Unit 02 - Frame Reference - Steinberg Nuendo SyncStation Operation Manual

>LTC
Analog timecode coming into the SyncStation via the XLR
timecode input will be used as the master timecode source.
When LTC is selected as the timecode source, ma-
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chine control transport commands cannot be routed
to any device (in stand-alone mode).
Setting the timecode source in Nuendo
Once the SyncStation has been chosen as the Timecode
source within the Project Synchronization Setup dialog, all
of the SyncStation settings become available to the left of
the Timecode Source section. You can choose a time-
code source for the SyncStation from the pop-up menu in
the Steinberg SyncStation section.
Choosing a timecode source for the SyncStation from the Project
Synchronization Setup dialog.

Unit 02 - Frame Reference

Unit 02-Frame Reference
>Internal >Video >LTC >MTC
The frame reference for the SyncStation is used to align
each frame in the timecode generator and also measure
the offset for the extended System Link connection to
Nuendo. This is the key to synchronizing with video.
>Internal
When the SyncStation is using the internal crystal-locked
clock as a frame reference, the system can operate in a
stand-alone fashion, without any external inputs.
>Video
Using a bi-level or tri-level video sync signal as a frame ref-
erence is the best way to ensure proper synchronization
with other video equipment. This is the primary function of
the SyncStation, using a video sync source to generate ac-
curate timecode and sample clock for Nuendo worksta-
tions and other digital audio equipment.
>LTC
When necessary, the LTC input can be used as a frame
reference. Analog timecode is not a good stable source
for a frame reference but in certain situations, it might be
the only reference available. If you are trying to synchro-
nize to an analog tape machine that is free running with
timecode recorded on a track, using LTC as a frame and
clock reference will allow you to lock to it.
>MTC
Due to MTC's inherent timing issues, it should only be
used as a frame reference as a last resort.
Changing the frame reference in Nuendo
In Nuendo's Project Synchronization Setup dialog simply
choose one of the frame reference options from the pop-
up menu.
Choosing a frame reference for the SyncStation.
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