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SYNC HD Guide 52
LTC Generation/Regeneration
Regenerating LTC
The SYNC HD will regenerate LTC whenever the
external positional reference is moving at nor-
mal, 1x forward speed (±10%).
Make sure LTC is correctly routed as explained
in Chapter 2, “Installation and Configuration”.
If you need to adjust the level of the SYNC HD
LTC output signal, see “Adjusting LTC Output
Level” on page 39. You can also adjust the
SYNC HD LTC servo gain, as described in “Servo
Gain” on page 62.
To regenerate LTC:
From Pro Tools:
„
In the Sync Setup section of the Session Setup
window, select any external positional reference
(except Generate).
From the front panel:
„
Press the Positional Reference switch to select
an external positional reference (do not select
GENERATE).
From the SYNC Setup software utility
(Windows only):
„
Select an external positional reference from
the SYNC Setup Positional Ref pop-up (except
Generate).
The SYNC HD regenerates LTC as soon as it re-
ceives a valid positional reference signal.
Generating LTC
In Generator Preset mode, the SYNC HD can
generate LTC using either an external or inter-
nal clock reference. Make sure LTC is correctly
routed and that all your other gear is properly
configured before you begin. If necessary, adjust
the input level for the destination device.
To generate LTC using Pro Tools:
1
In the Time Code Settings section of the Ses-
sion Setup window, select Using SYNC under
Generator.
2
Put Pro Tools online.
3
Start Pro Tools recording or playback.
Pro Tools commands the SYNC HD to begin
generating LTC with time addresses synchro-
nized to the session time line.
To generate LTC using the front panel controls:
1
Press the Positional Reference switch to select
GENERATE.
2
Configure the desired time code start in
hours:minutes:seconds:frames using the Set, Up
and Down switches. See “Generator Start Time”
on page 51 for instructions.
3
To begin generating, press and release the
RUN/STOP/CLEAR/ESC switch.
To generate LTC using the SYNC Setup software
utility (Windows only):
1
Select Generate in the Positional Ref pop-up
menu.
2
In the Generator/Bi-Phase Preset window
(time fields), type in the desired time code start
time, in Hrs:Min:Sec:Frm. To reset, click Zero.
3
To begin generating, click Run.
4
When you have finished generating the de-
sired length of LTC, click Stop.