Grass Valley iTX Desktop v.2.6 - Manual (Page 268)

Ingesting media by using an Encode Server
Set up a recording source for tape ingest
1. Check the Encode Server is linked to a VTR through a control cable.
2. Do one of the following, depending on whether or not the source signal passes through a
matrix router.
•
If your system does not have a router, ensure the video output from the VTR is
connected directly to the Encode Server.
• If you are using a matrix router, ensure the route is correctly set up in the router control
panel on the Routing layout.
Select a recording channel
1. Select a channel view in the View box.
The view should give you access to the recording channels you want to work with.
2. Do one of the following to select a recording channel.
• On the Manual Ingest or Ingest Multi layout, select the channel in the Channel box.
• On the Dual Ingest or Tape Ingest layout, click a channel selection button.
3. For a crash recording or automatic recording, ensure the Encode Server is unlocked; or lock
it from your iTX Desktop. (See below, “Lock or unlock an Encode Server”.)
You may have to ask another user or your system administrator to release the Encode
Server if it is locked.
Deny or allow an Encode Server control of a VTR
When a VTR is connected to an Encode Server, you may use the VTR control button to deny or
allow the Encode Server control of the VTR. The Encode Server should only be able to control
the VTR when recording from a videotape. More details , page 244.
1. For a crash recording, or a recording from a source that is not a videotape, prevent the
Encode Server from controlling a VTR. Do this by clicking the VTR control button so that it
turns yellow.
2. For an automatic or batch recording of the video output of a VTR, allow the Encode Server
to control the VTR. Do this by clicking the VTR control button so that it turns green.
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