User Manual

23 Generating Output
Your Avid editing application provides tools that let you generate output for individual tracks or
entire sequences to various videotape or audiotape formats. The following topics provide basic
information on preparing for and generating output:
• Preparing for Output: Overview
• Selecting the Device for Output
• Selecting the Sync Source for Output
• Selecting a Video Output Signal
• Calibrating for Video Output
• Preparing for Converting HD Formats
• Preparing for Audio Output
• Preparing Record Tapes
• Enabling Assemble-Edit Recording
• Using ExpertRender to Prepare Effects for a Digital Cut
• Using the Digital Cut Tool
• Preserving HD Closed Captioning and Ancillary Data
Preparing for Output: Overview
Preparing for video output involves the following procedures:
• Establish a sync source for output, as described in “Selecting the Sync Source for Output”
on page 1039.
• Select the Video Output signal, as described in “Selecting a Video Output Signal” on
page 1043.
• Calibrate and adjust video output levels, as described in “Calibrating for Video Output” on
page 1043.
• For HD projects, determine if you need to crossconvert or downconvert your sequence, as
described in “Preparing for Converting HD Formats” on page 1050.