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The VTR Task Mode
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As soon as a VTR timeline project is loaded in the VTR task mode and
an external device is properly connected to the DVS system, you will be
able to perform an RS-422 record in the VTR task mode. However, be-
fore performing the operation you have to set the parameters for the
data to be captured:
y Specify the settings for the operation to be performed as described
in section “The Settings” on page 7-17 and detailed in the follow-
ing:
– Configure the video format (button VIDEO FORMAT…) accord-
ing to your needs: The input video raster will already be set to
the raster specified during the creation of the VTR project but
other settings can still be adjusted. For a simultaneous output
of the recorded material, for example, to view it on a con-
nected monitor, configure the output settings as well.
– With the button VIDEO and the audio channel buttons below it
set up the processing type, i.e. the data or material that you
want to capture during your operation.
– Via the position settings above the VTR timeline select an in-
and outpoint on the timeline of the VTR task mode.
– Activate the selected in- and outpoint of the VTR timeline with
the respective buttons of the position settings ( ).
– Set the EDIT/MANUAL button of the selection area to the auto-
edit operation mode ( ) where an external device is
frame accurately controlled by the VTR task mode.
– Use the position settings to the right of the selection area to
specify the inpoint on the external device connected via
RS-422.
y Next, if appropriate, deactivate the PREVIEW button ( ).
y After that press the button RECORD () in the
lower right corner of the selection area to start the record opera-
tion.
Then the button changes its appearance to its active state
( ) and the I/O Tool performs the record opera-
tion in accordance with your settings: The video overlay switches to the
live signal present at the system’s input(s) and the external player will
go to its preroll position and start playing from there. As soon as the in-
point is reached, the capturing is performed. During the operation the
numbers of the Rec field in the control area turn red and show you the
current position of the record. As soon as the outpoint is reached, the
record will be terminated and the live mode turns off while the external
For this you may also use the possibilities of the VTR
timeline’s representation as well as its controls.