Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 1860)

2 Click the preset you want to modify, then click Edit.
Settings in the Device Control Preset Editor
The following section describes the settings in the Device Control Preset Editor.
• Name: Enter a name for the preset. This name will appear in the list of available device
control presets, available in several places in the application, such as the Log and
Capture window and whenever you create an Easy Setup.
• Description: Enter a brief description, or summary, of what the preset is to be used for.
Use this as a convenient reminder of which decks you use the preset for. This can be
particularly helpful if you are setting up a system for multiple editors and assistant
editors.
• Protocol: Choose the protocol your camcorder or deck uses. You can choose from the
most commonly implemented remote control protocols in the video industry. The two
most common are FireWire (for DV devices) and RS-422 (for almost all other professional
equipment). RS-422 uses a serial data connection.
• If you’re using FireWire: Choose Apple FireWire or Apple FireWire Basic, depending
on your connected device. The Basic version is a simplified device control protocol
for camcorders and decks that aren’t fully compatible with Apple FireWire. Choosing
the Basic protocol will not affect the video or audio quality of your captured media.
• If you’re using serial device control: Choose an option based on the equipment you’re
using. To find out which device control protocols are supported, see the
documentation that came with the equipment. For more information on serial device
control, see
“Using Serial Device Control.”
1860 Chapter 114 Device Control Settings and Presets