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# Restoring Material from a VTR Archive

NoteSmoke can only read VTR archives.
NoteWhen you open a VTR archive in read/write mode, Smoke performs an auto-test. The auto-test involves checking whether it can write, read, and verify the integrity of the archived material. This auto-test also scans binary and play/record delay information to verify the quality and accuracy of the video signal.

1. Insert the archive tape in the VTR.
2. In Smoke, select MediaHub Browse for Arcives.
3. Select the VTR from the list of Local Devices.
4. Select the start timecode by doing one of the following:
   - Select Autostart if you selected this option when you created the archive (the archive rewinds the tape to find the correct start timecode).
   - Select Manual Start and enter the appropriate timecode if you selected this option when you created the archive.
5. Do one of the following:
   - Click Open Archive. Select Open Read/Write or Open Read Only from the Open Mode box.
     NoteWhen you try to open a VTR archive in read/write mode, Smoke checks for machine errors (for example, dirty heads). If a problem is detected, the archive does not open. If the tape is write-protected, the archive opens in read-only mode.
   - Click the Open Using OTOC button and select the OTOC in the file browser. You are given the option to read slates from the tape. Answer 'Y' if you wish to see clip proxies.

   The Smoke cues the VTR. Once it's done reading the archive, displays its contents in the MediaHub.

6. Restore clips one by one using drag and drop, or click Restore Project to restore a full project.
7. Click Close Archive once you are done.