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Uchenna Ikonne
August 25, 2009 at 5:28 am in reply to: What’s a “Q” suffix and how do I get it?

Yup… That’s the information I came across!
Uchenna Ikonne
August 25, 2009 at 1:48 am in reply to: What’s a “Q” suffix and how do I get it?

Thanks Tom!

Actually, I think that is the key to my problem. After doing some research on various messageboards, it seems like the problem I have is a common one with users of this particular model deck. And I *think* I might have found the reason why.

Apparently, the Sony VP-7040 does not play true NTSC but NTSC 4.43. That would explain the black & white playback, right? And the need for the “Q” monitor?

I’m going to assume that’s what’s going on… And since I am using the deck primarily for work with PAL/SECAM, I’ll just hope that everything works okay under those systems (I was just using NTSC to test the general functionality of the deck).

Again, I appreciate everybody who offered input!
Uchenna Ikonne
August 23, 2009 at 10:16 pm in reply to: What’s a “Q” suffix and how do I get it?

Here’s an example of what I meant, by the way:

https://www.bcs.tv/store/model_detail.cfm?id=10658

“Requires the use of a quad standard monitor or projector with a “Q” suffix for color playback.”

Also, if I make reference this post here, which I replied to before making this new topic:

https://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/8/937669

Amy seems to have had the same problem, but she got color on a monitor and none on FCP. It sort of led me to believe that the problem might be the absence of a quad monitor.
Uchenna Ikonne
August 23, 2009 at 10:10 pm in reply to: What’s a “Q” suffix and how do I get it?

Thanks a lot, Bob!

I already did try to hook the Canopus to a VCR and yes, the result was full color.

So… It looks like there is nothing I can do to get color out of the VP-7040?

What about the idea that the VP-7040 would produce a color playback only with the Q-suffix monitors? Is there any substance to that? And if so, how can I make my Mac Q-approved, so to speak?
Uchenna Ikonne
August 23, 2009 at 5:54 am in reply to: Can’t capture color

Well, I’m two years late coming to this discussion, but I’m dealing with the same issue and I hope somebody can help me!

I’m using the same Sony VP-7040 u-matic deck as Amy, and I’ve been unable to capture in color in neither Final Cut Express nor iMovie.

However, unlike Amy, I have also been unable to get color playback on a TV. (Amy was using a monitor; I’m using a standard TV set.)

I did some research and I found that the VP-7040 requires a monitor or a TV with a “Q” suffix to achieve color playback, so I guess it makes sense that Amy was able to get color on the monitor.

My question (perhaps a naive one): What exactly is a “Q” suffix and is there any kind of adapter or TV tuner card I can use to get the “Q”? (I’m running the video from the VP-7040 to a MacBook Pro through a Canopus ADVC-55.)

I’d appreciate any help with this!