Signal Path Diagram - MOTU V4HD User Manual

SIGNAL PATH DIAGRAM

The Signal Path Diagram (Figure 6-2, Figure 6-3)
lets you view and control the V4HD's hardware-
based video conversion features and signal flow
settings. The Signal path Diagram lets you pre-
configure and store independent settings for five
common operational scenarios:
Convert and Capture
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480 playback
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576 playback
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720 playback
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1080 playback
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The Signal Path Diagram shows one set of settings
at a time, allowing you to pre-configure and save
unique settings for each of the five situations listed
above. In the case of the four playback formats, the
settings you make for each format will go into effect
when you play back material in that format from
Final Cut Pro.
Playback settings
Figure 6-2: Playback Signal Path.
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Format
HD output
conversion
signal path
diagram
SD output HD to SD pull- Format
signal path down format Conversion
menu
In most situations, the Signal Path Diagram lets
you access the settings for a mode, even when the
hardware is not currently in that mode. Displaying
the settings for a mode doesn't put the V4HD in
that mode. For information about controlling what
mode the V4HD is in, see chapter 5, "V4HD
Basics" (page 37).
Signal path layout
The signal path diagram proceeds from left to
right, with the source menu on the left,
destinations on the right, and controls for each
format placed along the signal path in the form of
informational blocks or menus that let you view
and modify settings. The upper path represents the
V4HD hardware's HD signal path and the lower
path represents the V4HD hardware's SD signal
path.
Playback signal path
To view the Playback Signal Path settings, put the
V4HD in Playback only mode (as explained in
chapter 5, "V4HD Basics"), or click the Playback
tab (Figure 6-1). In either case, the signal path
diagram shows the Playback Signal Path
(Figure 6-2).
HD output format
SD output
format
HD destinations
HDMI / DVI
menu
SD destinations
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