Grass Valley iTX Desktop v.2.6 - Manual (Page 273)

Ingesting media by using an Encode Server
Set up and start an automatic recording from a videotape
In this procedure, you set up an Encode Server to play a videotape and record a specified
segment of it. iTX creates a database asset based on the name you give the new file.
1.
Select Auto-Record (the button indicator displays a green light) on the Encode control
panel.
The In and Out boxes on the Encode control panel become active.
2. Enter the timecode value for the start of the recording in the In box. More details , page
197.
3. If you want to specify the point where the recording ends, instead of specifying a duration,
enter a timecode value in the Out box.
4. Do the following if you want to set the duration of the recording, instead of specifying an
out-point.
•
If you want to clear the current setting, click C.
• Enter a value in the Dur box.
• If you want to add 1, 5 or 15 minutes to the current entry, click +1, +5 or +15.
5. Click Prepare.
iTX displays a dialog requesting you to enter a name for a new media file.
6. Enter a media-file name in the Media ID box. Click OK to close the dialog.
Note: If you enter a media-file name that matches the name of an existing media file, iTX
requests you to confirm you want it to delete the original file before recording a new one.
The Encode control panel displays the name of the new media file and the path to where
the file is to be stored. A Record button replaces the Prepare button.
iTX locks the Encode Server (if you do not manually lock it before starting this procedure).
7. Click Record to start the recording.
The Encode Server plays the videotape and performs the recording to create a media file
on the Media Store. As the recording is happening, the preview window displays the video
feed. A Stop button replaces the Record button on the Encoder Control.
8. Wait for the recording to finish, or click Stop to end it at any time.
At the end of the recording, the Encode Server releases the lock (unless you apply the
permanent lock before starting this procedure) and the Encoder Control returns to its
original state. The system is ready for the next recording.
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