Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup; Timecode - RED EPIC-M DRAGON (Carbon Fiber) Operation Motion

EPIC/SCARLET OPERATION GUIDE
8 TIMECODE, GENLOCK,
MULTI-CAMERA SETUP
This chapter describes timecode, genlock, and multi-camera operations such as 3D and array setup.

TIMECODE

Timecode is a numeric sequence based on SMPTE 12M that aids in the management and synchronization of footage
and audio. Timecode is embedded in recorded RAW files as metadata and in HANC metadata provided by the HD-
SDI monitor output. The camera can generate timecode on its own or can receive and sync to timecode generated by
an external source.
Timecode displays in the lower right corner of the Live Action Area on the graphical user interface (GUI) and is
embedded as metadata. Timecode is represented as an eight (8) digit sequence (HH:MM:SS:FF), where:
HH: Hours
MM: Minutes
SS: Seconds
FF: Frames
NOTE: Timecode is most accurate and effective when coupled with genlock. For more information, go to
on page 172.
NOTE: The camera cannot output internally generated timecode on its own. A Pro I/O Module or REDCAST
is required to output timecode generated by the camera.
NOTE: For more information on HANC metadata, see
www.red.com/developers.
TIMECODE DISPLAY MODES
Time of Day (TOD): Displays the time of day (HH:MM:SS:FF). TOD timecode runs continuously and is not affected
by recording. TOD timecode can be synchronized with the Real-Time Clock (RTC) in the camera.
Edge: Edge timecode is continuous between clips, meaning that when recording starts, timecode begins. and
when recording stops, timecode stops. By default, Edge timecode default begins at 01:00:00:00, but can be
configured in the Media menu (Menu > Media > Device > Format).
SET UP INTERNAL TIMECODE
To set up and adjust timecode generated by the camera, follow the instructions below:
1. Go to Menu > Settings > Project > Timecode.
2. Select the desired Timecode Display mode.
3. Set Source to User Provided.
4. Select the LTC Out check box to perform Linear Timecode Out, if applicable.
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