Synchronizing with an External Device

Synchronizing with an External Device

Using Genlock synchronization, you can synchronize this camcorder’s video signal to that of an external video device. Similarly, using an external time code signal, you can synchronize this camcorder’s time code to the

94external signal. Using the external time code signal with multiple cameras allows you to set up a multi-camera recording. You can also output the time code signal from this camcorder to achieve the same result. If you output the time code from the 3G/HD-SDI terminal to an editing device, the editor can create video with the same time code.

Connecting an External Device

When synchronizing the camcorder to an external signal*, use the GENLOCK/SYNC OUT terminal. When synchronizing a time code signal, use the TIME CODE terminal. Be sure to set either terminal to input or output in advance.

Connect the external device to the camcorder as shown in the following diagram.

* As reference video signal (input signal) for Genlock synchronization, you can use an analog blackburst or tri-level signal.

Connection Diagram

GENLOCK/SYNC OUT terminal

TIME ODE terminal

Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization)

When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) is input through the GENLOCK/SYNC OUT terminal, the phases of the camcorder’s V and H sync will automatically be synchronized to it. The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camcorder is initially set to 0. The H phase can be adjusted within the range of approximately ±0.4 H.

Operating modes:

1

Open the [GENLOCK/SYNC OUT] submenu.

[¢Video Setup]

 

• [¢Video Setup] >[GENLOCK/SYNC OUT]

 

 

2

Select [Genlock] and then press SET.

[GENLOCK/SYNC OUT]

3

Open the [Genlock Adjustment] submenu.

 

 

[wOther Functions] >[Genlock Adjustment]

[Genlock]

4Adjust the H phase to the desired level (-1023 to 1023), select [Set] and then press SET.

•Push the joystick up/down to select the value for each field and then press SET to move to the next field.

[wOther Functions]

[Genlock Adjustment]