User Manual

Preparing Record Tapes
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Striping Record Tapes (Recording Black with Timecode)
Before you can record a frame-accurate digital cut, you must prepare the record tapes in advance
by using one of the following options:
• To perform insert-edit recording, stripe the record tapes (record black with timecode for the
entire duration of the tape) in advance (prestriped tape).
• To perform assemble-edit recording, record black with timecode onto the tape, including the
necessary preroll prior to the IN point plus at least 10 seconds (partially striped tape).
For complete instructions on recording a frame-accurate digital cut, see “Using the Digital Cut
Tool” on page 1063.
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Some Avid input/output hardware supports LTC output for recording onto tapes. For more
information, see “Using LTC Timecode for Output” on page 1041.
DV cameras or decks controlled through a 1394 connection do not support commands for
frame-accurate recording. As a result, if you are preparing to record to one of these devices, you
can use the Digital Cut tool in either Local mode or Remote mode, but all tracks are enabled for
recording and cannot be modified.
Recording Bars and Tone
You can record a portion of bars and tone onto the tape before recording a digital cut. There are
two methods of recording bars and tone to tape:
• If your recording must be frame accurate, consider adding a segment of digital bars and tone
to the front of your sequence, or prepare it as a separate sequence you can record by using
the Digital Cut tool. For more information, see “Importing Color Bars and Other Test
Patterns” on page 300.
• If your recording does not need to be frame accurate, you can manually record direct output
of bars and tone from your Avid editing application.
To manually record bars and tone:
1. Select Tools > Video Output Tool and Tools > Audio Tool.
2. In the Video Output tool, click the Test Patterns menu, and select a color bars pattern.
3. In the Audio tool, click the PH (Peak Hold) menu, and select Play Calibration Tone. See
“Setting the Calibration Tone” on page 1053.
4. Set the record deck to Local for manual recording.
5. Record the bars and tone as either an insert or assemble edit according to the operation of
your record deck and selected method. Your deck must be capable of frame-accurate editing
to perform this step.