FASTCAM-APX RS Hardware Manual
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3.16. IRIG Time Code
The APX RS supports the IRIG-B signal input and can add an IRIG code to each
recorded frame. The sampling of IRIG code is done once every frame.
The IRIG code recorded on each frame is displayed on video screen or the PFV
screen.
The required specification of IRIG code is as follows:
Connector: BNC
Code Format: IRIG
−
B (122), Analog
Amplitude: 1.2 Vp-p Minimum; 8.0 Vp-p Maximum
Modulation Ratio: 2:1 to 4:1
The following describes how to use the MCDL together with the APX RS:
1. Connect the IRIG generator output cable to the IRIG IN connector (BNC) on the
APX RS rear panel.
2. Press the MENU key on the keypad to display the menu list. Move the cursor by
the U-D keys to select the [MCDL/IRIG] menu. Further select the [IRIG ON] and
press the ENTER key set it on.
3. The IRIG code is displayed in the text portion of the screen.
4. The IRIG code is now recorded on the image.
5. To play a recorded IRIG code, press the LIVE/MEMORY key to get in the
MEMORY mode. Press the PLAY key and the recorded IRIG code is shown
superimposed on each corresponding image.
*Note: This feature cannot be used at 128 x 16 resolution.
