Apple Final Cut Express HD - Manual (Page 147)

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Choosing an Easy Setup
Final Cut Express HD comes with several predefined Easy Setups based on the most
common video formats and devices, such as DV-NTSC and DV-PAL. The Easy Setup you
choose applies to all new projects and sequences until you choose another Easy Setup.
If you always use the same type of camcorder or video deck, you may never have to
change your Easy Setup. If you do change your camcorder or video deck or the format
you are working with, it’s simple to change your Easy Setup.
To choose an Easy Setup:
1 Choose Final Cut Express HD > Easy Setup.
If this is the first time you’ve opened Final Cut Express HD, this window appears
automatically after opening the application.
2 Choose an Easy Setup from the Setup For pop-up menu.
To show all Easy Setups that are currently available, select Show All.
Note: To use remote device control via FireWire (so Final Cut Express HD can control
your camcorder or deck), make sure you choose a device control preset that uses
FireWire. Both DV-NTSC and DV-PAL use a FireWire device control preset.
3 When you’re ready, click Setup.
The selected Easy Setup applies to all new projects and sequences. Settings for existing
sequences do not change.
Important: If your VTR is not currently connected, you may see a warning because
Final Cut Express HD does not detect the external video or audio device that the A/V
device settings expect. If you see this warning, make sure your device is connected and
turned on, then click Check Again. If you want to troubleshoot the connection to the
device later, you can ignore the warning by clicking Continue.
If this is the first time you’re setting up Final Cut Express HD, you’ll now need to specify
your scratch disk.
Choose an Easy Setup
from the Setup For
pop-up menu.
Select Show All to see a
complete list of available
Easy Setups.
A summary of your
selected Easy Setup
appears below the
pop-up menu.