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External Monitor Problem
Having problems playing back on an external monitor. Have a monitor connected to G5 via Sony iLink Media Converter. I can see picture (still frame) on the monitor when paused, but when I play in Final Cut the external monitor doesn’t play along with it. Have tried with “mirror on desktop” on and off, with same results. Is there a setting I’m missing?
I’m not having problems with dropped frames while playing back on computer monitors.Running FCP 5.0.4, on Dual 1.8 GHZ G5, 2GB DDR SDRAM.
Safe RT, Dynamic, Dynamic. Sequence settings areHD (960 x 720) (16:9). Quicktime Video Settings: DVCPro HD 720p60, however the external playback doesn’t work even on a simple NTSC sequence. -
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This list contains virtually everything to try to enable:
a. External Monitor VIDEO and AUDIO via FireWire & DV deck or camcorder.
b. Viewing in the Canvas window on the computer screen.
c. Being able to record on the external FW DV deck or camcorder.
d. Being able to capture from a FW device.In your case, substitute “Sony iLink Media Converter” for “deck” or “camcorder” when they are mentioned in the list.
If working this list doesn’t cure the problem… you may have a serious PROBLEM!
Try things in this order until you find the “cure”:
1. Make sure you have only ONE (1) FireWire deck, camcorder, DV capture “card”, or D-to-A converter or video device attached to the computer at a time. Any more than one DV device can cause loss of signal and control.
2. Make sure you have View (Menu) > External Video> All Frames set.
(If the ALL FRAMES option is grayed-out… jump to step 6 below and continue.)
3. Make SURE your Canvas window (right window) in FCP is set to “Fit to Window”… AND that it has not been “pushed off” the edge of the computer screen or “pushed into” other windows.
4. Make sure your CANVAS View Menu (Box Icon with broken sides) is checked on Image or Image+Wireframe… NOT just Wireframe.
5. Make sure your CANVAS View Menu is checked on RGB… NOT just Alpha.
6. Make sure your Final Cut Pro (menu) > Easy Setup… is set for DV-NTSC (or DV-PAL, if that’s where you are).
7. Some camcorders/decks work better under “FW (NTSC/PAL)” -or- “FW (NTSC/PAL) Basic” control (in the capture settings). Try either setting to see which works best for your device.
8. Make sure your Final Cut Pro (menu) > Audio/Video Settings > A/V Devices (tab) > Mirror on Desktop > must be CHECKED. (If not, playing video will not appear in the Canvas.)
9. Make sure the “Log and Capture” Window is CLOSED and not just “hidden” behind other windows.
10. Make sure you have chosen FW output for A/V:
Final Cut Pro (menu) > Audio/Video Settings… >
Video Playback: Apple FireWire NTSC (720 x480)
Audio Playback: FireWire DV
11. Turn off the power to the Camera/Deck/Converter Box, then turn it back ON.
12. Make sure the camera is in VTR mode… or the deck is in DV (DV, iLink, or FW) input.
13. On a Sony camcorder or deck, make sure the menu setting “A/V > DV Out” is set to OFF.
14. Re-check that your FW cable is well-connected at both ends (or try a new cable).
15. Important: Quit FCP, then Restart FCP.
16. Now again, make sure you have View > External Video > ALL FRAMES set…If it still does not work. “Trash” the FCP Preferences on the Mac
“FCP Rescue” is a free Apple Script that will Trash the Preferences.
It will also restore your user settings afterwards.
Download:
https://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14729If you have “lost” your entire FW connection between the Mac and the device, go HERE:
https://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301852>Then, start again at my “step 1” above.
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Wow! thanks for the list. You rock.
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[Jeremy Reuben] “Have a monitor connected to G5 via Sony iLink Media Converter.”
[Jeremy Reuben] “Sequence settings areHD (960 x 720) (16:9). Quicktime Video Settings: DVCPro HD 720p60, however the external playback doesn’t work even on a simple NTSC sequence.”
CORRECT! Why? Because you are sending an HD signal to an SD converter box. Won’t work. You need either the matrox MXO, an HD Capture Card, or the AJ-HD1200 (1400, 1700) deck to route the signal thru.
Shane
Littlefrog Post
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[Jeremy Reuben] “Have a monitor connected to G5 via Sony iLink Media Converter.”
[Jeremy Reuben] “Sequence settings areHD (960 x 720) (16:9). Quicktime Video Settings: DVCPro HD 720p60, however the external playback doesn’t work even on a simple NTSC sequence.”
CORRECT! Why? Because you are sending an HD signal to an SD converter box. Won’t work. You need either the matrox MXO, an HD Capture Card, or the AJ-HD1200 (1400, 1700) deck to route the signal thru.
Shane
Littlefrog Post
http://www.lfhd.net
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