Apple M9116Z/B User Guide - Page 46

Note: Not all DVCPRO HD VTRs convert between all HD and SD standards. Check with the VTR manual or manufacturer to make sure the type of external monitor (NTSC or PAL, composite, component, or HD SDI) you are using is compatible with the DVCPRO HD formats supported by the VTR. Capturing DVCPRO HD in Final Cut Pro Capturing DVCPRO HD video in Final Cut Pro works just like capturing from any other DV device. About DVCPRO HD Device Control Although 720p HD formats can record 59.94 and 60 fps, remote VTR control is communicated via SMPTE 30 fps timecode positional information. This means that during capture and output, you can only mark In and Out points with 30 fps timecode accuracy. However, you can edit with 59.94 and 60 fps frame accuracy within Final Cut Pro. For more information about 60 fps timecode, see "720p60 and 60 @ 30 fps Timecode" on page 49 and "60 @ 30 Timecode" on page 91. Choosing a Capture Preset Final Cut Pro HD includes new DVCPRO HD capture presets. Before capturing, do the following: • Choose a capture preset that matches your DVCPRO HD footage on tape. • Choose whether to capture your audio as a pair of discrete mono channels or as a stereo pair, or as a single audio channel. Warning: Make sure you choose a capture preset that matches the tape from which you are capturing. Setting Audio Capture Settings Some DVCPRO HD VTRs provide up to eight audio channels for recording and playback. Currently, Final Cut Pro can capture audio channels 1 and 2 in the following combinations: • Channels 1 and 2 (stereo pair) • Channels 1 and 2 (discrete mono) • Channel 1 (mono) • Channel 2 (mono) 46 Chapter 1 Using DVCPRO HD