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Chapter 5: Additional Operational Information 63
Bi-Phase/Tach Pulses Per Frame
Bi-Phase/Tach involve several settings, includ-
ing pulse per frame. This sets the number of Bi-
Phase/Tach pulses per frame of time code.
To set the pulses per frame value for a Bi-
Phase/Tach signal:
1
Select Bi-Phase/Tach Pulses Per Frame (bIPH
PPF), using the Set, Down, and Up switches.
2
Press Set again. The LED Time Code Display
shows the current parameter values, in pulses
per frame.
3
Use Down Up to scroll parameters. Pressing
and releasing the switches will change the value
by just one pulse per frame. Pressing and hold-
ing the switches scrolls at a faster speed.
4
Press Set. The SYNC HD will retain the setting,
even when the unit is powered off and on again,
until it is changed.
Bi-Phase/Tach Input Signal
In addition to other Bi-Phase/Tach parameters,
the Input Signal defines the
direction of the Bi-
Phase/Tach signal.
For complete instructions, see “Bi-Phase/Tach
Signal” on page 47.
Video Format/System
Selects the format (NTSC or PAL) for both the in-
coming and outgoing video signals.
NTSC The standard for North and South Amer-
ica, Japan, and certain other parts of the world
PAL Used in most of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Users of SECAM video (for France, Russia, and
other parts of the world) should select PAL.
To select the desired video system:
1
Select Video System (VIdEo SY), using the Set,
Down, and Up switches.
2
Press Set again. The LED Time Code Display
will show one of the following:
• NTSC (n75C)
• PAL (PAL)
3
Use Down and Up to toggle parameters.
4
Press Set.
The SYNC HD will retain the setting, even when
the unit is powered off and on again, until it is
changed.
Be sure you have selected the correct video
format. The SYNC HD will not warn you if
you have chosen the wrong one.