Can you edit HD video directly from this unit?
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Thats a broad question... It depends on the codec your using, I use this as a archival for projects and media. Most of the time I use 4TB G-Raids because I edit in Apple ProRes HQ and occasionally in Uncompressed 444. I haven't tested the speeds of the Drobo for anything other than archive. The other thing you need to consider is the speed of the drives your using in the Drobo, you shouldn't use anything slower than 7200 rpm drives. You'll regret buying the cheeper 5600 rpm drives because it will drop frames if it plays at all. I hope this helps. Jeff
2124175
I don't know, what I did was use an HDMI input to change to a s-video output, I did not try to use component video or composite video output
2213087
Yes you can. The USB interface works quite well. I've tried AVI and MP4 files without issue.
863972
Yes it does. They are of excellent quality. You need to have software that accepts .mov files to edit.
412257
I was never able to overdub nor edit. Great unit for recording, but not for editing.
271427
I don,t think so. Usually Hd is digital and component plugs are analog. I tried the same thing and it did,t work for me.
1330409
Yes, you should be able to edit already burned DVD from this software since it does MPEG editing. You should be able to open up TS_Folder(?) and do edit it. Hmmmm... you should download the trial version from the company's website before the purchase. Just to be sure! Good luck!
1535889
I use Premiere Pro 2.0 with some HD encoders, and VoltaicHD to convert the footage from camera for suitable editing (also to deinterlace)
990555
Yes, it is certainly possible. All you need is a video editor that works with the AVCHD format that your camcorder outputs. Here's a couple examples: Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack or Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 9, but they only run under Windows. If you read through the comments made by purchasers of those (or other) editors, you'll learn that AVCHD can be challenging to edit, because the files are so big and the compression is so advanced. In other words, it really helps to have a reasonably powerful computer or else things will be slow.
2035052
I was able to by pushing the "source" button. You should be able to especially if you have a newer model tv. :)
2018342
Yes but you will need a program that can decode the HD disks. You will need to search the internet for the program.
718688
Hi , thats a useful and efficient dvr for recording two channels only. its not an editing machine. its small, compact and possible to be hidden in walls and cabinets. it has efficient power consumption and fast recording of two channels on an SD card (not supplied with the system) . so to answer your question, you can not do editing or video management from the DVR itself. straight forward - connect and record.
71289
Yes its relatively easy with any of these kind of devices. But remember you are always going to be converting HD signals with resolutions of 1920x1080i and 1280x720 to DVD format which is 720x480. There is a more complicated method if you have a blu-ray player. You can convert them to AVCHD and get around 2 hours of full HD on a dual layer DVD+R.
445490
No you can't, must be external HD using the USB port. The quality is poor, the software is poor, I bought one and try to update the software and after that the HD player is not working anymore, do not buy it try another one.
1780815
No. This unit down converts and records in standard definition and then up converts the playback in HD. Seems counterproductive but my guess is this approach was chosen to put less demand on the hardware. The up conversion is very good and the quality is about 90% of true HD. I would estimate most people would not notice the slight loss of quality.
2068013
Not true. You can downconvert in camera and the new file is MPEG-4. The HD File is a MPEG4.H/246 file to begin with.
987268
No it cannot. I can recommend some that will but the quality of the image will not get better, it will just make a standard def. signal HD size.