Sony Vegas 6 Manual

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Create project file backups 
(.veg.bak)Automatically create backups of your project files.
Use Net Notify to stay informed 
about Sony productsSelect this option to have Vegas software periodically display information from Sony Media Software at 
startup.
Enable autosaveCreates a temporary project file that can aid in crash recovery. When enabled, autosave occurs every five 
minutes. The autosave process does not overwrite the original project file.
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Video tab
The Video tab in the Preferences dialog controls the display of video media, video events and video tracks.
AAF Export - Use frame unit for 
audioSelect this check box if you want to use frame units for audio tracks when you export
your project as an AAF file. When the check box is cleared, audio will be exported
as sample units.
Selecting the check box will improve compatibility with other applications for project
interchange: some applications will not...

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Preview device tab
This tab allows you to identify an external monitor for Vegas software to communicate with. The selected 
video device is used to display previews on an external monitor. Vegas uses this device when you click the 
Preview on External Monitor button () in the Video Preview window.
Note: Audio is not output to the external monitor. If your 
project contains complex effects or compositing and you 
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Configuring a Blackmagic Design DeckLink
If you have a Blackmagic Design DeckLink™, you can configure it to work with Vegas software.
1.From the Options menu, choose Preferences to display the Preferences dialog.
2.Select the Preview device tab.
3.In the Device drop-down list, select Blackmagic Design DeckLink. Information about the device displays in 
the 
Details area.
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5.From the Display Mode drop-down list, choose the frame size and refresh rate you want to use for the 
secondary display.
6.Select the Scale output to fit display check box if you want the video preview to fill the display.
7.Select the Apply deinterlace filter check box if you’re previewing interlaced video on a noninterlaced 
display. This filter can reduce the artifacts you often see on the edges of moving areas.
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Print device tab
This tab allows you to make your selections for printing to tape.
Note: The settings on this tab apply only to DV and 
DeckLink devices. You can choose an HDV print-to-tape 
device in the Print Video to HDV Tape wizard.
Audio tab
The Audio tab allows you to set preferences to optimize how your computer’s components are used to handle 
resource-intensive audio. This tab also allows you to configure Vegas software to the equipment that is 
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Audio Device tab
Advanced audio preferences
You can access advanced settings by clicking the Advanced button on the Audio Device tab. The Advanced 
Audio Configuration dialog displays all of the audio devices that are installed on your computer and allows 
you to set the controls for each device.
PreferenceDescription
Audio device typeChoose a driver type from the drop-down list. The Microsoft Sound Mapper is the default setting. If you want 
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Adjusting the playback buffering slider
The playback buffer controls how much memory is used when playing back your project. This preference is 
useful, but must be carefully adjusted. If you set the buffer size too high, you may experience gapping during 
playback. Conversely, if you set the buffer size too low, you may experience gapping as well because Vegas 
software has too little memory to work with during playback. 
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MTC Input
This tab displays only if you choose a device in the Trigger from MIDI Timecodes settings drop-down list on the 
Sync tab.
MTC Output
This tab displays only if you choose a device in the Generate MIDI Timecode settings drop-down list on the 
Sync tab.
MIDI Clock Output
This tab displays only if you choose a device in the Generate MIDI Clock Settings drop-down list on the Sync 
tab.
Keyboard tab
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Editing shortcuts
1.Select a command in the Available commands box.
Choose 
Global from the Context drop-down list to display all commands in the Available commands box, or 
choose a different command to filter the list.
You can type a word in the 
Show only commands containing box to filter the list of commands to display only 
commands that contain the word you typed.
2.Click the Press new shortcut keys box and press the key combination you want to assign to the...