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#Disk-to-tape question

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#7473From: dave beebeJan 7, 1992 10:12 AM
I've rendered a 3DS file to a series of numbered .tga files, which I had hoped to record to videotape using the Disk-to-Tape command with a Diaquest DQ-422 animation controller and Panasonic 7750 VTR. My concern is that it seems as if it takes longer to output to tape this way than if I had rendered straight to videotape; the rendering of the individual .tga images took roughly 30 seconds, while the output to tape takes a great deal longer. Is this to be expected?
#7475From: Yost GroupJan 7, 1992 10:39 AM
It sounds like your VTR is going through a very long pre-roll sequence. It should only take 10-15 seconds per edit on the 7750. Maybe another person on forum who uses the 7750 can help out. If not, you can definitely call Diaquest tech support. (415/526/7167) – G
#7478From: dave beebeJan 7, 1992 12:03 PM
Thanks Gary! You've confirmed my suspicion that it shouldn't take THAT long per edit. Now, to find the source of the problem… Thanks again!
#7670From: Robert C. SeiwertJan 13, 1992 12:12 AM
I've gotten good results w/ 5 secs on the AG-7750. A good Beta deck could doit in 2 secs.
#7682From: Yost GroupJan 13, 1992 9:42 AM
5 seconds per edit is extremely fast for an SVHS deck. I'm impressed. The laserdisc recorder we've got takes about 2 seconds… – G