Apple Final Cut Pro 5 User Manual
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Part III
Output
To prepare a tape with black and timecode:
1
Insert a videotape into your camcorder or deck.
2
Choose File > Edit to Tape.
3
In the Edit to Tape window, click the Black and Code button.
4
If your video equipment supports timecode generation, make sure your deck is set to
accept an external timecode signal.
Note: Timecode is sent via an RS-422 serial port. This is not supported for DV FireWire.
5
Enter the starting timecode in the dialog, then click OK.
This defines the starting timecode number that appears on your tape.
6
In the Black and Code dialog, choose an option from the Settings pop-up menu, then
click OK.
Current settings are based on the sequence preset in your current Easy Setup. If you
select Custom, the Sequence Preset Editor appears and you can choose custom
settings. For more information, see “
About Sequence Settings and Presets
7
When a message appears saying your tape will be erased and rewritten with black
frames and timecode, click OK.
The tape rewinds to the beginning and the entire tape is blacked. If your video
equipment supports timecode generation, timecode is also recorded, starting from the
timecode specified. To cancel the black and code process, press the Esc key.
Click this button to
black your tape.
This message indicates the black
and code progress has started.