AJA Ki Pro Mini - Manual (Page 54)

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Select Sony NXCAM camcorders provide timecode output via HDMI (such as the NEX-
FS100 and the HXR-NX3D1). The following steps are suggested when working with HDMI
timecode:
1. Be sure to make the HDMI output connection from the camera to the Ki Pro Mini.
2. Power up the camera and configure the camera settings for HDMI and HDMI
timecode first.
3. Power up Ki Pro Mini and set 2.1 Video Input, 2.2 Audio Input, and 8.0 TC In to HDMI.
NOTE: Ki Pro Mini, when used with select Sony cameras, only works with HDMI timecode matched to
the recording format and HDMI output: 1080i 29.97 (1080i 59.94) or 1080i 25 (1080i 50). If a
1080p 24 recording on the Sony camera's internal media with a 1080i 29.97 HDMI output is
produced, the Ki Pro Mini may not respond to HDMI timecode as expected.
8.1 TC VALUE This parameter selects an hour for timecode to start:
8.2 TC TYPE This parameter selects drop frame or non-drop frame timecode:
NOTE: If the TC In is SDI RP188 , HDMI, or LTC, the TC Type selection does not apply. TC Type only
applies to the TC Value or the Time of Day value generated by Ki Pro Mini.
8.3 ARM RECORDING This parameter selects how recording will begin: either by pressing the physical record
button (or web “Record” button), via incrementing start/stop timecode values, or via a
LANC signal.
If arm recording on timecode, parameters 8.0, 8.1. and 8.2 must be set to a qualified source
and type of timecode. Timecode that starts and stops, such as is produced by record run
timecode, should be used; freerun timecode is not viable for this feature since it does not
produce start and stop values.
If arm recording using LANC, you must have a LANC enabled device connected. A LANC
controller can be connected to the Ki Pro Mini and then looped out to the camera; hitting
record on the LANC controller will cause both the camera and the Ki Pro Mini to begin
recording. Important: you cannot simply have a LANC controller only connected to Ki Pro
Mini and use it to arm recording; you need a LANC enabled Sony or Canon camera in the
signal chain. The camera is the essential element because it contains the LANC (or
Control-L) protocol; if only a camera is used, it can be connected to Ki Pro Mini directly
and if the camera begins recording, the Ki Pro Mini will also begin recording.
00:00:00:00 to 23:00:00:00
(Default: 01:00:00:00) Use the ADJUST buttons to select a timecode hour.
For example:
01:00:00:00, “ 02:00:00:00, etc.
NDF (default)
DF Selects Non-drop Frame timecode
Selects Drop Frame timecode
REC KEY (default)
TC/REC KEY
LANC/REC KEY Start when Record button is pressed
Start on Time Code or Record button
Start Ki Pro Mini under LANC or Record button control. When
selected and you have a LANC controller connected to the Ki
Pro Mini and looped out to the camera, the Ki Pro Mini will go
into record when you hit record on the LANC controller.