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Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu

System clock selection [Sync clock]

Using the "Sync clock" menu item, you can select the system clock reference.

If you connect the PD204 to an external digital or video machine which does not have sync clock output facility, use the PD204 internal clock as the system master clock.

You can also set the system clock reference using the quick setup mode.

1)When the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [TIME/TC SET] key.

The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen.

2)While “Sync Clock” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option.

Flashing

3)Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option, and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting.

Options

You can select from among “INT”, “Video”, “Word” and “Digi in” (the default is “INT”).

INT The unit is referenced to the internal clock master (default setting).

Video	The unit is referenced to external video clock received from the [WORD/VIDEO IN] con-
	nector.
Word	The unit is referenced to external word clock received from the [WORD/VIDEO IN] con-
	nector.
Digi in	The unit is referenced to digital audio input signal received from the [DIGITAL IN] connec-
	tor.

4)Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode.

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