QFE1 Software Update for Avid DS version 8.4

This release includes numerous enhancements, issue resolutions, and quality improvements.

For all Avid DS 8.4 Users

All users of an Avid DS v.8.4 system automatically qualify for the QFE1 software update. This update, available via download, includes the QFE1 installer, updated documentation and installation instructions.

IMPORTANT NOTE - For Avid DS 8.4 only: You must have Avid DS v8.4 fully installed before installing the QFE1 software update.

Software Improvements

  • Version number is now displayed for Avid DS messages in the event log.
  • The Alpha channel from paint strokes is preserved when a time-based effect applied on it is processed.
  • Using the "Use Timeline Timecodes for edit" option in the Output tool now accurately follows the in and out points that re set on the timeline.
  • When capturing from tape on an HP xw8400 workstation, after reaching the pre-roll point, the capture no longer aborts with EDM message: "A synchro problem was detected".
  • Captures in 4:4:4 format via the dual-link card no longer fails after 10 minutes.

New hardware Qualification

The Avid DS Nitris family now supports a 30" HP LP3065 Wide LCD Monitor with a resolution of 2560x1600. A new layout is available for this single widescreen monitor, and will automatically display when the monitor is installed. This monitor is supported with the nVidia Quadro FX3400, FX3450, and FX3500 graphics cards

Documentation additions and changes

The hardware setup instructions for the HP xw8400, xw9300 and xw8200 workstations have been updated in the following documents: “Using the Avid Nitris: For HP Workstations running Avid DS” and “Avid Nitris Dual Boot System Setup”. These documents are installed with the QFE1 update.

Install Instructions

  1. Download the DS_V8.4_QFE1.zip file to a temporary location
  2. Unzip the file and make sure you read the Install_QFE1.html before installing the QFE.