Apple Final Cut Pro 5 - Manual (Page 1685)

334 Part IV Settings and Preferences
4 Enter a number of frames in the Capture Offset field, then click OK.
Enter a negative number if the clip’s timecode track has higher numbers than the
burned-in timecode. For example, if the clip’s Media Start timecode is 01:00:00:04, and
the first video frame has a burned-in timecode number of 01:00:00:00, enter –4 in the
Capture Offset field.
After entering the timecode offset, it’s a good idea to capture a few more clips and
compare the timecode track numbers with the burned-in timecode to determine if the
timecode offset you entered is correct.
Troubleshooting Your Device Control Setup
Before you start the logging and capture process, make sure that your device control
hardware is properly set up.
To verify device control is properly set up:
1 Do one of the following:
 If you’re using DV device control: Make sure your FireWire cables are properly
connected.
 If you’re using serial device control: If Final Cut Pro is unable to communicate with your
camcorder or deck, make sure you have the correct cable for the type of device
control you’re using—RS-232 or RS-422. Also make sure that your serial port adapter
(USB-to-serial adapter or internal modem port-to-serial port adapter) is properly
connected and you installed the proper software drivers. For more information on
setting up device control hardware, see Volume I, Chapter 15, “Connecting
Professional and Non-DV Equipment.”
2 Choose a device control preset in the Audio/Video Settings window that matches your
setup.
For more information, see “ Using Serial Device Control ” on page 330 and “ Choosing
Individual Presets ” on page 305.
Important: If you’re capturing your video and audio using FireWire, you should also
capture timecode via FireWire (in other words, via DV device control). FireWire is the
most convenient and accurate way for capturing timecode from a DV device.