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io SDI connection to DSR45 deck
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[jose pantin] “The out light on the AJA is on but I can’t see nothing on the pro monitor and s-cable is ok because it work while editing.”
I don’t understand what you mean by “it works while editing.” Do you mean that you can monitor while editing in the program, or that you can monitor while capturing media?
Lee Berger
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Hi Lee,
It’s only when I’m checking what I’ve printed onto tape that there is no image on the monitor. While capturing and editing it works fine. I’ve tried several playback setups, to no avail. But I know it used to work. I bet you is something simple.
The monitor is a SONY 21″, connected to the AJA via s-video. And that’s when everything began. Because I tried to connect it via component to improve de image and unplugged the BNCs from de VTR …and then the mess started.
I know I tried some ref sync from de DSR45 to the AJA and inclusive tried sone SDI. I’ve allways wondered whether is bettter than component.
There is picture on the small screen of the DSR45 and in a regular tv set pluged to it via composite.
Many thanks, Lee.
Sincerely,
josé pantin
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I think I see the issue now. You’re trying to verify playback from the deck on you 21-inch monitor using the Io. The Io is connected directly to the monitor via the S-Video output. The deck’s component output is connected to the Io.
If this is the case you won’t see the deck’s playback output. The Io will only show the output of Final Cut. There are three ways you can work around this.
1. Open the Log and Capture window and the decks output will be passed through to the monitor.
2. Exit FCP and run the AJA Io control panel application. This will pass the deck’s signal to the monitor.
3. Run a cable directly from the deck to another input on the monitor. This is the best option.If you only have one S-Video input on the monitor you can get an inexpensive consumer grade S-Video switcher to switch between the Io and your deck. Having said that, composite out of your deck should be more than good enough to check the tape.
Lee Berger
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One thing I forgot to add is that if you are shooting DV or DVCam and capturing to DV/DVCPro codec it would be better to use the FireWire connection instead of analog component. This avoids a decode to analog and encode back to digital. If you are capturing to a higher quality codec such as DVCPro 50 or ProRes 422 then you need to use the Io.
You can capture directly to ProRes 422 via FireWire, but you cannot use the Batch or Capture Clip functions. You have to Capture Now. Here’s a link on how to do it.
https://www.moviola.com/hdv_proresLee Berger
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Hi Lee,
I think the first solution was what I used, via the log and capture window on FCP. The second solution sounds interesting, but I´m a bit afraid of trying.
I never used another cable, but the monitor does have component inputs. I´ll have to use the ones that come out of the VTR, but is the best idea. I hope nothing goes wrong.
I tried to open the link you sent me about capturing directly to ProRes 422 via FireWire. But it didn´t open. I´ll try later.
I´m not at my office now. I´ll tell you later. Have a good weekend.
Many thanks again,
josé pantin
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[jose pantin] “It’s only when I’m checking what I’ve printed onto tape that there is no image on the monitor”
That has nothing to do with the card- that is a connection error with the way the monitor is set up Jose.
The monitor and deck should be able to see multiple inputs by pressing the A/B button on the front to switch.
[jose pantin] ” know I tried some ref sync from de DSR45 to the AJA and inclusive tried sone SDI. I’ve allways wondered whether is bettter than component. “
My DSR45 does not have SDI out, and I did not think there was an add on module for that, and that could be a problem.
FYI- both SDI and HDSDI are considered Digital Component Signals with embedded data like TC, Metadata, and Audio
gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
Post and Production WorkflowsInside look at the IoHD
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Many thanks Gary,
It was a much more simple thing, that Lee explained to me. Tha aja has to be loaded with FCP, in the log and capture window, to be able to see what’s on the monitor.
It’s strange but my AJA io does have SDI connectors but maybe no for output. But I’m no going to worry more about it. Now that everything is back into other.
Something I admire a lot of you estadounidenses is how you help other people. In other places, people is VERY jelous. Even in Europe.
All the best, and have a great day.
Jose
josé pantin
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Hi Lee,
You were very right: I just had to turn open the log an capture window of the AJA, to be able to see what’s on the prof, monitor.
One thing I don’t recomend is to used regular tv set for monitor, neither in post produccion or in field recording. Tha’s why I allways liked to have a look at both. I don’t know if it’s the -unexplicable- IRE 7%, but regular sets always look brither and more contrasting than what you have on tape and can be very misleading. I know that’s what people is going to at home, not on film, so is always good to have one at hand. But be VERY concnscious ot it.
I always have admire how you estadounidenses are so willing to help other people. In some other places, enven in Europe, people are VERY jelous.
The other thing you explained me about capturaring in DVCpro, I don’t understand. And now that everything is back to normal, I are no willing to change.
All the very best and have a very good they. You deserve it.
Jose
josé pantin
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[jose pantin] “I always have admire how you estadounidenses are so willing to help other people. In some other places, enven in Europe, people are VERY jelous.”
De Nada 🙂
Lee Berger
http://www.leebergermedia.com
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