Sound Devices 702T - Manual (Page 37)

702T User Guide and Technical Information
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As a rough guideline, video production for NTSC news segments is often drop-frame. Whether at drop or
non-drop rates, make certain all time code devices are at the same rate.
1. Set the 702T to either 29.97DF or 29.97 respectively.
2. Jam the camera from the 702T using a LEMO-5 to BNC adapter cable connected to the time code input
on the video camera.
3. Switch the camera to free run time code. The 702T time code should appear in the time code display on
the camera.
4. Disconnect the time code cable.
The camera and recorder time code should now be running in sync. Check it after roughly 5 minutes
to be certain synchronization is maintained.
Video cameras are notorious for time code instability when switched off. If the video camera must be shut
down, re-jam it when it is powered back up.
Recording
The user interface of the 702T has been designed to be very similar to a “tape recorder”. Recording
and playback functions are quite similar to that of tape-based machines.
Recording
The largest, most easily accessed control on the 702T is its record key. Recording takes
priority over all activity except for disk formatting, disk speed tests, and file transfers. The 702T im-
mediately enters record mode when the REC key is pressed. When recording, the adjacent red LED
will illuminate to indicate that the unit is in record mode.
In the event that the system is not ready to begin a new file, the recorder will enter standby mode.
“REC Pending” will appear in the File Name field of the LCD display and the adjacent red LED will
flash. The 702T will immediately begin recording as soon all selected media is ready.
If no inputs are routed to tracks, recording cannot take place. Make certain that at least one record track is
assigned for recording.
Recording integrity is further enhanced through a process of periodic, automatic file directory and
header updates written to disk during recording. This ensures file integrity in the unlikely event of a
total loss of power.
The auto save feature does not apply to MP3 or FLAC recordings. If power is lost while recording to these
formats the recordings maybe invalid.
While recording, the power, Fast Forward, Rewind, Input, Tone, and HDD File Viewer buttons are
disabled. Stop recording by pressing and holding the STOP button. The STOP button must be held
for 150 ms or greater to end recording. Although you can enter the Setup Menu during recording,
menu items that affect recording are lined out in the menu list.