Grass Valley Aurora Playout v.7.0 - Manual (Page 32)

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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Installing Aurora Playout Hardware