Apple Final Cut Pro 6 User Manual
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Setting Up Your Editing System
To connect your VTR to your third-party video interface:
1
Install a supported third-party PCI video interface in your computer or connect a
FireWire or USB video interface.
For detailed information, see the documentation that came with your video interface
and your computer.
2
If you are using a PCI card video interface that came with a breakout box, connect the
breakout box to the PCI card using the cables provided.
3
Connect the video output of your VTR or camcorder to the video input of your
video interface.
4
Connect the audio outputs of your VTR or camcorder to the audio inputs of your video
or audio interface.
5
Connect the 9-pin remote device control cable to your deck, and to your breakout box
or serial port adapter.
For details, see “
Connecting Remote Device Control
6
To genlock your video interface with your camcorder or deck:
a
Connect one of the blackburst generator’s outputs (there should be several) to the
genlock or external sync input on your deck (usually you use a cable with a
BNC connector).
b
Connect another of the blackburst generator’s outputs to the genlock or external
sync connector on your video interface.
For more information, see “
Synchronizing Equipment with a Blackburst Generator
7
Plug in and turn on your blackburst generator.
8
Turn on your deck.
9
If you’re using Final Cut Pro to control your camcorder or deck, make sure that the
device control switch on your VTR is set to Remote.
For more information, see “