Set up a DV or HDV system

DV/HDV setup
A.
Computer and computer monitor

B.
6-pin FireWire port and connector

C.
4-pin FireWire port and connector

D.
DV/HDV camcorder

E.
RCA jacks and plugs for L (white) audio, R (red) audio, composite video (yellow); jack and plug for S-Video (y/c)

F.
HDMI port and connector

G.
Television monitor

With this setup you can capture audio and video from a DV or HDV source, monitor the signal on a TV monitor while editing, and export any sequence back to videotape.

  1. Connect the DV or HDV camcorder or VTR to the computer using a FireWire cable.
  2. Connect the camcorder or VTR to the television monitor with an S-Video or RCA video cable and RCA audio cables, or an HDMI cable.
  3. Set the camcorder or VTR to VTR or Play mode.
  4. (For HDV camcorders or VTRs only) Make sure the device is in DV playback mode for DV projects, or HDV playback mode for HDV projects. See the user manual for your device for details.
  5. In Premiere Pro, select File >New > Sequence.
  6. Do one of the following:

    • (For DV camcorders or VTRs only) In the Available Presets area of the New Sequence dialog box, select the DV preset that matches the format of your source footage.

    • (For HDV camcorders or VTRs only) Create and save a custom HDV sequence preset with settings that match the parameters of your footage. Select the custom HDV sequence preset.
      Note: For the standard HDV settings, see the table of specifications on the Wikipedia website.
  7. Type a name in the Sequence Name box. Then click OK.