# Converting color space: Procedure A
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Follow this procedure to convert to one of these color spaces:
+ 601
+ 709
+ SDR2020
+ HLG

For information about the source color spaces that you can convert to one of these color spaces, see [Support for conversion and passthrough](color-space-conversions.md).

For information about the results of conversion, see [The results of different types of conversions](color-space-conversion-results.md).

**Note**  
This section assumes that you are familiar with creating or editing an event. 

**To set up each output**

Follow this procedure in each output. 

1. On the **Event **page, in the **Output groups **section, choose the output group, and choose the output that contains the video.

1. Open the **Advanced** section. More fields appear.

1. Scroll down to the **Preprocessors ** section and turn on **Color Corrector**. More fields appear.

1. Complete fields in the **Video** section as described in the following table


|  Field  |  Description  | 
| --- | --- | 
| **Video Codec** | Choose any codec. | 
| **Advanced**, then **Insert Color Metadata** | Leave this field checked. <br />You should never remove the color metadata if you are converting the color space. | 
| **Video Range** | Choose the correct option. For details, choose the icon above the field. | 
| **Preprocessors**, then **Color Space Conversion** | Choose the correct conversion:<br />**Force 601**<br />**Force 709**<br />**Force SDR2020**<br />**Force HLG 2020** |