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# Controlling a VTR

The RS-422 serial connection between the VTR and your workstation enables full remote control of the device from Smoke. Connected VTR devices send their current status to Smoke, and this status is displayed in the Input Clip and Output Clip menus.

#### Topics in this section

- Verifying the VTR Status
- Using the VTR Transport Controls