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Connecting DVCpro laptop editor to mac book pro
Hi,
I’m new to Final Cut Pro. I have a Panasonic DVCpro laptop editor (LT85) and I’d like to get the audio/video from this unit into my mac book pro. The tape-to-tape editing system has a nine-pin serial port output through which the manual says digital data can be sent to a laptop computer. The mac book has firewire 400/800 inputs as well as usb inputs. I have found on the internet, serial to usb cables and adapters. I have not tried this as yet, since I’m sure the firewire would be much faster. Trouble is, I don’t see anything like this out there. I’m sure I’m not the first to desire this configuration. Please help. Any and all advice will be much appreciated.
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The only way to capture video from this unit onto a MacBook Pro would be with an AJA I/O or I/O HD. The digital data than comes from the 9-pin serial is not video data. And the unit does not have firewire out, but does have component out. And the only way to get component video into a MacBook pro is with the I/O or I/O HD.
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[Shane Ross] “The digital data than comes from the 9-pin serial is not video data.”
Shane is right, that 9-Pin connection only sends EDL Data.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/sales_o/02products/products/pdf/pdf_ntsc/AJ-LT85.pdf
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[Shane Ross] “way to get component video into a MacBook pro is with the I/O or I/O HD. “
Or the MOTU V3HD.
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[David Smith] “Or the MOTU V3HD.”
Based on all the feedback I’ve received on this unit, I would really not recommend this unit to anyone. The Io HD is a much better unit from a broadcast video company.
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My experience has been very positive. Very easy to operate, and responsive support from a very video knowledgeable team at MOTU. I’m a Kona owner as well and have nothing but good things to say about AJA. I see the io HD as a very good tool and I wouldn’t hesitate to use either from a build quality, software interface or design basis. The decision was more one of codec choice for me, and DVCPro HD fit with what I needed. It also saved quite a bit of money as I had several recording chains to purchase and the V3HD costs less and works with Powerbook G4 laptops.
Regards,
David
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