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TC CAPTURE (Session Controller Only)
Timecode Capture allows the ability to automatically calculate an offset for the project using the incoming
timecode.
For exact calculations of offsets, it is important that the device supplying the incoming
timecode has the ability to generate a static frame location. A VITC reader, 9-pin machine
control feed, static TC out from a non-linear video editor, DAW or other stand alone HDR
will be required. For approximate offsets that will be tweaked, a static timecode feed is not
required.
To capture an offset using the (CALC) key:
Locate the timecode master to a specific timecode location.
Use any transport or locate method to position the RADAR at the desired point in the project.
Press the (CALC) key on the Session Controller.
The offset is calculated and stored as a positive or negative number in the HH:MM:SS:FF format
and displayed in the RADARView offset window. It can also be displayed in the Session
Controller display by pressing + (OFFSET).
Another feature that works well in conjunction with the (CALC) key is the INT/EXT SMPTE display
mode option. In this mode the display in the Session Controller will show the project’s time on the top
line and the external timecode position on the second line in place of the current locate point. A + or –
sign in the display indicates a positive or a negative offset.
On the RADARView screen, only the incoming external timecode will be shown on the positional display.
All range and locate points will still be displayed using internal project times.
The external time that is displayed is actually the project time plus the offset. This includes
a sub-frame value that is not part of the incoming SMPTE signal. Since there is a small
delay before RADAR drops out of CHASE MODE there may be a slight discrepancy
between the times displayed on the master and slave units.
To change the display mode of a project to INT/EXT:
Use the
key, the and keys and the key to go to the MAIN MENU / PROJ
MENU / DISPLAY MODE selection and press the key.
Use the and keys to select the INT/EXT option and press the key.
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