Sound Devices 702T - Manual (Page 34)

702T User Guide and Technical Information
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v. 2.67 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.
Ext TC/cont
The internal time code generator follows an external time code signal appearing at the time code in-
put. If the external time code is removed the internal generator continues to run to preserve continu-
ous time code. Useful for time code transmission over RF where RF “hits” may interrupt time code.
Ext TC-Auto Record
The internal time code generator follows the external time code signal appearing at the time code
input. When external code advances, the 702T enters record mode automatically. When the external
code is stopped, the 702T generator pauses and recording is stopped. This is appropriate when dual-
system sound is used with video cameras set for Rec Run time code. The video camera will function
as master time code and the recorder “transport” will follow the video camera transport.
Ext TC/cont-Auto Record
The internal time code generator follows the external time code signal appearing at the time code
input. When external code advances, the 702T enters record mode automatically. When the external
code is stopped, the 702T generator pauses and recording is stopped. If the external time code is
removed the internal generator continues to run to preserve continuous time code. Useful for time
code transmission over RF where RF “hits” may interrupt time code. This is appropriate when dual-
system sound is used with video cameras set for Rec Run time code. The video camera will function
as master time code and the recorder will follow.
Time Code Hold Off
In the industry there are a wide variety of time code generators. Time code streams are standard
from device to device; however, the start and stop sequence of the time code stream can dif-
fer. Because of this, the 702T recorders are susceptible to generating unintentional takes when
in EXT TC - AUTO RECORD or EXT TC/CONT - AUTO RECORD modes.
Time Code Hold Off is designed to eliminate unintentional takes from occurring. The user can de-
termine a duration in which a valid external time code signal has to be detected before the recorder
generates a new take. The value of Time Code Hold Off needed is dependent on the start and stop
sequence of the master time code source.
To use the Time Code Hold Off feature:
1. Access the Setup Menu option TIMECODE: HOLD OFF.
2. Set a value between 0 and 8 seconds in .1 second increments using the soft Up and Down Arrow (Menu
and HDD) keys or the Multi Function Rotary Switch. 2.0 seconds is the factory default.
3. Save the selected value by pressing the soft Check Mark (Tone) key or by pressing in on the Multi Func-
tion Rotary Switch.
4. Exit the Setup Menu by pressing the soft X (Brightness) key or the Stop key.
5. Begin rolling time code from the master time code source.
6. The 702T will display the Record Pending message immediately after detecting a time code signal.
7. When the selected Hold Off value has elapsed, the 702T will begin recording.