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AB-1 Edit Suite User Guide
Controls and Back Panel
Chapter 1 • Introduction
• Overview of Edit Suite
• A Few Words About Time Code
• The Edit Decision List
Chapter 2 • Overview of the Keyboard
Chapter 3 • Getting Started
Chapter 4 • Making a Production
• Assemble Editing
• Auto-Assemble Editing
Chapter 5 • The NEW Menu and Edit Suite Events
• New Menu
• Scene (A/B/C/D) Events
• Source (SRC) Events
• MX1 Events
• Mixer Events
• GPI Events
• Insert (INS) Events
• Split Insert (SPLT) Events
• Stop Events
Chapter 6 • Managing The Edit Decision List
Chapter 7 • Fine Tuning
Chapter 8 • Importing and Exporting
• Export
• Import
• CMX
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  • Page 1 AB-1 Edit Suite User Guide Controls and Back Panel Chapter 1 • Introduction • Overview of Edit Suite • A Few Words About Time Code • The Edit Decision List Chapter 2 • Overview of the Keyboard Chapter 3 • Getting Started Chapter 4 •...
  • Page 2 Chapter 9 • Setup and Configuration Menus Chapter 10 • Error Messages and Troubleshooting Appendix A • VCR Tables • PANA (Panasonic Control-M) Protocol • LANC (Control-L) Protocol • RS-422 Protocol • RS-232 Protocol • VCR Infrared Code List Appendix B • Cables and Cable Pinouts Appendix C •...

  • Page 4: For More Information

    Chapter 1 • Introduction Edit Suite is a full-featured video editor that can simultaneously control up to four play VCRs/ camcorders, a record VCR, a mixer and a titler. Edit Suite supports all of the primary editing control protocols–Sony Control-L (LANC), Panasonic 5­ pin (Control M), RS-232 and RS-422–so you can work with a wide variety of VCRs and camcorders from a consumer level up to the professional level simultaneously.
  • Page 5 …send in your registration card so we can keep you informed of new developments and send you our newsletter. Note that Videonics does not sell its mailing list. Your name and address will remain confidential. An Overview of Edit Suite Edit Suite is compatible with a wide range of VCRs, camcorders and editing equipment, such as video mixers and switchers, title generators, video processors and audio mixers.
  • Page 6 Follow the path of the Audio/Video Cables. Audio and video signals are sent directly from each play VCR/camcorder to the MX-1, from the MX-1 to the TitleMaker, and from the TitleMaker to the Recorder. No video or audio passes through Edit Suite. Edit Suite does not need to "see"...
  • Page 7 accuracy. A Few More Words About Time Code Some VCRs and camcorders provide the ability to both read and write time code, and many of these can send the time code over the Edit Control Cable. For example, RCTC (rewriteable consumer time code), or a variant of RCTC, is available on many LANC and RS-232 VCRs.
  • Page 8 After you have created a few Scene Events, you can tell Edit Suite to preview or record the events. It will march down the Edit Decision List finding each of your scenes, controlling your recorder and play VCRs, and creating your production. Now leaf through Chapter 2 and follow the instructions in Chapter 3 so you can begin putting Edit Suite to work.
  • Page 9 Chapter 2 • Overview of the Keyboard This chapter provides an overview of Edit Suite's LCD and keyboard. Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the keyboard before proceeding with Getting Started. After completing the Getting Started chapter, review this chapter again for reinforcement. The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is located in the upper middle of the top panel.
  • Page 10 Located at the left side of the top panel are the twelve Function/Numeric keys. The function keys are used to add new events to a production, to cut, copy, and paste events that were created previously, and to display or change the duration of scenes. The arrow keys (keys 2, 4, 6 and 8) are used to move up, down, left, and right between fields and screens of information.
  • Page 11 selected, the LED above the selector key lights, indicating that you have control of that VCR. If a Videonics MX-1 is attached to Edit Suite, pressing the A, B, C, or D key also changes the MX-1's output to the corresponding VCR. •...
  • Page 12 These keys are used primarily to create events, mark IN and OUT times for scenes, trigger mixers (GPI­ M) and titlers (GPI-T), create Insert and Split Insert Events, and start an auto-record, preview or review of your production. Transport Keys Located at the bottom of the keypad are five Transport keys.
  • Page 13 The Jog Wheel For VCRs that allow frame-by-frame control, the jog wheel can advance or reverse the video one frame at a time. Depending on the VCR table you select (Appendix A), turning the jog forward at a slow speed will advance the video from three to seven frames per revolution.
  • Page 14 ALL STOP is used to stop the motion of all connected VCRs and camcorders. If an auto-record, preview, or review is in progress, it is terminated. Depending on the VCR, when ALL STOP is pressed the VCR will be placed either in STOP or in PAUSE. Modifier Keys Located below the AUTO REC key are three function modifier keys.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides the information required to add Edit Suite to your existing setup, configure Edit Suite to work with your VCRs, and to create, preview and record a single-source and an A/B Roll production. 1. Check for Correct Edit Control Cables and GPI Cables •...
  • Page 16 Edit Suite IR to Infrared Wand (mounted near VCR's IR window) Edit Suite GPI-M/GPI-T to Mixer/Switcher/Titler GPI 2. Set Up and Test VCRs/Mixer/Titler Without Edit Suite • Edit Suite will be an add-in to your existing video editing setup, so if you have a mixer or switcher, set up your equipment (VCRs, camcorders, titlers and monitors) as described in your mixer/switcher manual.
  • Page 17 4. Display the Configuration Menu Before Edit Suite can control your VCRs, it needs to know the type of VCR that will be attached to each VCR Control Port, the type of time code (RCTC, VITC, LTC)—if any—that will be used, and other information that customizes the way Edit Suite communicates with each VCR.
  • Page 18 5. Select and Configure the VCR Ports • If you have a mixer or switcher, Edit Suite's VCRA port must match the mixer's input A or input 1; VCRB must match the mixer's input B or input 2, and so on. VCRR is for the record VCR. •...
  • Page 19 B.Use the information below to determine and set the values for the PROTO, VCR, TCSRC and TC parameters. PROTO Type of control protocol. Your choice here should match the type of cable you identified in Step 1. The choices are: NONE LANC PANA...
  • Page 20 VCR Table Number. The table below lists several of the VCR numbers available with Edit Suite. Start with a value from this table. Additional VCR numbers and detailed descriptions are listed in Appendix A. PROTO VCR # LANC 001 for VCRs 002 for Camcorders 007 for CCD-V5000 012 for Canon...
  • Page 21 code will be delivered via a cable attached to a Time Code IN jack. If time code is not used, select INT. To change the TCSRC choice, use the arrow keys to move to the TCSRC field and press [CHG]. Time Code Type.
  • Page 22 If you inadvertently press SETUP before you are done, you are returned to the ADVPARAMS screen. Press [OK] again to redisplay the advanced parameters. D. Press [SETUP] twice. Edit Suite will configure the VCR port you just defined and return you to the Configuration Menu. While the port is being configured, a wait indicator displays in the lower, right corner of the display.
  • Page 23 6. Configure and Test a Record VCR With IR Control IR works for the record VCR only. If your record VCR uses IR Control, complete this step. Otherwise, skip to Step 7. In this step, you will determine what command takes your VCR to Record from Record Pause (Pause, Play or Record), how to position the IR wand, and how to find the correct VCR number to control your VCR.
  • Page 24 - moving the cursor to CONFIG and pressing [OK] - moving the cursor to VCRR and pressing [OK]. H. Refer to the IR Table in Appendix A to determine the VCR table numbers that work with your brand of VCR. If your brand of VCR is not listed in the table or if you have already tried the VCR table numbers that are listed for your brand, skip to Step M.
  • Page 25 • Press Edit Suite's Fast Forward (>>) transport key. Edit Suite will build table 002, automatically change the VCR field value to 002, then send the Record Pause command to your VCR. - If the VCR pauses, the table number is correct and you are done with your IR setup.
  • Page 26 • If you have a mixer or switcher, attach a GPI cable from the GPI-M port to the mixer. • If you have a titler or other GPI device, attach a GPI cable from the GPI-T port to the titler. •...
  • Page 27 attached, remove it and try again. If one is not attached, add one and try again. • If you get an error message (LTC NOT FOUND or VITC NOT FOUND), you specified LTC or VITC as the time-code type, but Edit Suite could not find the time code on your tape.
  • Page 28 A. SELECT A SOURCE TO USE: Press the A, B, C or D key for one of the sources you were able to control. (The A, B, C, and D keys are called the VCR Selector keys.) B. POSITION THE TAPE: Use the jog/shuttle or transport keys to move the tape at least 45 seconds or one minute from the start of the tape.
  • Page 29 H. DISPLAY THE FIRST EVENT IN THE LIST: Move to the first event in the list (the top of the EDL) either by pressing the up arrow several times or by pressing [GO TO]+[up arrow]. I. PREVIEW THE SCENES: Press [PREVIEW]. Edit Suite will— •...
  • Page 30 11. A/B Rolls—For Users With a Mixer or Switcher A. DISPLAY THE LAST EVENT IN YOUR EDL: Press [down arrow] until the second event you created is displayed, or press [GO TO]+[down arrow]. B. CREATE A SCENE EVENT FOR A DIFFERENT SOURCE: Press the VCR Selector key for one of your other sources, play that source to locate a section of video to record, then press [SHIFT]+[IN] to create a new event.
  • Page 31 In the MIXER Event, you need to specify the duration of the transition in seconds and frames. You do this by moving the cursor to the Duration field, pressing CHG, typing the duration or turning the jog until the correct duration is displayed, then pressing [OK]. For a cut to a new source without a transition, specify a duration of 00.

