dubbing via "S video" connection at DVinfo.net

Robert Bobson · September 7th, 2005, 07:19 AM

I need to dub from digital hi8 camera to a betacam SP deck.

Both machines have an "S video" connection, but I've never used "S video" before.

Just wondering if there are any issues related to "S video" that I need to be aware of??

thanks.

Greg Boston · September 7th, 2005, 07:36 AM

Nope, it's pretty much plug and play. Be aware though, s-video doesn't carry audio signals. You'll have to connect that separately.

=gb=

Boyd Ostroff · September 7th, 2005, 07:54 AM

You may have an issue with the setup (black level) coming out of the D8 camera's s-video port. This has been literally beaten to death.... see the following:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=45073
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=35420
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=35267

Greg Boston · September 7th, 2005, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boyd Ostroff

You may have an issue with the setup (black level) coming out of the D8 camera's s-video port. This has been literally beaten to death.... see the following:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=45073
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=35420
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=35267

Good point, Boyd. Hadn't thought of that.

=gb=

Robert Bobson · September 7th, 2005, 04:25 PM

so what are my options if I'm transfering from digital hi8 (zero black) to betacam SP (7.5 black)? Do the betacam SP machines have an input black level setting? (I don't believe they do - I think it's just "record level")

Are there any other solutions besides adding a proc amp to the input?

I was planning on renting a sony Betacam SP machine for the transfer. Does anyone know if there is another brand of Betacam SP vtr that let's the input black level be adjusted?

These are the little things I "dislike" about video production! :)

September 7th, 2005, 07:19 AM	#1
Robert Bobson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 585	dubbing via "S video" connection I need to dub from digital hi8 camera to a betacam SP deck. Both machines have an "S video" connection, but I've never used "S video" before. Just wondering if there are any issues related to "S video" that I need to be aware of?? thanks.

September 7th, 2005, 07:36 AM	#2
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	Nope, it's pretty much plug and play. Be aware though, s-video doesn't carry audio signals. You'll have to connect that separately. =gb=

September 7th, 2005, 07:54 AM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	You may have an issue with the setup (black level) coming out of the D8 camera's s-video port. This has been literally beaten to death.... see the following: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=45073 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=35420 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=35267

September 7th, 2005, 04:25 PM	#5
Robert Bobson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 585	so what are my options if I'm transfering from digital hi8 (zero black) to betacam SP (7.5 black)? Do the betacam SP machines have an input black level setting? (I don't believe they do - I think it's just "record level") Are there any other solutions besides adding a proc amp to the input? I was planning on renting a sony Betacam SP machine for the transfer. Does anyone know if there is another brand of Betacam SP vtr that let's the input black level be adjusted? These are the little things I "dislike" about video production! :)