Recording onto XL2 from FCP4.5HD at DVinfo.net

Chris Towndrow · January 21st, 2005, 05:39 PM

Is it possible to upload footage from FCP on a Mac into the XL2?
The XL2 says it can record from external dgital sources and I'm familiar with Edit to Tape/Print to Video using a deck in FCP, but trying this with the XL2 in VCR mode didn't work.
Anyone tried this? Have I missed something simple?
Thanks in advance.

Rob Lohman · January 24th, 2005, 05:34 AM

Welcome aboard DVInfo.net Chris! I hope someone here can
help you out, I'm not on the Mac platform so I'm not one of them.

Did you get an error message when you tried the export? Can
you describe a bit what happened?

Chris Towndrow · January 25th, 2005, 04:56 AM

Rob, all that happened was nothing! The timeline played out on the Mac but nothing was recorded onto the camera.

Rob Lohman · January 26th, 2005, 03:11 AM

And you can capture fine from the camera?

Martin French · January 28th, 2005, 05:54 AM

First up if it aint playing through the EVF then nothing will go to tape. Hit the 'refresh audio AV devices" in the 'view menu' to make sure the XL2 is being picked up.

Also make sure the settings in the 'audio video settings' option box or all on Firewire Pal for both audio and video.

Finally make sure the video out is on 'all frames'

Just tested the XL2 with FCP HD 4.5 and it works fine on a fully updated Panther system although using it as a deck is probably not a very good idea.

Joseph Andolina · January 29th, 2005, 02:44 AM

Chris,
Any luck on your end getting your xl2 to print to video with FCP? I'm not using the HD version, but FCP4. and having the same problem as you. I just get a blue screen on my XL2 in VCR mode. Even going through Final Cut Pro settings, I can't figure it out. My intention is actaully to buy a miniDV deck to burn to tape, but I wanted to at least give the XL2 a try with Final Cut. I don't have any problems with my Digital 8 Sony deck or Sony Digital8 Camera printing to tape...

Joe

<<<-- Originally posted by Chris Towndrow : Is it possible to upload footage from FCP on a Mac into the XL2?
The XL2 says it can record from external dgital sources and I'm familiar with Edit to Tape/Print to Video using a deck in FCP, but trying this with the XL2 in VCR mode didn't work.
Anyone tried this? Have I missed something simple?
Thanks in advance. -->>>

Martin French · January 29th, 2005, 06:42 AM

HD version of FCP is a free upgrade, if your having issues with the XL2 then go get it, it's free!

Gary Miller · January 30th, 2005, 06:11 PM

I just got an XL2 and FCP HD but am still reading instruction manuals. One thing comes to mind is the little (almost hidden) switch than selects mini or BNC connector. That would be too simple to even mention, but just in case...

January 21st, 2005, 05:39 PM	#1
Chris Towndrow Tourist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 4	Recording onto XL2 from FCP4.5HD Is it possible to upload footage from FCP on a Mac into the XL2? The XL2 says it can record from external dgital sources and I'm familiar with Edit to Tape/Print to Video using a deck in FCP, but trying this with the XL2 in VCR mode didn't work. Anyone tried this? Have I missed something simple? Thanks in advance.

January 24th, 2005, 05:34 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Welcome aboard DVInfo.net Chris! I hope someone here can help you out, I'm not on the Mac platform so I'm not one of them. Did you get an error message when you tried the export? Can you describe a bit what happened? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 26th, 2005, 03:11 AM	#4
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	And you can capture fine from the camera? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 28th, 2005, 05:54 AM	#5
Martin French Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 26	FCP HD First up if it aint playing through the EVF then nothing will go to tape. Hit the 'refresh audio AV devices" in the 'view menu' to make sure the XL2 is being picked up. Also make sure the settings in the 'audio video settings' option box or all on Firewire Pal for both audio and video. Finally make sure the video out is on 'all frames' Just tested the XL2 with FCP HD 4.5 and it works fine on a fully updated Panther system although using it as a deck is probably not a very good idea. __________________ Koala Bear!

January 29th, 2005, 02:44 AM	#6
Joseph Andolina Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 178	Re: Recording onto XL2 from FCP4.5HD Chris, Any luck on your end getting your xl2 to print to video with FCP? I'm not using the HD version, but FCP4. and having the same problem as you. I just get a blue screen on my XL2 in VCR mode. Even going through Final Cut Pro settings, I can't figure it out. My intention is actaully to buy a miniDV deck to burn to tape, but I wanted to at least give the XL2 a try with Final Cut. I don't have any problems with my Digital 8 Sony deck or Sony Digital8 Camera printing to tape... Joe <<<-- Originally posted by Chris Towndrow : Is it possible to upload footage from FCP on a Mac into the XL2? The XL2 says it can record from external dgital sources and I'm familiar with Edit to Tape/Print to Video using a deck in FCP, but trying this with the XL2 in VCR mode didn't work. Anyone tried this? Have I missed something simple? Thanks in advance. -->>>

January 25th, 2005, 04:56 AM	#3
Chris Towndrow Tourist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 4	Rob, all that happened was nothing! The timeline played out on the Mac but nothing was recorded onto the camera.

January 29th, 2005, 06:42 AM	#7
Martin French Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 26	HD version of FCP is a free upgrade, if your having issues with the XL2 then go get it, it's free! __________________ Koala Bear!

January 30th, 2005, 06:11 PM	#8
Gary Miller New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 21	I just got an XL2 and FCP HD but am still reading instruction manuals. One thing comes to mind is the little (almost hidden) switch than selects mini or BNC connector. That would be too simple to even mention, but just in case...