  • Page 32: Assemble Editing

    There are two primary methods of making productions with Edit Suite: assemble editing and auto- assemble editing. In assemble editing, you start by making a rough recording of your production. Press [REC] at the start point for each scene and press [OUT] at the end time for each scene. Each time you press [REC], Edit Suite creates a new Scene Event and fills in the scene's IN time.

  • Page 33: Auto-Assemble Editing

    For VCRs/camcorders using PANA or LANC protocol, you can have Edit Suite do this by pressing [GO TO] +[0 (zero)]. (Zero is the SETUP key.) For most VCRs using RS-232 or RS-422 protocol, Edit Suite will rewind the tape but not rezero the counter. 2.
  • Page 34 protocol, Edit Suite will rewind the tape but not rezero the counter. 2. Create your Scene Events by– - pressing the VCR Selector Key (A, B, C, D) for the source - positioning the videotape to the start of the scene and pressing [SHIFT]+[IN] to create the Scene Event and fill in the IN time - positioning the videotape to the end of the scene and pressing [OUT] to fill in the OUT time.

  • Page 35: Production Hints/Precautions

    If the last scene that was recorded was an A/B Roll, the entire A/B Roll will be played. You cannot do a review if the record VCR uses IR protocol. Production Hints/Precautions 1. When you create a source or record tape, use SP speed. This will provide the best audio and video quality and the best editing accuracy.
  • Page 36 The NEW Menu and Edit Suite Events There are several methods of creating events with Edit Suite. Chapter 3 showed you some methods of creating Scene and MX1 or MIXER Events. The NEW Menu provides another method of creating each type of event. This chapter starts by showing you how to display and use the NEW Menu to create events.
  • Page 37 The NEW Menu The NEW Menu (below) is used to create Edit Suite events. You can display the NEW Menu at any time except when in the SETUP menus or when a Preview, Auto Record, or Review is in progress. To display the NEW Menu, press [NEW] (numeric key 1).
  • Page 38 To create an event with the NEW Menu 1. Press [NEW] or [SHIFT]+[NEW] to display the NEW Menu. 2. Use the left/right/up/down arrow keys to move the cursor to the event type you want to create. 3. Press [OK] to create the event. (See the following sections for a more detailed description of each type of event.) To exit the NEW Menu without creating an event •...

