
Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code
You can synchronize this camcorder’s time code to an external time code generator. Also you can include in the recording the user bit signal received from the TIME CODE terminal ( 46). The camcorder offers the following synchronization options.
Genlock
When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or
Time Code IN
Set the TIME CODE switch to IN to start the Time Code IN mode.
An external
Time Code OUT
Set the TIME CODE switch to OUT to start the Time Code OUT mode.
The camcorder’s internal time code is sent out from the TIME CODE terminal as a standard LTC timing signal. When you set [SDI OUTPUT] to [ON] the time code data will also be output through the HD/SD SDI terminal.
| * |
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Genlock | – |
| – |
Time Code/User bit IN | – | – | – |
Time Code OUT |
| – | – |
*In SD mode, Time Code IN is not available if you select the 24F frame rate (the mode will be canceled and the "TC- (IN OUT)" display on the side panel will disappear).
Connection Diagram
TIME CODE switch
Reference video | |
signal* | LTC timing signal |
GENLOCK | TIME CODE |
*As a reference video signal input you can use either an HD Y signal or an NTSC composite video signal.
While a time code signal is being received, the [FRAME SETTNG] and
Once the Genlock or Time Code IN synchronization stabilizes (after approx. 10 seconds), the external time code lock will be retained even if you disconnect the cable from the TIME CODE terminal. However, if you perform one of the following while the cable is disconnected, the time code will lag slightly; the correct time code will be restored once you reconnect the cable.
- Turn the camcorder off/on.
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