Timecode Playback - PRG MBOX DIRECTOR User Manual

Timecode Playback

Scenes can be configured to playback in sequence using timecode. The timecode entry specifies the starting point
for the scene. Timecode can be entered directly in the Scene List using the format:
Guidelines:
+ In order for all scenes to execute using timecode, a timecode must be entered for all scenes.
+ Timecode, either internal or external, must be running in order for scenes to execute.
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A scene's timecode value will take precedence over its autofollow time (if both are specified).
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Timecode values can be entered using periods rather than colons. Leading zeros are not required (however,
trailing zeros are). Therefore, the value of 01:10:02:25 could be entered as 1.10.2.25 instead. Also, following
values may be skipped if they are zero. Therefore, 01:00:00:00 could be entered as just 1.
If a timecode entry is out of sequence, its timecode will be displayed in yellow as shown below. (Note that in a
completely timecoded show, having the scenes out of order in the Scene List should not be a problem when actually
running the show since it will follow the timecode values.)
To remove a timecode value, select the text and press [delete] on the Mac keyboard.
Timecode Input Options
Mbox offers two timecode input options:
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Internal - Mbox generates its own timecode.
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External - Timecode is input from an outside source (SMPTE or MIDI).
To specify a timecode source, select Preferences from the Mbox Director menu.
There are SMPTE left and right audio choices since in many cases the music will play in the right channel, while the
SMPTE timecode will play in the left channel. This allows a splitter to send the music to a speaker for listening, while
the timecode is sent to Mbox Director. (The timecode signal should be connected to the LINE IN port of the Mac
computer.)
Timecode Entries
Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames.
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