PRG Mbox Studio Manual v3.6.1 - Manual (Page 64)

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Receiving SMPTE Timecode (LTC)
SMPTE timecode input can be connected
to the audio line-in port on the Mac
computer. Both balanced and unbalanced
SMPTE signals are accepted, as are both
30fps non-drop-frame and 30fps drop-
frame formats.
"Line In" must be selected as the audio
input source in the Sound preference
window in the Mac's system preferences.
The input volume can also be adjusted
here.
Receiving MIDI Timecode
A USB->MIDI interface box is required to receive MIDI timecode within MBOX Studio. (When using third-party
devices, keep in mind that special drivers may be required for your computer.)
Setting Preferences for Timecode Input
The TC Reader or MBOX Remote application is used to set the preferences for incoming timecode. Each application
contains a Timecode window for this purpose. (To toggle the Timecode window on and off while MBOX Remote is
running, press [
 T] on the keyboard.) The preferences include the source type, output options, auto-start preference,
and start/end time values. The Timecode window also provides buttons for start, stop and resume control.
Refer to "Timecode Window" on page 95 for more detailed information.
Guidelines:
+ Since TC Reader and MBOX Remote can retransmit the timecode data via Ethernet, a timecode source can be
connected to one MBOX server and then sync’d to any other connected servers. The servers must be networked
together using a compatible network setup.
+ When using a timecode input, multiple layers on one MBOX server or layers on multiple servers can respond to
the same timecode, but need not have any other layer properties set the same (except the Timecode Sync
playmode, of course).