17Pinnacle Systems TARGA 3000
Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
Listed below are the most frequently asked questions about the TARGA 3000 received by
our Technical Support staff. The answers to each question are in italics. Please read this
section to become more familiar with our product, and possibly save yourself a phone call
to Pinnacle Technical Support.
1. What are the best drives for use with the TARGA 3000? How do I configure
them? Why and when do I need a SCSI card or disk array? Which SCSI card
is best for use with the TARGA 3000?
The important things to remember are to use equipment that is Ultra-2-Wide or
Ultra 160 SCSI that does 10,000 rpm or better and is Audio-Video (AV) rated.
Check with the disk manufacturer to configure the drive for peak performance.
Also, a list of Authorized Value Added Resellers and certified TARGA 3000 system
configurations can be found at the Customer Support section of the Pinnacle Systems
web site at: http://www.pinnaclesys.com
2. What data rates do I need for I/O?
For compressed video you need 20 MB/sec. For uncompressed video with dual
streams, approximaely 60 MB/sec. For uncompressed video with three streams,
approximaely 80 MB/sec. Also, if you are using DV tape, use 1394. If you are
working with Hi 8 or S-VHS mediums, capture to DV. If you are using a component
medium, capture to uncompressed YUV.
3. Can the TARGA 3000 output broadcast quality video?
TARGA 3000 meets all the NTSC and PAL timing requirements for non-square pixel
CCIR 601 resolutions. However, it is important that you start with broadcast quality
material, and have a system capable of maintaining broadcast quality data rates.
For optimum quality video, serial digital or at least Component is recommended.
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