User Manual

Selecting a Video Output Signal
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Selecting a Video Output Signal
Use the Video Output tool to select an analog video output signal. The options that are displayed
depend on your hardware configuration.
• If you are using an Avid Nitris DX or Avid Mojo DX input/output hardware, all outputs on
the hardware are active. Select an analog signal from the Output menu to calibrate for
output. See “Calibrating for Video Output” on page 1043.
• If you are not using Avid input/output hardware (software-only), the Video Output tool is not
available.
To select an analog video output signal:
1. Select Tools > Video Output Tool.
The Video Output tool opens.
2. Click the SD Cal tab.
3. Click the Output menu, and then select an output format: Component, Composite, or
S-Video.
4. Click the close box.
Calibrating for Video Output
You can calibrate for video output by using any of the methods described in the following table:
Method Description
Calibrate for video output by
using the factory presets
You should use the factory presets if you do not have an external Waveform
monitor, or if your site engineers calibrate the system as a general maintenance
procedure. For more information, see “Using the Factory Preset Buttons in the
Video Output Tool” on page 1044.
Calibrate for video output by
using external Waveform and
Vectorscope monitors
All users can follow the steps for calibrating video output, as described in
“Basic Video Output Calibration” on page 1045.
Calibrate/sync output signals in
a production facility
Advanced users and house engineers should follow the steps for adjusting and
conforming output signals to house standards, as described in “Calibrating the
System with Passthrough Signals” on page 1048.