Apple Final Cut Pro 5 - Manual (Page 194)

Chapter 15 Connecting Professional and Non-DV Equipment 193
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PCI Video Interface Card With Breakout Box
Many PCI cards aren’t big enough to fit all of the necessary video and audio
connectors. In these situations, a breakout box is connected to the PCI card via a
multipin connector on a long cable, and the connectors are accessible on the breakout
box instead of the back of the PCI card. A breakout box is also useful because it allows
you to place the connectors somewhere more convenient than the back of your
computer, such as an equipment rack or a desktop.
FireWire Video Interface
FireWire video interfaces (such as an AJA Io) use your computer’s built-in FireWire port
to input and output uncompressed standard definition video. An AJA Io has video,
audio, and device control (serial RS-422) connectors, making it simple to connect a
professional deck to your computer. FireWire interfaces are comparable to PCI card
interfaces, but they are much easier to connect and disconnect.
Note: Although this type of video interface uses FireWire, it is not a DV device. If you
want to capture or output DV video, you can connect your DV device directly to the
FireWire port on your computer.
Analog or digital VTR Computer
(with PCI card)
Breakout box
BNC connector
Analog or digital VTR Computer AJA Io
FireWire 400
(6-pin) BNC connector
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