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Old January 2nd, 2007, 06:07 PM   #1
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Reformat 16x9 SD BNC Output?

Is there any way to reformat the 16x9 BNC output of the A1 to a letterbox format without making the component output SD as well?(I have to have HD Component Video out) I'm wanting to run this output (BNC) to a dvd burner for SD backup. I don't think DVD Burners will see the footage as 16x9 and therefore won't allow DVD Players to reformat the image. Anyone have any small hardware gadgets they know of?

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Old January 2nd, 2007, 06:27 PM   #2
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VCR Playback mode > Signal Setup Menu > Letterbox > On.

That should do what you want... right?
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Old January 2nd, 2007, 06:52 PM   #3
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Well, I think that's not exactly what I'm looking for. I need to do it while recording. Actually while using the camera as a pass through to a notebook with dvrack or the console software installed. So even if I set it in the VCR mode I don't think it'll effect it without effecting the Component. I'm not sure about that, but that's what it says in the manual. I played with the camera today and was able to change the BNC to letterbox, but by doing that it converted the Component to SD.

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Old January 2nd, 2007, 10:12 PM   #4
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... while using the camera as a pass through to a notebook with dvrack or the console software installed.
Not clear about using the camera as a passthrough.... you're using it as the source feeding two outputs, one component HD (to a laptop?) and hopefully, one composite SD to standalone DVD?

You're really looking for a card like the Kona or Xena LHe.

www.aja.com

or Decklink: www.decklink.com

The LHe is the way to go, infinite possibilities. Great card. Cheaper in the long run than a box full of single purpose converters/adaptors.

If you could be more specific as to what hardware you're using I'm sure you'd get a more defined solution.

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