Recorder Help

To Record One or More Clips

  1. Make sure the encoder you want to use is set up properly. Use the Administrator to adjust encoder properties.
  2. For each clip you want to record:
    • Click New Clip.
    • In the New Clip dialog box:
      • Type the clip Title.
      • Choose the Timecode Type.
      • Choose the clip duration. Check Over 24 Hours if you want to record for more than 24 hours.
      • If the Clip Folder field is empty or incorrect, click ... and then choose a folder to hold the new clip.
  3. When you have defined all clips, click Select Encoder, choose an encoder, and click OK.
  4. If you want to record from a VTR:
    • Check Use VTR, and click Select VTR.
    • In the Select VTR Controller dialog box, select the VTR and click OK.
    • Load a video cassette and position it to where recording should begin.

      You can remotely operate the VTR from the VTR Controller window, except for turning power on or off.

  5. When you have selected the encoder, and optionally the VTR, click Record.
  6. In the Recording Status dialog box that appears, click Start to begin recording.

To Stop Recording

  1. Click Stop in the Recording Status dialog box.

To Remove a Clip Description

  1. Select the clip, and click Delete.

    Removing a clip description affects only the Record window. To delete a clip, use the Migrator.