Grass Valley Pegasus - Reviewer’s Guide October 2007
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Q6.
What is an SDK and what can it be used for?
A6.
An SDK is a Software Development Kit and contains the programming routines and source code
required to enable third-party developers to create their own capture tools. It is available online as
a free download on the Web site (
http://www.canopus.com/products/Pegasus/index.php
), with a
PDF manual (English only).
Q7.
Can you lock audio with the 3.5mm stereo input?
A7.
Yes, when using HD Component, S-Video, composite and HDMI inputs, but not when using DVI
and Analog RGB inputs.
Q8.
Does the HQ codec work under a Macintosh Operating System?
A8.
Unfortunately this is not the case at the present time. Canopus HQ footage must also be
transcoded to a format compatible with Mac OS-based video applications.
Q9.
Does Pegasus support AC3 through HDMI?
A9.
Yes, as the Canopus HQ codec can support up to eight discreet channels of embedded audio. But
how the audio is subsequently handled depends on whether the target application can read this
information in the file. EDIUS can do this.
