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Using the new DV Device Control Options dialog box


    It is easy in Premiere 6.5 to choose an appropriate setting for your DV device control. To do this, you choose a preset from a default list of tested devices. The preset either matches your device control product, or has compatible settings for your product.

    Before using device control, make sure your system has a properly installed OHCI IEEE 1394 card (DV card), and that your DV device is connected and turned on. If you have problems connecting, try using a different device control preset.

To choose a DV device control preset:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Choose Edit > Preferences > Scratch Disks & Device Control (Windows and Mac OS 9).
    • Choose Adobe Premiere 6.5 > Preferences > Scratch Disks & Device Control (Mac OS X).
  2. In the Device Control section, choose DV Device Control 2.0 from the Device menu.
  3. Click the Options button below the Device menu.
  4. In the DV Device Control Options dialog box, set any of the following options and click OK:
  5. Video Standard

    Specifies the video format.

    Device Brand

    Specifies the device manufacturer. Choose Generic if your device is not listed.

    Device Type

    Specifies the device model number. Choose Standard if your model is not listed.

    Timecode Format

    Specifies the device timecode format. Refer to the device documentation for information on which timecode format to use.

    Check Status

    Specifies if the device is connected. If the status is Online, your device is properly connected. If the status is Offline or if you have disconnected your device, make sure the device is connected, and then click the button to determine if Premiere can recognize the device.

    Go Online for Device Info

    Opens the Web page that lists the latest compatible devices.

  6. Capture using device control. For information on capturing with device control, see online Help or the Adobe Premiere 6.0 User Guide.
  7. Note: If you cannot capture using device control, select a different Device Brand and Device Type option. If using different options does not fix the problem, click the Go Online for Device Info button to check for compatibility issues.