You then want to place a program slate after the bars for ten seconds.
then put in a two pop at 00:59:58:00
Next you want to set your program start to 01:00;00;00. Type the value 01:00;00;00 in the tap left corner of the timeline to move the position bar to that point in the time line.
Next you want to make sure snapping is on, select all of the program and drag your it to the position bar.
The next step is to open edit to tape.
Select the black and code icon at the top of the window. Beside the Mastering drop down menu.
Click it and you will see this dialog box.
Click OK and enter this value when the next window appears.
Click OK and this will appear. Load your tape.
Click OK and let it record for about a minute or so.
Rewind the tape. Play it back and make sure you recorded black.
Then go to the bottom of the edit to tape window and set the IN TC value. This is the same as your sequence start time. Make sure everything is set to drop frame.
Drag your sequence over the edit to tape window and highlight the purple, edit to tape assemble edit transparent window appears.
Let go of the mouse and the FCP will do its thing. Make sure you check your tape.
You should always set audio levels on your deck before recording as well.
Happy editing to tape!
David
