Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0

Preview on a TV monitor

You can preview the movie on a TV or video monitor by using many camcorders or analog-digital converters (digitizers). The Project Settings dialog box contains options for previewing through a DV device. It is important to have the hardware correctly configured before choosing these settings.

Note: Make sure that the TV or video monitor is connected to the camcorder or analog-digital converter, and that the device is connected properly to your computer, typically through an IEEE 1394 port. In addition, set the device to output analog audio and video to the monitor. Some devices will detect a monitor automatically, while others require you choose a menu option. (See the documentation provided with the device for more information.)
  1. Choose Edit > Project Settings > General, and click the Playback Settings button.
  2. In the Realtime Playback section, select these options:

    • Select the Desktop Video check box if you want to preview through the Monitor panel as well as through your TV monitor. Deselect this check box if playback through the Monitor panel is very jerky.

    • For External Device, choose the option that matches the camcorder or analog-digital converter you’re using to drive your TV monitor.

    • For Aspect Ratio Conversion, choose Hardware (If Supported).

    • Choose External Device Audio to monitor sound as well as video through the TV monitor. This will keep the two in sync on playback.

      Note: Realtime Playback plays previews instantly in fully rendered final quality. With render‑free editing, you can review editing decisions as you make them and experiment more freely. For best playback frame rates, use a Pentium® 4, 3GHz system or better.
  3. In the Export section, for External Device, choose whether to export to tape for the specified device. This option doesn’t affect playback.
  4. In the Desktop Display Mode section, choose Accelerated GPU Effects if your display adapter supports DirectX®. Otherwise, choose Compatible or Standard, whichever gives best playback results on your system.
  5. Leave the remaining Playback Settings as set by Adobe Premiere Elements, and click OK.
  6. In the Project Settings dialog box, click OK.