Synchronizing with an External Device

Synchronizing with an External Device

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

88signal. 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 camera to achieve the same result. If you output the time code (while shooting) from the 3G-SDI terminals or HD/SD SDI terminal* to an editing device, the editor can create video with the same time code.

* The HDI-SDI terminal can also output the time code during playback.

Connecting an External Device

When synchronizing the camera to an external signal, input a reference video signal* through the GENLOCK terminal or output the camera’s signal as a reference signal for an external device through the SYNC OUT terminal. When synchronizing a time code signal, use the TIME CODE terminal. Be sure to set the TIME CODE terminal to input or output in advance.

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

* For the reference video signal, you can use an analog blackburst or tri-level signal.

Connection Diagram

GENLOCK terminal

SYNC OUT terminal

TIME CODE terminal

GENLOCK

Time code

synchronization

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Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization)

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

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Genlock Adjust.] submenu.

[wOther Functions] >[Genlock Adjust.]

2 Adjust the phase to the desired level, select [Set] and then press SET.

•Use the joystick (Ý) or SELECT dial to select the value for each field and press SET to move to the next field.

[wOther Functions]

[Genlock Adjust.]