Preview on a TV while editing

[jackfalbey]

I like being able to use my camcorder as a pass-through to preview in real-time on a TV while editing in Premiere. I can see exactly what the finished project will look like on my client's TV set. However, I don't like having the camcorder tied up for this purpose. Is there another way to get TV output from my PC while editing in Premiere? A TV tuner card, maybe, or Pyro A/V? All the products I can find on the web are more concerned with getting analog signals into a PC, not out to a TV. I want to make sure I can do this before I buy another piece of equipment...

Thanks in advance for the advice!

[Chuck Engels]

That is one of the reasons I love my Pyro Link

You could also buy a cheap MiniDV camcorder with passthrough, but the Pyro can be had for around $140.

[jackfalbey]

Wow, Talk about a fast reply!!! So, the Pyro does allow analog output to a TV?

[Chuck Engels]

I have a 14" Toshiba TV/monitor connected to my Pyro all the time, I can watch all of my edits on the TV.
I never have text that goes off of the viewable area, no problems at all when you can see the results as you work, great piece of equipment

[jackfalbey]

I have a Panasonic 24" TV next to my desk... it's great for checking focus, color, brightness, etc. compared to the small preview window in Premiere, and I can also check for field order issues.

Now, if Dell would just start carrying the Pyro again...

Would any of these work?
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http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/prod ... u=A0589327
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/prod ... u=A0100033

[Paul LS]

No, the ouput from the computer is via Firewire... so you need a DV to analogue converter.

[Chuck Engels]

I wouldn't touch any of them myself Jack, others may have a different opinion.

I have heard nothing but horror stories about Turtle Beach video products, and not much better about WinTV cards.
I highly recommend the Pyro Link or any of the Canopus converters.

[Ken Jarstad]

For a standard-definition Timeline this works beautifully.

I have both the Pyro Link and the DataVideo DAC-100. With the Pyro I can feed any DVD through my DVD players component output into the component input of the Pyro. A marvelous capability for such a low priced device.

For a high-definition Timeline you may have to look elsewhere.

[hpharley90]

I have a 14" Toshiba TV/monitor connected to my Pyro all the time, I can watch all of my edits on the TV.
I never have text that goes off of the viewable area, no problems at all when you can see the results as you work, great piece of equipment

Chuck I also use a 14 inch Toshiba TV/monitor using my camera as a pass through but if I let things rest for a little while the text will start to skew a little.
It will tip a few degrees on the TV/monitor. But it doesn't happen on the PE2.0 monitor.

When I first stated using this setup I was worried it would look like that on my finished DVD.
DVDs were fine.
It happens every time but I'm used to it now.

[Ken Jarstad]

You may have a developing problem with your Pyro. Wouldn't be the first time. ADS Tech has very good support.

Looks like the 14 inch Toshiba is popular. I sure have enjoyed having mine. It sits right between the wife's PC and mine - most of the time we watch the satellite news channels on it. It's useless for previewing HDV but I still do mostly DV work, so it stays.

[Chuck Engels]

Hi Ken, Jack doesn't have a Pyro yet he is using his camcorder.

[Ken Jarstad]

Well, I was responding to Richard but I see he is using a camcorder passthrough, also. I suppose the A/D converter in the camcorder could be developing a problem.

Titles used to be notorious for high frequency artifacts but I haven't heard much complaint about PC generated titling. Richard, have you tried using an alternate video input to your TV?

[Chuck Engels]

Sorry Ken, I meant Richard not Jack