Instruction manual

When editing a Device Control preset you can change the following:

• Name and description of Device Control preset

• Protocol for capture/playback VTR (for KONA 3 this will be RS422)

• Audio Mapping

• Time Source (LTC/VITC/both/etc.)

• Port

• Frame Rate

• Default Timecode (Drop Frame etc.)

• Capture/Playback Offsets (to correct for VTR versus Final Cut timing issues)

• Handles/Pre-roll/Post-roll

• Auto Record and PTV

KONA 3 ships with VTR Device Control Presets for Sony and Panasonic VTRs.

Select a Device Control Preset for the desired frame rate. Presets for both Sony and

Panasonic VTRs are provided with these frame rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, and

59.94.

The A/V Devices Window

Audio/Video Settings, A/V Devices Window

The A/V Devices window selects the current playback device for both audio and

video. Typically, you’ll select KONA 3 for both playback devices. The format chosen

determines the Primary format for the KONA 3 board during playback.