b Synchronizing with an External Device
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b Synchronizing 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
external 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).
1 Open the [Genlock/TC Term.] submenu.
[J Other Functions] [Genlock/TC Term.]
2 Select [Gen/TC In] and then press SET.
3 Open the [Genlock Adjust.] submenu.
[J Other 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] (0 69).
Operating modes:
Operating modes:
[J Other Functions]
[Genlock/TC Term.]
[Gen/TC In]
[J Other Functions]
[Genlock Adjust.]
[J Other Functions]
[Genlock/TC Term.]
[Gen/TC In]
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