  • Page 39: Scene (A/B/C/D) Events

    Scene (A/B/C/D) Events Scene Events are the most common events in an EDL and the most important ones. They identify which VCR contains the footage you want to record and the starting and ending locations for that footage. Event Number VCR Port The starting location is called the Edit IN time;...
  • Page 40 The lights above the A, B, C, D keys are used to indicate which source is current. If only one light is lit—whether it is blinking or steady—that is the current source. If two LEDs are lit, the one that is steady indicates the current source.
  • Page 41 2. You can always leave a numeric entry field before entering all the digits by pressing [OK]. If the remaining positions were blank, they are filled with zeroes. If the remaining positions were already assigned values, the old values are retained. 3.
  • Page 42 Refer to Appendix D, Edit Control Chart, for more information about time code and edit accuracy. Changing the VCR Port If you need to change the VCR port for a Scene Event, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the VCR Port field, then press [CHG] enough times to display the desired port—A, B, C or D.

  • Page 43: Source (Src) Events

    Source (SRC) Events Source Events are used to record video from noncontrollable sources, such as color bars from a pattern generator, live scenes from a video camera or background colors from the Videonics MX-1. Event Number Source Tile Identifier Event Number Source Tile Identifier Because the sources are noncontrollable, there is no time-code entry.
  • Page 44 SRC Event Precaution If the first event in an auto-record is a SRC event and if the record VCR is not already in Record Pause, either put it into Record Pause manually before starting the auto-record or add two or three seconds to the duration for the event. This is why—...
  • Page 45 • Move the cursor to the DUR field, press [CHG], use the jog/shuttle to increment/decrement the duration, then press [OK]. (Note that the jog cannot be used unless the shuttle is in Pause.) Changing the VCR Port or MX-1 Color To change the source, use the arrow keys to move to the VCR Port field, then press [CHG] repeatedly until the desired source is displayed.

  • Page 46: Mx1 Events

    MX1 Events MX1 Events are available to Videonics MX-1 users only. MX1 Events are used to create A/B Rolls between scenes from two play VCRs or AXA Rolls between scenes from the same VCR. In an A/B Roll, instead of cutting from one scene to the next, a fade, wipe, dissolve or other special effect can be used.

  • Page 47: Match Frame Edits

    of the transition in an AXA Roll is the OUT point for the first scene and the IN point for the second scene. Match Frame Edits Edit Suite does Match Frame Edits whenever back-to-back A/B Rolls are specified in the Edit Decision List. Scene or Source Event Match Frame Event...
  • Page 48 The Match Frame occurs at approximately the midtime of the scene, but may occur earlier or later depending on the duration of the scene and the speed or duration of the MX1 or MIXER Events. Edit Suite will attempt to begin recording the second half of event 002 at the exact frame where the first half of event 002 ended;...
  • Page 49 If you are transitioning to or from an MX-1 Color, ensure that the color for the Source Event and the background color for the transition are the same. If you specify a slow speed for a transition, ensure that your scenes are long enough to complete the transition before the scene ends.
  • Page 50 Changing MX1 Event Fields To change the MX1 Event fields: • Move the cursor to the FX (transition number) field. Press [CHG] to activate the numeric keys, then enter the three-digit transition number. Any of the MX-1's 240 transitions (000-239) may be used. •...

  • Page 51: Mixer Events

    Mixer Events Use MIXER Events only if you have a third-party mixer or switcher attached to Edit Suite's GPI-M port. Mixer Events are used to cut from one source to another and to create A/B Rolls between scenes from two play VCRs. In an A/B Roll, instead of cutting from one source to the next, a fade, wipe, dissolve or other special effect is used.
  • Page 52 parameter for the associated VCR. This parameter is accessed from the Configuration Menu. Before previewing or recording a cut or transition, you must manually set up or preprogram the mixer/switcher for the cut or A/B Roll's "A" source, "B" source, transition type, etc.
  • Page 53 MIXER Event is placed after the last scene or Source Event in the EDL, Edit Suite will create the new event automatically. Edit Suite's next source will be the source for the new event. To set a next source, press [GO TO]+[A, B, C, or D].

  • Page 54: Gpi Events

    GPI Events Typically, a GPI (general-purpose interface) Event is used to send a trigger command to a titler or character generator. The titler will then play a screen of titles over your video footage before it is sent to the recorder. Your titler, if you have one, should be connected to the GPI-T port on the back panel of Edit Suite.
  • Page 55 RELATIVE IN GPI-T +00:00:05.00 The Relative IN GPI is sent five seconds after (+00:00:05.00) the IN time of Scene 001 (05:20), so it is sent at 05:25. The Relative Out GPI is sent 10 seconds before (- 00:00:10.00) the OUT time of Scene 001 (05:35), so it is sent at 05:25. If the IN time for Scene 001 is changed, the Fixed and Relative Out GPIs are not affected, but the Relative In GPI will move with the scene's IN time.
  • Page 56 1. The NEW Menu • Display the NEW menu, select GPI, then press [OK]. Edit Suite will create an empty GPI Event. 2. The GPI-T Key (or the GPI-M Key if the GPI-M port is configured for a GPI device) •...
  • Page 57 • Move the cursor to the FIXED field. Press [CHG] to cycle through the three choices: Fixed, Relative In, and Relative Out. • Move the cursor to the TIME/OFFSET field. If you selected FIXED, press [CHG], then enter the time code for the event. If you selected RELATIVE IN or RELATIVE OUT, press [CHG], then enter the offset amount from the IN or OUT time of the related Scene or Source Event.

