Connecting External Devices

Input of External Synchronizing Signal (Genlock)

This camera recorder is equipped with a genlock input terminal on the side.

Synchronizing signals can also be input from a KA-M790G unit (Multicore Remote Adapter: sold separately) that is connected to the accessory connection terminal (68 pin) at the rear of the camera recorder.

The following describes the case of signal input using the side [GENLOCK INPUT] terminal.

Input the external synchronizing signal from the [GENLOCK INPUT] terminal, and synchronize the camera recorder’s video and playback images with the external signal.

You can also adjust the H (Horizontal) phase of the camera recorder’s video signals with respect to the external synchronizing signals on the [Genlock Adjust] screen of the [Others] menu. (A Page 96)

Only horizontal (H) and vertical (V) genlock are supported. The camera recorder does not come with an SC (subcarrier) lock function.

Synchronizing Signal to Use

SD

 

synchronizing

 

signal

: BB (Black Burst) signal

 

Supports SMPTE170M(RS-170A)-NTSC

 

Supports ITU-R BT.470-6 PAL

HD

 

synchronizing

 

signal

: HDTV 3 level synchronizing signal

 

Supports SMPTE296M-HD720p

 

Supports SMPTE274M-HD1080i

Note :

●The genlock function can only be used in the Camera mode. It is not available in the AUX mode (U model only) and Media mode.

[GENLOCK/AUX] Switch (U Model only)

[GENLOCK/AUX IN] Terminal (U Model)

[GENLOCK INPUT] Terminal (E Model)

External Synchronizing

Signal

SYNC Signal

Generator

External

Synchronizing

Signal

Video Equipment

1 Set the camera recorder to Camera mode.

2 Set [Genlock Input] in the [Others] menu to ABNCB. (A Page 93)

Memo :

●During input of synchronizing signals from the accessory connection terminal (68 pin) at the rear of the camera recorder, set to AAdapterB.

3 Set the [GENLOCK/AUX] selection switch to AGENLOCKB. (U model only)

4 When in the standby or stop mode, input synchronizing signals from the SYNC generator to the [GENLOCK INPUT] terminal.

●When the camera recorder’s video is locking to the external synchronizing signal, ASYNC LOCKINGB appears on the screen.

●After locking to the external synchronizing signal is complete, the display disappears and recording can be performed.

Note :

●When the frame rate is set to 30p, 60p, 60i, or 24p in the [Frame & Bit Rate] item of the [Record Format] menu, 59.94 Hz synchronizing signals (vertical synchronization) are input.

50 Hz/60 Hz synchronizing signals are not synchronized.

●When the frame rate is set to 25p, 50p, or 50i in the

[Frame & Bit Rate] item of the [Record Format] menu, 50 Hz synchronizing signals (vertical synchronization) are input. 59.94 Hz/60 Hz synchronizing signals are not synchronized.

●Do not connect or disconnect the input cable for the synchronizing signals during recording or playback.

●If the power is turned ON during input of external synchronizing signals, vertical oscillation may occur. This is not a malfunction.

●Signals such as VTR playback signals with jitters may not be synchronized.

●The camera recorder does not come with an SC (subcarrier) lock function. Color flash may occur during switching such as when composite signals are used by a switcher.

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