bSynchronizing with an External Device

bSynchronizing 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

74external 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 HD/SD 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, input a reference video signal* or a time code signal through the GENLOCK/TC terminal. The GENLOCK/TC terminal acts as both a Genlock and time code terminal.

When using a time code signal, set the terminal to input or output in advance (see below).

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

Using a Reference Video Signal

(Genlock Synchronization)

When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) is input through the GENLOCK/TC 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 (HD equivalent).

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Genlock/TC Term.] submenu.

[JOther Functions] [Genlock/TC Term.]

2 Select [Gen/TC In] and then press SET.

3 Open the [Genlock Adjust.] submenu.

[JOther Functions] [Genlock Adjust.]

4 Adjust the phase to the desired level and then press SET.

•You can adjust the phase within -1023 to 1023. When selecting more than 999 or less than -999, set the first field to 10 or -10, respectively.

Using a Time Code Signal

An external SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal received from the GENLOCK/TC terminal will be recorded as the time code. The user bit of the external timing signal can also be recorded. Before connecting the device, set the GENLOCK/TC terminal to input. Also, you must set the running mode of the time code to [Free Run] (070).

Operating modes:

[JOther Functions]

[Genlock/TC Term.]

[Gen/TC In]

[JOther Functions]

[Genlock Adjust.]

[JOther Functions]

[Genlock/TC Term.]

[Gen/TC In]