CMB 4.130 - Program Control Room - Recording a Production

There are two ways to record a production in the PCR

Format the CF card (before EVERY new production)
To record a ProRes file you will use the Ki Pro Mini located in the Engineering Rack The Ki Pro Mini uses CF (Compact Flash) cards, which can be reserved and checked out from Equipment Checkout located in CMA 3.104
Gently insert the compact flash card into the KiPro Mini. There are two slots located on the side of the KiPro. It does not matter which one you use. It should easily go 3/4 of the way into the KiPro.
Make sure the Ki Pro Mini is powered on
To format a CF card press the Media Button
Using the SELECT up/down arrows, navigate to the MEDIA menu > Format Media.
Use the ADJUST UP button to select FORMAT.
Press the ADJUST UP arrow button again. KiPro Mini will display "ERASE S1 [or S2]". Press and hold the ADJUST UP arrow button for 2 seconds and formatting will begin.
The Ki Pro Mini will begin to format the CF card and will display Format S(x) Complete once it is complete
Starting and Stopping a Recording
When you are ready to begin recording, push the Red Record button
While recording, the KiPro mini will display a percentage readout indicating how much recording space is left on the card.
To stop a recording, push the STOP button
When the production is over and recording has stopped, safely remove the compact flash card from the Ki Pro mini. Directly next to the card is the eject button for the compact flash card. Firmly press the eject button to eject the card.