Quick Start Create sequences of your very own! This leaflet describes the use of the DV-7DL PRO, from installation through to completing a video sequence. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (Owner's Manual p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (Owner's Manual p. 4), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (Owner's Manual p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Quick Start, Owner's Manual, and Appendices should be read in their entirety. These manuals should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Contents Before You Begin Editing.......................................................................4 Making the Connections............................................................................................................................ 4 How to Connect a Digital Video Deck Provided with a DV Jack ............................................ 5 How to Connect Headphones and a Microphone...................................................................... 5 Using the Mouse......................................................................................................................................... 6 Moving the Mouse .......................................................................................................................... 6 Clicking............................................................................................................................................. 7 Double-clicking ............................................................................................................................... 7 Dragging and Dropping................................................................................................................. 7 Right-clicking................................................................................................................................... 7 Starting Up .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Creating a Project .................................................................................................................................... 10 Opening Previously Created Projects.................................................................................................... 11 Editing....................................................................................................12 How to Edit ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Capturing Video Material ....................................................................................................................... 14 Arranging Video Material ....................................................................................................................... 16 Changing the Order of Placed Material..................................................................................... 18 Deleting Material........................................................................................................................... 18 Undoing an Operation ................................................................................................................. 19 Changing the Length of Material................................................................................................ 20 Capturing Audio Material ...................................................................................................................... 22 Arranging Audio Material ...................................................................................................................... 24 Timeline Palette ............................................................................................................................. 25 Moving Material............................................................................................................................ 27 Deleting Material........................................................................................................................... 27 Undoing an Operation ................................................................................................................. 27 Changing the Length of Audio Material ................................................................................... 28 Adjusting the Volume .................................................................................................................. 29 Inserting Narration ....................................................................................................................... 30 Inserting Titles into a Sequence.............................................................................................................. 32 Changing the Size of Text ............................................................................................................ 34 Changing the Location of Text .................................................................................................... 34 Changing the Duration of a Title ................................................................................................ 35 Changing How a Title Appears .................................................................................................. 35 Arranging Titles ............................................................................................................................ 36 Applying Effects ....................................................................................................................................... 38 Applying a Transition Effect (Transition FX)............................................................................ 38 Applying Effects to Video Material............................................................................................ 40 Deleting an Effect .......................................................................................................................... 41 Previewing the Sequence......................................................................................................................... 42 Finishing the Sequence................................................................................................................. 43 Recording a Sequence on Videotape or DVD....................................................................................... 44 After Finishing Editing .........................................................................46 Shutting Down.......................................................................................................................................... 46 2 Welcome to the world of stress-free editing--Direct Linear. With a direct feel for edits, a more intuitive editing process is at the heart of the Direct Linear concept. With a focus on creativity and productivity, Direct Linear editors from Edirol bring outstanding stability, ease-of-use and expressiveness. They offer a world without loss or interruption that combines the feel of linear editing with the flexibility of non linear editing. A world where the edit comes first, where the feel is real. 3 Before You Begin Editing Making the Connections Before you start work, you need to connect the DV-7DL PRO and the other equipment. Follow the steps on the following pages to make the connections. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 7 DV-7DL PRO Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 Red 6 White Audio Cable Power Cord VGA Cable S-Video Cable To Power Outlet Red White INPUT To S-Video Connector To VGA Connector S Video L R Audio Keyboard Mouse Display Television Monitor Operating the DV-7DL PRO near a television or radio may cause uneven color on the television screen or noisy sound from the radio. This is due to the effects of electromagnetic noise. If this happens, move the DV-7DL PRO away from the television or radio. 4 Before You Begin Editing 1 Connect the power. Insert the power cord included with the DV-7DL PRO (or the DV-7DL) at the location shown in the figure, then plug the other end of the cord into a power outlet. Connect the keyboard. Locate the symbol on the connector that's on the end of the cable running from the keyboard. With this symbol facing upwards, insert the connector at the location shown in the figure. Connect the mouse. Locate the symbol on the connector that's attached to the mouse cord. With this symbol facing upwards, insert the connector at the location shown in the figure. Connect the display. Using a VGA cable, connect between the VGA connectors on the DV-7DL PRO and the display (available separately).For more information, refer to page 24 of the Owner's Manual. 5 Connect the television monitor. Using an S-Video cable, connect between the SVideo connectors on the DV-7DL PRO and the television monitor (available separately). You can also use the composite-video connectors to make the connection to the television monitor. For more information, refer to page 24 of the Owner's Manual. Connect the monitor speakers. Using an audio cable, connect between the audio connectors on the DV-7DL PRO and the monitor speakers (available separately). If the television monitor supports audio input, you can also make the connection to the television monitor. Connect the video deck for video input. Connect a video deck for copying video to the DV-7DL PRO. For more information, refer to page 26 of the Owner's Manual. 2 6 3 4 7 How to Connect a Digital Video Deck Provided with a DV Jack If you're connecting a digital video (DV) device that is equipped with DV jacks, use a commercially available digital video cable to make the connection as shown below. For more information, refer to the documentation for the digital video device you're connecting. a Video Deck Provided with a DV Jack IN/OUT DV2 jack DV Cable DV jack How to Connect Headphones and a Microphone If you have headphones and a microphone, you can connect them to the unit's front panel. You can also use the volume knobs to adjust the volume level for each. * Before you make the connection, turn the volume knob in the figure fully counterclockwise to lower the volume level. Microphone Headphone For a more detailed explanation, refer to page 22 of the Owner's Manual. 5 Using the Mouse Using the Mouse You use the mouse included with the DV-7DL PRO (or the DV-7DL) to operate the DV-7DL PRO. First let's learn how to use the mouse. Left button Right button The mouse has two buttons, called the "left button" and the "right button." How to Hold the Mouse How to Hold the Mouse As the figure shows, you hold the mouse by placing the palm of your right hand on it. When you do this, place your index finger on the left button and your middle finger on the right button. Mouse Placement Use the mouse on the included mouse pad or on a commercially available optical mouse pad. Place the mouse pad on a flat and level surface. * Using the mouse on any surface without a pad may result in unintended operation. Be sure to use a mouse pad. Moving the Mouse Pointer Pointer Display Moving the mouse causes the pointer to movein the same way. Moving the mouse while the DV-7DL PRO is running makes the hand-shaped symbol on the editing screen move in the same way. This hand-shaped symbol is called the "pointer." This pointer is an important tool, needed to operate the DV-7DL PRO. When the instructions in this document say to "click" a certain item (such as an on-screen button), you must first move the pointer to the specified item. 6 Before You Begin Editing Clicking Lightly press the left button once with your index finger to produce an audible click. Use this when selecting material, effects, and the like. * This is also called "single-clicking." Click Double-clicking Lightly press the left button two times in rapid succession with your index finger to produce two audible clicks. Use this for operations such as "opening" (displaying) windows. s Click Click Dragging and Dropping Use this when moving on-screen "objects." First, move the mouse pointer to the object you want to move. Then press the left button until it clicks, and without releasing the button, move the mouse. When the mouse pointer reaches the target location, release the button. Press and hold the left button. Move Release the left button. Right-clicking Lightly pres ...