DigiDesign SYNC HD, Manual

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Chapter 4: Using SYNC HD 55
To generate VITC using Pro Tools:
1
Ensure that the SYNC HD is connected in-line
with a video source and video destination.
2
In the Time Code Settings section of the Ses-
sion Setup window, select Using SYNC under
Generator.
3
Ensure that VITC Insertion Enabled is selected
in the Synchronization page of the Peripherals
dialog.
4
If necessary, choose the line pair from the
VITC Generate Lines pop-up menu in the in the
Synchronization page of the Peripherals dialog.
5
In the SYNC Setup section of the Session Setup
window, select a valid clock reference and en-
sure that you have selected the appropriate
video format (NTSC or PAL, depending on your
project). For instructions, see “Video For-
mat/System” on page 63.
6
Put Pro Tools online.
7
Start Pro Tools recording or playback.
Pro Tools commands the SYNC HD to begin
generating VITC with time addresses synchro-
nized to the session time line.
To generate VITC internally using the front panel
controls:
1
Ensure that the SYNC HD is connected in-line
with a video source and video destination.
2
Press Set, and use the Up or Down switches to
display VITC Insertion (VI7C In5). For detailed
instructions, see “VITC Insertion” on page 60.
3
Use the Down and Up switches to toggle VITC
Insertion On and Off.
4
When On is selected, press Set.
5
Press Set, and use the Up or Down switches to
display VITC Generate Lines (6En LInE).
6
Press Set. The default line pair is 14/16, which
is also the SMPTE-recommended setting.
7
Use the Down and Up switches to scroll
through the parameter values and select a VITC
line pair.
8
Press Set.
9
Using the Positional Reference switch, select
Generate.
10
Set the time code start time. See “Generator
Start Time” on page 51 for instructions.
11
Arm the destination VTR to record video, so
that VITC can be inserted into the video signal,
and be recorded on the destination videotape.
12
Make sure that your chosen clock reference is
actually present and running, then press the
SYNC HD Run switch.
The time code addresses will begin to incre-
ment.
To pause or stop VITC from the front panel:
„
Press and release the Run/Stop/Clear switch
when you want to pause or stop the generating
process.
To generate VITC Internally using the SYNC Setup
software utility (Windows only):
1
Ensure that the SYNC HD is connected in-line
with a video source and video destination.
2
Ensure that VITC Insertion Enabled is selected
in the SYNC Setup window, and that you have
selected the appropriate format (NTSC or PAL).
3
If necessary, select onto which line pair you’ll
be generating VITC using the VITC Generate
Lines pop-up menu.
4
Select the appropriate clock reference, using
SYNC Setup’s Clock Ref selector.