Settings area

 
 
 

The Settings area lets you change the selected deck’s settings. The following table lists the settings that can be changed.

Setting Description
Online Sets the communication with the VTR to on or off.
Standby Switches the VTR to Standby mode.
EE Sets the VTR to EE (electronics-to-electronics) mode.
Eject Ejects the tape.

Comm Port Menu

Lets you select an available Serial Port. The Comm port is the port used to communicate with the VTR.

Control Mode

Lets you specify whether the current VTR is in Slave or Deck mode. Slave mode is synchronized to MotionBuilder, while Deck mode is used for independent control.