Using the
How to Make a Recording
Use the following procedure to make a recording using the
STEP 1: Make sure the
STEP 2: Connect the required devices as explained in Chapter One. For this example, that would include a video source (audio and video), speakers or headset if desired, and a monitor if desired.
STEP 3: Make sure the drive in the
STEP 4: Manually select the input source using the front panel buttons (that is, CMPST, Y/C, CMPNT, SDI, or DV).
STEP 5: Select the record format as follows:
a.Press the Menu soft key.
b.Select RECORD FORMAT
c.Select the desired format using the soft key to highlight your
selection.
d. Press EXIT twice.
STEP 6: Press the red record button twice. (Pressing this button once places the
STEP 7: Press STOP when you have finished the recording.
How to Playback
Use the following procedure to playback a recording using the
NOTE: In all cases, if a monitor is connected to the video output, it displays the signal going through the
This procedure assumes that you have already recorded material on the hard drive as explained in the previous section.
STEP 1: Select the desired clip by using the
Forward Index and Back Index buttons. These buttons step you through the clips on the selected disk drive.
STEP 2: If more than one disk drive is connected, press the SHIFT and the Forward Index or Back Index key as required until the desired drive appears on the LCD.
STEP 3: Press the PLAY button once to begin playback.
STEP 4: Press the Stop button once to pause or
twice to stop the playback.
How to Put Recorded Clips on a Computer System
Once you have recorded clips to a FireWire disk drive using FireStore, you can use those clips in most computer based DV NLE systems.
Traditionally, in order to get footage into an NLE system, it was necessary to capture or digitize that footage utilizing a video capture card. Using the
You can connect FireWire disk drives used with the
Check the FOCUS Enhancements' website (www.FOCUSinfo.com) for more information.
In order to use the
Connect your FireWire disk drive to your computer system utilizing a standard
Consult the FireWire disk drive documentation for more information.
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