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5.3.3 Playback to Time Code
Playback to time code requires that you select the time code format (SMPTE or
MIDI) and rate (24 - 30 fps). Then, simply supply the time code to RADAR II’s
SMPTE IN (or MIDI IN) jack; RADAR II cues automatically, and will begin to
play locked to the incoming time code.
Transport keys (Fast Forward, Rewind, Play) are locked out and ignored while
chasing time code. Punching in/out of record is, of course, permitted. Use the
STOP key to disengage chase.
5.3.4 SMPTE Offset
5.3.4.1 Offset Overview
Offset is used when there is audio beginning at one SMPTE location already
recorded on RADAR II and audio beginning at another SMPTE time on another
machine and they both must play together. RADAR II allows you to vary the offset,
that is, the difference in hours, minutes, seconds, frames and subframes between its
internal SMPTE time and the sync master. Offset may be edited while both
machines are running in sync. Normally, the default offset is 00:00:00:00:00 but
this can be changed when necessary. If you already know the exact Offset time, this
can be entered directly in the SET dialog.
5.3.4.2 SMPTE Offset Operation
Setting SMPTE Offset From the Session Controller:
1. Press SHIFT, release it and then press the SYNC/OFFSET button. The
LCD will present the SET SYNC OFFSET dialog:
2. Enter the OFFSET time from right to left starting with frames. Or, use
the Jog Wheel to dial in the desired value(s). Use the + and - keys to make
the offset positive or negative.
3. Press ENTER to return to Ready mode
5.3.5 MIDI Tempo Map
RADAR II provides a MIDI Tempo Map, which enables you to specify beats per
minute and beats per measure. This function is available on the Project menu, and
is described in §4.4.17.
Starting Time: Bar 1 Beat 1 of the project will begin at the projects START TIME, which
is always specified as a SMPTE number.
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