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# Writing Telecine-Style Tape

The Telecine feature allows you to emulate grading with telecine tape. The original source timecodes are written to tape, and each shot is separated by a black sequence of duration equal to Black Length value field.

Before you can use the Telecine feature, you must configure the VTR and the breakout box.

To configure the VTR:

1. Set the VTR's timecode configuration to:
   - Record run.
   - Preset Timecode Generation.
     NoteThe timecode data is transferred through the RS-422 connection.

To output telecine-style tape:

1. Enable Telecine prior to starting the playout operation.
2. Sort the timeline in C mode (with or without Head/Tail) using the C-Mode option found in the Editing > Assemble > Sort Modes menu.
3. (Optional) To resize rendered 2K or HD content to NTSC or PAL resolutions:
   - Select an NTSC or PAL raster.
   - Enable the Pulldown option.
4. Click Assemble once, and then a second time to confirm the action.