Synchronization With External Time Code Signals - Gen-Lock - Sony DSR-390L, DSR-390PL Operating Instructions Manual

Synchronization With External Time Code Signals — Gen-Lock
To edit and compile a recording that is shot using
multiple camcorders, it is necessary to synchronize the
video and time code of the various camcorders (by
gen-lock).
Connection for gen-lock
Connect the reference video and time code signals to
the camcorder as shown below.
Locking the video and time code signals to an
external reference signal
Locking the video and time code signals to
another camcorder's video and time code
signals
Using one camcorder as reference, to its video and
time code signals, lock the other camcorders' video
and time code signals.
Composite video signal (used as reference video signal)
Time code signal (used as reference time code signal)
Reference camcorder
Locked camcorder
a) The output signal from the MONITOR OUT connector on
the camcorder may discontinue when switching the
operation between recording and playback.
Use the output signal from the VIDEO OUT connector.
Note
Synchronization with external time code signals (by
gen-lock) may be disallowed in some cases at
ClipLink shooting. For details, see step 4 on page 78
in "ClipLink Shooting"
GEN LOCK IN
TC IN
If the reference camcorder is gen-locked to an external
reference signal, any other connected camcorders are
gen-locked to the same reference signal.
a)
VIDEO OUT
TC OUT
TC IN
GEN LOCK IN
TC OUT
a)
VIDEO OUT
Reference video signal
Reference time code signal
Notes
• When connecting a number
of camcorders, power them
on beginning with the
reference camcorder.
• The H phase and subcarrier
phase must be adjusted
when operating under
external synchronization.
For details, consult your
Sony dealer.
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