Ex-Pro-User needs help configuring external NTSC monitor
 

Hi,

When I use P-Pro 2.0 I am able to use my 4:3 NTSC monitor via S-Video from my canopus ADCV-100 digital to analog convertor via Fire-wire input. I am also able (via software) to view 16:9 on my NTSC monitor.

Under Preferences in Vegas 7.0 (Trial version) I set the Device to IEEE 1394/DV and set conform output to NTSC DV Widescreen. I can't seen to get any signal to the NTSC monitor. It works fine with P-Pro-2.

Keep in mind. This is my first time using Vegas. I'm not sure how to even get around the timeline etc. I've loaded a clip and can see it on my PC monitor. However, I can't see it on my NTSC.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Did you click the "External Preview" button just above the preview screen?

Edward-

Yes... Just found it. However, the video on the NTSC is choppy. Not too smooth. I need to pick away at getting it to be smooth.

Thanks for your help. I appreciate it!

That can vary depending on settings and the computer/preview settings/clip(s)/Effect(s) used. For example, generally speaking "Preview (Auto)" will be much smoother that "Best (Full)".

After poking around a bit I discovered that my settings did not match my video clip. I was using a 24P clip and the settings were for 29.97.

Just one last question: How come I can't scrub the time line (i.e. hold the left mouse button down and drag like in P-Pro?)

Thanks again. I'm looking at the newsletters now.

You can. Click on the "play head" at the top of the cursor line.

Got it. I adjusted the speed (under preferences). I'm use to P-pro scrub. This one tends to be a bit slow. However, you see all the frames vs. a radical scrub.

Thanks again!

You can also use "JKL" or the playback tool on the left side. Many also like using devices like the Contour Shuttle Pro for shuttling and other purposes.