  • Page 58: Insert (Ins) Events

    Insert (INS) Events Insert Events can be used only if the record VCR supports Insert Editing. Check your record VCR's operating manual to determine if it has this feature. Insert Editing is the process of replacing some or all of the audio/video on a previously recorded tape with new audio and/or video.
  • Page 59 Video (AV). Which of these you can use depends on the capabilities of the record VCR. Note: There is no option for splitting Left and Right Audio. Some VCRs only support video inserts; others support both audio inserts and video inserts, but not both at the same time, and so on. Read your VCR manuals carefully to determine the type(s) you can use.
  • Page 60 If the InsIN offset is greater than one or two seconds, you will need to increase the PREROLL time for the Scene Event's play VCR by a corresponding amount. The best example of this is a record VCR that uses PANA protocol. Typically, a Panasonic 5-pin VCR advises Edit Suite that it is in insert mode (and it turns on its insert indicator) almost seven seconds before it actually begins recording the insert.
  • Page 61 Changing the INS Field Values To change the INS field values: • Move to the INS type field and press [CHG] repeatedly to cycle between the three choices: AV for both audio and video, A for audio only, V for video only.

  • Page 62: Split Insert (Splt) Events

    Split Insert (SPLT) Events Split Insert Events are modifiers of Insert Events and can be used only if your record VCR supports splitting of the audio and video inputs during Insert Editing. Check your VCR manual to determine if your VCR can do this. If you have not already done so, read the previous section about Insert Events.
  • Page 63 Ways to Create a Split Insert Event There are two ways to create a Split Insert Event: 1. The NEW Menu • Display the NEW menu, select SPLT, then press [OK]. Edit Suite will create a SPLT Event with a split type of video delay and a blank duration. 2.

  • Page 64: Stop Events

    Stop Events STOP Events are used to separate one production from another or to pause a production to allow you to change tapes, hookups, etc. The STOP Event shows the total running time for your production from the start of your first Scene or Source Event to the STOP Event or—if you have more than one STOP Event—from the previous STOP Event to the next STOP Event.
  • Page 65 The Edit Decision List (EDL) is the collection of events you create with Edit Suite. Chapter 5 provides descriptions and instructions for creating each type of event used with Edit Suite. This chapter describes functions and key combinations that will help you manage the EDL. Included are procedures for– •...
  • Page 66 In the preceding example, event 003 is the active event (the event displayed in the LCD) when the GO TO+up/down arrow keys are pressed. The arrows indicate which event will display next. You often move to the top of the EDL before doing a preview or auto-record so that all the events in the EDL are previewed/recorded.
  • Page 67 Each press of [SHIFT]+[up/down arrow] moves up or down to the previous/next Scene or Source Event. All GPI, MX1, MIXER, INS, SPLT, and STOP events are skipped. To display the previous or next Stop Event– From anywhere in the EDL, press [GO TO]+[SHIFT]+[up arrow] ...

  • Page 68: Moving Events

    - If the event number does not exist in the EDL, Error 22: Invalid ED#, displays. Press [OK] to clear the message. - If the live tile (below) displays after you run this procedure, you were controlling a VCR when [GO TO]+[OK] was pressed. Press [OK] to display the event. Moving Events After previewing your production, you may find it necessary to move some events from one location to another.
  • Page 69 location, called the paste buffer. It remains in the paste buffer until [PASTE], [CUT] or [COPY] is pressed. When [PASTE] is pressed (Step 3), the event is pasted after the active event. If [SHIFT]+[PASTE] is pressed instead of [PASTE], the event is pasted before the active event. Caution: Each time [CUT] or [COPY] is pressed, any events already in the paste buffer are deleted before the new events are added.

  • Page 70: Copying Events

    When [SHIFT]+[CUT] is pressed (Step 1), all the events in the group are deleted from the EDL and placed into a temporary storage location, called the paste buffer. They remain in the paste buffer until [PASTE], [CUT] or [COPY] is pressed. When [PASTE] is pressed (Step 3), the entire group of events is pasted after the active event.
  • Page 71 In the above example, a copy of event 003 is placed after event 001. The copy is assigned the next available event number–005 in this case. To place the new event before the active event, instead of pressing [PASTE], press [SHIFT]+[PASTE]. After [PASTE] or [SHIFT]+[PASTE] is pressed (Step 3), the paste buffer is empty.
  • Page 72 In the above example, a copy of the group of events that includes event 002 is being placed after event 001. The group is assigned the next available event number(s)–005 in this case. To place the new group before the active event, instead of pressing [PASTE], press [SHIFT]+[PASTE]. After [PASTE] or [SHIFT]+[PASTE] is pressed (Step 3), the paste buffer is empty.
  • Page 73 • all GPI-T or GPI-M events in the EDL • all events in the EDL To Delete the Contents of an Event– 1. Display the event. 2. Press [DELETE]+[NEW]. The event remains, but the contents of the event are deleted and the default values–if any–are added.
  • Page 74 Pressing [SHIFT]+[DELETE]+[CUT] deletes the group of events without putting a copy of the events in the paste buffer. Pressing [SHIFT]+[CUT] deletes the group of events but puts a copy in the paste buffer so the events can be pasted to a new location. (See Moving Events earlier in this chapter.) To Delete all STOP Events in the EDL–...
  • Page 75 redisplays. Press [SETUP] to leave the Setup Menus and display the New Menu. NOTE: To cancel the delete function without deleting any events, press [SETUP] to return to the second Setup menu, then press [SETUP] again to return to the EDL. Renumbering all Events in the EDL After deleting, moving and copying events, the event numbers in the EDL will probably be out of a numerical sequence.
  • Page 76 Only Scene (A, B, C, D) and Source (SRC) Events are assigned unique event numbers. All other events relate to Scene or Source Events and are assigned the same event number as the scene/source to which they relate. An example of this is shown with the GPI Event, above. When a STOP Event is encountered, the hundreds digit is incremented and the tens and units digits are reset to 01.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7 • Fine Tuning After you have configured Edit Suite and recorded some scenes, you may find that the recorded scenes start or end a few frames early or late. If this is the case, use the IN and OUT OFFSET parameters to fine-tune Edit Suite.
  • Page 78 approximately 10 seconds. In both cases, the first and the third events are "don't care" events for VCR fine tuning. The IN and OUT locations for the second event are the important locations. With this in mind, when you select the IN and OUT points for the second event, select a scene that is easily identifiable, such as a car passing a street sign or a door slamming shut.
  • Page 79 Japan) system. Depending on the type of VCR or camcorder you are using, you can measure the amount of error accurately by turning the jog knob slowly, watching the monitor carefully, and counting the number of frames that change. Turn the knob clockwise if Edit Suite paused too early, or counterclockwise if it paused too late.
  • Page 80 3. If the record VCR uses IR control, put the VCR in Record Pause. 4. Press [SHIFT]+[AUTO REC] to record the three scenes. 5. After the three scenes are recorded, press [R] to select the record VCR. (If the record VCR uses IR, you will have to control it manually.) 6.
  • Page 81 often for your productions. The second new event is a Scene Event (A, B, C or D), and it should immediately follow the MX-1 or MIXER event. The new event should be from a different play VCR than scene 002. The EDL should look similar to one of the EDLs below. 2.
  • Page 82 9. Repeat the above procedure for each play VCR that may be the "B" source in an A/B Roll. Accessing and Changing Offset Parameters: 1. Press [SETUP] to display Setup Menu 1. 2. Move the cursor to CONFIG and press [OK] to display the Configuration Menu. 3.

