Selecting The Counting Modulus For The Time Code Reader; Selecting The Type Of Reader Head Connected To The 5550 - evertz 5550 Operating Instructions Manual

TC MODE*
tc mode: 24 fps
tc mode: 30 fps
tc mode: 25 fps
tc mode: auto-24
tc mode: auto-30
tc mode: auto-25
HEAD SELECT:
head select: man
head select: auto
HEAD TYPE:
head type: ev
head type: kk
head type: kd
head type: kr
head type: uv-kk
head type: uv-ka
head type: uv-kr
head type: uv-3
OPERATION
Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual
Select off to disable the KeyKode beep
Select on to enable the KeyKode beep.

3.3.4. Selecting the Counting Modulus for the Time Code Reader

Normally the film time code is recorded at the same frame rate as the film
is exposed. (e.g. if the film is exposed at 24 frames per second, the time
code will also be recorded at 24 frames per second.) Normally the 5550
can autodetect the counting modulus, but in some instances it may be
desirable to manually set it using this menu item.
tc mode: Is used to select the counting modulus for the ARRI time code
reader. Setting it to one of the fixed frame rates will cause it to
operate at the corresponding frame rate. Setting it to one of the
auto modes will allow the 5550 to autodetect the frame rate of
the incoming time code. The detected rate will be shown.

3.3.5. Selecting the Type of Reader Head Connected to the 5550

The 5550 is compatible with all the reader heads that have been
manufactured by Evertz over the past several years. However, in order for
the 5550 to operate correctly it must be told which type of head is
connected.
head select: Is used to select whether the 5550 will autodetect the head
type or not.
Select man to select the type of head manually using the HEAD
TYPE menu item.
Select auto to enable the 5550's auto head detect function.
The HEAD TYPE menu item will show the type of head that the
5550 has detected.
head type: Is used to select the model of reader head connected to the
5550. The model of reader head should be clearly shown on
the serial number label of the head. Set head model so that it
coincides with the first two letters of the head model number on
the head serial number label.
When connecting model ev, kk, kd or kr heads, the 5550 will
operate in a KeyKode only mode. These heads are connected
to the 8 pin DIN connector on the rear panels. Some of the front
panel displays and menu items will not be available when these
heads are connected.
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