Synchronizing The Time Codes; Connecting To The Time Code Generator - Sony 50P Operating Instructions Manual

Synchronizing the Time Codes

You can synchronize the internal time code generator
of the unit by inputting an external time code signal
(LTC).
Connecting to the Time Code
Generator
Time code generator
DSR-50/50P (right panel)
to time
code
output
connector
75 coaxial cable
(not supplied)
To synchronize the internal time code to
an external time code
1
Set the INPUT SELECT selector to other than DV.
2
Input an external time code (LTC) signal to the TC
IN connector of the unit.
3
Set TC/UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu to
TC&UB EXT or TC EXT.
The internal time code generator locks onto the
external time code and starts advancing. Once the
internal time code generator has become
synchronized in this way, you can disconnect the
external time code input and this unit will maintain
the time code from the external device.
Notes
• This unit has a DV IN/OUT connector. The time code
input or output is different when you connect the unit
to an external device via this DV IN/OUT connector
or via another input/output connector.
: Signal flow
For details, see "DSR-50/50P time codes" on page 62
(GB).
• The time code output from this unit has some
restrictions.
For details, see "Notes on the Time Codes" on page 63
(GB).
To confirm external synchronization
Before you start recording, check that the internal time
code is synchronized to the external time code.
Press the STOP button to put the unit into stop mode,
then press the REC button.
Look at the time counter display and check that the
time code value displayed there matches the external
time code value.
Chapter 4 Setting the Time Code and Adjusting the Video Signals
61
(GB)