  • Page 83: Importing And Exporting

    Importing and Exporting If you have access to a personal computer (PC) and a communications software program, you can use Edit Suite's IMPORT, EXPORT, and CMX functions to— • export the EDL and Configuration Parameters to a PC • import a previously exported EDL and parameters to Edit Suite •...

  • Page 84: Communication Programs And Settings

    Communication Programs and Settings Edit Suite can communicate with most communication software programs that support XOn/XOff Flow Control. The table on the following page identifies three communication programs we have tested with Edit Suite, and the settings for each. Adapt these settings to your software package. Communication Programs and Settings Computer Communications Program...
  • Page 85 Export The Export function is used to save all EDL and Configuration Data to a file on a personal computer. The file cannot be edited at the PC, and it is not in a readable format. The file can be sent back to Edit Suite via the Import function.
  • Page 86 Import The import function is used to restore a previously exported Edit Suite file. IMPORTANT: If an import is done, all EDL and configuration data currently stored in Edit Suite will be replaced by the imported data. All work-in-progress will be lost. Before attempting an import, ensure that all communication settings are correct.
  • Page 87 The CMX function exports the EDL data, in CMX format, to a PC. This function is used most often to view the entire EDL in a single listing. Before using the CMX function, ensure that— • if there are MX1 Events in the EDL, the GPI-M configuration parameter is set to MX-1; or if there are MIXER Events, the GPI-M configuration parameter is set to MIXER •...
  • Page 88 The following is a sample CMX listing. CMX EVENT# VCR (001=A, 002=B, 003=C, 004=D) or Color (BL=Black, AX=Other Color) Insert Type (AA=Audio, V=Video) Transition Type (C=Cut, D=Dissolve, Wnnn=Wipe+Wipe#) Transition Duration (Frames: Max=255) TITLE: EDIT SUITE EXPORT OF CMX 3400A EDL FCM: NON DROP FRAME W001 255 00:03:10:00 00:03:25:00 01:00:55:00 01:01:10:00 GPI-T...
  • Page 89 The EDL: The following are the EDL events that generated the CMX output on the preceding page. DUR 00:00:10.00 COL=0 IN 00:05:00.00 OUT 00:05:15.00 IN 00:03:10.00 OUT 00:03:25.00 IN 00:05:00.00 OUT 00:05:15.00 004/005 FX=025 DI=> SP=3 BG=0 BC=5 IN 00:03:10.00 OUT 00:03:25.00 IN 00:05:00.00 OUT 00:05:15.00...

