Confirming Remote Device Control Between Final Cut Pro
and Your Video Device
If you are using a DV device and Final Cut Pro has communication problems with the
device, see “
Confirming Remote Device Control Between Final Cut Pro and Your DV
Device
” on page 168.
If Final Cut Pro has communication problems with your professional video device,
try the following:
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Make sure your 9-pin cable is properly connected and plugged in all the way.
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If you are using a USB-to-serial adapter, make sure it is properly connected and that any
necessary software drivers are installed.
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If your deck has a Local/Remote switch, make sure it’s set to Remote.
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Make sure the appropriate protocol for your device is selected in the device control
preset. (See Volume IV, Chapter 26, “Device Control Settings and Presets.”)
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Quit Final Cut Pro, shut down your computer, turn your camcorder or deck off and on,
then restart your computer.