Another FCP_ioHD monitoring problem

[Sam Roberts]

While I wait for an answer from AJA I just had what is probably a whacky idea. As I said I can get real time playback at 1080P 24 (FCP Video out preset) the problem is the picture only fills 2/3 of the screen.

What if I plug a computer RGB cable into the back of the TV and then buy an RGB to HDMI adaptor. When you plug a computer into the RGB input on the TV it will allow you to center the picture using controls on the remote. The PC input is the only TV input that allows this. If I can get a 1080P signal out of the AJA with an adapter plug and get it onto the screen, maybe then I can center the picture and that would solve the problem. Doubtful…but worth a try.

[Jeremy Garchow]

[Sam Roberts] “While I wait for an answer from AJA I just had what is probably a whacky idea. As I said I can get real time playback at 1080P 24 (FCP Video out preset) the problem is the picture only fills 2/3 of the screen.
“

You should be able to get a 1080p picture when your footage is 23.98 and not 24.0. Just test it by changing ONE CLIP to 23.98 and then use a 23.98 output setting and just see if it works.

Jeremy

[Gary Adcock]

“[Sam Roberts] “While I wait for an answer from AJA I just had what is probably a whacky idea. As I said I can get real time playback at 1080P 24 (FCP Video out preset) the problem is the picture only fills 2/3 of the screen.
”
You should be able to get a 1080p picture when your footage is 23.98 and not 24.0. Just test it by changing ONE CLIP to 23.98 and then use a 23.98 output setting and just see if it works.

Jeremy
“

Guys Guys Guys.
I got $10. that this is a signal issue with the HDMI not being able to carry a 24p signal to the display- I do not think that display can handle 24p material over HDMI.

Please try with the component out of the IoHD – if it works with a 3 wire connection- then I am correct that the display is the issue.

gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
Post and Production Workflows

Inside look at the IoHD
https://library.creativecow.net/articles/adcock_gary/AJAIOHD.php

[Jeremy Garchow]

[gary adcock] “I got $10.”

You’re on! 🙂

If it’s a “1080p” monitor, I bet it can.

Jeremy

[Sam Roberts]

Well for some bizzare reason the computer input on the plasma is VGA RGB. If it was DVI-D my plan might have worked. I didn’t think they made VGA inputs and ouputs on computers and electronics anymore. The damn plasma is only a few months old…go figure.

Anyway, I did change fps out and it didn’t help.

AJA support recommended the following settings:

“In FCP > Audio Video Settings, set the Video Playback to 1080i2997(non HQ)
also set the Primary Format of the Format tab in the IoHD Control Panel to
1080i2997, make sure on the HDMI tab it is set to Primary

In FCP > System Settings > Playback Control Tab > set RT to Safe > Video
Quality to High > Frame Rate to Full”

This setting does give me a full screen picture. This would be fine except it won’t play back in real time although it does move when I scrub the timeline. When I hit play the picture freezes.

I’m awaiting further news from AJA support. I’ll keep you posted.

[Jeremy Garchow]

OK. Have you changed the frame rate of the clip yet from 24 to 23.98? Unless you have done that, you are spinning your wheels.

Jeremy

[Bob Zelin]

this is a funny thread. It should be put on the HD Hi End forum.

23, 24, 25, 50, 60 – why can’t it just work ! What are all these damn settings with Cinema Tools, Compressor, Playback setting – why can’t I just hit the play button !

funny funny funny.
Just wait – 3K, 5K – this is just the beginning. NAB is in 4 months.

Bob zelin

[Sam Roberts]

Jeremy….yes I did change the frame rate…it didn’t help

[Jeremy Garchow]

[Sam Roberts] “Jeremy….yes I did change the frame rate…it didn’t help “

Of the clip it self or just the video output? You only mentioned the video output.

[Gary Adcock]

[Jeremy Garchow] “You’re on! 🙂

If it’s a “1080p” monitor, I bet it can.”

not with HDMI….
not always….

Component is a different story

gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
Post and Production Workflows

Inside look at the IoHD
https://library.creativecow.net/articles/adcock_gary/AJAIOHD.php