video

    video standard

    ntsc

    sets dvstorm for ntsc capture and output.

    pal

    sets dvstorm for pal capture and output.

    count dropped frames in time display checkbox when checked, 29.97 fps drop-frame timecode is used.

    when unchecked, 30 fps non-drop-frame timecode is used.

    this option affects all timecode entry and calculations and is not available when in pal mode.

    except in special cases, this option should be checked when in ntsc mode.

    field during pause

    frame

    when avi playback is paused, the frame (both fields) is shown.

    there may be some jitter apparent in the display when frame is selected for pause. this does not affect dv output.

    odd

    when avi playback is paused, only the odd field is shown.

    use this option to eliminate jitter in the display on paused playback. this does not affect dv output.

    even

    when avi playback is paused, only the even field is shown.

    use this option to eliminate jitter in the display on paused playback. this does not affect dv output.

    setup

    defines the black-level of the output analog signal.

    0 ire

    sets the black-level to 0 ire. this is the standard for composite ntsc in japan.

    7.5 ire

    sets the black-level to 7.5 ire. this is the standard for composite ntsc in north america.

    dv format

    dv

    selects dv format for capture and output

    dvcam

    selects dvcam format for capture and output

    playback buffer

    buffer size

    1sec(default)

    sets a 1-second buffer for real-time playback. this is the default.

    2sec(192mb)

    sets a 2-second buffer for real-time playback. recommended for systems with 192mb or more.

    3sec(256mb)

    sets a 3-second buffer for real-time playback. recommended for systems with 256mb or more.

    4sec(320mb)

    sets a 4-second buffer for real-time playback. recommended for systems with 320mb or more.

    5sec(384mb)

    sets a 5-second buffer for real-time playback. recommended for systems with 384mb or more.

    automatic

    the system will try to automatically determine an appropriate size for the buffer. it is highly recommended that you set the buffer to a specific size instead of using automatic, as the automatic setting can make some systems fail to start.