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8.3 Syncing to SMPTE
Of the seven types of signals which the MPC60 can sync to, only
three are used to sync to tape: SMPTE, FSK24 and 1/4 NOTE
CLICKS. Of these, SMPTE has the greatest advantages and should
therefore be used as the standard method of tape sync for all new
recordings using the MPC60.
SMPTE time code may only be generated by the MPC60 when it is
not playing. Before recording your song to tape, record SMPTE time
code onto one channel of the multi-track tape recorder.
To record the SMPTE track:
1. Connect the SYNC OUT jack of the MPC60 to the input of a track of
your multi-track tape recorder.
2. To access the GENERATE SMPTE screen, press TEMPO/SYNC, then
the <Sync Screen> soft key, then the <GenSMPTE> soft key and the
followin
screen will a
ear:
3. Set the START fields to 00:00:00:00.
4. Set the FRAMES/SEC field to "30" (U.S. and Japan) or "25" (Europe
and U.K). The other types of SMPTE are used for specific purposes. If
you are unsure of which type to use, check the above descriptions of
each type to match it to your application.
5. To set the recording level, press <Start> (this will start the
SMPTE generation), then set the recording level of the tape
recorder to -3 dB.
6. Press <Stop> (this will stop the SMPTE generation).
7. Place the tape recorder in record mode.
8. Press <Start> to start generating SMPTE time code.
9. Wait until enough time has passed to allow for the total duration of your
song, then press <Stop> (this will stop SMPTE generation) and stop the
tape recorder.
10. Your tape now contains the SMPTE code.
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