Canon XL H1S Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code, Connection Diagram, Genlock, Time Code OUT

Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code

You can synchronize this camcorder’s time code to an external time code generator. You can also include in the recording the user bit signal received from the TC-IN terminal ( 52). The camcorder offers the following synchronization options.

Genlock

When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) is input through the GENLOCK terminal, the V and H phases of the camcorder’s time code will automatically be synchronized to it.

Time Code IN

An external SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal received from the TC-IN terminal will be recorded as the time code on the tape. The user bit of the external timing signal can also be recorded on tape.

Time Code OUT

The camcorder’s internal time code is sent out from the TC-OUT terminal as a standard LTC timing signal. When [SIGNAL SETUP] [SDI OUTPUT] is set to [ON(OSD)] or [ON], the time code signal will be output also through the HD/SD SDI terminal.

Genlock	–		–
Time Code/User bit IN	–	–	–
Time Code OUT		–	–

Connection Diagram

Genlock	Time Code IN
Reference video	SMPTE-standard
signal*	LTC timing signal

*As a reference video signal input you can use either an HD Y signal or a PAL composite video signal.

While a time code signal is being received, the [COUNT-UP] setting of the camcorder will be ignored and the external time code’s drop-frame bit will be used instead.

The Genlock synchronization stabilizes after approx. 10 seconds. After that, the synchronization will be maintained even if you disconnect the cable from the GENLOCK terminal.

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