  • Page 90: Setup Menus

    This chapter describes the choices in the Setup and Configuration Menus. Setup Menus The Setup Menus access functions that are used to– • change the LCD viewing angle • turn on or off the beeper, error message text and the demo •...
  • Page 91 move the cursor to the choice you want, then press [OK]. Setup Functions The following table briefly describes each of the EDL functions. Changes the viewing angle for the LCD. To adjust the angle, change the LCD Contrast value from its default of 1 to a new value.
  • Page 92 Deletes all events in the Edit Decision List. After the events are deleted and the Setup menus are exited, the New Menu displays. BEEPER Turns on (1) or off (0) the beep function for confirmation and/or error conditions. MSGS Turns on (1) or off (0) the wording that accompanies error and advisory messages.
  • Page 93 Configuration Parameters The Configuration Parameters are divided into three groups: VCR Definition, VCR Tuning, and VCR Search. There are a few more parameters for the record VCR than for the Play VCRs. VCR Definition Parameters Play VCRs/Camcorders Record VCR VCR Tuning Parameters Play VCRs/Camcorders Record VCR VCR Search (Advanced) Parameters Play VCRs/Camcorders Record VCR...
  • Page 94 • To move between the parameter screens, use the [up/down arrow] keys. • To access the VCR Search parameters, from the ADVPARAMS screen, press [OK]. • To return to the ADVPARAMS screen from the search parameters, press [SETUP]. • To return to the Configuration Menu from the Definition or Tuning Parameters, press [SETUP].
  • Page 95 • PROTO (Protocol) is the type of control protocol used by your VCR or camcorder. Check your VCR/camcorder manual to determine the correct choice. Choices are: • VCR is the VCR Table number to use. See Appendix A for a full list of choices. •...
  • Page 96 select TCSRC=EXT and TC=LTC or VITC. - For LANC and PANA Record VCRs, select TCSRC=INT and TC=NONE. If you select EXT, you must attach an audio (LTC) or video (VITC) cable from the VCR to the appropriate Time Code IN port on Edit Suite. See Appendix A for more information about the TCSRC and TC choices.
  • Page 97 from Fast Forward to Cue and from Cue to Play. They also tell it how long to wait after issuing a Play command before reading the time code, and how far to Rewind when the videotape is positioned close to or beyond the search point.
  • Page 98 10, increase PLY by 1. • If External VITC or LTC is NOT being used, STABLE may be decreased from its default value of 45 to a value of 15. If STABLE is decreased to 15, PLY may be decreased to 12. •...
  • Page 99 RETRY and TOLERANCE should not be modified. Leave them set to 03. This table summarizes the initial settings to use for VCRs and Camcorders with LANC, PANA, RS-232 and RS-422 protocol. Refer to Appendix A for more information about the VCR Definition Parameters and the VCR tables to use.
  • Page 100 IN OFFSET -0048 - Play Decks -0424 - Record Deck OUT OFFSET -0048 - Play Decks -0016 - Record Deck InsIN (VCRR Only) +0000 InsOUT (VCRR +0000 Only) SPLT (VCRR Only) +0000 ADVPARAMS Press [OK] to access the remaining parameters. Press [SETUP] to return to the ADVPARAMS tile.
  • Page 101 GPI-M and GPI-T Configuration Parameters The GPI-M choice in the Configuration Menu is used to specify the type of GPI (general purpose interface) device that will be attached to Edit Suite's GPI-M port–a Videonics MX-1, a third-party mixer or switcher, or another type of GPI-device. For the latter choices, it is also used to specify the offset...
  • Page 102 amount to use so that Edit Suite sends the GPI trigger at the correct time. The GPI-T choice is used only for specifying the offset value for the trigger pulses. See GPI Events in Chapter 5 for more information. The MX-1 and third-party mixers/switchers cannot be used with the GPI-T port.
  • Page 103 and press [OK]. See MIXER Events or GPI Events in Chapter 5 to determine the amount of offset. To return to the Configuration Menu from either GPI parameter screen, press [SETUP].

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides two tables to help you solve problems that may occur while using Edit Suite. These are the Error Messages Table and the Troubleshooting Table. The Error Messages Table lists each Error Message that displays in Edit Suite, describes the cause of the error, and provides actions for you to take to fix the error or prevent it from occurring again.
  • Page 105 05 No response from VCR Edit Suite attempted to communicate with a VCR but did not receive or could not recognize the response from the VCR. Verify that the control cable between Edit Suite and the VCR is connected, that a videotape is loaded, and that the VCR is turned on. If the VCR has a Master/Slave switch, select Slave.
  • Page 106 If the problem persists, increase the PLY (play) Advanced Parameter by five (5) seconds, but be sure that the REW (rewind) parameter value is equal to or greater than PLY and that both are less than the FFD (fast forward) parameter. Error 9 also displays if a search is in progress but is terminated early by pressing a Transport key or turning the Jog/Shuttle.
  • Page 107 13 EDL empty The last remaining event in the EDL was deleted. This is an advisory message only. After pressing [OK] to clear the message, the NEW menu displays. 14 EDL corrupt After a [CUT] or a [SHIFT]+[CUT], the EDL was found to be unusable.
  • Page 108 17 Invalid primary tile A Source (SRC) Event with no duration was encountered during a preview or auto-record. Enter a duration for the Source Event. 18 No VITC found Edit Suite attempted to read VITC time code but was unable to do so. If the TCSRC parameter is set to INT (internal), ensure that the VCR/ camcorder is set to send VITC instead of LTC, RCTC or counter.
  • Page 109 from the VCR's Time Code Out or Audio OUT channel that contains the LTC to the correct Time Code IN port on Edit Suite. Ensure that there is LTC on your tape. If your VCR can show LTC on its counter, use that to do your verification. Otherwise, connect the LTC cable directly to the audio IN on your monitor and listen for the LTC.
  • Page 110 22 Invalid ED# The EDL number entered in the GO TO function ([GO TO]+[OK]) does not exist in the EDL. If you know the EDL number, try the GO TO function again. Otherwise, use the up/down arrow keys to search through the EDL for the event.
  • Page 111 To change the MSGS parameter– 1. Display Setup Menu 2 by pressing [SETUP], then pressing [down arrow] twice. Setup Menu 2 Error Messages Parameter 2. Move the cursor to MSGS and press [OK] to display the Error Messages parameter. 3. Press [CHG] to cycle between the two choices: 0=do not include the text; 1=include the text.
  • Page 112 232 VCRs, also check the communication speed and the character format. The VCR may be in a high speed rewind or fast forward and not report the time code. For RCTC, use a different table (121-126). The tape may have no video recorded on the portion that is playing.
  • Page 113 GPI-triggered title was Check the start time for the GPI Event. If it is not recorded. outside the IN and OUT times for the corresponding scene, it will not be triggered. If the event occurs close to the OUT time, the title may not be able to play before the recorder is paused.
  • Page 114 INS (Insert) Event was The Record VCR (R) was selected when IN or created instead of a OUT was pressed. Delete the Insert Event, then Scene Event. select a source VCR and press [IN] or [OUT]. LCD Display is hard to Adjust the LCD contrast.
  • Page 115 OUT Time cannot be Delete the event, create a new event, and removed from a scene reenter the IN time. event. Record VCR using 1. The VITC or LTC on the record VCR tape VITC or LTC rewinds does not match the values being sent to Edit to the beginning or fast Suite.
  • Page 116 VCR starts to rewind to Edit Suite is not receiving time code or Real a scene but goes into Time Counter information from the VCR while Play before it reaches it is in Rewind. Look at the counter on the VCR the scene, or the VCR while it is rewinding.

