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Limiting record time or space
Let me start by saying that it's certainly my own fault for forgetting I was encoding a show and leaving for the day, resulting in a 17+ hour show file...BUT, wouldn't it be a good idea to encorporate some kind of system of parameters that would stop a recording after a certain amount of time or after a certain size limit has been reached?
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Inappropriate?Hi David,
I'm curious, have you used our Record Channel feature in Cablecast?
You can schedule encodes to start at a certain time, and last for a specific duration, at which point they'll automatically stop.
Might this help prevent 17 hour encodes?
-John
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Inappropriate?Hi John -
I have not, in fact, used the record channel. But, I'm glad you reminded me it's there - as I'm sure it will be useful for other applications. The problem here is that I was encoding an SVHS tape that is connected to our router, but isn't controlable by Cablecast. So I was just straight recording using the force matrix. Am I correct in assuming that I can't use the record channel with a device that Cablecast can't control?
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Inappropriate?I would suggest using the record channel with some wider parameters.
For example, your SVHS tape is 58 min. long. Set the record channel to start encoding at 1 PM and stop at 2 PM. At around 1 PM, watch the monitor connected to your encoder's output and/or watch autopilot's matrix force menu to see when the encoding starts. When it does, press play on your SVHS deck, and you're encoding. The encoder will automatically stop after one hour.
You may have a little extra time at the beginning and end, but nowhere near 17 hours! At least you'll have a reasonably-sized file at the end of the day.
--Shawn
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Inappropriate?I think Shawn's suggestion is a great one.
Cablecast can control some SVHS decks, (more if you control it via our IR controller). But, if you can't control the "source" device, you can definitely control the "destination" encoding device. Just set up the encoder to start and stop encoding the router output at the appropriate time, and manually play the SVHS deck. The deck will play to the end of the tape, but the encoder will stop at the right time.
I think that would solve it, right?
-John
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Inappropriate?You guys are wicked smaaaat! Thanks Shawn, thanks John. I'll give it a try.
DG
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