Pioneer DVD-V8000 Operating Instructions Manual page 80

07 Function for Commercial Use
External sync function
The DVD-V8000 is able to accept an external sync signal (black
burst), allowing the video output to be synchronized with ex-
ternal signals. (External sync does not operate when playing
discs other than DVDs.)
By means of this function, video switching timing can be per-
formed without the need for connecting a TBC (time base
corrector), thus allowing switching between images without
causing disruption (vertical roll).
To turn this function ON, switch the ADV. SETUP menu's
[EXTERNAL SYNC] setting from [OFF] (default) to match the
television format of the disc being played back ([NTSC] or
[PAL]). At the same time, set the rear panel TV SYSTEM
switch to match the disc being played back (NTSC or PAL).
When synchronizing a single player alone, set its terminator
switch to ON. (Factory default position: ON)
Synchronizing two or more players
¶ When a single sync generator be used to input sync sig-
nals to two or more players, set the external sync termi-
nator switch for the terminal player to ON, and those for
other connected players to OFF.
Important
¶ When the external sync function is set to ON, discs other
than DVDs cannot be played back.
¶ The black burst signal's subcarrier component is not locked.
¶ The video signals from video output connectors will be
disrupted during the approximate 5 seconds required for
the external sync signal to lock.
¶ Input the external sync signal before beginning DVD play-
back, since it will not operate if it is input after playback
begins.
¶ Depending on the sync generator and cables used, con-
necting numerous players may result in attenuation of the
external sync signal, resulting in malfunction.
DVD-V8000
ON
Last (terminal)
player
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DVD-V8000 DVD-V8000
OFF
2nd player 1st player
Sync generator
OFF