Time Code Hold Off - Sound Devices 788T-SSD User Manual And Technical Information

788T/788T-SSD User Guide and Technical Information
code is stopped, the 788T generator pauses and recording is stopped. If the external time code is
removed the internal generator continues to run to preserve continuous time code. Useful for time
code transmission over RF where RF "hits" may interrupt time code. This is appropriate when dual-
system sound is used with video cameras set for Rec Run time code. The video camera will function
as master time code and the recorder will follow.
In Free Run Jam Once and all four external time code modes, time code is recalculated, "back stamped,"
when external static time code advances after the 788T begins recording. If external time code does not
advance, the fi le will be stamped with the stopped time code number. Back stamping the fi le allows the
audio time code to properly correspond to picture time code if sound rolls before picture in a video Rec
Run environment.

Time Code Hold Off

In the industry there are a wide variety of time code generators. Time code streams are standard
from device to device; however, the start and stop sequence of the time code stream can differ.
Because of this, the 788T recorders were susceptible to generating unintentional takes when in
EXT TC - Auto Record or EXT TC/CONT - AUTO RECORD modes.
Time Code Hold Off is designed to eliminate unintentional takes from occurring. The user can now
determine a duration in which a valid external time code signal has to be detected before the record-
er generates a new take. The value of Time Code Hold Off needed is dependent on the start and stop
sequence of the master time code source.
To use the Time Code Hold Off feature:
1. Access the Setup Menu option TIMECODE: HOLD OFF.
2. Set a value between 0 and 8 seconds in .1 second increments using the soft Up and Down Arrow (Menu
and HDD) keys or the Multi Function Rotary Switch. 2.0 Seconds is the factory default.
3. Save the selected value by pressing the soft Check Mark (Tone) key or by pressing in on the Multi Func-
tion Rotary Switch.
4. Exit the Setup Menu by pressing the soft X (Brightness) key or the Stop key.
5. Begin rolling time code from the master time code source.
6. The 788T recorder will display the Record Pending message immediately after detecting a time code
signal.
7. When the selected Hold Off value has elapsed, the 788T will begin recording.
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