SONICTM Configuration Guide SD-series Encoders for Windows This document provides the latest information on supported and recommended peripherals for the SD-500, SD-1000, and SD-2000 Encoders on Windows. It supersedes any previous information you may have and includes the following topics: · "SD-500 Encoder Requirements" on page 2 · "Machine Control Adapters for the SD-500" on page 3 · "SD-1000/2000 Encoder Requirements" on page 4 · "Video Conversion Boxes for the SD-1000/2000" on page 5 For Macintosh configuration information for the SD-1000 Encoder, refer to the DVD Fusion Configuration Guide; for the SD-2000 Encoder, refer to the DVD Creator Configuration Guide. Both documents are available on the Sonic Web site. If you have questions regarding installation or system configuration, Sonic technical assistance is available on the Web or by phone: Web Support: http://support.sonic.com/login/default.asp Phone Support: 6am ­ 6pm PST, Excluding Holidays USA & Canada, 1-888-SONIC-97 (888-766-4297) International, +1-415-893-7000 Configuration Guide, SD-series Encoders for Windows ­ 1/13/04 1 SD- 500 E n c o d e r Re q u ire m e n ts SD-500 System Requirements The minimum system requirements for the SD-500 include. · Windows XP Pro Service Pack 1 · Microsoft DirectShow 8.1 · 1.7 GHz CPU · 512 MB system memory · CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive · Monitor with 1024 x 768 resolution (1280 x 1024 recommended), 24-bit color (32-bit color recommended) · 200 MB of hard drive space on system drive for the SD-series encoder application and related files · Separate hard drive for video and audio files (9­18 GB recommended) SD-500 CPU Requirements The following CPUs are recommended for use with the SD-500. Other CPUs may also be compatible but these are the ones recommended by Sonic. · Dell Precision 340, Pentium IV, 2.4 GHz · Dell Precision 350, Pentium IV, 3.0 GHz · HP Workstation xw4000, Pentium IV, 2.8 GHz · HP Workstation xw4100, Pentium IV · HP Workstation xw8000, Intel Xeon, 2.8 GHz The following CPUs are also recommended for use with the SD-500 but are no longer available: · Compaq AP 550, Pentium III · Compaq Evo W4000, Pentium IV · Compaq Evo W8000, Pentium IV, 2.8 GHz · Dell Precision 330, Pentium IV, 1.7 GHz · HP Workstation x1100, Pentium IV, 2.0 GHz · IBM IntelliStation E Pro (6214) Intel 1994 MHz · IBM IntelliStation M Pro (6850) Intel 1700 MHz · IBM IntelliStation M Pro 2D (6849) Intel 1.4 GHz · IBM IntelliStation M Pro (6229) Intel 2.2 GHz Configuration Guide, SD-series Encoders for Windows ­ 1/13/04 2 SD-500 Display Requirements You can use the SD-500 with the following recommended display adapters. · Matrox Millennium G450 · Matrox Millennium G550 · Matrox Parhelia · ATI Rage 128 · ATI Radeon VE · ATI Radeon DDR · ATI Radeon 8500 · ATI Radeon 8500LE · NVIDIA Quadro NVS 200 SD-500 Sound Card Requirements A sound card is required when using an SD-500. The following sound cards from Creative Labs are recommended. · Sound Blaster PCI-512 · Sound Blaster PCI128 · Sound Blaster PCI64 · Sound Blaster 16 PCI Locate your nearest Creative Labs retailer or buy online at: http://www.soundblaster.com/ Machine Control Adapters for the SD-500 If using an SD-500 to control a video machine via its RS-422 port, Sonic recommends the following RS-232 -> RS-422 converters. · Pipeline PC (RS-232) ­ VTR (RS-422) Cable, http://commerce.secureinput.com/dpipe/ · Addenda RS-2/4 Interface Adapter, http://www.addenda.com/rs2324.htm Configuration Guide, SD-series Encoders for Windows ­ 1/13/04 3 SD- 1000 / 2 0 0 0 E n c o