Sound Devices PIX 250i - Manual (Page 43)

PIX 250i User Guide
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24 Hour Run Timecode Mode
Generator mode. Timecode runs continuously. When this Time Code Mode is selected or when the
time/date is altered, the timecode value is jammed to the value of the time-of-day clock. The value
can be set by “jamming value” in the Setup Menu options [TIMECODE/SYNC - Jam Received TC] or
[TIMECODE/SYNC - Jam Time Of Day]. The value can also be set manually from Setup Menu option
[TIMECODE/SYNC - Set Generator TC].
24h Run Auto Mute
Functions the same as 24h Run mode except timecode signal is muted from the timeocde output
when the PIX 250i is in Stopped mode. This allows rec-run functionality when Rec Run mode is not
suitable (e.g. Multi-camera shoots).
External Timecode Mode
Reader mode. The PIX 250i’s internal timecode generator follows an external timecode signal ap-
pearing at the BNC Timecode Input, timecode embedded on the SDI or HDMI input ( See “SDI or
HDMI Input Embedded Timecode”, page 37 ). If the external timecode is removed the internal genera-
tor continues to run to preserve continuous timecode.
External Timecode Halt Mode
Reader mode. Identical to normal External Timecode mode, except that when external timecode
is removed (signal is lost), the internal timecode does not continue. When Setup Menu option
[Remote Control - Rec Start/Stop] is set to Timecode, this mode will cause the PIX 250i to stop
recording when timecode signal is disconnected or invalid (In addition to stopping when stationary
timecode is received).
Timecode Frame Rate
When using external timecode and the incoming frame rate does not match the frame rate as set in
Video - File Resolution/Rate, the timecode frame rate display will appear orange to notify the user.
The PIX will still record using the File Resolution/Rate.
Timecode Input Sources
Timecode BNC
The Timecode Input BNC accepts standard SMPTE timecode signal.
SDI or HDMI Input Embedded Timecode
The PIX 250i can use timecode embedded in the SDI or HDMI (Sony) input signal.
[Timecode/Sync - Timecode Mode] must be set to Ext TC (SDI, HDMI).
Synchronization/Timecode Examples
The following examples illustrate common scenarios where timecode and synchronization can be
employed with the PIX 250i and other devices.
Single Video Camera, no Genlock
SDI/HDMI