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For Hauppage WinTVGo video capture card, you have to then convert from digital
to analog. The video capture card accepts composite analog video only (NTSC or
PAL).

For Blackmagic Design DeckLink video capture card, SDI input and output with
embedded audio are supported. For audio monitoring, you could also connect SPDIF
output to your audio peripheral.

1. Install the video capture card in your machine and install the card’s driver. Refer

to the manufacturer’s manual for installation instructions.

2. For Hauppage WinTVGo video capture card, connect the device you're using for

a video source (VTR, router or switch box) to the Hauppage composite video input
connector.

3. For Blackmagic Design DeckLink video capture card, connect SDI Output from

your media server or router to SDI Input connector of the video capture card.

4. If you have a video capture card installed in your machine and a router configured

in your system, select the router destination from the dropdown list within

Tools|Options|Video Viewer

of the Scheduler or VTR Ingest.

After the video capture card has been successfully configured, it could be selected
from the Capture Device dropdown list within

Tools|Options|Video Viewer

of the

Scheduler or VTR Ingest.

Installing the X-keys Jog/Shuttle Controller

You can install the X-keys Jog/Shuttle controller if you want to use the device with
Aurora Ingest Scheduler.

Aurora Ingest has been designed to work with the X-keys Jog/Shuttle controller (model
XPS-08-USB) including devices with old and new MWII panels.

1. Plug the X-keys Jog/Shuttle controller into a USB connector on the Scheduler

machine.

2. On the Scheduler machine, insert the X-keys Macro Works installation CD and

follow the instructions. Do not check the box to put shortcuts on the desktop.

If AutoRun is not enabled on your CD-ROM drive, find the file "ainstall.exe"
on the installation CD and run it.

3. Reboot the computer when prompted.

4. When the installation has completed, the X-keys Macro Maker and Macro Manager

windows automatically pop up. Close these windows.

5. Start Aurora Ingest Server and Aurora Ingest Scheduler.

6. In the Scheduler Tools menu, select

Options

.

7. Select the

X-keys

tab.

8. Verify the “Enable X-keys” box is checked and click

OK

.

You can customize the X-keys to suit your needs.

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