Specifications

VTR Setups for Insert and Preread Editing

This discussion covers the settings needed on certain digital VTRs for

proper viewing of editor controlled Insert and Preread edits.

Digital Betacam VTR Settings

If you are using a Digital Betacam format VTR, for normal insert editing

or for Preread editing, configure the reference settings for the VTR as

follows. This procedure assumes that the VTR has SYS1 and SYS2

software version 4.00 or above installed.

STEP 1: On the VTR, make sure that DIP switch S100 on the SS board

has segments 1 and 5 turned on. This lets you access the

needed setup menus.

STEP 2: Pull out the VTR front Control Panel section. Set the OUT REF

switch to REF.

STEP 3: Connect the VTR’s VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE 3 to an

analog monitor, or connect SERIAL V/A OUTPUT 4 to a

serial digital monitor. Make sure the CHARACTER switch

on the system setup panel is ON.

STEP 4: Press the MENU button to display the Setup menu on either

of the above outputs. Make sure the search dial is in JOG

mode (no click stops when you turn it). If not, press it once.

STEP 5: Turn the search dial to get to the System Menus and set the

following parameters:

Item

Parameter Correct Setting

105 Ref Alarm Off

309 Servo Ref Ext

316 Confi Mode Mode 2

706 V Blk Shift On

727 V Ed Sw’er Ext

810 A Ed Sw’er Ext

STEP 6: To load these settings and exit the Setup menus, press the SET

button. The Setup menu disappears and the changes you

made are saved.

8150 Technical Guide "Preread" and the 8150

9100-0212-04 - May 2000

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