The 7-Series recorders include two “auto record” time code modes. When the units are in either of these modes, recording starts and stops automatically based on whether time code from an external source is running. This mode is helpful in rec-run video environments to chase a video camera. (more…)
The 702T and 744T recorders excel in applications requiring precise time code synchronization. To achieve precision time code, these units have extremely accurate internal clocks to generate the time code. (more…)
When using the 702T or 744T AES/EBU digital inputs and the built in time code generator to slave the recorders from a mixer with digital outputs, care must be taken. The 702T and 744T internal time code generator can only run off of its internal high-accuracy crystal - it does not use word clock or AES/EBU to derive time code. (more…)
Q: How long will the time code generator hold accurate time code after a 702T or 744T has been shut down? (more…)
Q: How do I change the internal AA time code/time-of-day battery on a 7-Series recorder?
A: Changing the internal AA battery is a simple process outlined here in a step by procedure: (more…)
Q: I have a 722. I also have a Canon XL2. Am wondering if purchasing the Horita PTG (SMPTE Time Code generator) could make the XL-2 be the master and the 722 a slave? PTG takes the composite video signal from my camera, and derives the time code for it. I am not sure if “word clock” is compatible with SMPTE time code? (more…)
Time code generated in file-based recorders is fundamentally different than time code on a tape recorder. Whereas a tape recorder has a continuous time code reference for each location on the tape, a (broadcast wave) audio file only has a single time code value—from which all time code values are calculated. (more…)