Before you record: recorder settings checklist, Chapter 4 recording clips – Grass Valley K2 AppCenter v.7.2 User Manual
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K2 AppCenter User Manual
05 April 2010
Chapter 4 Recording clips
Before you record: Recorder settings checklist
Before recording, check the following recorder channel settings.
Record Channel Setting
Procedure
Verify video and audio input selection
In the monitor pane, check the thumbnail and its
audio level indicators to verify the correct record
channel inputs are selected. If there is a problem,
correct the settings.
Verify video compression data rate
You can manage storage capacity and
video quality by adjusting the record
channel compression data rate. Generally
set as high as possible to obtain the storage
capacity needed.
Under the
System
menu, click
Configuration
.
Verify digital audio compression setting
Under the
System
menu, click
Configuration
.
Verify the timecode source
Make sure to select a valid timecode
source. You can use the internal timecode
generator, VITC, or LTC.
See “Changing the timecode source” on page 55
.
Verify widescreen mode setting
This setting only applies to SD clips. If the
SD video source is in widescreen format,
select widescreen mode for the recorder.
This attribute is saved with the clip. (720p
and 1080i clips are always recorded in
widescreen, whether this is selected or
not.)
In AppCenter main menu, select the desired Player/
Recorder channel, set the Control view tab, and select
Control | Options
| Widescreen 16:9
to toggle
widescreen mode.
NOTE: The clip aspect ratio cannot be changed
once the clip is recorded. If you want to change
the clip’s aspect ratio attribute you must
re-record the clip.
Adjust audio level (if needed)
You can use the audio leveling feature to
adjust the analog or digital audio input
levels, excluding dolby encoded digital
audio.
1. In the Recorder pane, select the
Meter bar
button.
2. Adjust audio level using the graphical faders.
Select the Meter bar button again to return to
Recorder view.
Verify audio monitor settings
You can select which audio channels to
monitor.
Select
Control | Options
and click the
Audio
tab.