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Before you record: Recorder settings checklist

Before recording, check the following recorder channel settings.
Record Channel Setting Procedure
Verify video and audio input selection In the monitor pane, check the thumbnail and its audio level indicators to verify the correct record channel inputs are selected. If there is a problem, correct the settings.
Verify video compression data rate.

You can manage storage capacity and video quality by adjusting the record channel compression data rate. Generally set as high as possible to obtain the storage capacity needed.

Under the System menu, click Configuration.
Verify digital audio compression setting Under the System menu, click Configuration.
Verify the timecode source.

Make sure to select a valid timecode source. You can use the internal timecode generator, VITC, or LTC.

Refer to the procedure to change the timecode source.
Verify widescreen mode setting.

This setting only applies to SD clips. If the SD video source is in widescreen format, select widescreen mode for the recorder. This attribute is saved with the clip. (720p and 1080i clips are always recorded in widescreen, whether this is selected or not.)

In AppCenter main menu, select the desired Player/Recorder channel, set the Control view tab, and select Control | Options | Widescreen 16:9 to toggle widescreen mode.
Note: The clip aspect ratio cannot be changed once the clip is recorded. If you want to change the clip’s aspect ratio attribute you must re-record the clip.
Adjust audio level (if needed).

You can use the audio leveling feature to adjust the analog or digital audio input levels, excluding dolby encoded digital audio.

In the Recorder pane, select the Meter bar button.

Adjust audio level using the graphical faders. Select the Meter bar button again to return to Recorder view.

Verify audio monitor settings.

You can select which audio channels to monitor.

Select Control | Options and click the Audio tab.
Verify working bin.

The clip is recorded to the currently configured working bin, regardless of the bin currently displayed in the Clips pane.

Select Control | Options and click the Bin & AFD tab.
Verify video compression settings.

Choosing a video compression setting is a trade-off between image quality and storage capacity. Higher video quality produces larger files which take up more storage space and take longer to transfer to external devices.

Select System | Configuration to modify the video compression settings.

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