Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 191)

About Video Interfaces, Signals, and Connectors
There are many types of video interfaces, signal formats, and connectors that can be used
when setting up your system.
Video Interfaces
Final Cut Pro allows you to use a wide variety of video interfaces for capture and output.
The following sections show examples of the most common types of video interfaces
available.
FireWire for DV
You can use the built-in FireWire port on your computer to capture and output to almost
any DV device, including DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, and DVCPRO HD devices.
In this configuration, you need only your computer and a supported DV device. For more
information, see
“Connecting DV Video Equipment.”
FireWire 400
(6-pin)
FireWire 400
(4- or 6-pin)
DV VTR Computer
FireWire for Uncompressed Digital Video
Interfaces such as the AJA Io connect to your computer via FireWire. However, instead
of transferring compressed DV signals, the AJA Io transfers an uncompressed component
4:2:2 signal via FireWire. The AJA Io has a wide range of digital and analog connectors,
as well as RS-422 device control.
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