d e r R e q u ire m e n ts SD-1000/2000 System Requirements The minimum system requirements for the SD-1000 and SD-2000 include: · Windows XP Pro Service Pack 1 · Microsoft DirectShow 8.1 · Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or later · 1.7 GHz CPU · 1 GB system memory · CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive · Monitor with 1024 x 768 resolution (1280 x 1024 recommended), 24-bit color (32-bit color recommended) · 200 MB of hard drive space on system drive for the SD-series encoder application and related files · Separate hard drive for video and audio files (9­18 GB recommended) Note: If using an SD-1000/2000 with Windows XP, you must enable Bus Mastering in the BIOS settings. For information on changing BIOS settings, refer to the manufacturer's documentation included with your computer. SD-1000/2000 CPU Requirements The following CPUs are recommended for use with the SD-1000 and SD-2000. Other CPUs may also be compatible but these are the ones recommended by Sonic. · Dell Precision 340, Pentium IV, 2.4 GHz · Dell Precision 350, Pentium IV, 3.0 GHz · HP Workstation xw4000, Pentium IV, 2.8 GHz · HP Workstation xw4100, Pentium IV · HP Workstation xw8000, Intel Xeon, 2.8 GHz The following CPUs are also recommended for use with the SD-1000 and SD-2000 but are no longer available: · Compaq AP 550, Pentium III · Compaq Evo W4000, Pentium IV · Compaq Evo W8000, Pentium IV, 2.8 GHz · Dell Precision 330, Pentium IV, 1.7 GHz · HP Workstation x1100, Pentium IV, 2.0 GHz · IBM IntelliStation E Pro (6214) Intel 1994 MHz · IBM IntelliStation M Pro (6850) Intel 1700 MHz · IBM IntelliStation M Pro 2D (6849) Intel 1.4 GHz · IBM IntelliStation M Pro (6229) Intel 2.2 GHz Configuration Guide, SD-series Encoders for Windows ­ 1/13/04 4 SD-1000/2000 Display Requirements You can use the SD-1000 and SD-2000 with the following recommended display adapters. · Matrox Millennium G450 · Matrox Millennium G550 · Matrox Parhelia · ATI Rage 128 · ATI Radeon VE · ATI Radeon DDR · ATI Radeon 8500 · ATI Radeon 8500LE · NVIDIA Quadro NVS 200 Video Conversion Boxes for the SD-1000/2000 If you want to add YUV inputs and outputs to an SD-1000 or SD-2000 system, Sonic recommends standard thirdparty conversion boxes from the following vendors. AJA Video http://www.aja.com 443 Crown Point Circle Suite C Grass Valley, CA USA 95945 Tel 800-251-4224 (USA only) Tel 530-274-2048 Fax 530-274-9442 AJA provides a range of cost-effective conversion boxes. For distribution inquiries please contact Pam Thompson at pam@aja.com. Recommended models include: Item Number D4E Serial Encoder D5CE Serial Encoder D5D Decoder D10AD Decoder Description SDI to NTSC/PAL (2 outputs) or Y/C SDI to NTSC/PAL (3 outputs) or Y/C, YPbPr/Beta/RGB NTSC/PAL to 8-bit SDI, 3-Line Adaptive Comb Composite and Component to 10-bit SDI, 3-Line Adaptive Comb Estimated MSRP $250 $375 $595 $890 Configuration Guide, SD-series Encoders for Windows ­ 1/13/04 5 Miranda Technologies, Inc. http://www.miranda.com Miranda Technologies has a PicoLink line of converter boxes. You can contact them at: North America 2323 Halpern Rd. Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec Canada H4S 1S3 Tel 800-224-7882 (USA) Tel 514-333-1772 Fax 514-333-9828 Europe Miranda Europe S.A. 222, 226 Rue De Rosny 931000 Montreuil France Tel +33.1.5586.8788 Fax +33.1.5586.0029 Pacific Rim Miranda Asia KK 2-2-5 Tomigaya, Neoba 303 Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0063 Tel +81.3.5452.1690 Fax +81.3.5452.1695 Configuration Guide, SD-series Encoders for Windows ­ 1/13/04 6 ...