Ex-Pro-User needs help configuring external NTSC monitor at DVinfo.net

Tim Bickford · September 23rd, 2006, 07:53 PM

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.

Edward Troxel · September 23rd, 2006, 08:01 PM

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

Tim Bickford · September 23rd, 2006, 08:04 PM

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!

Edward Troxel · September 23rd, 2006, 08:11 PM

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)".

Tim Bickford · September 23rd, 2006, 08:18 PM

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.

Edward Troxel · September 23rd, 2006, 08:20 PM

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

Tim Bickford · September 23rd, 2006, 08:24 PM

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!

Edward Troxel · September 23rd, 2006, 08:32 PM

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.

September 23rd, 2006, 07:53 PM	#1
Tim Bickford Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 448	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. __________________ Tim Bickford

September 23rd, 2006, 08:01 PM	#2
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Did you click the "External Preview" button just above the preview screen? __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

September 23rd, 2006, 08:04 PM	#3
Tim Bickford Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 448	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! __________________ Tim Bickford

September 23rd, 2006, 08:11 PM	#4
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	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)". __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

September 23rd, 2006, 08:18 PM	#5
Tim Bickford Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 448	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. __________________ Tim Bickford

September 23rd, 2006, 08:20 PM	#6
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	You can. Click on the "play head" at the top of the cursor line. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

September 23rd, 2006, 08:24 PM	#7
Tim Bickford Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 448	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! __________________ Tim Bickford

September 23rd, 2006, 08:32 PM	#8
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	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. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters