Sound Devices 664, User Manual

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User Guide
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Setting the Timecode Mode
The Timecode mode determines if the mixer generates or reads timecode from
an external source, and when timecode runs and stops.
To set the Timecode mode:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select TIMECODE/SYNC > Time -
code Mode.
3. Select a mode. Options include:
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Off N/A Turns timecode mode off.
Rec Run Generator Timecode runs while recording and is stationary
when not recording. In this mode, timecode
defaults to the last stationary value at power-up.
When switching to Record Run from another
mode, the internal generator will stop at the last
timecode value.
Free Run Generator Timecode runs continuously. Timecode continues
counting for up to two hours after power-down.
Free Run Auto Mute Generator Timecode runs continuously; however, timecode
output is muted during standby. This is useful for
triggering external devices when in free run time -
code workflows.
Free Run Jam Once Generator Allows the mixer to automatically jam to an ex -
ternal valid timecode source when first connected.
Once jammed, the mixer will retain the timecode
count even when disconnected from external
source and for up to two hours after the mixer is
powered down.
24h Run Generator Timecode runs continuously with its value based
on the mixer’s time and date settings. This is use -
ful for workflows requiring timecode be referenced
to the Actual Time clock.
24h Run Auto Mute Generator Timecode runs continuously with its value based
on mixer’s time and date settings; however, time -
code output is muted during standby.
Ext-TC Reader Timecode is derived from external timecode
sources.
Ext-TC Auto-Rec Reader Timecode is based on external timecode sources,
and allows recording on the 664 to be triggered
via external timecode starting and stopping.
Ext-TC/Cont Reader/
Generator
Timecode is based on external timecode sources.
If timecode is disconnected, the 664 continues
counting from the same value, using its internal
timecode generator. This is useful when working
with wireless timecode sources, allowing the mix -
er to free-wheel through wireless dropouts.