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5. Exporting multiple copies
If you wish to make two copies simultaneously, you can connect two VCRs at
the same time (fig 5). Connect the second set of output connectors (instead of
the preview monitor) to one of the two VCRs.
Outputs
S-VHS Video L
ANT. TV
S-video
Video Left
Right
IN
3 4
S-video
Video Left
Right
OUT
CH
VCR 2
- Figure 5 - Making copies on two VCRs
6. Using the SCART-to-S-Video or SCART-to-Composite converter.
If your VCR or TV does not have a Composite or S-Video connector, you will
need to use the SCART converter provided with Director's Cut.
Simply connect the cable to the SCART connector of your VCR/TV and connect
a Composite or S-Video cable as well as the sound cable.
Note your VCR needs to be S-VHS enabled in order to use the S-Video part of
the converter.
Additional Notes:
• The level control on Director's Cut adjusts only the headphones, not
recording levels. Headphones will work in both capture and export modes
• If your video equipment has both S-Video and Composite connectors,
it is recommended that you use S-Video, as the quality is higher.
• For more sophisticated control of audio, an external audio mixer can be
connected to Director's Cut audio input. Set the mixer's outputs to a
standard audio level of 0.75 volts.
• Director's Cut uses power even while your computer is in sleep mode.
It is recommended that you turn off Director's Cut when you put a battery
powered notebook into sleep mode.
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Inputs
R S-VHS Video L R
6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable to computer
ANT. TV
S-video
Video Left
Right
IN
3 4
S-video
Video Left Right
OUT
CH
VCR 1
Using
Director's Cut
1. Setting up Director's Cut for capture and export
• Turn on your video equipment and Director's Cut
• Director's Cut has a mode button allowing you to select PAL or NTSC.
Select the right standard, according to the type of material you wish to
import or export
• Launch your DV editing application
Note: Director's Cut "Take 2" has a mode button that allows you to select
capture or export mode. It should however be noted that the unit will
automatically recognise if you are trying to export or capture video and will
set the right mode automatically. There is no need to use the mode button
during normal operations
2. Using a DV application
Director's Cut is compatible with most DV application available on the market
and is recognised as a DV camera by your system.
Director's Cut does not control your Camcorder or VCR directly (no deck
control) and you will have to manually activate play or record functions.
To Capture:
• Press the play button on your video equipment (VCR, Camcorder, etc...)
• You will see the live feed from Director's Cut in your video application. On
some DV applications, like iMovie, it is first necessary to press the "play"
button in the preview window.
• Use the record function of your DV application to capture the footage to
your hard drive.
Note: If you are using iMovie, select "Video playthrough to camera". For
Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere, select "Device Control disabled".
To Export:
• Press the record button on your video equipment (VCR, Camcorder, etc...)
• Use the export function of your DV application to export the footage to your
analogue equipment.
Note: In Final Cut Pro, export is called "Print to Video". In iMovie, it is
called "Export to camera".
Note: Many analog VCRs take longer than the software's default. As you
start the VCR manually, some additional delay might be introduced.
Director's Cut also needs up to three seconds to produce a stable signal.
Experiment with the delay of your VCR and then add 2 or more seconds to the
software's delay setting.
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