The following information is intended to assist you in selecting appropriate equipment to use with Final Cut Pro 2.* This list of Final Cut Pro 2 qualified DV camcorders and hardware devices will be updated as more devices are qualified.
Qualified DV Camcorders and VTRs
| USA NTSC Format |
Device Protocol |
Canon GL1
This camera needs the DV Tuner 2 and CMP Override Scripts to optimize device control over FireWire with Final Cut Pro 2. These are included with Final Cut Pro 2 installer and updater. Once installed, locate the folder called "Extras" and you will find "DV Tuner 2" and "CMP Override". Drag these two files into the Final Cut Pro Plugins folder before launching Final Cut Pro. These Scripts should NOT be installed when using other DV devices, unless specified. |
FireWire Basic |
| Canon XL1 |
FireWire Basic |
Canon ZR10
Using Assemble Edit to print Final Cut Pro 2 projects to tapes that have been continually used and worn may contain audio drops. If you experience this problem, use a new tape. |
FireWire Basic |
| Sony DCR-TRV900 |
FireWire |
| Sony DCR-VX1000 |
FireWire |
| Sony DCR-VX2000 |
FireWire |
Sony DSR-11
If the deck is switched from NTSC to PAL (or vice versa), you must restart the computer to reset the FireWire bus for the signal change to be recognized. |
FireWire |
Sony DSR-40
All Edit to Tape functions must be used with Apple FireWire device control protocol. When using Black and Code, the deck will cue to PAUSE mode. You must hit stop manually on the deck to start Black and Code. Black and Code will start automatically. |
FireWire |
| Sony DSR-PD100A |
FireWire |
| Sony DSR-1600 |
FireWire |
| Sony DSR-1800 |
FireWire |
Sony DVMC-DA2 (DV-Analog Box)
If your device is only equipped with the LANC device control connection, LANC will not transmit timecode to Final Cut Pro. However, you may use the media converter functions to convert video for transmit over FireWire. Device control will be available when using LANC however, timecode will be omitted preventing usage of such functions as, Batch Capture, and Capture Clip. These functions require a timecode reference to operate. |
FireWire |
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