Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 218)

If you have a device-controllable camcorder or deck and you see this status, check to
make sure that you’re using the right FireWire or serial control cables and that they’re
connected properly. Also make sure your device is turned on.
• VTR in Local: Your device is set to work only with its built-in playback buttons. Set the
switch on your camcorder or deck from Local to Remote and you’ll be able to remotely
control the device from Final Cut Pro.
Note: Decks with serial device control have a switch that lets you choose Local or
Remote control.
• To control your deck with Final Cut Pro: Set the switch to Remote.
• To use the transport buttons on your deck to control the deck: Set the switch to Local.
• Not Threaded: This indicates that you have a camcorder or deck connected to your
computer, but there’s no tape in the deck or the tape is still loading.
• Tape Trouble: This indicates that your tape may be jamming. It’s important to
immediately stop playback and remove your tape from the deck, if possible. If you can’t
eject your tape, take your camcorder or deck to a qualified technician. For more
information, see the documentation that came with your video equipment.
Switching Device Control Presets When Changing Decks
If you have multiple video decks that you regularly capture from or output to, and each
one is a different format, you can use device control presets to easily change your device
control settings each time you use a different deck. For example, the timecode offset may
be different from one deck to another, or one deck may require more pre-roll time before
its motor stabilizes to provide a stable video signal for capture.
You can create a different device control preset for every deck you use. When you switch
decks, you can simply change the device control preset to set up quickly. For more
information, see
“Device Control Settings and Presets.”
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