Apple MA261Z/A User Manual - Page 173

To open the Capture window: m Choose File > Capture (or press Command-8). Available disk space and time Current Timecode field Timecode Duration field Preview area IV Capture tab Device status Capture buttons  Preview area: This area (at the left of the window) is where you view video as you log and capture it, and contains transport and marking controls and timecode fields. If your DV camcorder or deck is not on or there is no tape inserted, you'll see color bars or black.  Available hard disk space and time: At the top of the window, Final Cut Express HD displays the amount of available space on the current scratch disk and the amount of capture time available. The time available depends on the data rate of the video format of your current Easy Setup  Timecode Duration field: Displays the duration of the section of tape you've marked for capture, based on the In and Out points you set.  Current Timecode field: Displays the timecode number of the currently displayed frame of your source tape. You can enter timecode directly in this field to navigate to that timecode point on your tape.  Device status: If your DV camcorder is properly connected to your computer, this message says "VTR OK." If the message says "No Communication", Final Cut Express HD isn't communicating properly with your DV camcorder. For more information, see "Understanding Device Control Status Messages" on page 152. ∏ Tip: You can drag timecode values to the Capture window timecode fields from other timecode fields in Final Cut Express HD, such as Browser columns. Hold down the Option key while you drag a timecode value from a column in the Browser to either the Timecode Duration or the Current Timecode field. Chapter 14 Capturing Your Footage to Disk 173