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Mark Mapes · February 15th, 2005, 07:31 PM

We have released a new trial version of DV Rack based on the latest update to the software. This fully functional trial version will work regardless of whether you've installed an earlier trial--even if your earlier trial period has expired. And speaking of the trial period, we've extended it from 14 days to 30! (Be aware, however, that the $200 rebate that is currently being offered expires at the end of February. So if you like what you see, it will pay to make your move earlier rather than later.)

This version includes fixes for a number of bugs, including the ones that caused AVI Type 2 and QuickTime clips over 1 hour to be corrupt. Among features not documented in the help are the following:

Setting the aspect ratio of the Field Monitor: On Page 2 of the Field Monitor menu, adjust the Monitor Aspect setting to achieve the desired ratio. This feature allows a range of 1.0 to 2.4. The default aspect ratio is 1.333 (4:3). The keyboard shortcuts for switching between the two most common aspect ratios are F8 for 4:3 and CTRL+F8 for 16:9.

Display of Space Remaining on Hard Disk Drive, and Auto-Stop Recording at specified threshold: On Page 3 of the Field Monitor Menu, the “HDD Space Disp” option is for setting whether the space remaining on your hard disk is displayed at all times (setting = Always) or only when the threshold is reached (Warning). The “HDD Warning” option is for setting the threshold below which the space remaining will be displayed if the prior option is set to Warning. The “HDD Record Stop” option lets you specify the point at which DV Rack will automatically stop recording based on free disk space remaining. Both thresholds work in minutes; 1 minute of DV recording equals about 217 Mb.

Field Monitor Setup Mode: Also on Page 3 of the menu, you can switch between a zero setup for IRE values and setup of 7.5.

Zooming and panning the displays of the Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope: To zoom in and out on the display for either of these components, mouse over the display, hold down the SHIFT key, and click and drag vertically. To pan while zoomed, click anywhere on the display and drag in the desired direction. Zooming affects the graticule as well as the signal display (unlike with the scale controls on these components), thereby keeping the signal in context.

You can download the trial version at www.seriousmagic.com/dvrackdemo.cfm.

February 15th, 2005, 07:31 PM	#7
Mark Mapes Serious Magic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 58	New DV Rack Trial Version available We have released a new trial version of DV Rack based on the latest update to the software. This fully functional trial version will work regardless of whether you've installed an earlier trial--even if your earlier trial period has expired. And speaking of the trial period, we've extended it from 14 days to 30! (Be aware, however, that the $200 rebate that is currently being offered expires at the end of February. So if you like what you see, it will pay to make your move earlier rather than later.) This version includes fixes for a number of bugs, including the ones that caused AVI Type 2 and QuickTime clips over 1 hour to be corrupt. Among features not documented in the help are the following: Setting the aspect ratio of the Field Monitor: On Page 2 of the Field Monitor menu, adjust the Monitor Aspect setting to achieve the desired ratio. This feature allows a range of 1.0 to 2.4. The default aspect ratio is 1.333 (4:3). The keyboard shortcuts for switching between the two most common aspect ratios are F8 for 4:3 and CTRL+F8 for 16:9. Display of Space Remaining on Hard Disk Drive, and Auto-Stop Recording at specified threshold: On Page 3 of the Field Monitor Menu, the “HDD Space Disp” option is for setting whether the space remaining on your hard disk is displayed at all times (setting = Always) or only when the threshold is reached (Warning). The “HDD Warning” option is for setting the threshold below which the space remaining will be displayed if the prior option is set to Warning. The “HDD Record Stop” option lets you specify the point at which DV Rack will automatically stop recording based on free disk space remaining. Both thresholds work in minutes; 1 minute of DV recording equals about 217 Mb. Field Monitor Setup Mode: Also on Page 3 of the menu, you can switch between a zero setup for IRE values and setup of 7.5. Zooming and panning the displays of the Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope: To zoom in and out on the display for either of these components, mouse over the display, hold down the SHIFT key, and click and drag vertically. To pan while zoomed, click anywhere on the display and drag in the desired direction. Zooming affects the graticule as well as the signal display (unlike with the scale controls on these components), thereby keeping the signal in context. You can download the trial version at www.seriousmagic.com/dvrackdemo.cfm. __________________ Mark Mapes DV Rack QA Serious Magic