  • Page 117: Vcr Tables

    VCR Tables This appendix describes each of the VCR tables available with Edit Suite. There is a separate table for each protocol—PANA, LANC, 422, 232 and IR. Each table provides a general description of the protocol and information that will help you determine the settings for the VCR, TCSRC and TC Configuration Parameters.

  • Page 118: Lanc (Control-L) Protocol

    LANC (Control-L) Protocol Table DESCRIPTION LANC LANC tables 001, 002, 007, and 012 are the primary tables for VCRs and Camcorders using LANC protocol. (Read the RCTC comments for tables 121-126 below.) • Table 001 works for most full-featured VCRs with jog and shuttle capabilities. •...
  • Page 119 Most camcorders and some VCRs use this table. Most of these VCRs/camcorders do not have any slow-reverse capabilities, so this table converts all reverse jog and shuttle movements to Fast Reverse Play (Review). All of the forward jog and shuttle capabilities of table 001 are available.

  • Page 120: Rs-422 Protocol

    RS-422 Protocol Table DESCRIPTION RS-422 Table 001 is the primary table for RS-422. It works for most VCRs and camcorders using RS-422 protocol. The other tables in the group change the performance of the jog and/or shuttle. If the VCR has a step/linear choice for the jog or shuttle, select step. Most RS-422 VCRs send time code or counter information over the Edit Control cable, so set the TCSRC configuration parameter to INT.

  • Page 121: Rs-232 Protocol

    RS-232 Protocol Table DESCRIPTION RS-232 There are three primary tables for VCRs using RS-232 protocol: Table 001 is for Sony VCRs; Table 003 is for Panasonic VCRs; Table 004 is for JVC VCRs. If the VCR has a step/linear choice for the jog or shuttle, select step. Most RS-232 VCRs send time code or counter information over the Edit Control cable, so set the TCSRC configuration parameter to INT.
  • Page 122 Panasonic: This is the primary table for Panasonic VCRs using RS-232 protocol. Turning the jog slowly advances/rewinds the video approximately 3 frames per revolution. Increasing the rate causes the VCR to increase its jog speed up to a maximum of Play speed. Do not use this table if TCSRC=EXT.
  • Page 123 VCR Infrared Code List Akai 112, 125, 022, 060, 067 Astra 025 Audio Dynamics 006 Aiwa 043, 090 Bang & Olufsen 008, 079 Blaupunkt 001, 002, 004, 005, 007, 010, 020, 033, 051, 055, 068 Broksonic 053 Canon 103, 119, 122, 010, 021, 041, 050 Cape Hart 116, 037 Curtis-Mathes 010 Daewoo 116, 127, 037, 058, 096...
  • Page 124 Appendix B • Cables and Cable Pinouts This appendix provides diagrams and part numbers for the cables available from Videonics and PC communication cables. It also provides cable pinout charts for the Videonics RS-232/RS-422 cable and the cable required for Sanyo GVR-S955 VCRs. Sony LANC (Control-L Submini): Videonics Part No.: CBLA-0020-01 8-pin DIN Sony LANC (Control-L) 3-conductor sub-mini Sony LANC (Control-L 5-Pin): Videonics Part No.: CBLA-0019-01...
  • Page 125 RS-232/422: Videonics Part No.: CBLA-0042-01 A 9-pin to 25-pin converter is also needed for RS-232, plus a null modem for RS-232 except Panasonic. They are available at computer parts stores. 8-pin DIN RS-232/422 DB-9 Infrared Wand: Videonics Part No.: ASYS-0004-03 2-conductor mini IR wand COMPUTER RS-232C for Personal Computers A standard RS-232 serial communication cable is used to connect a PC to Edit Suite.
  • Page 126 GPI CABLES: Videonics Part No.: CBLA-0041-01 These are standard stereo mini-to-mini cables available at computer and audio supply stores. 3-conductor mini 3-conductor mini TIME CODE IN : Videonics Part No.: CBLA-0001-02 These are standard audio/video cables with RCA jacks. RCA-style RCA-style Cable Pinout Charts The following are the cable pinouts used to make RS-232/422 cables.
  • Page 127 The Sanyo cable pinout is for the RS-422 auto-sensing communication package used with the GVR­ S955. RS-232/422 Cable Pinout Chart CONTROL PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 4 PIN 5 PIN 6 PIN 7 PIN 8 HOUSING RS-232/422 Cable CBLA-0042-01 DB-9 –...
  • Page 129 Edit Suite is compatible with a wide range of VCRs, camcorders and editing equipment, such as video mixers and switchers, title generators, video processors and audio mixers. Edit Suite can be connected in multiple ways, depending on the equipment you use. Connections–Overall Concept A typical single-source, A-A Roll system showing Edit Suite...
  • Page 130 The output monitor will be connected to your recording VCR (3), or you can use any arrangement that allows you to view tapes played on the VCR. Required connections for any monitor hookup depend on the VCR. If you are not using a mixer, this may be the only monitor you need. If you have a preference for viewing the source material on its own, you can connect another monitor to the Play VCRs.
  • Page 131 • The power supply Connect the power supply (4) to the POWER input and plug it into a working power outlet. Be sure to use the power supply that came with Edit Suite. Other similar-looking power supplies, including those with other Videonics products, may damage the unit and void the warranty. When first connected, Edit Suite will start up automatically, turn on the LCD display, the power indicator, and one or two of the LEDs, then run through its configuration routine.
  • Page 132 with your monitor for details. • The Record VCR input It may also be necessary to set the Record VCR input switch. This step is important. Set the VCR’s controls so that it will record whatever comes into its VIDEO IN jack, rather than recording a broadcast channel from the internal tuner.
  • Page 133 Turn on Edit Suite, all VCRs, video monitors and other equipment. Insert videotapes into your Play VCRs. Press [A], then either press a transport-control key or rotate the jog/shuttle wheel. VCR A should begin to move and the time code display at Edit Suite should begin to update. Repeat this step for each VCR attached.
  • Page 134 Appendix D • Edit Control Chart...

