4-8 monitor colors 6-2 monitors audio 5-4 video 5-2 MPEG-2 Encoder connecting to AV Processor 1-11, 1-12, 2-11, 2-12, 3-7, 4-7 SDI 5-2 settings configuration on Audio I/O 5-9 software installing 6-1 Sonic I/O port 5-14, 5-15, 5-18 Sonic Key file 6-2 Sonic Keyfile activating viiix SonicStatus files A-10 source installing the boards 1-10, 2-10 unbalanced, connecting 5-8 spectretestpattern turning on and off A-2 S-VHS 5-2
S/PDIF 5-4 safety information 1-7, 2-7, 3-8, 4-8 SCSI accelerator card 1-7, 2-7, 3-7, 4-7

PCI Expansion Chassis

unbalanced source connecting 5-8 user information vi
video monitors 5-2 troubleshooting input A-4 troubleshooting output A-2 Video Bus ribbon cable 1-11, 1-12, 2-11, 2-12, 3-7, 4-7 video lock indicator 5-6
word sync connecting 5-17 input & output 5-15 lock indicator 5-14 terminator 5-11, 5-18

FCC Information

Warning! Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment may generate, use, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. When printed circuit boards are properly installed in a host computer, the computer chassis should provide protection against harmful interference in a typical installation. Rack mount or stand alone units utilize their chassis or housing to provide protection against harmful interference, therefore they should not be opened or operated without their original enclosures. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: