Grass Valley Aurora Playout v.8.1 - Manual (Page 21)

Installing Aurora Playout hardware
Hardware installation checklist
Use items in this checklist as appropriate for the optional equipment you are installing for your
Aurora Playout.
Comment Task
GPI inputs and outputs can be connected
through PCI board or ethernet Connect GPI inputs and outputs depending
on your device type
Connect the RDU 1510 Under Monitor
Display
Install X-keys Jog/Shuttle Controller
Next: Network setup and installation checklist
Installing Aurora Playout Hardware
The Aurora Playout system which runs on a standard PC, offers coordinated news playback from
the K2 Media Server, K2 Summit Production Client and the M-Series intelligent video digital
recorder (iVDR). The Aurora Playout Server can be supplied with all the necessary hardware and
software installed. Other Aurora Playout components can be installed on any PC which meets the
system requirement.
Cabling the Aurora Playout computer
Aurora Playout is typically installed on a computer with RS-422 boards and GPI boards. Proper
cabling is needed for flawless use of the application.
The following illustration provides an example of a typical computer. Your particular computer
might be different.
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