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Sphere Playback Settings (Windows Only)

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Sphere Playback Settings (Windows Only)

The following table describes the options available in the Sphere Playback Settings dialog box.

Device Code Defines the device code that identifies the VTR to emulate. The edit controller adjusts to

this choice. The default value is a Sony PVW-2800, which performs all the common play

and capture functions.

You do not need to change this option unless your edit controller does not recognize the

VTR or you want to emulate a specific VTR.

Runup (frames) This option is only available with Remote Play. Defines the time (measured in frames) it

takes the deck to start playing from a cued position. The default value is 1 frame.

When the runup times of two video devices are similar, it is easier for the edit controller to

synchronize the devices during preroll. If your Avid VTR does not sync up as often as you

want, try adjusting this value so the two devices attain full speed at nearly the same time.

Inhibit preloading

when cueing by

single frame.

This option is only available with Remote Play and Remote Punch-In. Avid recommends

that you do not inhibit preloading under normal circumstances.

Preloading occurs by default in your Avid editing application. It improves playback

performance by preparing the digital media for playback each time you cue a new frame.

When this option is selected, your Avid editing application matches the behavior of a tape

deck when you step through footage frame by frame. Avid recommends this option only for

projects that require quick cueing of one frame after another, for example, when you are

using your Avid editing application to present a sequence of still images as in a slide

presentation.

Option Description

Disk Cache This option displays the default location of the SphereCache folder holding

prefetched media files. You can change the default location by clicking Browse and

navigating to a new location on your local system.

Disk Cache Size This text box displays the maximum size of the SphereCache folder. You can modify

the cache size by entering a new number in the text box. The default cache size is

2GB.

Clear All Caches This option allows you to manually delete the SphereCache folder and its contents.