Section 8: Syncing to tape and other devices 185
output through the SYNC OUT jack. The fields and soft keys are
described hereunder:
• The "START=" field:
This is the SMPTE time code number at which the generated time code will
start. This is a HOURS:MINUTES:SECONDS:FRAMES field. Normally,
this should be set to 00:00:00:00. While the SMPTE code is being generated
(when <Start> is pressed), this field will continuously update to show the
current time code number being output. When <Stop> is pressed, this field
will re-display its starting value.
• The FRAMES/SEC field:
This field is used to select one of four types of SMPTE time code to
generate.
• "30" (30 frames per second, non-drop): This is the standard for
NTSC black and white television. Using this mode, the tempo
range of the MPC60 is from 60.0 to 6.0 FPB. This is the most
popular standard for SMPTE based music production in the U.S.
and Japan, so to assure widest compatibility for your recordings,
use this standard if you live in those areas.
• "30 DROP" (30 frames per second, drop frame):
This is the standard for NTSC color television. Using this mode,
the tempo range of the MPC60 is from 59.7 to 6.0 FPB.
• "24" (24 frames per second):
This is the standard for film. However, since film is usually
transferred to video for scoring, the composer still works with 30
DROP. Using this mode, the tempo range of the MPC60 is from
48.0 to 5.0 FPB.
• "25" (25 frames per second):
This is the standard for European television (PAL /SECAM
standard). Using this mode, the tempo range of the MPC60 is from
50.0 to 5.0 FPB. This is the most popular standard for SMPTE
based music production in Europe and the U.K., so to assure widest
compatibility for your recordings, use this standard if you live in
those areas.
This field has the same function exactly as the similarly labeled field in
the tempo screen.
• SOFT KEY 1- <Start>:
Pressing this soft key starts SMPTE generation.
• SOFT KEY 2 - <Stop>:
Pressing this soft key stops SMPTE generation.
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