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VTR Emulation Workflow

A typical VTR emulation workflow involves the following steps:

1. Make sure the video and audio I/O cables, and RS-422 control cables are properly connected. See Configuring Hardware for VTR Emulation.
2. Uncomment and, if necessary, edit the appropriate keywords in the software initialisation configuration file. See Configuring Software for VTR Emulation.
3. Start the application and select the initial video timing option for your project. See Starting a Session with VTR Emulator.
4. Do one of the following:
   - Use VTR emulation to output clips. See Using VTR Emulation to Output Clips.
   - Use VTR emulation to capture clips. See Using VTR Emulation to Capture Clips.