  • Page 135: Key Reference

    Key Reference Reference by Function: Creating/Updating Events To create ... Any Event Scene Event, empty Scene Event, with In or Out Time Scene Event, with In or Out Time Scene Event with In Time and Start the Recorder (Assemble Edit) Source Event, ABCD Source Event, MX-1 Color GPI-T Event, Fixed with Time Code...
  • Page 136 Deleting To do this ... Delete the Contents of an Event Cut an Event Delete a Single Event Delete a Group of Events Delete all GPI-M/T Events in a Group Delete all GPI-M/T Events in the EDL Delete all Stop Events Delete Entire EDL Delete all Configuration Information (Reset CONFIG to factory settings)

  • Page 137: Mx-1 Related Functions

    Moving To Move ... Up/Down/Left/Right To Any Position in a Numeric Field To Top/Bottom of EDL To Previous/Next Scene or Source To Previous/Next Stop To Specific EDL Event To In/Out Time on Video MX-1 Related Functions To ... Change MX1 Current Output Change MX1 Next Output Toggle MX1 Preview Display between next, current and preview.

  • Page 138: Vcr/Source Selector Keys

    VCR/Source Selector Keys 1. [A, B, C, D] selects a current source. Also selects the output for the MX-1. The current source is controlled with the transport keys and the jog/shuttle. 2. [SHIFT-A, B, C, D] creates a new scene or source event after the currently displayed event.

  • Page 139: Function/Numeric Keypad

    1. [OUT] updates the OUT time code in the current event or creates a new event if the active source is different from the source in the current event. 2. [SHIFT]+[OUT] creates a new event for the current source and enters the OUT time.
  • Page 140 1. [DUR] displays and allows changes to be made to the duration of the current event. � 1. From the EDL, [SETUP] displays the first of two Setup Menus. Pressing [SETUP] while either of the two menus is displayed takes you back to the last-displayed EDL event.

  • Page 141: Transport Keys

    Transport Keys Note: Except as indicated below, the transport keys cannot be used to control a record VCR that uses IR control. 1. Pressing [Rew] during VCR play, places the VCR into reverse fast scan mode. Pressing [Rew] after [Stop] unloads the videotape from the heads and places the VCR into a high-speed rewind.
  • Page 142 Appendix F • Off-Line Logsheet The off-line logsheet will help you when transferring projects from one editing system to another, or when keeping a written record of your edits. A full-scale printed version can be found in the literature pack, and on the next page.

  • Page 144: Table Of Contents

    Index A/A Roll 23 A/B Roll 25, 36, 43, 48 A/B/C/D/R Keys 8 A/X/A Roll 43 Accuracy 38, 73 Adjusting the Offset Parameters 73 Advanced Parameters 17, 92 All Stop 11 Assemble Editing 29 Asterisks (***) in display 105 Auto-Assemble Editing 30 Auto-Record 24, 31 Beeper 88 Beeper doesn't beep.
  • Page 145 No response from VCR 100 No valid group found 101 No VITC found 102 Numeric Entry 37 NVRAM INIT 82 Off-Line Logsheet 135 Offsets 74 OUT Offset 74 Out pt before in pt 38, 99 Overview of Edit Suite 2 Overview of the Keyboard 7 PANA (Panasonic Control-M) Protocol 109 Play VCRs IN OFFSET 76...
  • Page 146 Edit Suite Version 2.01 adds support for the Videonics MXPro Mixer, provides new VCR Control Tables and enhances the GPI trigger signal. If you are already familiar with Edit Suite, the information in this addendum should be all you need to begin using Version 2.01.
  • Page 147 Change Details A. Changes to Support MXPro 1. How to Select To select the type of mixer (if any) that will be attached to the GPI-M port: a. Press to display Setup Menu 1, then press LCD CONFIG NEWVCR IMPORT EXPORT CMX Setup Menu 1 b.
  • Page 148 3. MX Tile Several changes have been made to the MX tile: 002/003 FX=539 DI=> MXP SP=5 C=5 B=3 S=1 Version 2.01 MX Tile - Effect (FX) numbers can be up to 706. - The tile type (MXP or MX1) indicates your choice for GPI-M. (If GPI-M=MXPRO, MX tile type = MXP;...
  • Page 149 B. New/Replaced VCR Control Tables Several VCR Control Tables have been added to Version 2.01, and several IR tables have been replaced: 1. Pana_046 and 047 2. Pana_100 Lanc_100 Edit Suite Version 2.01 (MANL-0588-02) These tables add support for Panasonic PV-4680, 4690 and 7680 VCRs. The Edit Suite jog/shuttle control for these VCRs is limited and may provide inconsistent results.
  • Page 150 3. Lanc_101 Pana_101 4. RS232_111, 113, 114 , 115 These tables are for RS-232 VCRs when used as source (rather than 5. RS422_009 6. RS422_111, 119 Edit Suite Version 2.01 (MANL-0588-02) If Lanc is used as the source VCR/camcorder and the source randomly remains in Pause during an auto-assemble, or if a Lanc device is used as the record VCR and the record VCR randomly remains in Record-Pause, use this table to fix the problem.
  • Page 151 7. IR Tables C. Change to GPI Trigger Signal To add support for some GPI devices (such as JVC titlers) that were not supported in previous versions of Edit Suite, we changed the GPI trigger signal. The width of the trigger pulse was shortened (from 100ms to 50ms) and the GPI now initializes high and pulses low.

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