Lance TDC-100 Installation And Operation Manual - page 18
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Detailed Operational Information
Using Auto-Dub Feature to Transfer Material From VTR to Disk
1. Connect the vtr’s remote (9-pin) connector to one of the device control ports on
the TDC-100. (e.g. Device Port D)
2. Connect the DDR that you want to record onto to another port (it’s probably
already there. For the example, let’s say it’s on port A)
3. Load the tape, and route audio and video from the vtr output to the DDR input.
4. Mark an Inpoint for the VTR. This should be at the start of the material you want
to transfer, of course. Use the MARK IN button, as you normally would, or enter
a time on the keypad, press SET, then MARK IN.
5. Mark an Inpoint for the DDR in the same way. This will be the point where the
recording starts.
6. You can also set an outpoint on the DDR if desired. The recording will stop at
this point. If there is no outpoint, the recording will be open-ended.
7. Enable both machines using the device enable buttons, with the desired recorder
being the flashing button (current machine). Do this by first pressing down the
recorder enable button (A in our example), and while holding it down, press the
player (vtr) button (D in our example). THIS IS AN IMPORTANT POINT: the
controller determines which is the player and which is the recorder based on
which device enable button is flashing. Make sure that the device that you want
to record onto is the flashing one, or you can put the vtr into record! For this
reason, I STRONGLY recommend that you set the record lockout tab on the
playback tape or REC LOCK on the vtr, just in case of finger errors.
8. To start the dub, press FCN, then RECORD (by itself). The controller will cue
both devices (including a 3-second preroll on the vtr), play the vtr, and put the
DDR in record at the proper time. The recording will continue until the recorder
outpoint is reached, or until you press the STOP button.
That’s all there is to it. Note that it isn’t possible to record onto two channels
(two DDRs) at the same time - you’ll have to do it in two operations.
One other note: there is a menu item called RECORD TRIM. This allows
adjustment of the recorder timing relative to the playback. It is typically set at 2
frames, to compensate for various latencies. If your transfers aren’t frame-
accurate, you can adjust this value until they are.